iPhone proposal makes a game of love

An Australian man has made the ultimate high-tech marriage proposal, treating his girlfriend to an 11-hour treasure hunt using a custom-built iPhone app he designed himself.

A lasting monument to megalomania

An emperor’s pursuit of immortality produced China’s best known artefact, writes Joyce Morgan.

Staying in touch with Tut

Melbourne is the last stop on the boy king’s world tour, which has been of epic, rock-star proportions, writes Kylie Northover.

The panacea for all ills?

A low dose of aspirin may cut the risk of some cancers. So should healthy people take it daily, asks Victoria Lambert.

Making the Victoria’s Secret cut

Add a pair of wings to the backs of many models and you’ll find they walk even taller than their long, lean stiletto-wearing frames normally do.

Anne Hathaway, James Franco to host the Oscars

Actors James Franco and Anne Hathaway will co-host the 83rd Academy Awards in February.

British council launches program in migrant schools

The British Council, the culture and education section of the British Embassy, launched UK-China Climate Generation Shanghai Expo Legacy Program in Beijing on Tuesday by presenting 1,000 students of migrant workers a seed rod from the Expo’s UK Pavilion.

Youth forum promotes low-carbon economy

More than 600 representatives from more than 30 countries and regions around the world met in Beijing from November 22 to 25 to discuss sustainable development in commemoration of “International Youth Year.”

Israeli soldier trains Chinese in self-defense

If you were kidnapped in a foreign country, what would you do? Wait out your destiny or try to rescue yourself? China’s “go-global” strategy has taken its citizens into some of the world’s more perilous markets, including in Iraq, Pakistan and Nigeria.

Census promopts spike in demand for DNA paternity test

DNA paternity tests are on the rise, worrying many about a deterioration of faith and sincerity in the family unit. During the 5th population census conducted between November 1 and 10, there were two to three times as many DNA tests conducted as in previous years.