Macron’s X post in Malay sparks admiration among netizens
The post, though brief, was written entirely in Malay, sparking admiration and curiosity among netizens.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Sons of Frenchman who organised mass rape of their mother ask for tough sentences
David Pelicot says, he and other family members had destroyed photos to make sure they kept no trace of his father.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Gisele Pelicot lambasts cowardice of men accused of her mass rape
Gisele Pelicot tells the court hearing the trial that France's patriarchal society must change.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Malaysian military contractor sentenced to 15 years in US jail for bribery
Leonard Francis sentenced to 180 months in prison and ordered to pay US$20 million in restitution to the Navy and a US$150,000 fine.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Morocco and France sign landmark Rabat Declaration for reinforced partnership
In a historic move to strengthen the longstanding ties between Morocco and France, Moroccan King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron signed the Rabat Declaration on a "reinforced exceptio
Thu Oct 31 2024
Fossils reveal head of ancient millipede that was biggest bug ever
The discovery reveals it as a large primitive millipede, classified as a plant eater, not a predator.
Sat Oct 26 2024
Pelicot mass rape trial in France may spur changes to the law
Despite video evidence against them, at least 35 of the defendants denied rape charges, claiming that Gisele Pelicot was feigning sleep.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Gisele Pelicot, French victim of mass rape, hopes trial will help other women
Gisele Pelicot says she was determined that making her case public should help other women and change society.
Wed Oct 23 2024
France tightens steps to prevent one of Osama bin Laden’s sons from returning
French authorities ordered Omar Binladin out of the country for social media posts deemed sympathetic of terrorism.
Wed Oct 09 2024
Mexican mayor assassinated days after taking office
Alejandro Arcos' death comes just three days after the new city government's secretary, Francisco Tapia, was shot to death.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Pope asks for liberation of Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Pope Francis urged for Aung San Suu Kyi's release and offered the Vatican as a safe haven for Myanmar's detained former leader.
Thu Oct 03 2024
New Zealand reclaims record for largest haka dance
New Zealanders turned out in force to Eden Park to participate in the event and take the record back from France who broke it in 2014.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Pope Francis, pressed by Belgium on sexual abuse, says Church acting 'decisively'
Pope Francis was pressed firmly by Belgium's king and premier on Friday for more concrete action to address sexual abuse by Catholic clergy.
Fri Sep 27 2024
Naomi Campbell banned as charity trustee after probe finds misconduct
The charity funds were used to pay for Campbell's stay at a five-star hotel in Cannes, France, including spa treatments, and room service.
Fri Sep 27 2024
UN Security Council to hold emergency Lebanon session Wednesday
The UN Security Council (UNSC) will convene in an emergency session Wednesday to discuss escalating tensions in Lebanon.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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