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Khairin Qisstina is the only female mechanic at MTH Autohaus & Accessories in Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Ipoh. — Bernama pic

Meet Khai: The 20-year-old mechanic breaking all the rules

A drone view shows dragon and cat figures created by Tanyapong Jaikham, a Thai farmer and artist, in rice fields in Chiang Rai province, north of Thailand, January 11, 2025. — Reuters pic

Dragons and deities transform Thai rice fields into symbols of flood resilience

A Hindu devotee performs fire-breathing act during a religious procession ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj January 10, 2025. — AFP pic

Let the rituals begin: Hindu pilgrims take the sacred plunge at Kumbh Mela

An Egungun, a visible manifestation of the spirits of departed ancestors who periodically revisit the human community for remembrance, celebration, and blessings dances as musicians cheer in Ouidah, on January 9, 2025 during the first day of the Voodoo Festival. — AFP pic

The women behind the magic: Voodoo traditions thrive in Benin

‘Le Papotin’ has an editorial team of around 40 journalists with autism spectrum disorders who produce a yearly magazine that features high-profile celebrity interviews and cultural content. — ETX Studio pic

France’s unique mag ‘Le Papotin’, created by autistic journalists, goes mainstream

Malaysian fossil scientist Dr Paul Rummy combs the deserts of China and Central Asia, digging up the ancient bones of dinosaurs, crocodiles, fish, birds, and more, dating back millions of years. — Bernama pic

The bone detective: Meet Malaysia’s real-life dinosaur hunter

Pakistan is facing a severe education crisis with more than 26 million children out of school, the majority in rural areas, according to official government figures — one of the highest rates in the world. — AFP pic

‘Education apartheid’ in Pakistan as millions of children remain without access to school

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai meets with delegation members while attending the international summit on ‘Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities’, in Islamabad. — AFP

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai attends Muslim girls’ education in Islamic communities conference snubbed by Taliban

A new study has shown that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain’s ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts. — ETX Studio pic

Sleep tight, think right: Why a good night’s rest keeps your thoughts in check

A priest walks in the Church of the Nativity in the biblical city of Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank December 17, 2024. — AFP pic

Italian Church: Gay men can train as priests… so long as they aren’t too fabulous

An undated file photograph shows a woman in a bridal gown holding bouquet with a besuited man in the background. — AFP pic

From ‘I do’ to ‘I didn’t mean it’: Aussie woman duped into real wedding prank

A Sadhu or Hindu holy man gestures during a religious procession of the Niranjani Akhara, ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in Prayagraj on January 4, 2025. — AFP pic

From 150,000 toilets to 68,000 light poles: How India welcomes 400 million Hindu pilgrims at sacred mega-fest Kumbh Mela

Scotland’s leader John Swinney hailed Friday the opening next week of Britain’s first official consumption room for illegal drugs, after a years-long battle with the UK government over the issue. — AFP pic

A clean start? Glasgow launches UK’s first consumption room for illegal drugs

This picture taken on October 10, 2024 shows decorations in

Leaf it to me: How Japan’s ‘poop-master’ ditched toilets for nature’s wipe

E-SKIMO founder Nicola Colombo demonstrates electric assisted skis during an event at Hylo Park Ice Arena on January 6, 2025 in Las Vegas. — AFPpic

E-power meets X-games: New-gen snow sports emerge with electrified devices at CES

‘The Prosecutor’  starring Donnie Yen raises the bar for Hong Kong cinema with its action-packed intensity. — Picture courtesy of GSC

Malay Mail Top 10 Picks: ‘The Prosecutor’ directed, produced, and starring Donnie Yen holds court in Malaysian cinemas