
South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 27
More than 33,000 hectares has been charred or were still burning in the largest of the fires that began in the central Uiseong county.
Thu Mar 27 2025

AirAsia flight makes safe emergency landing at KLIA 2 after engine fire
An AirAsia flight bound for Shenzhen, China, had to make a turnback to KLIA 2 shortly after takeoff due to a reported engine fire.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Magnitude 6.7 quake shakes New Zealand's South Island
Over 4,700 felt the quake, according to government seismic monitor, with reports of falling items and swaying buildings.
Tue Mar 25 2025

'I need to be home': stranded Heathrow passengers separated from loved ones
Heathrow shut as firefighters battled a substation fire in West London, cutting power to the airport and its backup system.
Fri Mar 21 2025

Huge fire closes UK's Heathrow Airport, global flight schedules disrupted
The London Fire Brigade says around 70 firefighters were tackling the blaze, which caused a mass power outage at Heathrow.
Fri Mar 21 2025

Trump administration reinstating almost 25,000 fired workers after court order
Trump's administration says federal agencies worked to reinstate them after a judge ruled their terminations likely illegal.
Wed Mar 19 2025

South Korea says battery pack is possible cause of Air Busan fire
Scorch marks on a power bank suggest the fire began due to battery insulation failure.
Fri Mar 14 2025

US judge orders Trump administration to reinstate thousands of fired workers
Six U.S. agencies were ordered to reinstate thousands of recently hired employees who lost their jobs as part of President Donald Trump's purge of the federal workforce.
Fri Mar 14 2025

South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs on homes, injuring eight
South Korea's Air Force says eight 225kg Mk82 bombs from KF-16 jets fell outside the shooting range during joint live-fire exercises.
Thu Mar 06 2025

US plans to fire 80,000 Veterans Affairs workers as part of Trump cuts, sparking backlash
The memo directed agency staff to work with tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to make the cuts.
Thu Mar 06 2025

Study warns climate change leads to more city fires
A new modelling study predicts that certain types of urban fires will become more frequent in the coming decades.
Wed Mar 05 2025

Avitan Shalom sentenced to seven years for possession of ammunition and firearms
Avitan Shalom pleads guilty to two charges of possessing 200 rounds of ammunition and six firearms.
Wed Feb 26 2025

Musk renews firing threat after being stymied by federal officials
Elon Musk renews his threat to fire federal workers who do not comply with his demand to justify their jobs.
Tue Feb 25 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Canada's prime minister says nothing off the table in response to Trump's tariffs
A trade war would be extremely damaging for Canada, which sends 75% of its exports to the United States.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025

South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025

What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025

Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025

Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students
Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025