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Dengue and chikungunya could soon become permanent threats in Europe as climate change drives tiger mosquitoes — the viruses’ carriers — further north, new research warns. ― AFP pic

Dengue, chikungunya creeping into Europe as climate warms, study warns

Scientists say hotter temperatures are disrupting sleep and harming health, prompting calls to adapt by reducing stimulants and cooling the body, among other measures. — AFP pic

Hot nights stealing your sleep? Here’s what scientists say could help

This handout image from a team comprising Nasa, ESA, CSA, STScI, Janice Lee (STScI), Thomas Williams (Oxford), and the Phangs collaboration shows the spiral galaxy NGC 628, located 32 million light-years from Earth, in an undated photo captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. — Reuters pic

Universe dying faster than thought, says new research

Honda e:N1 features a fully-digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster for the driver. — SoyaCincau pic

Honda’s first all-electric e:N1 SUV hits Malaysia with 425km range, 15-inch display and RM149,900 price tag

In 222 out of the 247 countries and territories studied, ‘climate change at least doubled the average annual number of pregnancy heat-risk days experienced during the past five years’, the report said. — AFP Relaxnews pic

More heat, more harm: Climate change doubling pregnancy risk days worldwide

Lee said the delicate wrapper and rich filling reflect generations of heritage from the Chinese Peranakan, or Baba, community. — Bernama pic

Wrapped in history: Nyonya ‘popiah’ brings Peranakan heritage to the table

This combination of pictures courtesy of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) shows Lyle Menendez (L) and Erik Menendez (R) mugshots from October 10, 2024. — AFP pic

‘35 years is enough’: Menendez brothers, convicted in 1992 for killing parents, could walk free after resentencing

This handout picture released on May 14, 2025 by the Police Inspectorate (Polizeiinspektorat) of the council of Koeniz shows a duck caught by a speed radar in Koeniz, central Switzerland, April 13, 2025. — AFP pic

Fast and featherious: Duck busted for breaking speed limit (again) in Switzerland

Catherine, Princess of Wales smiles during a visit to present ‘The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design’ at The British Design Council in London May 13, 2025. — AFP pic

‘Just as nature revives, so can we’: Princess Catherine’s message of spring and strength after cancer battle

The National Museum will be one of the 19 museums under the Department of Museums Malaysia that will open to the public free of charge in conjunction with International Museum Day on May 18. — Picture by Choo Choy May

Step into history: 19 museums across Malaysia open their doors for free on May 18 

Pope Leo XIV gestures during an audience to representatives of the media, at Paul-VI hall in The Vatican, May 12, 2025. — AFP pic

Hashtag blessed: Prolific poster Leo XIV goes ‘live’ on papal accounts with ‘Peace be with you’

This photo taken on April 2 shows Yan Bingyi looking out at the Cangshan mountains from the Seventeen Youth Retirement Home, a hostel catering to young people who stay and socialise together for weeks or months, in Dali, in China's southwestern Yunnan province. — AFP pic

‘Youth retirement homes’ boom in China as young workers flee burnout for countryside

Mokhtar Ahmad places bread into a red brick oven for baking. — Bernama pic

A century-old oven, a family legacy: The irresistible charm of Kilang Roti Mokhtar’s firewood-baked buns

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. — Reuters pic

From duit raya to the Holy Land: How one Malaysian couple’s lifelong savings made Haj possible

KINETA Sdn Bhd and Charge  officials shake hands during the memorandum signing at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 in Serdang. — Picture courtesy of KINETA

One deal, two companies, 30,000 chargers — how KINETA and Charge+ plan to reshape EV travel

A general view of the Lot M Podium under construction in Kuala Lumpur on May 7, 2025. — Picture by Sayuti Zanudin

What’s this mysterious new building near Suria KLCC — and what’s coming next?