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NewsAFP NewsItalian PM admits she hoped to do 'better' on migration
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has admitted she had hoped to do "better" on controlling irregular migration, which has surged since her far-right party won historic elections a year ago.Meloni's post-fascist Brothers of Italy party was elected largely on a promise to reduce mass migration into Italy.
NewsAFP NewsFilipino fisherman chased by China coast guard in disputed waters
Filipino fisherman Arnel Satam guns the motor of his tiny wooden boat as he makes a dash for the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, with Chinese coast guard speedboats in hot pursuit.China, which claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea, snatched control of Scarborough Shoal from the Philippines in 2012.
SportAFP NewsOminous China make golden start on first day of Asian Games
Hosts China swept the first gold medals at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday in a statement of intent on day one of the region's answer to the Olympics.- King Qin makes splash - Swimming is one of the highlights of the Games and will see seven finals later on Sunday at the Hangzhou Olympic Centre Aquatic Sports Arena, where China are also expected to dominate.
EntertainmentMalay MailActress Jamie Lee Curtis looks set to join second season of Netflix’s live action ‘One Piece’
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Award-winning American actress Jamie Lee Curtis is officially eyeing a role in the second season...
ScienceAFP NewsRed Sea corals threatened by mystery sea urchin deaths
The Red Sea's spectacular coral reefs face a new threat, marine biologists warn -- the mass death of sea urchins that may be caused by a mystery disease.Because the long-spined creatures feed on algae that can suffocate corals, their die-off could "destroy our entire coral reef ecosystem", warned scientist Lisa-Maria Schmidt.
BusinessAFP NewsBavarian village to decide future of key BMW factory
A sleepy Bavarian village could decide the future of BMW's drive towards electromobility as it goes to the polls on Sunday over the German automobile giant's plans to build a huge battery factory.- High-voltage batteries - The factory would be "a huge opportunity for the region to invest in sustainable technologies and jobs for the future", he said.
NewsAFP NewsAs planet gets warmer, ski gondola maker goes urban
Austrian company Doppelmayr is well known for making gondolas for ski resorts, but its workshop is increasingly building cable cars for congested cities as climate change has opened up new markets."But climate change will of course cause demand to shift," he said.
NewsMalay MailAnthony Loke: Prasarana’s Rapid KL buses need more drivers, plans to increase buses to 1,000 by year-end
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Government-owned public transport firm Prasarana’s Rapid KL needs more drivers for its buses ami...
NewsAFP NewsGerman far-right leads mayoral race near former Nazi camp
Joerg Prophet flashed a brilliant white grin as he greeted voters at his campaign stand in Nordhausen, a small but prosperous city in the former East German state of Thuringia.The AfD's support is especially strong in Thuringia, where it is polling on around 34 percent according to a recent survey by regional broadcaster MDR. Thuringia will hold a vote for its regional parliament in September 2024, along with two other former East German states, Brandenburg and Saxony.
NewsMalay MailCabinet reshuffle? PM Anwar has the best plan, minister Nga believes
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has the best plan regarding the country’s leadership, Lo...
LifestyleMalay MailBeef: It’s what’s for dinner at Florentine La Bisteccheria, with a Tuscan touch
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 – Shortly after my parents got married, my father went to Italy for work, where he got hooked on A...
BusinessReutersLG Chem partners with Huayou Group to build joint LFP cathode plant in Morocco
South Korea's LG Chem Ltd said on Sunday it has entered into partnership with China's Huayou Group's subsidiary Youshan to build a joint electric vehicle (EV) battery material plant in Morocco in an effort to diversify its portfolio. The plant, set to start production in 2026, aims to produce 50,000 metric tonnes of lithium-phosphate-iron (LFP) cathode materials annually, enough to be installed in 500,000 entry-class EVs, the South Korean chemical maker said in a statement. LG Chem, known for manufacturing more expensive nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) cathodes, is entering the LFP cathode business for the first time to meet growing demand for cheaper LFP batteries as the auto industry steps up efforts to produce more affordable EVs, whose most expensive components are the batteries.
NewsMalay MailNajib’s pardon sole discretion of King, Anwar says again in latest interview over Najib’s early release concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Addressing concerns, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has played down speculation that fo...
NewsReutersUK interior minister to raise 'unsustainable' migration pressures during U.S. visit
British interior minister Suella Braverman will raise the "the unsustainable pressures" created by illegal migration when she makes a three-day visit to the U.S. this week, her office said on Sunday. In a keynote speech, Braverman will present a blueprint for how countries can combat the crisis and highlight how Britain has led the way in bringing forward "innovative approaches" to tackling the issue, the Home Office said. "Illegal migration and the unprecedented mass movement of people across the globe is placing unsustainable pressures on America, the UK and Europe," Braverman said in the statement.
NewsMalay MailNational data: Malaysia's organ donations surge to record high last year, biggest proportion came from KL
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 — Malaysia witnessed a remarkable surge in organ donation pledges in 2022, with a record-breaking...
SportAFP NewsIreland beat South Africa in statement World Cup win as England romp
Ireland moved to the brink of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals by beating reigning champions South Africa 13-8 in a low-scoring but thoroughly absorbing match at the Stade de France on Saturday.Ireland top Pool B and complete their group matches against Scotland in a fortnight while the second-placed Springboks play Tonga in their final group match next weekend.
NewsAFP NewsArmenia urges UN to send mission to Karabakh to monitor rights
Armenia on Saturday urged the United Nations to send a mission to ensure the safety of ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh after the territory was seized back by Azerbaijan, which promised to respect minority rights.He called for the United Nations to send a mission immediately to Nagorno-Karabakh to "monitor and assess the human rights, humanitarian and security situation on the ground."
SportAFP NewsIreland on brink of last eight after edging Springboks in thriller
Ireland are on the cusp of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 13-8 victory over defending champions South Africa in a riveting Pool B match at the Stade de France on Saturday.The Irish top the pool and round off their campaign against Scotland in a fortnight while the Springboks, who are second, play Tonga in their final match next weekend.
NewsAFP NewsEthiopia, Egypt, Sudan resume Nile dam talks
Ethiopia said Saturday it had begun a second round of talks with Egypt and Sudan over a controversial mega-dam built by Addis Ababa on the Nile, long a source of tensions among the three nations.Egypt and Sudan fear the massive $4.2-billion dam will severely reduce the share of Nile water they receive and had repeatedly asked Addis Ababa to stop filling it until an agreement was reached.
NewsAFP News'Are we safe?' Mixed emotions for Venezuelan migrants reaching the US
After weeks of travel on dangerous roads and rugged trails, hundreds of Venezuelan migrants experienced a bittersweet moment Saturday when they reached Eagle Pass, Texas, on the US border with Mexico, only to encounter a thicket of barbed wire and armed soldiers.She had reached Eagle Pass carrying only her documents, a phone with no battery and the clothes she was wearing -- shorts and a sports top.
NewsAFP NewsRussian FM accuses West of direct fighting in Ukraine
Western powers through their support to Ukraine have effectively entered direct fighting against Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Saturday.Westerners are "de facto fighting against us, using the hands and bodies of Ukrainians," Lavrov said.
SportAFP NewsTen-man Man City show silk and steel to extend Premier League lead
Manchester City moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League despite having Rodri sent-off in a fiery 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday.Crystal Palace and Fulham remain in the top half after a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park.
NewsAFP NewsPro-EU supporters march for Britain to rejoin bloc
Hundreds of people waving European Union flags on Saturday rallied in central London calling for Britain to rejoin the bloc."We want Britain to be back at the heart of Europe but we're also realistic that’s going to take some time," Ed Davey said ahead of his party's annual conference on Saturday. spe-har/bp
NewsAFP NewsSuicide truck bomber kills 13 in central Somalia: police
A suicide bomber killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in central Somalia Saturday after driving a truck packed with explosives towards a security checkpoint, triggering a blast that razed nearby buildings, police said."We have recovered the dead bodies of 13 people, most of them civilians who stayed nearby," Ahmed Yare Adan, a local police officer, told AFP by phone.
SportAFP NewsSodhi recovers from 'Mankad' to end New Zealand's long wait for Bangladesh win
Ish Sodhi claimed a career-best 6-39 as New Zealand claimed a first victory in Bangladesh in nearly 15 years on Saturday in a dramatic ODI where he was also reprieved from a 'Mankad' dismissal.It was nice of Liton for calling me back after the Mankad," said man-of-the-match Sodhi.
