Pothole claims up 90% in three years, says RAC
Research from the motoring group also finds that only one in four claims results in a payout.
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AFCON 2025: Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire draw, Algeria through
Cameroon and defending champions Côte d’Ivoire played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in their second Group F match at the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Malaysia raids several firms as part of anti-graft probe into army procurement
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 - Malaysia's anti-graft agency said on Monday that it has raided several firms alleged to be involved in bribery linked to army procurement projects, days after the country's army chief was placed on leave pending an investigation into the matter.
Egyptian-British activist Abd el-Fattah apologises for past social media posts
Dec 29 (Reuters) - Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, freed from prison in Egypt and now in Britain, apologised on Monday for his "shocking and hurtful" social media posts made more than a decade ago, which have led to calls for his deportation from opposition British politicians.
Myanmar's election a 'democratic charade' amid low turnout, legitimacy doubts: Analysts
The country’s first post-coup election phase has concluded, but analysts say the process is unlikely to deliver meaningful political change.
Egyptian activist sorry for 'hurtful' posts after UK uproar
A British-Egyptian activist apologised Monday for resurfaced social media posts in which he called for violence against Zionists and police, as opposition lawmakers urged the UK government to revoke his citizenship. The posts, dating back to 2010, came to light just days after
A new way to map how cells choose their fate
Researchers from Kyushu University have developed an innovative computational method, called ddHodge, that can reconstruct the complex dynamics of how cells decide their fate.
What China’s most famous ‘gaokao factory’ reveals about the limits of its exam-driven education model
The military-style Hengshui model seems to have lost its magic.
India’s aviation meltdown exposes long-brewing pilot fatigue crisis
Aviation experts and pilot groups say IndiGo’s unprecedented scheduling crisis this month was due in part to an industry failure to address pilot fatigue.
China's war games around Taiwan over the years
Dec 29 - China launched its most extensive war games around Taiwan on Monday called \"Justice Mission 2025\" to showcase Beijing's ability to cut off the island from outside support in a conflict.
Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
Cambodia’s foreign minister describes the incident as “a small issue”.
'Adapt, shrink or die’: US ties €1.7bn UN aid pledge to sweeping reforms
The US is offering €1.7 billion in humanitarian funding — far less than in previous years — while demanding a radical overhaul of how the UN delivers aid worldwide.
Bandos and Parrandas: Venezuela celebrates freedom on Holy Innocents Day
Each December, Caucagua in Venezuela bursts with colour for the Bandos and Parrandas of the Holy Innocents, a tradition celebrating freedom and resistance through humour.
Three Turkish police officers killed in raid on IS militants as New Year security tightens
Another nine officers were injured in a shootout during a counter-terrorism operation in Yalova province, after Turkey arrested over 100 suspects allegedly plotting holiday attacks.
South Korean police probe hamster abuse allegations
The suspect is accused of abusing hamsters, guinea pigs, pygmy squirrels and Mongolian gerbils.
Indonesian officials recover body during search for drowned Spanish soccer coach and children
The boat was carrying 11 people.
Indonesian authorities recover body during search for drowned Spanish soccer coach and his children
JAKARTA, Dec 29 - Indonesian rescuers on Monday found a body during the search for Spanish soccer coach Fernando Martin and his children after their boat sank near the coast of a popular tourist spot on Friday, the country's rescue agency said.
Bangladesh’s Gen Z party faces revolt over Islamist alliance, risking its future
Analysts say the alliance could jeopardise the National Citizen Party’s future.
Japan’s Premier Takaichi moves into PM’s official residence
Sources say an initial heavy diplomatic and parliamentary schedule pushed back the relocation.