
Macron announces a major overhaul to modernize Louvre and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa
The Leonardo da Vinci painting is to be given a room that better reflects its importance as part of an extensive renovation of the museum.
Wed Jan 29 2025

Japanese PM’s wife enjoys cruise around Tasik Putrajaya
The Japanese Prime Minister's wife also tried painting Malaysian batik with moon kite and hibiscus motifs for wall decoration.
Fri Jan 10 2025

Huge crime network forging Banksy, Warhol and Picasso uncovered in Italy
Investigators said they had seized more than 2,100 fake pieces, with a potential market value of about 200 million euros.
Mon Nov 11 2024

Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states
The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.
Mon Oct 21 2024

Australia PM condemns graffiti attack on US consulate in Sydney
The US consulate building in Sydney was defaced and sprayed with paint by a person carrying a small sledgehammer.
Mon Jun 10 2024

Special kids to paint at River of Life
Children with autism greatly benefit from using art as therapy, said Michael Plascow.
Mon Apr 29 2024

Spire collapses as fire engulfs Copenhagen's historic stock exchange
Several hundred pieces of art and artefacts including paintings, mirrors, chandeliers and timepieces were saved by firefighters.
Wed Apr 17 2024

Failed to collect debt, 'Ah Long' threatened neighbours
The victim said he noticed the fence of the house, his wife's car and his neighbour's car were splashed with red paint.
Thu Jan 25 2024

Van Gogh painting stolen from Dutch museum during pandemic is recovered
The painting, which dates from 1884, was stolen from the Museum Singer Laren, east of Amsterdam, where it was on loan for an exhibition.
Thu Sep 14 2023

London chewing gum artist paints 'hidden world' beneath people's feet
The images are more personal than the chewing gum works, artist Ben Wilson says, and represent an "intuitive visual diary".
Fri Sep 01 2023

Johnny Depp self-portrait painted during 'dark time' goes on sale
Johnny Depp said "Five" was inspired by a photograph of him taken in 2015 when he became the face of a Dior menswear perfume.
Fri Jul 21 2023

'Pizza' painting found in ancient Roman ruins of Pompeii
A fresco that depicts what might be an ancestor of the Italian pizza has been found on the wall of a house.
Wed Jun 28 2023

Anwar hopes conglomerates will support development of the Arts
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim appealed to conglomerates to support the development of the country's arts scene, among others.
Fri Jun 02 2023

Police receive reports of threats from Mentega Terbang crew members
Police said one of the crew member's car was splashed with paint and a death threat note was found.
Fri Mar 17 2023

Artist gets threats over painting of Kosovo, Serbian leaders kissing
The painting shows Kosovo's Albin Kurti and Serbia's Aleksandar Vucic in an embrace, kissing each other on the lips with their eyes closed.
Mon Feb 27 2023

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025