We spend much of our time seeking out the world’s best homes, and while ’expensive’ doesn’t always necessarily equate to ‘best’, we can say with some confidence that the locations, amenities and gardens of these homes are some of the most stunning we have ever seen. Enjoy. 1. Palais Vénitien, Cannes, South of France 1. Palais Vénitien, Cannes, South of France Price: $140,911,226 Interior square footage: 32,291 Exterior acreage: 6.18 Beds: 9; baths: 12 Marketed by Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty, Palais Vénitien (opens in new tab) in the hills above Cannes was inspired by the architecture of Byzantium and Venice....

“It is a big challenge for us to cover the zoo’s operating costs during this temporary closure,” said Zoo Negara deputy president Rosly Ahmat Lana. He assures that all animals are healthy and in good shape, and that they currently have enough food as appointed contractors still deliver supplies. Rosly explains that the emergency fund is only sufficient to sustain the zoo’s operation for three months, and no organisation has come forward to contribute additional resources so far....

Of course we want to love the style of our kitchens, and for them to look beautiful while being practical, but it is the one room in the house that can really add value to a home – and make or break a sale – so it’s vital that it isn’t going to date. The key to designing a timeless kitchen so that even if you’re not planning on moving, you won’t feel the need to update it every few years?...

The house was built in 1905 and the Allens loved its historic detailing, but at the same time there were some areas that were in serious need of an update. There was another requirement for this busy family, too. Not only do they love to entertain friends and family at home, but they also often host meetings, events, art classes and music recitals for the larger community. This house had to be so much more than a family home and the Allens called in an interior designer to update and reconfigure the space....

Mark’s aim was to create an ‘80s redux with elements of Ralph Lauren American design mixed with the best of English country design style.’ He continues, ‘We brought the best of the 80s: a country-style kitchen, a clubby plaid library, chintz, and plenty of burgundy and green. The updates are in the details. Copious woodworking and molding details were installed. Archways and casement windows were added to bring romance and drama....

See: more inspiring house tours in our Spaces section See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property The property The main challenge that Mike and interior designer Fleur Liversidge faced was the positioning of the principal rooms - whether they should be at the front of the house, which faces north or at the rear. In the end, they decided to orientate the main rooms to the beautiful street at the front....

The event was mostly attributed to Redditors using a sub-Reddit called “WallStreetBets” to promote the buying of GameStop stocks. Last month, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman told the US Congress that bots didn’t play a “significant” role in GameStop-related activity on Reddit. Meanwhile, cyber security firm PiiQ Media found that things were different on other major social media platforms. The firm examined posts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube dated right before the buying frenzy through the middle of February....

ASUS’ RTX 3080 Ti offerings can basically be broken down into three lineups: TUF Gaming, ROG Strix, and ROG Strix LC. Within each of the lineups, the card is further broken down into two variations: an OC edition and a Non-OC edition, the nomenclatures being self-explanatory. For RTX 3080 Ti cards under the TUF Gaming series, gamers can expect the same militaristic, stealthy look, with angular cuts in its cooler shrouds, complete with a triple-fan cooling solution....

In fact, Lazada has already listed the device , albeit with a placeholder price. As for the launch itself, it’s slated for the week after, though the exact date is not known yet. We also know that we’ll be getting two major variants of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2. One will come with 4GB of RAM, while the other will have 6GB of RAM. Both are said to have 64GB of storage, so there’s a slight difference from the previous leak....

The new collection offers a selection of patterns that reflect the harmonic and disharmonic cadence of shapes, tones, and textures through their beautiful imperfections. However, before you invest, Athena urges you to take time out to forward-plan – and follow the process she uses in her own home. This is how to choose a rug, the Athena Calderone way. 1. Map out the size and shape 1. Map out the size and shape...

There is plenty of evidence that this is changing. Searches for ‘backyard greenhouse’ have gone up 200% in the last year, and greenhouse manufacturers are reporting an increase in demand. What’s driving the US greenhouse renaissance? See: Backyard ideas – design ideas for your backyard, whatever its size or style Growing fruit and vegetables rose sharply during lockdown Growing fruit and vegetables rose sharply during lockdown The coronavirus pandemic is transforming the way Americans think about food....

The central bank maintained that financial institutions in Malaysia are equipped with strong authentication methods for online card transactions. This includes prompting users for additional confirmation for certain transactions that are considered to be “more risky,” which BNM says is significant for reducing the risk of fraudulent transactions from occurring. It further states that customers will not be liable for any fraudulent or unauthorised transactions that may arise from this incident, especially for purchases from overseas merchants....

According to The Star, the launch happened earlier today, and was officiated by the state’s Utility and Telecommunications Minister Julaihi Narawi. The minister says that the new infrastructure would improve internet connectivity in Sarawak, especially in rural areas. The report quotes him as saying that “with this infrastructure, latency issues like ‘hanging’ and being unable to connect will be a thing of the past”. The minister also says the facilities were in line with the Sarawak state government’s plan to become a high-income economy by the year 2030....