Malaysia’s fuel subsidy bill to rise more than fourfold as Iran war drags on
The cost of Malaysia’s subsidies for fuel at the pump is projected to rise by more than four times in the short term, the government has said, as it rushed to assure the public the country’s energy supply will not be disrupted even as the Iran war chokes global oil and gas shipments. Fear of an energy crisis has engulfed much of Southeast Asia since the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28, pushing Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz – a vital waterway that handles about a... [Continue Reading]
JPMorgan signs up as anchor tenant for SHKP’s West Kowloon office development
JPMorgan Chase has committed to leasing about 250,000 sq ft of space in the new Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) office towers in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon district for 10 years, making the US investment bank the anchor tenant of the 700,000 sq ft mixed-use development, the Hong Kong-listed developer said on Friday. Artist Square Towers (AST) will house the bank’s Kowloon office, which is currently located at The Quayside in Kowloon East, starting in the latter half of 2028, according to an... [Continue Reading]
Theo’s death ‘confirmed’ amid star’s role away from Coronation Street
A murder will occur in Weatherfield next month. [Continue Reading]
Mother honours 'beautiful boy' at rail station vigil attended by thousands
The mother of Aidan Becker, a 22-year-old, who died while trying to protect a teenage boy last Friday, has spoken of her family's deep pain during a packed community vigil for her son at Mernda railway station. [Continue Reading]
Hong Kong MTR Corp pay rise below expectations: union
A union representing employees of Hong Kong’s rail operator, the MTR Corporation, has expressed disappointment with the firm’s refusal to consider their calls for improved benefits, saying the pay rise of up to 3.84 per cent for most staff is “slightly below demands”. The MTR Corp announced pay increases on Friday ranging from 1.6 to 3.84 per cent for most non-management staff for the 2026-27 financial year, depending on their performance. Last year, the adjustment was between 1.8 and 5.4 per... [Continue Reading]
Longer lashes for less: Score this viral mascara with £5 off in Amazon Spring Sale
A best-selling bargain. [Continue Reading]
‘Outstroking’ is the sex act loved by 57% of women (and it pleasures men, too)
'Everyone should be doing it.' [Continue Reading]
Listen: Could a registry of doctors who refuse abortions improve access in Spain?
A court ruling has just ordered the city of Madrid to create a registry of doctors in the region who refuse to perform abortion procedures. Are there still many of these conscientious objectors in Spain and across Europe? [Continue Reading]
Kim’s reaction to sleeping with Emmerdale’s Graham stuns us all in ITVX release
She has feelings after all. [Continue Reading]
South Korea: The forgotten Jeju uprising and massacre
Nearly 80 years ago, a brutal crackdown on Jeju Island in southern Korea claimed tens of thousands of lives. In the aftermath of World War II, the Korean peninsula was drawn into the Cold War and divided in two: a Soviet-backed regime in the North, and a US-supported nationalist government in the South. On Jeju, some residents resisted this division, and the South Korean government soon branded the island a communist stronghold. [Continue Reading]
Reeves vows to ‘crack down’ on energy and fuel bosses exploiting Britons through ‘rip-off’ prices – UK politics live
The chancellor is set to meet with energy bosses over concerns that companies are profiteering from oil and gas pricesEnergy minister Michael Shanks said concerns over the rising cost of heating oil are “clearly a huge worry”, as prices almost trebled since the start of the Iran war.When asked about the impact of soaring oil prices on households, he told Sky News: “We’ve been really clear with the Competition and Markets Authority that we wouldn’t stand for any profiteering or price gouging. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Romania’s Eurovision song criticised for ‘glamorising sexual strangulation’
Calls for Alexandra Căpitănescu’s Choke Me to be banned, as campaigners say lyrics are ‘dangerous’ and ‘reckless’ Romania’s Eurovision entry Choke Me has been labelled “dangerous” and “reckless” for appearing to glamorise sexual strangulation, an unsafe practice that can lead to brain injury and death.Campaigners against sexual violence said the entry, in which the words “choke me” are repeated 30 times during the three-minute song, was “playing fast and loose with young women’s lives”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after airline refuses to pay delayed flight compensation
Austrian officials took action after airline ignored court order to pay €890 to unnamed womenBailiffs have boarded a Ryanair aircraft after the airline refused to pay compensation to a passenger whose flight was delayed.Austrian officials took action after the airline ignored a court order to pay the unnamed woman €890 (£742) in legal costs and compensation for a delayed flight two years ago. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Seven game‑changing clothes steamers that make getting ready stress‑free
In a rush? A steamer will save you heaps of time in the morning. [Continue Reading]
Trump Removes Sanctions on Russian Oil, and Chatbots Want Your Health Records
Plus, the Friday news quiz. [Continue Reading]
Phones ‘Ringing Off the Hook’ for Ukraine Defense Firms as Mideast Seeks Help
Ukraine wants to leverage its defense expertise into security partnerships and to reap potentially vast profits for its arms industry. [Continue Reading]
Labrinth fans ask ‘what happened?’ after he makes scathing comment about Euphoria
The acclaimed music artist is the lead composer on the show. [Continue Reading]
Japan taps oil reserves as Iran war spreads. Could it give China leverage?
Japan’s unilateral decision to release oil from its emergency stockpiles highlights its vulnerability to prolonged supply disruptions and may leave it more exposed to economic pressure from China amid tense bilateral relations, according to analysts. Tokyo announced earlier this week that it planned to release a total of 80 million barrels starting March 16, marking the first time it would independently tap its national reserves. The decision came ahead of a coordinated response by the... [Continue Reading]
Death of Chinese scientist Li Xinying, 48, in Egypt raises sharp questions back home
The sudden death of prominent Chinese genetic psychologist Li Xinying while travelling in Egypt has sparked growing concern and speculation in China, as official explanations about the cause remain vague and medically inconclusive. Li, 48, a researcher and doctoral supervisor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ (CAS) Institute of Psychology, died on February 23 at 10pm Beijing time, according to an online obituary. The stated cause of death was “non-specific respiratory failure”, an obituary... [Continue Reading]
Chinese man posts a big note on mother-in-law’s suitcase to seek help for her solo travel
More than a million people online have been touched by a Chinese man who posted a huge note on his illiterate mother-in-law’s suitcase to help in case she needed help during her first solo flight. On February 28, the man from Xian city, northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, posted that his mother-in-law would be flying on the same evening to Dalian, in northeastern China’s Liaoning province. He said that the woman, who is in her 60s, is illiterate and does not speak Mandarin. The flight also... [Continue Reading]
Miliband unveils plans to speed up nuclear power generation for UK
Ministers face accusations of carrying out ‘irresponsible deregulation’ as they push through ‘clean energy’ proposalsEd Miliband has unveiled plans to cut regulations, costs and bureaucracy by the end of next year to speed up the development of nuclear power generation.The UK government said the changes, to be carried out this year, would deliver a “win-win for building critical infrastructure while protecting nature and the environment”. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free'
The Iran women's national football team have become "heroes" and deserve to be free to live their lives, says former Iran men's head coach Afshin Ghotbi. [Continue Reading]
Ryanair revives flight to little-known Italian city for first time in 18 years
A little-known city in the Emilia-Romagna region has had a direct UK flight reinstated for the first time in 20 years. [Continue Reading]
Donald Trump claims ‘Iran is about to surrender’ in call to world leaders
Trump reportedly described Iran's regime as 'cancer.' [Continue Reading]
Davina McCall and Dannii Minogue rally to support Mel Schilling after terminal cancer diagnosis
'You are small but mighty, with such a huge heart.' [Continue Reading]
Is Bali’s Kuta Beach disappearing? Coastal erosion crisis threatens famed shoreline
Powerful waves have chewed away large sections of Bali’s iconic Kuta Beach, raising fresh concern about the future of the Indonesian island’s most famous stretch of sand. Officials say the latest damage, driven by recent rough seas, has intensified a long-running problem of coastal erosion that experts warn is being worsened by extreme weather and decades of coastal development on the resort island. Abrasion along Kuta’s shoreline is not new, but officials say this year’s extreme weather has... [Continue Reading]
In a first for China, Neuracle’s implantable brain-computer interface wins approval
In a landmark development, Neuracle Medical Technology has secured the country’s first-ever approval for an implantable brain-computer interface (BCI) system designed to restore hand motor function in patients with spinal cord injuries, in a regulatory milestone that underscores China’s accelerating push in neurotechnology. China’s BCI start-ups, seen as potential rivals to Elon Musk’s Neuralink, are gaining momentum as regulatory support and fresh capital fuel growth. Shares of BCI companies... [Continue Reading]
Iran’s UN ambassador denies Tehran attacked civilian sites in the Gulf region despite evidence
In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Iran’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, denied that his country struck civilian targets in the Gulf region despite existing evidence, and in turn accused the US and Israel of the attacks, saying Tehran only goes after military targets. [Continue Reading]
Live: Matildas take on North Korea in blockbuster Asian Cup quarterfinal
Alanna Kennedy unleashes a left-footed rocket from the edge of the penalty box to give Australia an early lead against North Korea in Perth. Follow live. [Continue Reading]
Tens of thousands protest austerity reforms in Brussels, with estimates of participation ranging from 80,000 to over 100,000
In a significant demonstration, tens of thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Brussels to oppose the austerity reforms implemented by the government of Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Police estimates place the participation around 80,000, although union representatives claim that the number exceeded 100,000. Protesters expressed their discontent with banners and chants, marking a substantial turnout against the controversial measures. The protests were part of a broader mobilization initiated by trade unions in response to proposed changes in the pension and unemployment systems. This event highlights rising tensions surrounding economic policies that many believe disproportionately affect lower and... [Continue Reading]
US university shooter was Islamic State supporter - FBI
A former US National Guard member who shot dead a man at a university in the state of Virginia was previously jailed for attempting to aid the Islamic State group, authorities have said. [Continue Reading]
Person found dead in house fire at Morphettville
The house on Dalby Avenue at Morphettville was fully alight when emergency services were called just after 4:30pm. [Continue Reading]
EU-made facial recognition ended up scanning schoolchildren in Brazil
The EU restricts biometric surveillance at home – but its landmark AI Act does nothing to prevent European companies from exporting the same technology abroad. [Continue Reading]
Severe flash flooding in Northern Rivers, NSW prompts rescues as heavy rains inundate multiple areas
Severe flash flooding has impacted the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, causing significant distress as residents required rescue from homes and vehicles. The event unfolded this afternoon when heavy rains inundated areas including Lismore, Byron Bay, Bangalow, and Mullumbimby. Local reports indicate a staggering 106mm of rain fell in just three hours at Coopers Shoot, near Bangalow, leading to swift and dangerous flooding conditions. The incident commenced around noon, catching many residents off guard as a severe weather system moved through the region. Kristine McDonald, the deputy zone commander for the State Emergency Service (SES), noted that the... [Continue Reading]
What We Know About Michigan Synagogue Attack on Temple Israel
The attacker who drove into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, a 41-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen, is dead. No one else was killed. [Continue Reading]
Oscar Wilde Awards celebrate best of Irish talent in LA
Actors Domhnall Gleeson and Maura Tierney and director Lee Cronin were honoured at the Oscar Wilde Awards in Los Angeles last night as the US-Ireland Alliance's annual pre-Oscars event celebrated the contribution Ireland makes to the arts. [Continue Reading]
After Synagogue Attack in Michigan, Some Jews Wonder How Much More Security Is Possible
“We are synagogues , we are houses of worship,” one rabbi said. “We are not Fort Knox.” [Continue Reading]
When a President Gets Addicted to Regime Change
Venezuela gave Trump a taste of success. This isn’t the first time an American president has gotten hooked on overthrowing foreign governments. [Continue Reading]
Joaquin Castro Is on a Quest to Get Detained Immigrants Released
The Texas Democrat has used his perch in Congress to highlight sympathetic cases in his push to free detainees and call attention to the cruel consequences of President Trump’s immigration agenda. [Continue Reading]
Hegseth’s Boasts of ‘Maximum’ Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit
The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties. [Continue Reading]
Mussolini Would Have Loved Trump’s Ballroom
Trump’s plans for Washington bring to mind what Mussolini did , and tried to do , to Rome. [Continue Reading]
How Recovery Scams Retarget Victims of Fraud
Many cybercrime victims are retargeted by online scammers posing as lawyers or other professionals who promise they can recover stolen money. [Continue Reading]
Behind the Scenes of the 2026 Oscar Best Picture Nominees: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Hamnet’ and More
In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal sequences from their 2026 Academy Award-nominated films. [Continue Reading]
‘A Lot of Life Years Lost’: How NAFTA Shortened American Life Spans
A study tracks how the North American Free Trade Agreement and trade competition with Mexico led to earlier deaths for American factory workers. [Continue Reading]
Patients face long journeys for medicines as pharmacies cut weekend hours
More than 20% of weekend availability lost in England since 2022, forcing some to turn to A&E, says national associationPeople who need to obtain medication at the weekend are having to undertake long trips because more pharmacies are cutting their opening hours on Saturdays and Sundays.One in six pharmacies in England have reduced their hours at weekends since 2022, with some shutting altogether, as a result of “unsustainable” pressures on their budgets. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
