Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's ex-prime minister and media mogul, dies at 86
had been suffering from leukaemia and had recently developed a lung infection.
Mon Jun 12 2023
Former Italy PM Berlusconi in intensive care with leukaemia, lung infection
The 86-year-old, whose media empire has made him a billionaire, was rushed to the intensive care unit on Wednesday.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Italy ex-premier Berlusconi has leukaemia - Source
The 86-year-old has been treated in intensive care since Wednesday in a cardiac unit.
Thu Apr 06 2023
What does Italy's Berlusconi like about Trump? His wife
Silvio Berlusconi, who portrays himself as a charming ladies' man, said on Friday that what he likes most about U.S. President Donald Trump is his wife, Melania.
Sat Jun 24 2017
Remind you of anyone? Italy has fun with Trumposconi theme
And Italians are enjoying a laugh - sort of - about the similarities between the two business billionaires turned masters of populist politics.
Fri Nov 11 2016
Italian director to make film about Silvio Berlusconi
Italian director Paolo Sorrentino will shoot a drama about former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Tue Sep 06 2016
Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to 3 years for bribing Italian senator
The 78-year-old will not actually have to serve any time in prison because of legal technicalities, his lawyer, Niccolo Ghedini, said.
Thu Jul 09 2015
Italians vote in local polls posing test for Berlusconi
Italians voted Sunday in regional elections seen as a key measure of the fading fortunes of ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi as well as an important test for centre-left Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Mon Jun 01 2015
Football: Inzaghi close to Milan sack after Genoa humiliation
AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi looks set to be sacked after his demoralised side were humiliated 3-1 by Genoa at the San Siro on Wednesday.
Thu Apr 30 2015
'Bunga bunga for everyone', Berlusconi back on campaign trail
Less than 24 hours after his final acquittal of paying for underage sex and abusing power, Silvio Berlusconi was back on the campaign trail Wednesday promising "Bunga bunga for everyone!".
Thu Mar 12 2015
Bunga bunga back in court as Berlusconi sex saga resumes
Italy's top court on Tuesday reviews former premier Silvio Berlusconi's acquittal on charges of paying for sex with an under-age exotic dancer known as "Ruby the heart stealer".
Tue Mar 10 2015
Italy's Berlusconi begins community service
Italy's Silvio Berlusconi began community service for tax fraud on Friday in a spectacular fall from grace for the flamboyant ex-premier.
Fri May 09 2014
Italian court orders Berlusconi to do community service
An Italian court on Tuesday ordered former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi to do a year of community service in a Catholic Church-run old people's home.
Tue Apr 15 2014
Berlusconi: Rise and fall of Italy's playboy politico
With his slick hair and winning smile, Berlusconi has ruled Italy for 10 of the past 20 years and has become renowned on the international stage for his buffoonish antics and blustering grand claims.
Wed Nov 27 2013
Berlusconi gets two-year ban from politics
An Italian appeals court on Saturday ordered a two-year political ban for scandal-tainted former PM as part of a tax fraud ruling.
Sat Oct 19 2013
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