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The inaugural festival at the Malay Heritage Centre will feature dance and musical performances by regional groups, traditional house displays, cultural booths, storytelling, family workshops and a bazaar. Admission is free, with some ticketed programmes.

There are a few things we should all bear in mind before reserving a big table for the festive season

We walk you through the models on display at this year’s Nevo EV show

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The combination of the two companies would be worth about $3.5 trillion and would be the largest corporate deal in history.

Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster, tiny radioactive particles still linger in the soil, carrying a dangerous legacy. Using powerful X-rays, scientists discovered that some of these particles have remained surprisingly stable, trapping radioactive substances inside instead of releasing them into the environment.

Der iPod hat den Weg für das iPhone geebnet und die Musikbranche verändert. Heute wirkt das kleine weisse Gerät aus der Zeit gefallen – doch verschwunden ist der iPod nicht.

Boris Rhein wird als Nachfolger von Friedrich Merz gehandelt – und verfügt über einen guten Draht zu Markus Söder. Nur: Wofür steht er?

Oct 22 (Reuters)&nbsp;-&nbsp;Microsoft&nbsp;researchers say an AI tool that diagnoses patients step by step, as doctors do, was more than twice as accurate as general physicians at solving complex medical cases, according to a study published on Thursday in&nbsp;Science.

Not every video game needs an elaborate story, a sprawling open world or enemies to defeat. Sometimes, the simple satisfaction of completing a task is enough to keep players entertained for hours. Simulation games have found creative ways to turn ordinary activities into absorbing experiences. Whether making coffee, repairing a car or painting a picture, pla

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Elfogatóparancsot adtak ki Matolcsy Ádám ellen. Harminc milliárd pluszban van a főváros, egyben marad a a XII. kerületi képviselő-testület. Két hónappal meghosszabbították az NKA-ügyben gyanúsított Bús Balázs letartóztatását. J.D. Vance amerikai alelnök kijelentette, soha többé nem fog nyilvánosan támogatni külföldi jelölteket, a budapesti látogatás „sem sül

Ian Huntsman died after 10 days on life support at Christchurch Hospital.

A blaze that killed four soldiers and injured several dozen more on a military base in the Canadian province of Alberta last week broke out on a grenade launcher range during training exercises, officials said.

Israelis will vote on Tuesday in the first national election since the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack and subsequent war on Gaza . Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ’s Likud party could win, but polls are showing that opposition candidates also have a good chance. No single party is likely to secure a majority. Whoever wins will almost certainly have to f

Years of lavish consumer support have left the country’s finances in a precarious state.

Das Satelliteninternet ist laut US-Präsident in der Ukraine wieder vollständig nutzbar. Berichte über eine Absprache mit Elon Musk wollte Donald Trump nicht kommentieren.

Cambridge researchers have created a groundbreaking $10 optical sensor that delivers the precision of laboratory equipment in a device small enough for wearable technology. It identified foods, plastics, and medicines with 100% accuracy in tests and demonstrated the ability to monitor blood glucose, alcohol, and other health markers without invasive procedur

If someone like Helen Haines could be attacked, who is safe? As the severity of her injuries became clear, the mood in Canberra shifted from shock to something darker.

Jacaranda trees are turning parks and streets purple across Sydney, sparking a frenzied rush of photographers and weddings.

There is despair in France over how to stop a violent upheaval turning into a social collapse. The breakdown in order is so widespread, that it is impossible to turn away with a Gallic shrug.

We like to blame modern times and modern platforms, but answers, too, can be found in our long history of insisting that women quietly endure.

Ryan Carey was born into the Geelong Revival Centre, a Pentecostal church where his father was second-in-command. It was a cult, founded on abuse.

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect pe

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The family of the 1-year-old boy who was shot by police in the parking lot of a Mississippi Walmart spoke out on Thursday. The use of deadly force was justified, according to the state, but the family disagrees. Jason Allen reports.

As gold prices continue to increase, shoppers are buying smaller jewellery items and making more cautious spending decisions ahead of Diwali. For many South Asian families, buying gold or silver during the festive season is a long-standing tradition passed down through generations. However, this year, traditions like giving jewellery are coming at a higher c

“To make these calls look credible, certain members, acting in concert with the operators, post false claims of profit and praise the 'expert'. This practice, known as astroturfing, creates a false impression of genuine support and induces unsuspecting investors to act on the call,” says SEBI

<p>The Moderna-Merck mRNA cancer vaccine helps prevent cancer recurrence and death, the new results show</p>

One of the most closely watched Senate races in the country is unfolding in Maine, where five-term Republican Susan Collins faces a tough challenge from Democrat Troy Jackson, a former logger and state legislator. The race is rated a toss-up, with both parties fighting for a seat that could determine control of the Senate. Lisa Desjardins reports from Maine.

From sudden museum closures to transport strikes and curfews, the unrest in France is creating uncertainty for visitors. Here's what you should know before you go.

Opposition People's Party (PP) leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has dismissed reports of internal divisions following leaked messages from the party's MPs' LINE group.

Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient’s death.

It was the national resilience moment that very nearly barely happened.

What the recent wave of protests in Europe have in common is the framing of protests as viral spectacles, staged for the cameras, digital platforms and distant audiences, says an academic.

What led to LeBron James being labelled a disgrace by US President Donald Trump, who says NBA star disgraced anthem?

French authorities have reported the first human case of the Shamonda virus to the WHO, resulting in the death of an immunocompromised patient. Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-what-to-know-about-shamonda-virus/

In a separate exchange, when discussing the fact the lawyer had a girlfriend, a staff member shared a photo of a pig.

Mr. Trump has been searching for his Yalta in the war in Ukraine ever since he returned to the Oval Office.

Star and content power were in focus at the Paramount U.K. upfront event in central London.

Mexico’s Santiago Maza, whose fourth feature-length doc “State of Silence,” (“Estado de Silencio”), a passion project of Diego Luna, snagged the best feature award at Chile’s 2024 Santiago Film Festival (Sanfic), has premiered his latest work, “Black Shine” (“El brillo negro”) at the Morelia Film Festival where it competes for the top prize among the […]

In a social media post Wednesday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe accused the Opposition of using AI to write its health care plan. NDP leader Carla Beck disputed his claims.

A man from Surrey is now a millionaire after selling a collection of Pokémon cards at auction.

Charli xcx and Martin Scorsese’s collaboration is extending beyond the cover for her new album “Music, Fashion, Film.” Sources tell Variety that the pop star has a cameo in the Oscar-winning director’s upcoming movie “What Happens at Night” alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Described as a Gothic psychological horror film, the Apple and Studi

With something smart and pertinent to say about relationships between men and women, happiness and love, jealousy and longing and other matters of the heart, Wicker is the year’s most unexpected charmer. A hit at Sundance where it was picked up by Black Bear, this wry film from writer-directors Alex Huston and Eleanor Wilson is […]

We can't have nice things, but at least we can get trailers for them.

The incident, filmed during Dussehra at the Rajnandgaon Police Lines, drew widespread criticism on social media, including from a former senior Army officer

As she prepares for her final Test appearance, Emily Chancellor reflects on the legacy she leaves in Australian women's rugby.

En pleine mobilisation lycéenne et pour le pouvoir d'achat en France, Bitchat mesh se classait n°1, jeudi, des applications sur l'App Store dans la catégorie "réseaux sociaux". Lancée en juillet 2025 par le cofondateur de Twitter, cette messagerie décentralisée fonctionne avec le Bluetooth et sans Internet. Pratique quand le réseau est saturé, comme cela peu

Families living in campervans, workers losing their house deposits and communities watching loved ones leave in the thousands for Australia. These are the everyday stakes of New Zealand’s election.

Smacking a child is outlawed in New Zealand, but parents should still dole out punishment that is fair and firm.

Make this the year you finally master Halloween pumpkin carving. Sarah Kiryshin gives us the inside scoop on how to do a good (or ghoulish) one.

A group holiday with your nearest and dearest can demand plenty of mental exertion to arrange. Ahead, our tips to help get you (all) moving.

Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s quiz.

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Sylvester Stallone is ready to embrace AI. During an interview on “The Overlap” podcast, the Oscar winner said that he received backlash for trying to get a “half human, half AI” movie off the ground but he didn’t care because “AI is here to stay.” Stallone did not mention the project, but he’s spoken previously […]