Santa Claus greets young and old at Eiffel Tower Christmas market
Children in particular were surprised to meet Santa in Paris when he should be preparing Christmas presents at the North Pole.
Mon Oct 23 2023
How the Hollywood strike is scrambling film, TV schedules into next summer
Santa Claus will not be coming to Hollywood this year.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Finland counted its bomb shelters and found 50,500 of them
The wary Nordic country made the construction of emergency shelters mandatory under apartment blocks and office buildings since 1950s.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Unfazed by pandemic, supply chain woes, Santa Claus readies for annual flight
Santa is set to launch his reindeer-powered sleigh to deliver Christmas gifts to good girls and boys worldwide.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Thousands of Santas stage Madrid charity run for volcano-hit La Palma
Some runners swapped Santa's traditional red trousers for more sporty shorts, while many wore face masks as a coronavirus precaution.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Santa Claus isn't coming to town: COVID sparks St. Nick shortage
The pandemic has caused a shortage of Father Christmases, according to a booking company and Santa Claus training school.
Fri Dec 17 2021
How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree
The celebration of Christmas with Christmas trees and gift-giving remained a marginal phenomenon in American society.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Santa welcomes visitors at winter wonderland in China's Arctic Town
Santa Claus and his elves have been busy at work turning a Christmas village in northern China into a winter wonderland for visitors.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Santa Claus bikers parade in Tokyo against child abuse
Bikers said this year's event meant more because more children were vulnerable to domestic violence during the coronavirus year.
Mon Dec 21 2020
In pandemic and recession, Santa Claus gifts bread and clothes to poor Venezuelan kids
Santa in the Streets handed out more food than toys this year due to the needs faced by the community under the pandemic.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Santa goes virtual in pandemic hit Spain
'Papa Noel' has transformed an old shipping container in Leganes, south of Madrid, into a grotto-cum-production studio.
Mon Dec 21 2020
COVID, cancer can't stop Mrs Santa Claus in Brazil
Fatima Sanson determined to keep her Christmas tradition of dressing up as Mrs Claus and giving out toys and hugs to impoverished kids.
Thu Dec 10 2020
German Santas hope to bring cheer despite masks
A group of Germans dressed as Santa and angels who rent themselves out over the Christmas period gathered in Berlin on Saturday, keen to spread joy and practice their "Ho-ho-hos".
Sun Dec 06 2020
Submarine Santa brings festive cheer to Tokyo aquarium
Started in 1999, Sunshine Aquarium continues its Christmas show with socially distanced spectators watching from behind the glass.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Swimming Santa brings Dead Sea to life with tree and cheer
Santa Claus came to the Dead Sea ahead of the Christmas season, to bring some Christmas cheer during a global pandemic.
Tue Nov 17 2020
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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