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A 13-year-old boy was stopped by JPJ officers in Kedah while driving a Perodua Kancil with his father in the passenger seat. — Bernama file pic
Malaysia  / 6 h ago

Boy, 13, caught driving dad in Perodua Kancil tells Kedah JPJ he had ‘no choice’ as father unwell

National women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah marched into their maiden All England semi-final after defeating Indonesia’s Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma-Meilysa Trias Puspitasari in the quarter-finals at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham, early this morning. — AFP pic
Sports  / 6 h ago

Pearly Tan‑M. Thinaah end Malaysia’s 19‑year All England drought with semi‑final breakthrough

US President Donald Trump’s strategy toward other countries has been focused on intensely pressuring them to cooperate and loudly complaining when they say no. — Reuters pic
World  / 19 h ago

A war without a coalition: In the Iran war, US goes it alone like never before as allies balk

James Chai, who is currently working in the United Kingdom, said he has appointed lawyers in relation to the MACC investigation. — Picture from Facebook/James Chai
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Former Rafizi aide James Chai appoints lawyers as MACC seeks his cooperation in probe

Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) has filed lawsuits against former MPs and state asemblymen for allegedly breaching the conditions of a RM10 million bond after leaving the party six years ago. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia  / 19 h ago

PKR files suits against ex‑MPs, reps over alleged breach of RM10m party bond terms

A BMW 325i seen performing a drift along a winding road leading up to Genting Highlands in a 14-second video that later went viral on TikTok, prompting police to arrest the 29-year-old driver and seize the vehicle for investigation. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Viral Genting drift lands BMW 325i driver in police custody

Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar said speculation linking him to an alleged Bangkok political meeting is unfounded. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Perikatan chairman Ahmad Samsuri dismisses claims linking him to alleged ‘Bangkok Move’ meeting

Former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin said he has asked his aide to draft a letter as he considers returning to Umno through the party’s ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative. — Bernama pic
Malaysia  / 7 h ago

Khairy signals bid to return to Umno through ‘Rumah Bangsa’ initiative

US President Donald Trump said yesterday that only Tehran’s unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war as crude oil prices surged on fears about global supply disruption. — AFP pic
World  / 6 h ago

Trump rules out talks, says only Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ can end Middle East war

Police are investigating a fatal incident in Klang after an alleged gunshot led to a chase and a crash involving a four-wheel-drive vehicle and a motorcycle. — Screengrab from Facebook video
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Alleged gunshot triggers pursuit before fatal crash between 4WD and motorcycle in Klang, police say

Then Bersatu deputy president Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin attend the party’s annual general meeting at Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) in Shah Alam September 6, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 5 h ago

‘Who is he to decide?’ Hamzah questions Muhyiddin’s authority over new party’s possible move to join Perikatan

French-US actor Timothee Chalamet ruffled feathers by proclaiming ballet and opera as art that 'no one cares' about. — AFP pic
Showbiz  / 6 h ago

Timothee Chalamet sparks outrage among ballet and opera communities with controversial comments

Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said Parti Keluarga Malaysia is awaiting the outcome of its registration appeal with the Registrar of Societies. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Malaysia  / 4 h ago

Hamzah says Parti Keluarga Malaysia registration appeal now with ROS, outcome pending

A Luckin Coffee MIX (coffee tea) store in Shanghai on December 30, 2025. — Xing Yun/CFoto pic via AFP
Money  / 5 h ago

China’s Luckin Coffee moves to buy Blue Bottle in US$400m deal as competition with Starbucks heats up

Traders at Ramadan bazaars across the city are grappling with rising costs for chicken, eggs, flour and coconut milk, yet continue serving traditional favourites to customers. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Malaysia  / 9 h ago

From ‘murtabak’ to ‘nasi kerabu’, vendors strive to keep Ramadan staples affordable despite soaring expenses

Larry the cat sits in front of a flower arch of Ukraine's national flower, sunflowers, erected outside Number 10 Downing Street in London to mark Ukrainian Independence Day on August 24, 2022. Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, marks 15 years today as the country's chief mouser patrolling the corridors of power around number 10 Downing Street. — AFP pic
Life / 15 Feb 2026

Paw patrol: Larry the cat celebrates 15 years at No. 10 Downing Street as UK’s top political mouser

The lion dance carries blessings of luck, prosperity and unity. Seen here is a vibrant performance during Chinese New Year celebrations at Petaling Street in Kuala Lumpur on January 23, 2023. — Picture by Shafwan Zaidon
Life / 15 Feb 2026

From Ipoh’s Chin Woo halls, Sifu Tan keeps the roar of the lion dance alive for the next generation

The Damcamp Camping and Cultural Festival at Pedu Lake in Padang Terap, which has now become an iconic annual event, is expected to be attended by 10,000 visitors, including foreigners. — Picture via Facebook/DamCamp.my
Life / 15 Feb 2026

Pedu Lake’s Damcamp Festival set to draw 10,000 campers and culture lovers in April

A model distributes cigars during an auction held as part of the closing ceremony of the XXV Habanos Festival in Havana on February 28, 2025. Cuba announced yesterday the cancellation of its Havana Cigar Festival, which brings in several million every year thanks to a renowned auction, at a time when the country is suffering a very severe energy crisis. — AFP pic
Life / 15 Feb 2026

No fuel, no cigars: Cuba pulls plug on world‑famous cigar festival amid US pressure

Chin Qi Yao from Kampung Batu Papan 2 has been celebrating Chinese New Year in hanfu for the past decade. — Bernama pic
Life / 15 Feb 2026

Hanfu steals the spotlight as Gua Musang man revives 2,000‑year‑old attire for CNY

A picture taken on February 12, 2026 shows destroyed building and people gathered at the beach along the shore of the Gaza City. — AFP pic
Life / 15 Feb 2026

In war-scarred Gaza, new radio station rises to give voice to people after two years of conflict

The event offers invited guests and beauty insiders a first look at products set to shape the months ahead — before they become mainstream.
Life / 14 Feb 2026

At House of Sephora 2026, textures are the real showstoppers

A Dutch couple poses in front of the Eiffel Tower as they take part in a Cinderella-themed marriage proposal in Paris on February 7, 2026 prior to Valentine’s Day. — AFP pic
Life / 14 Feb 2026

City of Love, city of spectacle: Paris proposal industry booms with lavish productions

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul married his long-time partner Thananon Niramit in a private ceremony at his residence in Bangkok yesterday. — Picture via Instagram/jaa.thananon
Life / 14 Feb 2026

Thai PM Anutin marries long-time partner in private Bangkok ceremony

The new cat subway station even has a chinchilla-manned ticketing counter. — TikTok screenshot
Life / 14 Feb 2026

Chinchilla ticket officer? Inside the viral sensation of a fully functional cat subway station (VIDEO)

Tree surgeons cut down historic pines near Rome’s Colosseum. — AFP pic
Life / 14 Feb 2026

Rome trims its skyline, sacrificing beloved pines after trees topple in tourist hotspot

After a break-in, strikes and a ticket fraud scandal, the beleaguered Louvre museum in Paris said Friday it had suffered a water leak in its most-visited wing, the second flood in three months. — AFP pic
Life / 14 Feb 2026

From soggy ceilings to stolen jewels, Paris’ Louvre reels from floods, fraud and furious staff — but Mona Lisa stays dry

Astronaut Sophie Adenot will be busy on board the orbiting scientific lab, participating in more than 200 experiments. — AFP pic
Life / 14 Feb 2026

Birdsong, poetry and foie gras in orbit — astronaut Sophie Adenot brings French flair to life aboard the ISS

Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy said Friday she was withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over jury president Wim Wenders’s comments that cinema should ‘stay out of politics’ when asked about Gaza. — AFP pic
Life / 14 Feb 2026

Arundhati Roy quits Berlinale, blasting jury’s call for art to ‘stay out of politics’ as Gaza war looms large

People cheer revellers of Caprichosos de Pilares samba school (Serie B, the third division) during their parade on Intendente Magalhaes street in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on February 28, 2017. — AFP pic
Life / 14 Feb 2026

Rio’s other Carnival: Grassroots samba schools keep the rhythm beyond the Sambodrome

Photographic portraits hang in The Museum of Innocence in Istanbul on February 10, 2026. — AFP pic
Life / 14 Feb 2026

Visitors flock to Istanbul museum inspired by Pamuk novel as Netflix adaptation nears