Viral videos

From dance to clean-air shelters: How South-east Asians are turning haze anger into action

A woman in traditional South Sumatran wedding clothes dancing in a burnt out forest near Palembang, Indonesia, as part of a performance art piece by art collective Jaga Api.

Trump promises cash for fraud tips as he awards right-wing YouTuber

A White House official said right-wing influencer Nick Shirley will get US$10,000 for his viral video, which alleges fraud at some daycare centres in Minnesota.

Making light of the haze: 10 memes to get S’poreans laughing through the pollution

Local content creators Ryan Ang, Darshen and Cavin Chua are among those making light of the haze, with fan-powered plans, manifestations and questions about who to fine.

Ecuador priest urges flock to cherish life, before being fatally struck by falling crucifix

The Reverend Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari was celebrating Mass that was being livestreamed when a crucifix fell from a wall and struck him.

Astronaut Pikachu logs 67 days and 1,040 orbits aboard ISS – now catch him on Earth

The plush space traveller was at the orbiting laboratory from April 11 to June 17 with crew members from the European Space Agency.

‘Emotional damage’ comedian Steven He’s strict Asian upbringing helps him relate to PSLE stress

Chinese-Irish comedy creator, actor and film-maker Steven He will give a talk to students at ITE College Central on Oct 9.

What is ‘whimsymaxxing’? Get to know the new internet trend about the joys of doing a little too much

Whimsymaxxing is a Gen Z trend which includes bedazzling, food, decor, and make-up.

Hasta la vista, influencer: ‘Terminator’ robot floors US prankster in cage fight

Robotics startup REK organised on Sept 18 a cage match featuring influencer Frankie LaPenna and its Terminator-esque robot Rekbot.

‘Stabby crabby’: Crab goes viral for flashing blade in claw at Florida man and his dog

A now viral Instagram video shows a crab wielding what appears to be part of a pocketknife.

Empire State Building climbers kiss outside court after viral proposal

Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau face several charges after their viral stunt on July 1 when they climbed to the top of the Empire State Building.

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