Sons of Frenchman who organised mass rape of their mother ask for tough sentences
David Pelicot says, he and other family members had destroyed photos to make sure they kept no trace of his father.
Wed Nov 20 2024
What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
Xi Jinping urges Joe Biden to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese independence.
Sat Nov 02 2024
AI experts ready 'Humanity's Last Exam' to stump powerful tech
Tech experts issue a global call for the toughest questions to challenge artificial intelligence systems and assess their true capabilities.
Sun Sep 22 2024
FACTBOX - India's struggles with high rape cases, low conviction rates
Despite tougher sentences introduced after a 2012 gang-rape case, campaigners argue little has changed in the criminal justice system.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Tough-talking Haniyeh was seen as the more moderate face of Hamas
Ismail Haniyeh was seen by many diplomats as a moderate compared to the more hardline members of the Iran-backed group inside Gaza.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Tougher tone on Israel, steady on NATO: How a Harris foreign policy could look
Democrats will be hoping Kamala Harris will be more effective at communicating her foreign policy goals.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Challenges ahead for UK's next prime minister Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer aims for long-term growth, but as he tackles this challenge, his first few months are filled with tough decisions.
Fri Jul 05 2024
Putin taps economist to run defence, replacing Shoigu in unexpected move
Russia's economists have so far largely ensured economic stability and growth despite toughest sanctions ever imposed on a major economy.
Mon May 13 2024
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions; Israel war cabinet to meet again
Hoping to steer Israel away from massive retaliation, the US and Europe flagged toughening of economic and political sanctions against Iran.
Wed Apr 17 2024
New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
Set to take effect from July, the toughest anti-tobacco rules in the world would have banned sales to those born after Jan. 1, 2009.
Tue Feb 27 2024
Tough laws needed for deepfake porn, say women who suffer AI abuse
Deepfake porn could deter women from public life.
Sat Jan 27 2024
Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te's party lost control of parliament on which he will have to rely to pass legislation and spending.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Biden heads to Israel after Gaza hospital strike kills hundreds
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said Joe Biden would put "tough questions" to Israeli leaders.
Wed Oct 18 2023
India's Modi promises tough action over 'shameful' Manipur sexual assault allegations
Two women were paraded naked and assaulted on a street before what townspeople on the videos say was a gang rape.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Explainer: What's at stake in Turkey's landmark elections?
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will face his toughest political challenge yet when the nation votes on May 14.
Mon May 08 2023
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
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