Alleged killer of Ugandan Olympian dies from burns, hospital says
Dickson Ndiema Marangach has died from burns sustained during the attack, the Kenyan hospital where he was being treated said.
Tue Sep 10 2024
China takes aim at 'chaotic' fan groups after Olympians abused online
China's table tennis association said the "chaos" of fan groups had interfered with the team's training and competition.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Olympics: Gymnastics - Biles looks to join Ledecky with nine Olympic golds
Simone Biles aims for her 8th and 9th titles, potentially joining elite club of greatest female Olympians on the final day of gymnastics.
Mon Aug 05 2024
Former Olympian Sabapathy dies
Former national champion runner, S. Sabapathy died at his home at the age of 75 early this morning.
Wed Dec 14 2022
Former fencing Olympian Ronnie Ignatius dies
Malaysian fencing mourned the demise of former great Ronnie Ignatius Theseira yesterday. He was 92.
Sun Jun 19 2022
Twelve still missing after fire engulfs Greece-Italy ferry
A total of 240 passengers and 51 crew were on board the Italian-flagged Euroferry Olympia when the fire broke out.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Fire breaks out on Greece-Italy ferry with 288 people on board
About 237 passengers and 51 crew members were on board, and at least three coast guard vessels were involved in the rescue operation.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Olympics: From clothing hauls to TikTok trends, Gen Z Olympians show new side of Games
Gen Z were particularly active in contributing to the Olympics hype, Exarchos said.
Fri Feb 11 2022
Virtual tour of Greece's ancient Olympia goes live
The archeological treasures are rendered in 3D, including the Stadium, the Temple of Hera.
Sun Nov 14 2021
US Olympians voice concern over human rights ahead of Beijing 2022
The USOPC said it would prioritise educating its athletes on global issues ahead of the Games.
Wed Oct 20 2021
King praises Olympians, Paralympians, frontliners battling COVID-19
His Majesty expressed his appreciation by asking the MPs to stand to give a resounding applause to them when opening the session today.
Mon Sep 13 2021
New Zealand to review athletes' mental health support after Podmore death
NZ's cycling federation said it would review its mental health support for athletes following the sudden death of Olympian Olivia Podmore.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Olympics: Cycling - Just 'chipping away', says modest Kenny after record seventh gold
Kenny says he just kept "chipping away" over more than a decade of track cycling domination to become Britain's most successful Olympian.
Sun Aug 08 2021
Excitement, greatness return as a "special" Tokyo 2020 reaches midway
the Tokyo Olympics Games has gathered the best athletes around the world, among them returning Olympians, whose passions for the Games have never been damped down by ages.
Sat Jul 31 2021
Olympics - South Korean athletes enjoy food delivery service after radiation screening
As a nutritionist for South Korean Olympians for 35 years, Han Jung-sook says Tokyo Olympics is a challenging mission.
Tue Jul 27 2021
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
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