McDonald's E. coli crisis reveals why vegetable contamination is 'harder problem' than beef
Fresh produce is a bigger problem for restaurants to keep free of contamination than beef.
Sat Oct 26 2024
McDonald's US head vows to improve safety after E. coli outbreak, more cases expected
The outbreak has sickened people across the U.S. West and Midwest, with 10 hospitalized due to serious complications.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
UK banknotes among first depicting King auctioned for more than US$1 mln
Collectors pay extra for banknotes with the lowest serial numbers, seeking ones as close to 00001 as possible.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Israel pounds central Gaza camps, deepens invasion of Rafah
More than eight months into the war in Gaza, Israel's advance is now focused on the two last areas its forces had yet to storm.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Israeli forces press Rafah offensive despite global outcry
Israel pounded Rafah with airstrikes and tank fire, pressing its offensive in Gaza's southern city.
Tue May 28 2024
Millions without power as cyclone Remal pounds Bangladesh and India
Many coastal towns were left in the dark as fallen trees and broken lines disrupted supply, power ministry officials said.
Mon May 27 2024
What caused the storm that brought Dubai to a standstill?
The storm initially hit Oman before it pounded the UAE, knocking out power and causing huge disruptions to as runways.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Malaysia considers hosting 'downsized' Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games Federation has offered Malaysia 100 million pounds ($127.33 million) in supporting funds if it decides to host.
Mon Mar 18 2024
Atmospheric river pounds California but seen as only the beginning
Some Grammy awards attendees were forced to slog through heavy rain in glitzy cocktail attire, some with only a handbag for an umbrella.
Mon Feb 05 2024
Australian resort towns along Great Barrier Reef brace for cyclone
The cyclone is pounding hundreds of kilometres of northern coastline popular with tourists looking to visit the Great Barrier Reef.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Four men charged over theft of $6 mln gold toilet from English palace
The fully functioning toilet, valued at 4.8 million pounds, was part of an exhibition by an Italian conceptual artist at Blenheim Palace.
Tue Nov 07 2023
New TV show '007: Road To A Million' brings Bond-like tasks to screens
Contestants travel the world tackling James Bond-inspired challenges in new TV adventure series in the hope of winning 1 million pounds.
Fri Nov 03 2023
Israel denies plan for ceasefire in southern Gaza to allow aid in
The bombardment of Hamas-ruled Gaza continued overnight, with residents saying it was the heaviest pounding yet in nine days of conflict.
Mon Oct 16 2023
Gazans say nowhere to go as they prepare for Israeli assault after Hamas raid
More than 130,000 flee from their homes and stockpiling supplies as air strikes pound the crowded enclave with 560 already dead.
Tue Oct 10 2023
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
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