Thunderstorms and heavy rains in Malaysia to persist until May
Experts also warn of increasing likelihoods of flash floods.
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Say my name, it’s easy as ‘Abcideff’
Mr Abcideff said his unique name has never caused him trouble when voting during elections.
Blind graduate in Malaysia earns his degree
Mr Toh Khai Shern has about 20 per cent vision, limited to light and shadows.
Father killed 7 of his children and another child in Louisiana mass shooting: Police
A suspect in the mass shooting in Shreveport, La., that occurred early Sunday was determined to be the father of 7 of the 8 children he shot to death, officials say. The alleged gunman, Louisiana man Shamar Elkins, was identified by police after he was fatally wounded
Vapes in South Korea to face same regulations as cigarettes starting April 24
The tougher rules come amid concerns that vapes have been sold to minors
A tour of southern Lebanon shows how, 20 years later, Israel is back in the same quagmire
To Israelis, the words 'security zone' evoke difficult memories of 18 years in the Lebanese quagmire and continuous friction that exacted a heavy price. Today, it seems the only thing that has changed is the terminology
Campaign hagwon: Inside South Korea’s intensifying class president elections
A growing number of private academies now offer coaching specifically for class president elections.
Steam week in review: Pragmata and Windrose face off, with sad sci-fi dads proving no match for tree-chopping pirates
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending April 19.
‘Frustrated, tired, hungry’: KLIA passengers left waiting for hours after baggage system glitch
Authorities confirmed that 0perations at KLIA T1 have stabilised on April 19.
Wanted man in South Korea arrested after appearing on livestream
The man in his 50s was on South Korea’s wanted list for distributing sexually explicit content.
Pakistani detainee who fled from Malaysian jail during transfer successfully recaptured
The fugitive spent seven days on the run.
‘Fallen Angels’ Broadway Review: Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara Sparkle in Lackluster Noël Coward Revival
There’s a bit of acting advice that’s often ascribed to Noël Coward: “Speak clearly, and don’t bump into the furniture.” But if you’re Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne, by all means, slide down the staircase, nosedive over the settee and slur your words while tossing back two strong
Oil prices jump after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
2 US Embassy officials die in car crash in Mexico
Two U.S. Embassy officials died in a car crash on Sunday alongside one Mexican official and an officer in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The group had worked earlier to shut down a drug lab in the municipality of Morelos, according to Reuters. “This tragedy is a solemn
‘The Facts of Life’ Star Mindy Cohn Says She Is Fighting Cancer for a Second Time
Mindy Cohn took to Instagram on Sunday to reveal that she’s battling cancer for a second time. “Have been off social media for a while ‘cuz I had to go kick cancer’s ass,” Cohn wrote. “I did so with the extraordinary help of Providence Saint John’s hospital staff, especially my
When AI starts shopping for you, fashion may be entering a new era of pricing
Fashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored, influenced or simply browsing.
India has splurged billions on metro trains. But where are the commuters?
Without better last-mile connectivity and affordable fares, metro use is unlikely to improve quickly, say experts.
'They told me he was dead': Children born near army base learn truth about UK soldier dads
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
Hospital-acquired pneumonia reduced by daily toothbrushing
Most hospital patients don't brush their teeth regularly, but doing so could cut their risk of developing pneumonia during their stay
IDF says it is investigating soldier who smashed Jesus statue in southern Lebanon
The IDF said that an initial examination determined that the photograph is authentic, adding that 'the soldier's conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops.' Israeli strikes have reportedly hit many religious sites in Lebanon
Art on trial - a sculptor's arrest highlights new extremes for censorship in China
Gao Zhen is being retroactively punished for 15 year-old-works, in a case that has alarmed rights groups.
Most voters blame Trump for rising gas prices: Poll
Most registered voters blame President Trump for rising gas prices, according to a new poll. Quinnipiac University’s national poll, which was released Wednesday, found that more than half of respondents, 51 percent, blame Trump "a lot" for gas prices spiking while 14 percent
Don Schlitz, Revered Songwriter Behind ‘The Gambler,’ ‘Forever and Ever, Amen,’ ‘When You Say Nothing at All’ and Other Country Classics, Dies at 73
Don Schlitz, one of the most widely revered names in the history of country music songwriting, died April 16 in a Nashville hospital after what was described as a sudden illness. He was 73. A member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Schlitz may be best recognized by the public
Ted Danson Says Bill Clinton Questioned His ‘Intentions’ With Mary Steenburgen Under Secret Service Watch
Ted Danson recalled an intimidating first encounter with former President Bill Clinton and his Secret Service detail during an early date with his now-wife, Mary Steenburgen. Moderating a panel with Bill and Hillary Clinton at History Talks in Philadelphia on Saturday, Danson
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 is finally here after a decade of waiting
It has been almost 10 years since the launch of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, but Bandai Namco finally revealed Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3
Madonna, SZA, Snoop, Olivia Rodrigo: Why Is Coachella Weekend 2 Crushing Weekend 1?
Coachella has had countless bombshell moments over the decades, and so far this year it’s had surprise guest appearances from Madonna, SZA, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Olivia Rodrigo and Billy Idol, among others. But even as the festival’s third and final night was just getting
Oil jumps, stocks wobble as Mideast ceasefire hangs in the balance
Brent crude futures jumped about 6% to US$96 a barrel in early Asian trade.
Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election
Exit polls put his Progressive Bulgaria on 37%, more than double the score of the closest runner-up, but he will likely need to form a coalition to govern.
A cheaper way to fight 'forever chemicals': How pH-controlled traps could clean drinking water
Forever chemicals don't break down and don't disappear, but Florida International University scientists have developed a safer, cheaper, and reusable solution that could remove these chemicals. FIU chemistry professor Kevin O'Shea and chemistry Ph.D. candidate Rodrigo Restrepo
Iran says it won’t negotiate with ‘erratic’ Trump
Iran says it has no plans to negotiate with the US after President Donald Trump threatened Sunday that “the whole country is going to get blown up” if Iran refuses to make a deal. There are conflicting reports on what Trump subsequently described as an attack on an Iranian
Poll shows falling support for New Zealand National Party and Prime Minister Luxon
Reports say that members of his National Party will move against him this week.