Siblings escape the gallows, sentenced to 33 years in prison for murder of sister’s blind husband
The court allowed the siblings appeal to have the death penalty imposed by the High Court commuted to life imprisonment.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Iraq's Mosul springs back to life 10 years after it fell to ISIS
Despite political infighting, allegations of corruption and delayed reconstruction, life is returning on both sides of the Tigris River.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Trump hush money trial stems from 'zombie case' brought back to life
The first-ever criminal trial of a former US president is set to begin on April 15.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty
Zimbabwean Cabinet approved the abolition of the death penalty and in its place, endorsed the imposition of lengthy to life jail sentences.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Bob Marley biopic brings his message to new generations, son says
The movie sees British actors Kingsley Ben-Adir and Lashana Lynch taking on the challenge of bringing Bob and Rita Marley to life on screen.
Sat Feb 03 2024
Couple gets death sentence commuted to 30 years jail for trafficking drugs
A former mechanic and a former cosmetician who were found guilty of two counts of trafficking drugs, escaped the gallows today after the Court of Appeal commuted their death sentence to life imprisonm
Wed Nov 22 2023
'That 70's Show' actor Masterson sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rapes
The women said Danny Masterson drugged and raped them in separate incidents between 2001 and 2003 at his house in the Hollywood Hills.
Fri Sep 08 2023
Bill to abolish death penalty tabled for first reading in Dewan Rakyat
The bill aims to abolish the mandatory death penalty, change the punishment to life imprisonment and whipping.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Buffalo mass shooting gunman apologizes, sentenced to life without parole
Payton Gendron pleaded guilty to 15 state charges including murder and terrorism motivated by hate stemming from the mass shooting.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Argentina's golden boy on the silver screen? Senna and Diego Maradona director wants to document Messi's magic
Leading documentary director Asif Kapadia wants to bring a Lionel Messi movie to life.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Dutch court sentences 3 to life in prison for 2014 downing of MH17
The men remain fugitives. They are all believed to be in Russia, which will not extradite them.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Florida school mass shooter sentenced to life in prison
A jury voted last month to spare Nikolas Cruz the death penalty, instead choosing life in prison without possibility of parole.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Kuala Krai Mini Zoo springs back to life after 17 years
More than 50 species of animals like camels, hornbills, elephants and iguanas as well as a Mini Aquaria of fishes awaits visitors.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Aidilfitri open house makes gaily return after two-year lapse
After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the practice of holding open house sprang back to life today with multi-racial crowds gathering to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Tue May 03 2022
Indian court orders death for 38 for deadly 2008 serial bomb blasts
11 others were ordered to life in prison for a series of bomb blasts in 2008 in the city of Ahmedabad that killed more than 50 people.
Fri Feb 18 2022
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024