
Starmer unveils plan to abolish NHS England, cites need to 'cut bureaucracy'
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a major policy shift, outlining plans to abolish NHS England and place the health service directly under central government control
Fri Mar 14 2025

UK, European leaders join forces to draft Ukraine peace plan to take to US
European troops would be deployed if a more substantial peace agreement was reached, British PM Keir Starmer says.
Mon Mar 03 2025

UK announces new $2 billion deal to fund air-defence missiles for Ukraine
Keir Starmer says the deal will allow Ukraine to purchase 5,000 air-defence missiles using export finance.
Mon Mar 03 2025

PM to meet UK counterpart Starmer in London on Wednesday
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is on a five-day working visit to the United Kingdom (UK) with a four-eyed meeting with Keir Starmer.
Wed Jan 15 2025

UK PM Starmer to outline plan to make Britain world leader in AI
Countries worldwide race to become AI hubs while balancing the need for restrictions on the technology.
Mon Jan 13 2025

British minister says Musk knows 'absolutely nothing' about child rape scandals
Musk also attacked Keir Starmer's safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, describing her as a "rape genocide apologist" who should be in jail.
Wed Jan 08 2025

The child rape scandal dominating UK politics after Musk criticism
Here's what is known about the oganised abuse of girls in northern England, Starmer's prosecution role, and its impact on British politics.
Wed Jan 08 2025

UK's Starmer defends record over child sex gangs after Musk criticism
Elon Musk has published a series of posts on X suggesting Keir Starmer failed to deal with the grooming gang scandal.
Tue Jan 07 2025

British lawmakers prepare to vote on assisted dying
The "Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life)" bill would allow terminally ill adults, the right to choose to end their lives with medical help.
Fri Nov 29 2024

In jail and offline: Internet lack worsens UK's prisons crisis
Experts suggest shifting prisons' focus to rehab and bridging the digital divide to better prepare inmates for life outside.
Sun Sep 01 2024

As rioters fill overcrowded prisons, UK turns to police cells
The arrests of more than 1,100 suspects over the racist violence aimed at migrants and Muslims worsen a prison capacity crisis.
Mon Aug 19 2024

UK envoy to Malaysia to take on new role in 10 Downing Street
High Commissioner Ailsa Terry has been appointed the UK Prime Minister's Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
Thu Aug 08 2024

British police brace for anti-Muslim riots and counter protests
Far-right groups target asylum center and immigration law firms, sparking anti-fascist protesters to organise counter-demonstrations.
Wed Aug 07 2024

UK PM Starmer: We have police in place to deal with anti-Muslim riots
Keir Starmer acknowledged the challenges of protests held in multiple locations but was assured that police could manage any disorder.
Wed Aug 07 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Starmer’s “Brick by Brick" only to be overwhelmed by BRICS+
Let these British educated leaders grow Malaysia and the member states of the Commonwealth.
Mon Jul 08 2024

Turning pain into purpose: Former client guides female drug addicts toward recovery
Rehab brings hardship and regret but also hope, as individuals recover and strive for a better future.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Beyond the flu: The silent threat of pneumococcal pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia is a life-threatening lung infection that can strike suddenly and escalate rapidly.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Kuih Bongkol: A beloved iftar treat in Sarawak
Kuih Bongkol is made from a blend of fresh coconut milk and gula apong - a fragrant nipah palm sugar native to Sarawak.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Tesla’s stock defied gravity for years. Is Elon Musk’s EV party over?
Investors are still debating whether Elon Musk's electric-vehicle maker remains overpriced.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can sustainably operate in space: Study
Research shows greenhouse gas emissions are shrinking the thermosphere, where the ISS and most satellites orbit.
Sat Mar 22 2025

From Ronaldo to Hamilton, sport's elite defy their age
Cristiano Ronaldo was 40 last month and is top scorer in Saudi soccer's top flight.
Sat Mar 22 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Landmine contamination: the major problem of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan struggles with landmines and war remnants after nearly three decades of Armenian military occupation.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Netayahu, Putin and Bashir among ICC war crimes suspects at large
The ICC currently has a list of 31 suspects who remain at large from the court in The Hague.
Sat Mar 22 2025

Sudanese army says it has control of presidential palace in Khartoum
The army says it has also taken control of ministries and other key buildings in central Khartoum.
Fri Mar 21 2025

Israel intensifying Gaza strikes to press Hamas into freeing hostages, defence minister says
After two months of relative calm, Gazans were again fleeing for their lives after Israel effectively abandoned a ceasefire.
Fri Mar 21 2025