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KameraOnePassenger kicked off flight after using vape in Malaysia
This is the moment a female passenger was caught using a vape on an AirAsia flight about to take off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 8. A flight attendant gave her a warning, but the passenger insisted on continuing, causing the flight to turn back to the gate. The passenger was escorted off the plane and arrested by authorities.
- Malay Mail
That’s bananas: High Court slashes man’s three-month sentence for stealing a single bunch
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — The High Court in Muar today reduced the three-month prison sentence of a widower convicted of ba...
- People
Inside Case of Woman Who Killed Stepdad After Finding Nude Photos of Herself: 'Violating, Gut-Wrenching Feeling'
Jade Janks was convicted of the 2020 murder of Thomas Merriman
- Malay Mail
KK Mart blames supplier after Jakim says halal logo misused for ‘ham and cheese sandwich’ sold by convenience chain
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — KK Mart today said its logo was misused by a supplier of a “ham and cheese sandwich” sold by the...
- HuffPost
Kamala Harris’ Carter Funeral Photo Goes Viral Over 1 Key Omission
"The perfect crop doesn’t exi--..." joked one commenter.
- Malay Mail
Was it Jho Low or not? Najib reminded of discrepancies from SRC and 1MDB trials, but says will explain
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 13 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak was today reminded of how he had given different answers in two different tri...
- The Telegraph
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal deserved to beat Manchester United by a mile
Mikel Arteta said his Arsenal team “deserved to win by a mile” as they fell to an “unbelievable” FA Cup defeat at home against Manchester United.
- The Guardian
Ukraine’s capture of North Koreans offers rare insight into Russian alliance, says Zelenskyy
Kyiv keen to emphasise that Ukraine is fighting an unprecedented coalition of malign autocratic states
- Malay Mail
Govt seeks court order to gag public discussion on Najib’s house arrest bid, but his lawyers object
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — The government will file for a gag and prohibitive order in the High Court to prevent the public...
- Cinema Online
Actor Wang Xing returns to China following Thai-Myanmar border rescue
The actor shared the good news on social media and thank everybody who helped
- AFP News
India opens giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims
Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India bathed in sacred waters as the Kumbh Mela festival opened on Monday, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the world's largest gathering of humanity -- to assemble over six weeks.India is the world's most populous nation, with 1.4 billion people, and so is used to large crowds.
- Malay Mail
What is Pongal and how is it celebrated in Malaysia?
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 — Come January 14, the Tamil community will ring in Pongal, an annual harvest festival celebrated w...
- Malay Mail
Man arrested for public nuisance after urinating on Outram Park MRT station’s escalator handrail
SINGAPORE, Jan 13 – A 41-year-old man was reportedly arrested for public nuisance after urinating on an escalator handra...
- The Telegraph
North Korean diary reveals use of horrific tactic in Ukraine war
The last written notes of a North Korean soldier have revealed how Pyongyang’s troops are being used as “bait” to lure out and shoot down Ukrainian drones.
- The Daily Beast
From President to Divine Protector? Putin Elevates Himself to New Heights With Godly Rebrand
Until recently, Vladimir Putin insisted, at least publicly, that he didn’t want a cult of his personality. Not anymore. During the last three years of the war he started in Ukraine, he has embraced it. At his annual press conference last month, Putin nodded with a serious face and boasted about improving his skills—he enjoyed talking about himself more than ever. His lips pressed in a sour grimace, he described himself: “I joke less now, and I have almost stopped laughing.” The serious Putin tal
- KameraOne
Shocked farmer finds ancient human skeleton in Thailand
This is the moment a farmer discovered an ancient human skeleton while tilling a field in Khon Kaen, Thailand on January 4. The skeleton, which was found near the Non Nok Tha archaeological site, is 4.6 feet long and was found with scattered remains of pottery. Archaeologists say the remains could be 2,500 years old. Authorities have cordoned off the area and are considering further excavations.
- People
Rebel Wilson and Wife Ramona Agruma Rewear Wedding Dresses in First Public Outing Since Their Legal Wedding in Sydney
The pair, who first wed in Italy in September 2024, were couple goals in their bridal looks at the Australian Open
- Cinema Online
Rosina Lam is leading the Best Actress category for TVB Awards
The actress has 25% of the votes with co-star Tavia Yeung trailing behind with 17%
- People
Gisèle Pélicot's Daughter Believes Her Father Might Have Also Drugged and Sexually Abused Her: 'A Monster' Who 'Should Die in Prison'
Caroline Darian opened up about the suspected abuse, which her dad previously denied, in an emotional new interview
- The Independent
California wildfires: Former child star dies on family estate after ‘water shut off’
British-born star, who was born blind and lived with cerebral palsy, was unable to be rescued