More than 47,000 people died in Europe last year due to heat, report says
Europeans live in the world's fastest-warming continent, facing growing health risks stemming from intense heat.
Tue Aug 13 2024
Athletics - World's fastest man Bolt ruptures Achilles in charity soccer match
Usain Bolt was carried off on a stretcher during the second half of the Soccer Aid game at Stamford Bridge.
Tue Jun 11 2024
Age no barrier for Italy's 90-year-old sprint queen
Emma Maria Mazzenga claimed another world record in the 200 metres outdoors in 51.47 seconds.
Sat May 18 2024
Philippines' women seaweed farmers keep coastal families afloat
Seaweed farming is the world's fastest-growing form of aquaculture and the Philippines is the fourth largest producer globally.
Sun Jun 25 2023
Malaysia now has one of the world's fastest vaccination rates
Malaysia now boasts one of the fastest vaccination rates in the world, doling out more than 400,000 doses a day, out-performed in the past week only by Canada among countries of a similar size.
Thu Jul 15 2021
India eases restrictions despite surging virus cases
India has the world's fastest growing number of recorded cases, now at 3.5 million, and more than 62,000 pandemic deaths.
Sun Aug 30 2020
Airbus opens China A330 plant amid market push
Airbus SE on Wednesday opened its Chinese completion plant for A330 jets, with hopes that an increased presence in the world's fastest growing aviation market would help boost demand for the firm.
Wed Sep 20 2017
Bolt vows "never again" after emotional London farewell
After embarking on a special lap of honour so slow that you could not believe we were saying farewell to the world's fastest man, Bolt was asked by reporters whether he might ever change his mind.
Mon Aug 14 2017
BMW wheelchairs, high-tech bikes: Life in the Paralympic fast lane
A wheelchair made by BMW and a prototype bike are two of the new weapons in Rio Paralympians' unending race for a competitive advantage.
Tue Sep 13 2016
Flying getting riskier in India as safety incidents exceed 2015
It's getting increasingly unsafe to fly in the world's fastest growing aviation market, India.
Tue Aug 16 2016
10 things you need to know about WhatsApp
Fun facts about the world's fastest growing mobile messaging service with 450 million monthly users.
Fri Feb 21 2014
New Bentley is world's fastest four-seat convertible
Bentley released the first official images and performance stats for its new flagship soft-top, the Continental GT Speed Convertible, ahead of its official launch at the Detroit Auto Show on Jan 14.
Thu Jan 03 2013
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