Three killed, including two children, in Bagan Datuk accident

Why some workers are choosing extended career breaks and adult gap years

Despite the allure, obstacles such as cost, personal responsibilities, and the fear of judgment from colleagues, friends, and family often deter people from hitting pause on their working lives

Alpine skiing-Skiers confront challenge of 'flat' slalom in Bormio

Diner caught sprinkling armpit hair into food ‘in attempt to get free meal’

A diner at an upscale Sydney-restaurant was caught sprinkling his own armpit hair into his steak dinner in an apparent attempt to dodge footing the £300 bill.

Curling-Britain's men beat Germany, champions Sweden lose again

UK doctor who led gender healthcare review says children ‘weaponised’ by social media

The expert who led the review into children’s gender healthcare says young people have been “weaponised” and misled about the realities of transitioning by social media. Hilary Cass, a doctor, whose review of National Health Service (NHS) gender care for under-18s led to sweeping changes including a ban on puberty blockers, welcomed the draft published by Britain’s Department for Education earlier this week but accepted it is impossible for it to be “completely foolproof”. Baroness Cass told the...

Gabriela stages One Billion Rising protest vs violence, corruption

MANILA, Philippines — On Valentines’ Day, the national women’s alliance Gabriela spearheaded the “Dance, Run, Protest: One Billion Rising (OBR) Philippines 2026” at the University of the Philippines Diliman, to speak out against gender-based violence, corruption, and authoritarianism. Carrying the theme “Women Rise Against VAW, Corruption, and Fascism,” the event combined a mass dance, advocacy