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This screen grab from Nasa’s feed released on April 3, 2026, shows the four Artemis II crew members (from left) Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist (hidden), Nasa astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist and Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot as they head to orbit the Moon for the first time in more than half a century. — AFP pic/Nasa hand out

Life / 05 Apr 2026

Space plumbers and floating bats: Life aboard the Orion capsule

Artemis II controllers monitor the progress of the Orion spacecraft in the White Flight Control Room at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, on April 3, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 05 Apr 2026

Four astronauts, 100 screens, and half a century of expertise guide Artemis’ Moon flyby

One planet, 54 years apart: Nasa posted two views of Earth from space. The left view is from the Apollo 17 crew in 1972 and the right was taken on April 3, 2026 by the Artemis II crew. — Picture from X/Nasa

Life / 04 Apr 2026

Still awesome 54 years on: Nasa shares stunning Earth photos as Artemis 2 circles Moon

Tobe Zoo in Ehime prefecture, Japan welcomed this 15-year-old female Bornean orangutan named Jennifer (left) in December 2025, and are hoping she will pair with another 15-year-old male named Hayato (right) who has reached breeding age. — Picture from Facebook/Ehime Prefectural Tobe Zoo

Life / 04 Apr 2026

Will this ‘omiai’ save the Bornean orangutans? Indonesia and Japan team up to matchmake 15-year-olds Jennifer and Hayato

This screengrab from a NASA live broadcast video shows (L-R) NASA astronaut and Artemis II pilot Victor Glover, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen and NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman during a press call as they travel to the Moon in the Orion spacecraft. — AFP pic

Life / 04 Apr 2026

‘Felt like we were falling out of the sky’: Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen shares Artemis 2 lunar journey

Japan’s ISU-1 Grand Prix, a test of endurance modelled on France’s Le Mans 24 race but using office chairs. — AFP pic

Life / 04 Apr 2026

Strange, weird funny: This week’s oddball news

Dr Swati Pradhan speaks with a patient about the Mounjaro injection for weight loss procedures at a clinic in Mumbai March 31, 2026. — Reuters pic

Life / 04 Apr 2026

‘Mounjaro brides’ trend takes off as India’s wedding industry meets weight-loss injections

Geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha) take part in a rehearsal for the annual ‘Miyako Odori’ in Kyoto March 31, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 04 Apr 2026

Kyoto in bloom: Inside Japan’s centuries-old geisha dance marking spring

Staff members work at the Sea Water Desalination Plant in Fukuoka January 14, 2026, where the natural process of osmosis is harnessed to generate renewable energy that could one day become a common power source. — AFP pic

Life / 03 Apr 2026

Saltwater, sewage, osmosis: The science behind Japan’s new energy experiment — and its potential

Sustainable development communications specialist and bride-to-be Lara Beters and groom Mathijs Dordregter attend their wedding inside the Utrecht train station as part of an initiative to highlight sustainability issues, in Utrecht on April 2, 2026. — AFP pic

Life / 03 Apr 2026

Something old, something bold: Dutch bride says ‘I do’ to recycled wedding chic

A handbag made using T. rex fossil-derived collagen is on display at Museum ArtZoo in Amsterdam, Netherlands, April 2, 2026. — Reuters pic

Life / 03 Apr 2026

Jurassic chic? ‘T. rex leather’ handbag roars into spotlight

(Left) Tunku Munawirah Putra, Honorary Secretary, Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia (PAGE), (right) Mediha Mahmood, CEO of Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (Content Forum), and TikTok representatives at the TikTok #ThinkTwice Training. — Picture courtesy of TikTok

Life / 03 Apr 2026

TikTok partners with Content Forum and PAGE to empower parents through hands-on #ThinkTwice training on teens’ digital well-being

Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques, of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), talks about the Artemis II lunar mission to attendees of a viewing party of the Artemis II launch. — AFP pic

Life / 03 Apr 2026

Four Nasa astronauts break from Earth orbit, begin moon-bound Artemis 2 mission

Ang’s stall gained international recognition when it was featured on CNN’s World’s 50 Best Foods list in 2020, with Penang asam laksa ranked seventh. — Picture via Facebook

Life / 03 Apr 2026

Penang culinary legend ‘Uncle Seong’ behind famous Air Itam laksa dies at 77

Giant chocolate eggs, created by Belgium’s finest chocolatiers and featuring the theme ‘Pleasure in Motion’, are displayed at the opening of the Bel’Oeuf event at the Hotel Amigo ahead of Easter weekend in Brussels, Belgium, April 1, 2026. — Reuters pic

Life / 03 Apr 2026

‘Works of art’: Belgium’s top chocolatiers showcase artistry in Easter egg exhibition

The prolonged hot and dry weather not only speeds up the drying process, but also improves the quality of the product and saves production time, which is a big advantage for the traditional industry. — Bernama pic

Life / 03 Apr 2026

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How illegal ‘kereta sapu’ are hurting licensed Malaysian tour van, bus operators

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Penang CM: Physical works for next phases of Juru-Sungai Dua decongestion project to kick off in Q3

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DBKL announces 13-day, 24-hour closure of Lorong Jalan TAR for sewerage repairs

Anwar: Malaysia to prioritise domestic fuel, supply surplus to Australia

Tired of reckless drivers? Study shows 71pc of Malaysians support tougher traffic penalties

Space plumbers and floating bats: Life aboard the Orion capsule

Four astronauts, 100 screens, and half a century of expertise guide Artemis’ Moon flyby

Still awesome 54 years on: Nasa shares stunning Earth photos as Artemis 2 circles Moon

Will this ‘omiai’ save the Bornean orangutans? Indonesia and Japan team up to matchmake 15-year-olds Jennifer and Hayato

‘Felt like we were falling out of the sky’: Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen shares Artemis 2 lunar journey

Strange, weird funny: This week’s oddball news

‘Mounjaro brides’ trend takes off as India’s wedding industry meets weight-loss injections

Kyoto in bloom: Inside Japan’s centuries-old geisha dance marking spring

Saltwater, sewage, osmosis: The science behind Japan’s new energy experiment — and its potential

Something old, something bold: Dutch bride says ‘I do’ to recycled wedding chic

Jurassic chic? ‘T. rex leather’ handbag roars into spotlight

TikTok partners with Content Forum and PAGE to empower parents through hands-on #ThinkTwice training on teens’ digital well-being

Four Nasa astronauts break from Earth orbit, begin moon-bound Artemis 2 mission

Penang culinary legend ‘Uncle Seong’ behind famous Air Itam laksa dies at 77

‘Works of art’: Belgium’s top chocolatiers showcase artistry in Easter egg exhibition

Hot weather speeds up drying, boosts quality for Balik Pulau shrimp paste and salted fish