China showcases robot runners in Beijing half-marathon, some fall flat while others finish strong
Robot winner is Tiangong Ultra from Beijing robotics centre Time at 2 hours 40 minutes more than twice men’s race winner BEIJING, April 19 — Twenty-one humanoid...
Sarawak premier: Master plan for deep-sea port, airport at Tanjung Embang in final stages
KOTA SAMARAHAN, April 20 — Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg has confirmed that the master plan for the state’s highly anticipated deep-sea...
Sophie the grey cat causes a stir with press corps after straying onto White House grounds
WASHINGTON, April 19 — A cat found its way onto the heavily secured north lawn of the White House in Washington yesterday, causing a stir among journalists who...
Bloody Philippine passion play sees final performance of veteran ‘Jesus’
SAN FERNANDO, April 19 — Scores of penitents whipped themselves bloody under a scorching Philippine sun while others were nailed to crosses in a polarising Good...
Sex education in Malaysia must be a priority, not a taboo, says women’s minister amid concerns over child safety in digital age
LUNDU (Sarawak), April 20 — Sex education in Malaysia must be given more serious attention through a comprehensive approach that involves schools, parents, and...
Perak govt refutes PAS’ pig farm figures in Batang Padang and Muallim, says non-compliant ones already shut down
TAPAH, April 20 — The Perak state government has refuted claims that there are more than 30 pig farms in the Batang Padang and Muallim districts. Perak Human Resources,...
‘How will I hug you?’ Haunting portrait of young Palestinian amputee wins World Press Photo top honour
AMSTERDAM, April 19 — A haunting portrait of a nine-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both arms during an Israeli attack on Gaza City won the 2025 World Press...
Last house in the sea: Java woman battles rising waters with mangroves
DEMAK, April 20 — Pasijah, a 55-year-old housewife in Indonesia’s Central Java province, wakes up every morning to the sound of the sea. If that sounds idyllic,...
Don’t stop believing in your dreams — Rory McIlroy
Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy rewrote golf’s history books by becoming only the sixth player to complete the career Grand Slam following an emotional victory...
Far right US commentator Bill O’Reilly didn’t offer insight, he offered a sneer
APRIL 18 — “The Malays don’t have any money,” he said — dismissing an entire people during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit as if geopolitical...
‘Blood Brothers: Bara Naga’: A solid two hours in the cinema that hits all the right spots
APRIL 19 — By now, the Yusof Haslam family dynasty, especially when it comes to ruling the all-time local box-office charts for Malaysian films, is indisputable....
Almost 45,000 tickets snapped up for Man United, Asean All-Stars clash in KL on May 28
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Almost 45,000 tickets have been sold for the highly anticipated clash between English Premier League (EPL) giants Manchester United and...
From field of dreams to Olympic glory: Jamaica’s sprinting conveyor belt nurtures world-class sporting talent
KINGSTON, April 19 — On a dusty, sun-bleached grass sports field in Kingston, a crop of Jamaican schoolchildren are being put through their paces with dreams of...
McLaren go 1-2 in Saudi GP practice as Norris hits form, Red Bull’s Tsunoda slams into barrier
JEDDAH, April 19 — Lando Norris drew a line in the sand after his trying time in Bahrain last weekend and bossed a second practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix...
Leeds and Burnley edge closer to Premier League return as Sheffield United chase fades
LONDON, April 19 — Leeds and Burnley moved to the brink of promotion to the Premier League yesterday as they maintained a five-point lead over third-placed Sheffield...
Klopp to Real Madrid? Agent says former Liverpool boss ‘happy’ with Red Bull job
BERLIN, April 19 — Jurgen Klopp is “very happy” in his current post at Red Bull despite rumours linking him to a return to management with Real Madrid, his...
Cycling body considers making bikes slower in road races to tackle rising accident rates
PARIS, April 19 — The head of cycling’s governing body said it is wrestling with the idea of reducing the maximum power riders can generate to make road racing...
Ferrari chief says F1 success ‘like cooking’, urges calm since ‘ingredients are there’ despite sluggish start to 2025 season
JEDDAH, April 19 — Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur likened success in the cauldron of Formula One on Friday to “cooking”. Vasseur’s team have made a...
Guardiola says watching Champions League from home sofa drives Man City to fight for top-five finish
MANCHESTER, April 19 — Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said being forced to watch the Champions League latter stages from his sofa instead of the touchline...
Arteta: Havertz recovery ahead of schedule, may return if Arsenal reach Champions League final
LONDON, April 19 — Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said he would bet on Kai Havertz returning before the end of the season as his recovery from a hamstring injury is...