UK government, hit by Hancock scandal, to probe leak of footage
The departure put renewed focus on the government over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Britain's new health minister targets 'return to normal'
Javid, a former finance minister, starts his new role with a pressing to-do list as the coronavirus cases are rising in the country.
Mon Jun 28 2021
UK health minister quits after breaking COVID-19 rules by kissing aide
British health minister Matt Hancock quit on Saturday after he was caught breaking COVID-19 rules by kissing and embracing an aide.
Sat Jun 26 2021
Over 2 million in England may have had long COVID, study finds
The findings suggested older people were more likely to suffer long COVID, with a 3.5 pct increase in likelihood with each decade of life.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Britain seeks extra AstraZeneca shots to combat 'beta' COVID-19 variant
Britain says the extra doses under discussion would be tailored to target the B.1.351 variant.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Britain reassures on AstraZeneca after advising under-30s take other vaccines
Britain is leaning on AstraZeneca for a large portion of its vaccine supply, with 100 million doses ordered.
Fri Apr 09 2021
UK to announce new international travel rules
Britain will set out plans to restart international travel, using a "traffic-light" system as the country cautiously emerges from lockdown.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Opera singers help UK Covid patients to breathe easier
After a successful six-week pilot, the English National Opera is now rolling out its "ENO Breathe" programme to 1,000 patients.
Sun Feb 07 2021
COVID-19: UK vaccinating 200,000 people a day - Health Minister
Britain is ramping up immunisations to two million a week, the rate needed to cover the most vulnerable by the middle of February.
Sun Jan 10 2021
Britain expects to roll out Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine before Christmas
Health minister Matt Hancock said Britain expects to start rolling out the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine just before Christmas.
Mon Nov 16 2020
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024