Venus Williams among sporting figures to get own Barbie doll
As Barbie turns 65 this year, Mattel seeks to shine a light on role models of women sports ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Sun May 26 2024
Tennis: At 43, evergreen Venus returns to favourite hunting ground Wimbledon
Venus Williams who will be back on Centre Court once again, said she could even play until she is 50.
Mon Jul 03 2023
Tennis: Five-time champion Williams and Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards
Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Will Smith wins first Oscar for tenacious father in 'King Richard'
Smith captures the best actor honor for his portrayal as the determined father who raised tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams.
Mon Mar 28 2022
Tennis: Venus joins sister Serena, Kenin in missing US Open
Venus Williams will miss the upcoming US Open due to an injury.
Thu Aug 26 2021
Tennis - Fellow athletes rally around Osaka after French Open withdrawal
Leading figures in tennis and sport have rallied to support Osaka who withdrew from the French Open in a row about post-match media duties.
Tue Jun 01 2021
'I can't control God': Venus fumes after heavy winds force time violation
Strong winds was blamed for Venus Williams controversial time violation after suffering 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 loss to Anna Schmiedlova.
Mon May 17 2021
Muguruza blows away Venus to take first Wimbledon crown
A high-quality first set gradually built towards a captivating conclusion after both players began with two comfortable service holds.
Sat Jul 15 2017
After nine years, Venus faces final reckoning against Muguruza
Venus, aged 37 and undergoing a barely credible tennis renaissance, last stepped out onto Centre Court to contest a singles final in 2009.
Sat Jul 15 2017
Venus eclipses Konta to reach Wimbledon final
Venus Williams became the oldest woman in 23 years to reach a Wimbledon final as she defied her age and a despondent home crowd to inflict a crushing defeat on British hope Johanna Konta on Thursday.
Fri Jul 14 2017
At her 20th Wimbledon, Venus Williams encounters something new and unwelcome
Already, even after 20 Wimbledons, it had found Williams as it had never seen her before, and wished it never had.
Wed Jul 05 2017
Police find tennis star Venus Williams at fault in fatal car crash
News of the fatal wreck near Williams' home in Palm Beach Gardens surfaced in media accounts on Thursday, days before the 37-year-old athlete was planning to compete at Wimbledon.
Fri Jun 30 2017
Serena Williams wants to be surprised by her baby's gender, but Venus seems to think it's a girl
One word - "she" - is all it took for Venus Williams to convince the world that her younger sister, Serena, will give birth to a girl in September.
Fri Jun 02 2017
Venus stellar in Paris with straight sets win over Japan's Nara
Venus ground her Japanese opponent into the red Parisian dust in a contest that at times almost veered into miss-match territory before ending 6-3 6-1.
Wed May 31 2017
Venus all smiles after straight sets win
Venus Williams had every reason to smile on Monday as she defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3 7-6(4) to advance to the quarter-finals at the Miami Open.
Tue Mar 28 2017
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