French president announces national mourning period after cyclone slams island territory of Mayotte, and will visit
PARIS (AP) — French president announces national mourning period after cyclone slams island territory of Mayotte, and will visit.
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USA TODAYStars helping LA fires victims: Beyoncé pledges $2.5M, Ivan Cornejo donates to LAFD Foundation, more
Los Angeles is home to Hollywood, and Tinseltown is showing up for LA amid the city's ongoing wildfires. Here's how stars are helping out.
- People
Nina Dobrev Reveals She Evacuated Her L.A. Home on Her Birthday, Says She Has 'Survivor's Guilt' amid Fires
“I have been absolutely sick to my stomach with all the destruction and devastation that these fires have caused," the actress said on Instagram as she made an emotional plea to her followers to help those affected
- AFP News
Rain-triggered landslide kills 17 in Indonesia
A landslide triggered by heavy rain on Indonesia's main island of Java has killed at least 17 people with nine others missing, disaster officials said on Tuesday."Going forward, for those who are buried under thicker soil, we hope for assistance from heavy equipment," Bergas earlier told broadcaster Kompas TV. Flooding triggered by intense rains in western Indonesia killed 27 people in November.
- The Independent
Turkey hotel fire latest: Death toll climbs to 76 after blaze at ski resort - nine people arrested
Cause of fire at the Grand Kartal hotel in Kartalkaya under investigation after dozens die at popular ski resort
- AFP News
6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, injuring 27 people, triggering landslides and causing ceilings of homes to cave in according to local authorities.The ceilings of several homes collapsed, while roads were blocked by falling rocks and landslides, the National Fire Agency said.
- Deadline
L.A. Wildfires: Firefighters Extend Containment Amid Calmer Weather; Additional Evacuation Orders Lifted; LA Mayor Appoints Rebuilding Czar – Update
UPDATED with latest: As the Santa Ana winds quieted over the weekend, there was more good news regarding containment figures for both the Palisades and Eaton blazes. The former fire is 52% contained (up from 43% yesterday) and the latter fire is contained at 81% (risen from 73%). The reprieve is much-needed for fire personnel …
- Malay Mail
‘Billions of ringgit diverted, embezzled, and abused’: Court hears claims Umno received funds from ‘gargantuan slush fund’ linked to SRC International
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The High Court was told today that Umno received money from a “gargantuan slush fund” linked to S...
- Evening Standard
Defining inauguration day photos as Donald Trump becomes 47th US president
Extraordinary images show Donald Trump’s return to the White House as US president
- Malay Mail
Mokhzani’s assets worth RM1b, Mirzan’s at RM246m, says MACC chief, after Dr Mahathir’s sons comply with declaration request
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 21 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has confirmed that Tan Sri Mirzan Mahathir and Tan S...
- Malay Mail
Mummy on the move: Mystery pedestrian takes ‘wrap’ with 6km stroll around Sungai Besar (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — Imagine this: You’re on your way to work in Sungai Besar, Selangor, and you spot someone walking...
- Reuters
Trump orders US exit from World Health Organization
NEW YORK/LONDON/GENEVA (Reuters) -The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other international health crises. Trump said the WHO had failed to act independently from the "inappropriate political influence of WHO member states" and required "unfairly onerous payments" from the U.S. that were disproportionate to the sums provided by other, larger countries, such as China.
- HuffPost
CNN Data Reporter Hits Joe Biden With A Harsh Truth In His Final Hours Of Office
"My goodness gracious," Harry Enten said of one particular polling detail on the outgoing president.
- Malay Mail
‘Never about religion’: Indira Gandhi thanks Tengku Maimun for explaining that family was at the heart of child abduction case
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Hindu mother M. Indira Gandhi has reportedly expressed her gratitude to outgoing chief justice Tu...
- People
Elon Musk Makes Rare Outing with Shivon Zilis, Mother of 3 of His Kids, as He Joins Trump in D.C.
The pair was also seen mingling with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez
- Malay Mail
Comedian Shahrol Shiro from Umno lodges report against Harith Iskander’s ‘ham’ joke
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — Shahrol Azizie Azmi, also known as Shahrol Shiro, has lodged a police report against a fellow com...
- Malay Mail
Murder trial of man accused of killing, burning pregnant girlfriend in Sungai Besar to begin on Oct 27
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 — The trial of a man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend two years ago will begin on Octob...
- Cinema Online
Owen Cheung and Kelly Cheung are Malaysia's Favourite TVB Actors
The two stars won at the TVB Anniversary Awards for "No Room for Crime" and "Big Biz Duel"
- The Independent
Elon Musk and Barron Trump’s ‘very different energy’ mocked as pair sit next to each other at inauguration
In a widely shared clip president’s youngest child and the South African-born billionaire seen taking part in standing ovation at inauguration
- Malay Mail
Trust deficit: Anwar hits at Western world’s hypocrisy, says US has lost ground in Southeast Asia compared to China
LONDON, Jan 21 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted a “trust deficit” between the Western world and...
- The Independent
World’s most dangerous countries to visit in 2025
No country saw their security risk decrease in the past 12 months, says International SOS