Oliver Dowden named UK deputy PM after Raab's resignation
The British government named Oliver Dowden deputy prime minister on Friday, replacing Dominic Raab who resigned earlier in the day
Fri Apr 21 2023
UK PM Boris Johnson under pressure after losing two parliamentary seats
Johnson has resisted intense pressure to resign after he was fined for breaking lockdown rules at his Downing Street office.
Fri Jun 24 2022
British music festivals ready to rock despite high COVID-19 cases
Tens of thousands of revellers will descend on late summer music festivals across Britain this weekend.
Fri Aug 27 2021
Four days of events planned to mark Queen's 70 years on throne
The longest-reigning monarch in British history will add another milestone when she marks her Platinum Jubilee in February 2022.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Elite sport in England exempt from fresh lockdown
Oliver Dowden confirmed that elite sport will continue to enjoy an exemption to play behind closed doors.
Sun Nov 01 2020
INSIGHT-Cities reboot: Will adapting to COVID-19 change urban life for good?
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, all corners of city life, from home to office, park to pub are undergoing a reboot.
Thu Oct 29 2020
‘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
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024