![Kevin Spacey faces another civil sexual assault lawsuit in UK Kevin Spacey faces another civil sexual assault lawsuit in UK](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71690413907_KevinSpacey.jpg)
Kevin Spacey faces another civil sexual assault lawsuit in UK
Kevin Spacey faces British lawsuit over sexual abuse claims, just over 18 months after being cleared in a high-profile criminal trial.
Thu Feb 13 2025
![Police in India pull the plug on British singer Ed Sheeran's impromptu street concert Police in India pull the plug on British singer Ed Sheeran's impromptu street concert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-12/81576123490_TBEDSHEERAN.jpg)
Police in India pull the plug on British singer Ed Sheeran's impromptu street concert
Ed Sheeran was singing and playing his guitar on a pavement in the centre of Bengaluru ahead of his concert.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![British minister says Musk knows 'absolutely nothing' about child rape scandals British minister says Musk knows 'absolutely nothing' about child rape scandals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736330600_TBWOMENRIGHTS.jpg)
British minister says Musk knows 'absolutely nothing' about child rape scandals
Musk also attacked Keir Starmer's safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, describing her as a "rape genocide apologist" who should be in jail.
Wed Jan 08 2025
![The child rape scandal dominating UK politics after Musk criticism The child rape scandal dominating UK politics after Musk criticism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736240338_TBKEIRSTARMER.jpg)
The child rape scandal dominating UK politics after Musk criticism
Here's what is known about the oganised abuse of girls in northern England, Starmer's prosecution role, and its impact on British politics.
Wed Jan 08 2025
![King Charles' cancer treatment progressing well, will continue next year King Charles' cancer treatment progressing well, will continue next year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707219742_KingCharles.jpg)
King Charles' cancer treatment progressing well, will continue next year
The British royals prepare for their annual Christmas get-together after a "brutal" year for the family.
Fri Dec 20 2024
![When AI vies with Taylor Swift as the hot ticket in town When AI vies with Taylor Swift as the hot ticket in town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734409345_TBIlyaSutskever.jpg)
When AI vies with Taylor Swift as the hot ticket in town
More than 16,000 computer scientists and fellow travelers gather in British Columbia for AI's biggest annual event, NeurIPS.
Tue Dec 17 2024
![British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732868082_assisteddyingrigh.jpg)
British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying
The "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)" bill would allow terminally ill adults, the right to choose to end their lives with medical help.
Fri Nov 29 2024
![Liam Payne's funeral to take place on Wednesday, British media reports Liam Payne's funeral to take place on Wednesday, British media reports](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/41732072817_LiamPaynememorial.jpg)
Liam Payne's funeral to take place on Wednesday, British media reports
Liam Payne's body was handed over to his father earlier this month and flown back to his native England.
Wed Nov 20 2024
![British Columbia detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case in Canada British Columbia detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case in Canada](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720478408_BirdFlu.jpg)
British Columbia detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case in Canada
The individual presumed to be infected is a teenager who is receiving care at a children's hospital.
Sun Nov 10 2024
![Ambivalent Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis Ambivalent Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707219742_KingCharles.jpg)
Ambivalent Australia awaits King Charles on first big overseas tour since cancer diagnosis
The first visit by a reigning monarch in 13 years has revived debate in Australia over whether a British royal should be head of state.
Wed Oct 16 2024
![The Esplanade, Fort Cornwallis, witness nation's independence history in Penang The Esplanade, Fort Cornwallis, witness nation's independence history in Penang](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71725015571_PadangKotaLamaFo.jpg)
The Esplanade, Fort Cornwallis, witness nation's independence history in Penang
The Esplanade is known for key moments like the lowering of the British flag and the declaration of independence on August 31, 1957.
Sat Aug 31 2024
![The UK launches the Chevening ASEAN Scholarship Programme The UK launches the Chevening ASEAN Scholarship Programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/51725016520_BritishEmbassy.jpg)
The UK launches the Chevening ASEAN Scholarship Programme
Malaysia is the second largest recipient of Chevening awards in ASEAN and there are already over 2,000 members of Chevening alumni in M'sia.
Fri Aug 30 2024
![Second exec to appeal against conviction in 1MDB fraud case Second exec to appeal against conviction in 1MDB fraud case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/51463118789_mdb.jpg)
Second exec to appeal against conviction in 1MDB fraud case
Patrick Mahony, a Swiss-British national, was sentenced to six years by the Federal Criminal Court.
Thu Aug 29 2024
![David Wallace steps up as Acting British High Commissioner David Wallace steps up as Acting British High Commissioner](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61724846157_TBDAVIDWALLACEUK.jpg)
David Wallace steps up as Acting British High Commissioner
Karipap-loving Scotsman aims to elevate UK-Malaysia relations leveraging UKs CPTPP accession.
Wed Aug 28 2024
![Body of British tech entrepreneur Lynch retrieved from yacht, source says Body of British tech entrepreneur Lynch retrieved from yacht, source says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/81724104406_MikeLynch.jpg)
Body of British tech entrepreneur Lynch retrieved from yacht, source says
Mike Lynch's 18-year daughter Hannah is still unaccounted for, a source close to the rescue operation said.
Thu Aug 22 2024
![China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41691592123_WangYi.jpg)
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739935395_tbVladimirPutinDon.jpg)
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739950345_PopeFrancis.jpg)
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
![Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738903885_TBSaraDuterte.jpg)
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733723992_LewisHamilton.jpg)
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739962942_SheikhMohamedbinZ.jpg)
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739940935_TBTaylorSwift.jpg)
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/71737096454_palestinegazaisr.jpg)
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739939398_TBLiewChinTong.jpg)
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
![Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739955532_GretaThunberg.jpg)
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025