Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time
Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness.
Sat Feb 24 2024
Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start
Looking at the sky with the naked eye is a wonderful thing, but its also great to zoom in and see more detail.
Sun Dec 31 2023
UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters
Countries addressing a climate summit during the UN General Assembly criticized big polluters for not doing more to tackle global warming.
Thu Sep 21 2023
Indian women set fire to house of suspect as Manipur sex assault case triggers outrage
The person allegedly dragged two tribal women onto the streets in May and later incited a mob to rape and parade them naked, police said.
Fri Jul 21 2023
India's Modi promises tough action over 'shameful' Manipur sexual assault allegations
Two women were paraded naked and assaulted on a street before what townspeople on the videos say was a gang rape.
Fri Jul 21 2023
UK's Clarkson apologises to Harry and Meghan over 'naked' column
Clarkson's opinion piece on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex became the most complained about article for Britain's press standards regulator.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Japanese bath houses find new ways to stay afloat
Nationwide, the number of bath houses has plunged to around 1,800 from a peak of nearly 18,000 in the late 1960s.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Nirvana wins dismissal of 'Nevermind' naked baby's lawsuit
The court said Elden waited too long to claim Nirvana sexually exploited him, having sued more than 10 years after learning about the cover.
Mon Sep 05 2022
Mother, infant son brutally murdered in JB, husband arrested
Police arrested a 24-year-old man who was found riding a motorcycle naked in Permas Jaya today, just hours after he was suspected of killing his wife and three-month-old baby.
Mon Jul 04 2022
Police detain 11 witnesses over risque dance at Aidilfitri event
Police have detained 11 more witnesses to facilitate investigations into an Aidilfitri open house involving a group of transwomen dancing half-naked.
Sat Jun 04 2022
Naked in public, losing your teeth...our dreams vary according to where we live
Whether they are surprising or disturbing, dreams remain a window on our unconscious and can help us better understand our state of mind.
Sat Mar 05 2022
'Nevermind' baby sues Nirvana again
The man depicted as a naked baby on Nirvana's 1991 album "Nevermind" has revived his lawsuit accusing the band of sexually exploiting him.
Sat Jan 15 2022
Man gets 3 months' jail for nudity in public place, threatening to kill neighbour
Magistrate Nik Mohd Fadli Nik Azlan passed the sentence on A. Anbalagan, 38, after the accused pleaded guilty to both charges.
Wed Jan 05 2022
'Nevermind': Judge dismisses lawsuit by man who was naked baby on Nirvana album
The claim that the photo amounted to child pornography was "on its face, not serious" under the circumstances.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Man photographed as naked baby on Nirvana album cover sues for 'sexual exploitation'
Spencer Elden alleged he has suffered lifelong damages from the image used on the album's cover.
Thu Aug 26 2021
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024