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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch poses for a photograph with his sons Lachlan and James as they arrive at St Bride’s church for a service to celebrate the wedding between Murdoch and former supermodel Jerry Hall which took place on Friday, in London, Britain March 5, 2016. — Reuters pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

‘Carefully crafted charade’: Murdoch’s bid to secure eldest son’s media empire control thwarted, court rules

Volunteers form a human chain as participants wait before the Beijing Marathon, at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China October 29, 2023 (top). A half marathon in China’s north-east province of Jilin announced an unusual selection of prizes, with first over the line winning a cow and other runners getting wild fish, geese or roosters, in a bid to attract more participants and promote local produce. — Reuters pics

World / 10 Dec 2024

Run for the cow, fish, or fowl: China’s marathon gets wild with animal prizes

Protesters attend a rally calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who declared martial law, which was reversed hours later, near the National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, December 8, 2024. — Reuters pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

K-pop light sticks ignite mass protests calling for impeachment of South Korea’s president Yoon

Israeli PM Netanyahu arrives at Tel Aviv court for first testimony in corruption trial. — AFP pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

What you need to know about Netanyahu’s corruption trial: Charges, legal stakes, and political fallout

Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 in three cases involving gifts from millionaire friends and for allegedly seeking regulatory favours for media tycoons in return for favourable coverage. He denies any wrongdoing. — AFP pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

Netanyahu takes the stand for the first time in long-running corruption trial

Flight QF1929, which departed Brisbane Airport for Adelaide at 8.20am local time, turned back approximately 40 minutes after takeoff, according to a report published by Bernama-Xinhua today. A Qantas spokesperson said the Embraer E-190 aircraft experienced a mechanical issue involving its landing gear brakes. ― Reuters pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

Qantas plane to Adelaide makes emergency landing at Brisbane Airport after brake failure

A container ship sails from the port at Lianyungang, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on December 10, 2024. Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on December 10 that there would be “no winners” in a trade war with the United States and vowed the country would hit its growth goals for the year. — AFP pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

Xi Jinping says China open to dialogue as ‘no winners’ in trade war with US

Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, arrives for his arraignment at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, December 9, 2024, in a still image from video. — Fox News Channel handout pic via Reuters

World / 10 Dec 2024

Suspect charged in New York insurance chief’s targeted killing, motive under scrutiny

South Korea Army chief General Park An-su (centre) answers lawmakers’ questions during an emergency session of the parliamentary defence committee, where a question-and-answer session was held relating to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration and lifting of martial law, at the National Assembly in Seoul on December 10, 2024. — AFP pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

South Korea widens travel bans on top officials amid turmoil over President Yoon’s martial law fallout

Luigi Mangione worked for TrueCar until 2023, according to a spokesperson for the car retail site. — Reuters pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

Who is Luigi Mangione? Inside the life of the suspect in the New York health exec murder

A man walks past a portrait of late Syrian president Hafez al-Assad in Damascus on December 9, 2024, after Islamist-led rebels seized the capital and forced President Bashar al-Assad to flee, ending five decades of Baath rule. — AFP pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

Syria rebel leader says will announce ‘list’ of former officials wanted for torture

People in Damascus celebrate on December 9 after Islamist-led rebels declared that they have taken the Syrian capital in a lightning offensive, sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria. — AFP

World / 10 Dec 2024

Syria rebel leader begins ‘transfer of power’ talks after Assad’s dramatic fall

Palestinians gather to search for casualties at a site of an Israeli strike. — Reuters pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

Gaza tops list as 104 journalists killed globally in 2024, IFJ reports

A suspect in the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was detained at a McDonald's and is being questioned by local police and members of the New York Police Department who have arrived on the scene. — AFP pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

US man arrested over New York exec’s murder after McDonald’s worker tips off police

This picture taken on November 27, 2024 shows Michiko Murata, who helps run the Tokyo Federation of A-Bomb Sufferers Organizations, which calls itself ‘Toyukai’, praying at the tomb for Japanese atomic bombing survivors in Hachioji city, Tokyo prefecture. — AFP pic

World / 10 Dec 2024

Japan’s A-bomb survivors: From discrimination to Nobel recognition

Rebel fights in front of Syrian Central Bank. — Reuters pic

World / 09 Dec 2024

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Same day, two cities, both ‘Heavenly Kings’: First Aaron Kwok, now Andy Lau falls during concert in Hong Kong

AGC: Any new proposal for Najib’s house arrest must go through Pardons Board chaired by Agong

Wisma Putra: Four Malaysians suffer minor injuries in Norway bus crash, now housed in crisis centre and restricted from contact due to probe

Cops: Investigation underway after seven police reports filed against Hannah Yeoh in defamation dispute against former IGP Musa Hassan

Aaron Kwok reassures fans after falling off stage at Taipei concert

Two men flee with valuables after armed robbery at Banda Hilir jewellery store, say Melaka police

MetMalaysia warns of continuous rain in Sabah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang until Dec 31

Viral in 2024: Malaysians who stole the spotlight and captured global attention (VIDEO)

Samenta calls for Kelantan govt to reconsider halal cert requirement for F&B operators

US debt ceiling crisis looms as Treasury warns of US$36.2t default risk by mid Jan 2025

Chow calls for more investment as Penang faces hotel room crunch from soaring tourist numbers

US lottery ticket sold in California strikes US$1.22b jackpot, but winner yet to claim prize

‘Carefully crafted charade’: Murdoch’s bid to secure eldest son’s media empire control thwarted, court rules

Run for the cow, fish, or fowl: China’s marathon gets wild with animal prizes

K-pop light sticks ignite mass protests calling for impeachment of South Korea’s president Yoon

What you need to know about Netanyahu’s corruption trial: Charges, legal stakes, and political fallout

Netanyahu takes the stand for the first time in long-running corruption trial

Qantas plane to Adelaide makes emergency landing at Brisbane Airport after brake failure

Xi Jinping says China open to dialogue as ‘no winners’ in trade war with US

Suspect charged in New York insurance chief’s targeted killing, motive under scrutiny

South Korea widens travel bans on top officials amid turmoil over President Yoon’s martial law fallout

Who is Luigi Mangione? Inside the life of the suspect in the New York health exec murder

Syria rebel leader says will announce ‘list’ of former officials wanted for torture

Syria rebel leader begins ‘transfer of power’ talks after Assad’s dramatic fall

Gaza tops list as 104 journalists killed globally in 2024, IFJ reports

US man arrested over New York exec’s murder after McDonald’s worker tips off police

Japan’s A-bomb survivors: From discrimination to Nobel recognition

Is HTS off the hook? UK govt weighs removing ban after Syrian rebels help oust Assad