Yardstick Coffee remains the highest-ranked Philippine coffee shop on the Asia-Pacific list of the World's 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026.
Nov 15, 2026
To guide your week, read the forecast below for your Sun, Moon, and Rising signs.
After a frustrating few weeks, Mercury and Venus have finally ended their retrograde cycles. Still, it may take a little more time for everything to fall back into place.
Nov 14, 2026
After four days of battling exhaustion and dehydration following an epic swim around Hong Kong Island, Gabrielle Little is impressed by how quickly she feels like herself again. “I’ve never actually swum 45km [28 miles] before,” the 56-year-old says with a laugh. “But I knew the distance wouldn’t be a problem for me.” Little slipped into the dark water in the early hours of November 1, 2026, to attempt the formidable circumnavigation known as the HK360 Swim. Views of glowing skyscrapers kept her...
Shin Min-a currently rules the Eastern Empire as the titular character in Disney+’s hit fantasy romance The Remarried Empress. Yet, lofty though her protagonist’s rank may be, the actress is no stranger to being at the top, having enjoyed broad popularity since breaking out on screen more than a quarter of a century ago. Entering the industry as a model at age 14 in 1998, Shin quickly found herself in front of numerous cameras, appearing in a slew of popular music videos and advertisements. She...
William Shakespeare’s star-crossed romance Romeo and Juliet has been adapted for the screen innumerable times, perhaps most famously by Franco Zeffirelli in 1968. While every version reflects the era of its creation, none speaks quite as loudly as Baz Luhrmann’s ultra-stylised, fiercely 1990s take, which turns 30 this month. The second – and best – of Luhrmann’s much-loved “Red Curtain” trilogy, which includes 1992’s Strictly Ballroom and 2001’s Moulin Rouge!, Romeo + Juliet (1996) is blessed...
Bea Millan-Windorski showcased her confidence and beauty during a Miss Universe 2026 swimsuit event.
Katrina Anne Johnson has been named Miss Visit Japan at this year's Miss International Welcome Party.
“I would say it’s a beautiful mistake,” says Ruby Hung of starting her eponymous label in London in 2023. “For the longest time, I thought I was going to be a stylist or work for a [fashion] publication or a magazine. I didn’t even have a sewing machine back then.” Yet, at 25, the Hong Kong-born designer has already dressed musicians such as Tyla, FKA Twigs and Arca, as well as influencer Kylie Jenner, and showcased her work at industry-wide events, including London Fashion Week. Her choice of...