California staggered by deadly back-to-back mass shootings
Authorities have not identified the motive of the rampages, which seems especially baffling as both the suspects were of retirement age.
Tue Jan 24 2023
California rainstorm death toll reaches 20, Biden plans visit
Tens of thousands remained under evacuation orders.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Weekend brings more rain, snow to storm-hit California
The latest parade of atmospheric rivers have wreaked havoc across the state in recent weeks.
Sun Jan 15 2023
California faces more torrential rain, high winds and flooding
The relentless weather over the last 10 days killed 12 people and left many thousands without power.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Soccer - Stunning Spain join World Cup 100 club with 7-0 Costa Rica rout
Ferran Torres brace and a sumptuous strike from Gavi sent them past the 100-goal mark in soccer's showpiece event.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Soccer: Spain's Gavi becomes youngest World Cup scorer since Pele
Pele was 17 in Sweden when he led Brazil to their first World Cup title, scoring six goals.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Weinstein defence challenges accuser Siebel Newsom as some charges dropped
Siebel Newsom, the wife of current California Governor Gavin Newsom, testified that Weinstein had raped her in 2005 when she was 31.
Wed Nov 16 2022
UK minister Gavin Williamson resigns over bullying claims
Williamson was accused of acting in a bullying manner, sending expletive-laden messages and telling one govt official to "slit your throat".
Wed Nov 09 2022
Deadly childhood diseases rise in Ethiopia's Tigray as war hampers vaccinations
Deadly diseases such as measles, tetanus and whooping cough are on the rise in Ethiopia's Tigray region after vaccination rates plunged.
Wed Sep 21 2022
State of emergency declared in Mariposa amid major wildfire
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Mariposa County amid the spread of a major wildfire that has forced thousands of people to evacuate.
Sun Jul 24 2022
Rash of shark attacks prompt New York governor to ramp up beach surveillance
Kathy Hochul orders state agencies to step up surveillance off Long Island beaches following a string of five shark attacks in recent weeks.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Colombia flooding kills at least 10; seven others missing
Landslides are frequent due to the mountainous terrain and poor or informal construction of houses.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Refugees lack COVID shots because drugmakers fear lawsuits - Documents
The pandemic has already killed more than 5 million people, only about 7 per cent of people in low-income countries have received a dose.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Soccer: Ronaldo claims world record with late late show
Ronaldo had the last word with two late goals to break Irish hearts - and the world record.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Golfer Gavin ends Tokyo Olympic campaign in joint 57th spot
National golfer Gavin Green carded a four-over 288 four-day total to end the men's individual stroke play event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics here today in joint 57th place.
Sun Aug 01 2021
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024