World

Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80

Aug 26 (Reuters) - Tim Curry, the baritone-voiced British actor who ⁠pranced to movie fame as a singing, lingerie-clad "sweet transvestite" in the 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at the age of 80, his ⁠manager said on Wednesday.

Global

Travelling with your dogs? Here are some hotels that accept furry guests

From pet-friendly rooms to treats and outdoor spaces, more and more hotels are finding ways to welcome four-legged guests.

Entertainment

HK actor Stephen Au has no regrets moving to Canada, enjoying slower-paced life

Au says living in Canada has allowed him to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle, free from the pressures and constant socialising that came with living in Hong Kong.

Wellness

Why farm children have less asthma

The answer is related to the hygiene hypothesis and bovine bacteria.

Entertainment

Hit K-drama 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' set for Japanese remake

Japanese actress Mana Ashida will play the rookie lawyer in TV series 'Extraordinary Attorney Minami'.

Fashion

Beyond the silhouette: How materials are shaping fashion’s conversation

Within the fashion industry, fabrics and materials are emerging as powerful forces in shaping a design's identity, value and appeal.

Living

Understanding secondary traumatisation and how it affects first responders

Frontliners and first responders are vulnerable to it, as they absorb the pain, fear and grief of those they help, often carrying these burdens long after the crisis has passed.

Family

This young researcher is finding a solution to help with reforestation

The 13-year-old came up with the idea of using lemon-peel pods to help seeds germinate successfully, which can be beneficial in reforestation efforts.

Arts

China sentences artist to 3 years' jail for 'insulting heroes': rights groups

Gao Zhen and his brother Gao Qiang gained fame in the early 2000s for art touching on sensitive political topics in China

Entertainment

Dolly Parton to be buried in high heels next to her husband, report says

Her husband Carl Thomas Dean, who died in March 2025, was laid to rest in a mausoleum at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville.

Family

From PE dodger to Pilates pro: The 57-year-old who found her movement

She once avoided sweat, sunlight, and exercise. Now, Maslinda Jusoff teaches Pilates and believes that movement is the key to staying strong, mobile and independent for the long haul. 2&3

Entertainment

Malaysian TVB star Jacquelin Ch'ng's mother, Datin Kong Yuk Chu, passes away at 82

The actress says her mother passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

Family

Why kids should have a consistent daily routine

Experts say that having predictability in a child's daily life through routines will help improve their decision-making on top of regulating their emotions.

Animals

When it comes to scent, cats have super sniffing powers

when a cat sniffs something, curling their lip and pulling a face, they're using their vomeronasal organ for scent analysis.

Fashion

Dolly Parton, the rhinestone style icon who made looking ‘cheap’ unforgettable

Dolly Parton understood the power of clothes and fashion, turning her flamboyant style into a powerful act of self-expression.

Arts

Two Malaysian art innovators reframe history in SEA exhibition in Singapore

'Art Remembers' invites visitors to view archives as living spaces, uncover overlooked stories and consider how art shapes the ways history and memory are understood

World

Harry and Meghan's media storm shows the power and peril of their brand

LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - If Prince Harry ⁠and his wife Meghan were hoping the press would give them an easier time on their return to Britain, the frenzied reporting around her potential new acting role may ⁠indicate how they, and their brand, will fare. 

Entertainment

Thai teen guitarist Nene Royal storms into America’s Got Talent final with Golden Buzzer

Nene, whose real name is Rattikarn Amloy, is a 16-year-old from Phuket, Thailand.

Climate

Too small for fries: Drought shrinks Belgian potatoes

For many Belgian potato farmers this summer, the harvest has been hit by a devastating combination of weather extremes.

Entertainment

America unites in mourning for Dolly Parton; Trump announces lowering of flags across US for a week

The singer, who was 80, was long heralded as one of the few celebrities that everybody loved.