French, US hostages released after years of captivity in West Africa
Nigerien authorities obtained the liberation of the two hostages from an active terrorist group in West Africa and the Sahel, said Souley.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Thousands protest in Brussels demanding release of Belgian aid worker in Iran
Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele was sentenced to 40 years in prison on charges including spying.
Mon Jan 23 2023
For Ukraine's wartime New Year, patriotism is on the menu
Expressions of Ukrainian patriotism expected to enliven menus in and beyond the capital as 2022 ticks over to 2023.
Sat Dec 31 2022
Lionel Messi doesn't scare France, says defiant Theo Hernandez
Theo Hernandez defiantly stated Lionel Messi does not scare France, while Olivier Giroud is intent on denying the Argentina legend a dream World Cup swansong in Sunday's final.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Milan have played a part in France's latest World Cup bid, says president Scaroni
Milan have played a part in France's latest bid for World Cup glory after "revitalising" striker Olivier Giroud.
Mon Dec 12 2022
France 3-1 Poland: Record-breaker Giroud and Mbappe send Les Bleus into last eight
Olivier Giroud scored his 52nd goal for France to become his country's all-time top scorer and Kylian Mbappe added two more as they beat Poland 3-1 in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday.
Sun Dec 04 2022
France orders fuel depot strikers back to work, union vows to challenge it
France ordered some staff at an Exxon Mobil fuel depot back to work and warned a TotalEnergies depot could be next.
Thu Oct 13 2022
Why monkeypox may soon get a new name
Monkeypox may soon have a new name after scientists called for a change to dispel stereotypes of Africa being seen as a crucible of disease.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Is Picasso being cancelled?
Picasso's track-record with women certainly would not make him a feminist pin-up today.
Fri Apr 08 2022
France sees biggest jump in COVID cases since early February
France reported 180,777 new COVID-19 infections over 24 hours and hospital numbers also rose for the third consecutive day.
Wed Mar 23 2022
After two years of pandemic, fashion gets unfettered
This return to normal on planet fashion largely translates into transparency and sheers, mini lengths and endlessly suggestive cuts.
Sun Mar 20 2022
France says Omicron to be dominant variant soon, resists new restrictions
France could soon see 100,000 new COVID-19 cases a day due to the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant.
Wed Dec 22 2021
Up to 10% of new French COVID-19 cases suspected to be Omicron variant - minister
A new vaccination pass set to be introduced early next year will require people to show proof of vaccination to enter restaurants and long-distance public transport.
Sat Dec 18 2021
AIDS: Years of research but still no vaccine
Why decades of HIV/AIDS research yielded so little progress on a jab to prevent a disease that claimed some 680,000 lives in 2020?
Thu Dec 02 2021
The TV show as shopping catalog: When characters' wardrobes become ours
TV shows have never been as influential in fashion as in 2021, bringing back pieces like the beret, the retro tracksuit and the corset.
Sat Nov 27 2021
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024