ROME: The president of the northwestern Italian region of Liguria resigned today, nearly three months after his arrest in a vast anti-corruption probe involving port and beach operations. Giovanni Toti, 55, has been under house arrest since May as part of an investigation that has also implicated nine others, including the former head of the …
Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, with a unique arrangement that sees the throne change hands every five years between the rulers of nine Malaysian states headed by centuries-old Islamic royalty. While chiefly ceremonial, the position of king has in recent years played an increasingly important role. Royal intervention was needed to name prime ministers …
Spanish rescuers find remains thought to be of missing British teen MADRID: A rescue team on the Spanish island of Tenerife today found human remains in the area where British teenager Jay Slater went missing nearly a month ago and evidence strongly suggests they are his, police said. The Guardia Civil police force said in …
Kuala Lumpur: Two suspects are to be charged tomorrow in a Kuala Lumpur court over the cyberbullying of TikTok influencer A Rajeswary, better known as Esha. In a statement today, Sentul police chief Ahmad Sukarno Zahari confirmed that both suspects would appear in court over Rajeswary’s death but did not elaborate on the precise nature …
PARIS: South Africa shocked New Zealand 14-7 on Thursday to earn an Olympic rugby sevens semifinal against France, while double-defending champions Fiji edged Ireland and will meet Australia in Saturday’s medal matches. South Africa, who qualified for the Games by winning the final repechage slot last month, went ahead with a try by Selwyn Davies, …
PARIS: The Paris Olympics officially kick off today with an extravagant opening ceremony through the heart of Paris but an attack by vandals targeting France’s high-speed TGV rail network exposed security risks at a time of geopolitical friction. The coordinated actions by arsonists brought major disruption to some of France’s busiest rail lines ahead of …
PARIS: The Brazilian former footballer Zico filed a complaint with French police today after having his bag stolen which contained cash, watches and diamond jewellery. The 71-year-old former Flamengo forward, who appeared in three World Cups, was in transit at the time of the theft and had left his car window open. The Parisien daily …
The NFL Draft is a time of immense anticipation, speculation, and, ultimately, realization. And when ESPN unleashes their mock draft, the football world collectively holds its breath. This year’s edition was no exception. It was a rollercoaster ride filled with jaw-dropping picks, head-scratching selections, and intriguing trade scenarios. Let’s dive into the biggest storylines …
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 — The police today rescued six-year-old Albertine Leo Jia Hui in a hotel in Selangor, just days after her disappearance from a Johor mall which had also triggered a national alert for missing children. Five suspects were remanded in Johor Baru on Tuesday (July 23) in connection with the abduction …
Bangladesh Protests: Over 700 Indian students evacuated from the chaos-stricken country, says MEA Bangladesh Protests: The ministry assured that the local authorities are in regular contact with more than 4000 students who are still stranded in various universities in Bangladesh and are providing necessary assistance As the quota protests continue to wreak havoc in …
LOS ANGELES: Disneyland employees in California authorised a strike in a union-wide vote Friday, opening the door to withhold their labour from the happiest place on Earth, the theme park’s unions announced. The unions, which represent some 14,000 Disneyland Resort employees, have been in negotiations with Disney over wage increases and other benefits since April. …
Much of the world faced online disarray Friday as a widespread technology outage affected companies and services across industries — grounding flights, knocking banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air. At the heart of the massive disruption is CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm that provides software to scores of companies worldwide. The company says the …