Los Angeles races to contain wildfires before severe winds return
At least 24 people have died in what California Governor Gavin Newsom says could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history.
Mon Jan 13 2025
California staggered by deadly back-to-back mass shootings
Authorities have not identified the motive of the rampages, which seems especially baffling as both the suspects were of retirement age.
Tue Jan 24 2023
California rainstorm death toll reaches 20, Biden plans visit
Tens of thousands remained under evacuation orders.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Weekend brings more rain, snow to storm-hit California
The latest parade of atmospheric rivers have wreaked havoc across the state in recent weeks.
Sun Jan 15 2023
California faces more torrential rain, high winds and flooding
The relentless weather over the last 10 days killed 12 people and left many thousands without power.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Soccer - Stunning Spain join World Cup 100 club with 7-0 Costa Rica rout
Ferran Torres brace and a sumptuous strike from Gavi sent them past the 100-goal mark in soccer's showpiece event.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Soccer: Spain's Gavi becomes youngest World Cup scorer since Pele
Pele was 17 in Sweden when he led Brazil to their first World Cup title, scoring six goals.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Weinstein defence challenges accuser Siebel Newsom as some charges dropped
Siebel Newsom, the wife of current California Governor Gavin Newsom, testified that Weinstein had raped her in 2005 when she was 31.
Wed Nov 16 2022
UK minister Gavin Williamson resigns over bullying claims
Williamson was accused of acting in a bullying manner, sending expletive-laden messages and telling one govt official to "slit your throat".
Wed Nov 09 2022
Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
State of emergency declared in Mariposa amid major wildfire
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Mariposa County amid the spread of a major wildfire that has forced thousands of people to evacuate.
Sun Jul 24 2022
Rash of shark attacks prompt New York governor to ramp up beach surveillance
Kathy Hochul orders state agencies to step up surveillance off Long Island beaches following a string of five shark attacks in recent weeks.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Colombia flooding kills at least 10; seven others missing
Landslides are frequent due to the mountainous terrain and poor or informal construction of houses.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Refugees lack COVID shots because drugmakers fear lawsuits - Documents
The pandemic has already killed more than 5 million people, only about 7 per cent of people in low-income countries have received a dose.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Soccer: Ronaldo claims world record with late late show
Ronaldo had the last word with two late goals to break Irish hearts - and the world record.
Thu Sep 02 2021
UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk
The annual appeal is for funds beyond the allocated UN funds from member states' fees, which make up just a fraction of the office's needs.
Fri Jan 31 2025
Floods in Sabah, Sarawak: PM orders NADMA to strengthen federal, state response machinery
PM says the primary focus at this moment is the welfare of flood victims and ensuring the safety of people in the affected areas.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Millions of Hindus take "holy dip" a day after fatal stampede
Devotees take daily 'holy dips,' but on certain dates, "royal" dips are deemed more sacred, drawing larger crowds.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Trump orders agencies to scrub 'gender ideology' from contracts, websites
Federal agencies are required to "recognise women are biologically female, and men are biologically male."
Thu Jan 30 2025
US figure skaters were on board plane that crashed into Potomac River
US Figure Skating said athletes, coaches, and families returning from the National Development Camp were aboard the flight.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Disaster relief assets deployed to flood-affected areas in Sarawak - Ahmad Zahid
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that, so far, more than 50 relief centres have been activated to house flood victims in the state.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Air traffic controller audio captures moments before and after Washington plane crash
The crash caught on a webcam, shows the aircraft exploding in flames and plummeting to earth after it was struck by the helicopter.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Scores feared dead in Washington after jet collides with helicopter, crashes into river
Officials gave no death toll, but Senator Roger Marshall said most, if not all, aboard the Kansas-origin flight likely died in the crash.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Tiong: Additional personnel mobilised to assist in Bintulu disaster relief efforts
Without specifying the exact number, Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the personnel are expected to arrive tomorrow.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Palestinian forces begin handover of three Israeli hostages in latest stage of ceasefire deal
Palestinian forces handed over three Israeli hostages in Gaza for 110 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire deal on Thursday.
Thu Jan 30 2025