2 foreign litterbugs first to be charged under Malaysia's new law
Both offenders - an Indonesian woman and a Bangladeshi man - had committed the offences in Johor Bahru on Jan 1.
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Karachi mall inferno came after ignored warnings, delayed response
Gul Plaza was among several markets and commercial buildings flagged for deficiencies in fire safety.
The major new travel hubs that are going to change the way we fly
From Poland to Ethiopia, these are all the upcoming transport hubs opening over the next decade.
How Europeans closed ranks to defend Greenland against Trump
Donald Trump's shock threat to impose tariffs to seize Greenland prompted a frantic race against the clock to avert the collapse of the transatlantic alliance. Here's how Europeans came together to save it.
Brazilian mosquitoes grow increasing appetite for human blood as Atlantic forest shrinks
The strong preference for humans could lead to the transmission of more viral diseases and adverse health outcomes for people who live in the area.
Where is Europe’s cheapest pizza? Prices rise as diners feel the squeeze
Pizza prices are rising across Europe, with the typical order now nearly 8% more expensive than a year ago. A new Foodora index shows how inflation, wages, and rents are reshaping what diners pay — and what they choose to eat.
From scorpions to peacocks: the species thriving in London’s hidden microclimates
An extraordinary mosaic of wildlife has made Britain’s urban jungle its home London is the only place in the UK where you can find scorpions, snakes, turtles, seals, peacocks, falcons all in one city – and not London zoo. Step outside and you will encounter a patchwork of
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12-year-old Australian boy who was bitten by shark in Sydney Harbour dies
Nico Antic was just 12; the country's east coast saw 4 shark attacks in 2 days this week.
Australia shouldn’t join Trump’s board of appeasers
Donald Trump clearly doesn’t do irony. How else can we describe inviting Vladimir Putin to join his so-called “Board of Peace”? At least “mad Vlad” will be in good company. It’s not clear if Ukraine’s nemesis will take part, but plenty of other aspiring despots, authoritarians
Australian boy dies after shark attack in Sydney Harbour
SYDNEY, Jan 24 - An Australian boy had died in hospital after being bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his family said on Saturday after a series of shark attacks along the country's east coast.
China no longer Pentagon's top security priority
The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says
The landslide struck a village in West Bandung region.
Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack
Nico Antic was swimming in Sydney Harbour when he was attacked last Sunday.
Why does it feel like dangerous ocean creatures are ruining Australia's summer?
In the same week that New South Wales experienced four shark attacks, Victorian beachgoers were warned about stinging jellyfish.
‘We cannot say for sure these wolves come from Russia’: Finns try to fathom cause of record reindeer deaths
Wolves killed more than 2,100 reindeer in Finland last year, and herders are blaming the Ukraine war Juha Kujala no longer knows how many reindeer will return to his farm from the forest each December. The 54-year-old herder releases his animals into the wilderness on the
How Mark Carney left Donald Trump in the dust in Davos
The meeting and venue were the same, but the style and tone of the two most anticipated keynote speeches at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss town of Davos could not have been more different. On Tuesday, January 20, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney addressed the
'One in a Million': Syrian refugee tale wows Sundance
As a million Syrians fled their country's devastating civil war in 2015, directors Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes headed to Turkey where they would meet a young girl who encapsulated the contradictions of this enormous migration. In Ismir, they met Isra'a, a then-11-year-old girl
Bangladesh readies for polls, Hasina supporters at a loss
The country will vote on Feb 12, over a year after Hasina's ouster from power.
US judge extends deportation protections for migrants from Myanmar
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 - A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration on Friday to delay its termination of the \"Temporary Protected Status,\" or TPS, for Myanmar while a lawsuit challenging the termination continued.
Dildos, Ball Gags and Threesomes: Kinky Olivia Wilde Thriller ‘I Want Your Sex’ Heats Up Sundance
“I Want Your Sex,” an erotic thriller starring Olivia Wilde as a sexually assured artist who embarks on a sadomasochistic relationship with her gallery assistant, got Sundance’s pulse racing on Friday night. Cooper Hoffman plays Elliot, the sub to Wilde’s dom in Gregg Araki’s
Ancient giant kangaroos could hop after all
Giant kangaroos that lived during the Ice Age may not have been as slow and grounded as once believed. A new study finds their leg bones and tendons were likely strong enough to support hopping, despite their massive size. Rather than traveling this way all the time, these
Chemotherapy rewires gut bacteria to block metastasis
Chemotherapy’s gut damage turns out to have a surprising upside. By changing nutrient availability in the intestine, it alters gut bacteria and increases levels of a microbial molecule that travels to the bone marrow. This signal reshapes immune cell production, strengthening
Cruz returns to Texas ahead of winter storm after travel backlash
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Friday he is back in the Lone Star State after a viral photo showed him on a plane as the state prepared for a massive winter storm. “I’ve returned home from my work trip. It’s 66 degrees & beautiful. A storm is expected tomorrow night,” Cruz posted
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence
Thousands of people have joined widespread protests against the weeks-long immigration crackdown in the state.
Trump at Davos marked start of a new world era
Donald Trump’s concern about the strategic positioning of Greenland is rational. But the way the US president has approached the issue is not – and could still rupture NATO and cause enduring harm to North Atlantic political and economic relations. The question for those
Interactive map: How much snow will fall in my area during the storm?
With dangerously-cold arctic air already settling over a large swath of the U.S. Friday, at least 177 million people are under watches or warnings for ice and snow.
Ex-Olympian sues Selangor government, city council over dog ban in condos
Noraseela Khalid's lawyer said that she has nothing to gain from filing the suit.
'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism
Scott Bessent's comments come amid a war of words between Ottawa and Washington.
New guidelines aim to resolve Selangor’s shopping mall pet dispute
A new mall in Petaling Jaya faces criticism for allowing people to enter shops and dine with pets.
China keeps low profile in Davos in pursuit of Western investment
China is seen “controlling the dynamic through stillness”, a senior global business leader said.
Indonesian influencer Lula Lahfah dies aged 26: Reports
The Indonesian influencer was reportedly found dead in her apartment, according to local media reports.
TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data
Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.
FBI agent who sought to investigate ICE officer in Minneapolis shooting resigns: Report
An FBI agent in Minneapolis who attempted to probe the death of a 37-year-old woman killed by a federal immigration officer earlier this month has resigned, according to multiple reports. Tracee Mergen left her job in the bureau's Minneapolis field office after facing pressure
UN expert urges world to reject Myanmar’s ‘sham’ election
The military has ruled Myanmar by force for almost all of its post-independence history.
‘Extra Geography’ Review: Molly Manners’ Delightful Female Friendship Movie Shines With Original Wit and Disarming British Humor
Female friendships demand something a little extra. As that famous America Ferrera monologue in “Barbie” reminded us, it’s tough to be a woman — or, in the case of the two off-kilter leads of the uniquely witty “Extra Geography,” to be in that transitional and equally
Are things going to get better for your finances?
As Sir Keir Starmer makes the cost of living a government priority, we unpack the impact on family finances.
'Free solo' climb of Taiwan's tallest building postponed due to weather
TAIPEI, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Poor weather on Saturday forced U.S. climber Alex Honnold to postpone his "free solo" rope and harness-free ascent of the outside of Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper, one of the world's tallest buildings. The climb, organised by Netflix for live
After TikTok deal, Chinese companies search for a new global path
A difficult choice faces Chinese technology companies with global aspirations.
Chinese lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year
Organisers said it took about 1,200 workers several weeks to produce the lanterns.
Lula says Trump wants to “create a new UN” as he attacks proposed Gaza Peace Council
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Friday that global politics is entering a critical phase in which “multilateralism is being thrown out by unilateralism,” and argued that US President Donald Trump is effectively proposing “to create a new UN in which he
Thousands rally against immigration enforcement in subzero Minnesota temperatures
“What’s happening here is clearly immoral."
US Pentagon foresees ‘more limited’ role in deterring North Korea
South Korea hosts about 28,500 US troops in combined defence against North Korea.
Netflix’s live, high-risk skyscraper climb at Taipei 101 postponed by a day due to rain
Famed free-solo climber Alex Honnold is due to ascend the 508-m tower without ropes or a safety net.
It's hard to fault Highguard for giving the internet the silent treatment—wouldn't you?
After the free-to-play shooter's Game Awards reveal was roundly mocked, the creators opted not to engage. Can't blame 'em!
Meta pauses teen access to AI characters weeks before trial over alleged harm to children
Meta has stopped giving teens access to artificial intelligence characters, the company wrote in a blog post Friday.
Power out? Here are 5 ways to stay warm, and 1 you should never try
Ways to stay warm when the power goes out.