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Drones above, police at the gates: Columbia protest camp's final moments

By Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - The occupation of a building at Columbia University by pro-Palestinian student protesters was in its 18th hour when photos and videos dinged across students' phones: police had parked at least seven jail buses south of the campus. The backs of New York police officers standing guard outside the gates of the Manhattan campus could be seen through the

2024-05-04T10:19:54Z

Rishi Sunak vows to fight on as West Mids mayor awaits voters' verdict

Andy Street is trying to hold on against a challenge from Labour's Richard Parker, with both sides warning the result is 'too close to call'.

2024-05-04T08:49:45Z

Sanusi apologise to Anwar, cabinet for inappropriate remarks

The controversial and outspoken Kedah MB and PAS election director says he hopes "to turn over a new leaf together" in the spirit of Syawal.

2024-05-04T16:02:54Z

Number of Kota Tinggi flood victims up to 300

JOHOR BARU: The number of flood victims in the Kota Tinggi district has increased to 300 people as of 8pm on Saturday (May 4) up from 88 at 4pm. Read full story

2024-05-04T13:16:59Z

Several roads leading to JB city centre to close from Monday to Friday for RTS construction work

JOHOR BARU: Several roads leading to the Johor Baru city centre will be temporarily closed from Monday (May 6, 2024) until Friday (May 10, 2024). Read full story

2024-05-04T11:16:38Z

Tragedy as man dies after being pulled unresponsive from the water

A man has died after being pulled from the waters of Cosy Corner beach in Torquay along Victoria's Surf Coast at 9:45am on Saturday.

2024-05-04T08:19:35Z

Sanusi presents Kedah ‘wish list’ to Anwar at development briefing

Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor said later that the prime minister had immediately approved some of the requests.

2024-05-04T14:02:34Z

Theatre safe to reopen ahead of Raac works

Surrey Heath Borough Council has approved a budget of £175,000 to deal with the concrete.

2024-05-04T13:45:57Z

Plane crash: Pilot, trainee identified

Shahrul is suspected of having a broken right leg while Ho has swelling on the right side of her face.

2024-05-04T06:37:12Z

Learning other languages is never a ‘zero-sum game’, says PM

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he welcomes teaching vernacular languages and English as long as it is not at the expense of Bahasa Melayu.

2024-05-04T10:47:03Z

Queensland MP says she was drugged and assaulted

Brittany Lauga says she was attacked in her home constituency and that other women were, too.

2024-05-04T12:54:52Z

Don't make comparisons to previous govt, says Dr Wee on country's press freedom ranking

BATU PAHAT: Making comparisons to the previous administration will not help improve the government's image, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story

2024-05-04T15:17:18Z

Quadriplegic YouTube star charged with striking cop with wheelchair

A quadriplegic YouTube star has been charged with striking a Miami cop with his wheelchair in a bizarre incident the judge said he has never seen before.

2024-05-04T14:35:44Z

KKB polls: Independent candidate launches manifesto with 20 initiatives

HULU SELANGOR: Independent candidate Nyau Ke Xin has launched a manifesto outlining 20 initiatives as part of her campaign for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, aimed at improving the quality of life for the constituency's residents and fostering development in the region. Read full story

2024-05-04T07:46:08Z

Sad update three months after Samantha Murphy went missing

The 51-year-old left her home in Ballarat East, northwest of Melbourne , on February 4, for her usual morning run but never returned.

2024-05-04T08:19:42Z

Human trafficking charges after sex workers found

Two men and two women are in custody after police raided homes across Birmingham.

2024-05-04T15:01:13Z

Flood alert: More than 20 residents evacuated to relief centre in Kota Tinggi

JOHOR BARU: Some 22 residents from two villages were evacuated to a temporary relief centre in Kota Tinggi after their areas were hit by floods. Read full story

2024-05-04T08:46:14Z

Do not question salary hike proposal for armed forces, says Anwar

IPOH: The people need to show their appreciation to the police and armed forces for their sacrifices and not question the proposed salary hike for them, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Read full story

2024-05-04T07:16:02Z

Driver escapes gallows after High Court acquits him of drug charges

KLANG: A 44-year-old company driver who was charged with drug possession over three years ago escaped the gallows after being acquitted by the High Court here on Monday (April 29). Read full story

2024-05-04T05:45:48Z

CAAM confirms aircraft crash in Sungkai, Perak

PETALING JAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said a Cessna 172N Skyhawk aircraft with two persons had crashed near Felda Gunung Besut, Sungkai, Perak on Saturday. Read full story

2024-05-04T06:45:54Z

Police investigate woman's death

Officers are appealing for information and have closed roads in the area.

2024-05-04T11:00:26Z

More racial interaction needed to stamp out extremist views, says Umno VP

JOHOR BARU: More interaction among the races is needed to weed out extremism in the country, says Umno vice-president Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin. Read full story

2024-05-04T11:16:38Z

Hundreds take part in march for Scottish independence

It comes at a pivotal time for the independence movement following the resignation of the first minister.

2024-05-04T14:01:47Z

Girl,14, dragged under school bus

The girl's bag got trapped in the bus door and she was dragged under the front wheel

2024-05-04T11:30:35Z

28 held for rioting with parangs

North Seberang Perai police chief Asri Shafie says the incident was caused by an altercation and provocation between some of the suspects.

2024-05-04T10:47:02Z

After Microsoft talks, Anwar to meet Google

The prime minister will meet representatives from the search engine giant next week.

2024-05-04T14:32:39Z

More migrant dinghies cross Channel to England despite Rwanda threat

By Zainab Elhaj and Will Russell STRAIT OF DOVER (Reuters) - Dozens of people in two rubber dinghies reached the southern coast of England on Saturday, the latest among thousands of asylum-seeking migrants to make the risky sea crossing from France this year. Bobbing on the waves of the English Channel on a clear morning, the boats sailed across the narrow strip of sea separating France and

2024-05-04T11:48:34Z

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 800

As the war enters its 800th day, these are the main developments.

2024-05-04T10:52:07Z

Electric scooter accidents in Japan surge after rules eased

Over the six months from July, 85 traffic accidents involving electric scooters resulted in 86 injuries.

2024-05-04T12:08:11Z

IDF, ground, air, and naval troops hit terror infrastructure in the Gaza Strip

Israel Air Force jets struck targets in Gaza from which rockets were fired on Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha in southern Israel on Friday, according to an IDF statement on Saturday. Launches were detected from Khan Yunis towards Israel on Saturday, although they fell near the security fence in southern Gaza. The IDF responded by targeting the areas from whi...

2024-05-04T10:41:40Z

Anwar slams those who oppose civil service wage rise

The prime minister says he will defeat any move to block the new salary scheme in Parliament.

2024-05-04T09:01:41Z

Pang brushes off ‘proxy for Nga’ jibe

Pakatan Harapan’s Kuala Kubu Baharu candidate Pang Sock Tao says Dr Afif Bahardin’s comments are demeaning to the credibility of women.

2024-05-04T05:01:04Z

Two more cops nabbed over RM1.25mil extortion case

PETALING JAYA: Two more policemen are the latest to be arrested over a RM1.25mil extortion case. Read full story

2024-05-04T14:47:13Z

Sarawak to table bill for taking control of ports in the state

If passed by the legislative assembly, all ports in the state will be under the Sarawak Ports Authority.

2024-05-04T13:32:30Z

Light aircraft crashes near Tanjung Malim, two injured

IPOH: A flight instructor and a trainee sustained injuries when the light aircraft they were in crashed near Sungkai on Saturday (May 4). Read full story

2024-05-04T05:15:38Z

Is Venezuela Serious About Invading Guyana?

A war between two Latin American states is nearly unimaginable. Then again, so was Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

2024-05-04T11:09:37Z

Pakistan records ‘wettest April’ in more than 60 years

At least 144 people died due to the heavy rainfall in April.

2024-05-04T15:22:19Z

Body found in search for father after his dog and ute were abandoned

John 'Tony' Locker, 77, was last seen on Culey Ave, Cooma, in NSW 's south, on Monday afternoon.

2024-05-04T11:50:22Z

Man charged after fire in car park of city flats

A 63-year-old man is remanded in custody and charged with arson with intent to endanger life.

2024-05-04T12:15:40Z

India, Japan dismiss Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ comment

Japan calls US president’s remarks ‘unfortunate’, while India says it’s open to immigrants.

2024-05-04T10:25:16Z

'Distressing ordeal' for pensioner punched in head

The victim was attacked in Dromore, County Down, by a man in a 20s who implied he had a gun.

2024-05-04T15:01:20Z

Govt sets sights on ending Kedah hardcore poverty in 2 months

The prime minister says 2,500 households in the state are still in the hardcore poor category.

2024-05-04T15:32:48Z

Pejuang to make its presence felt in Sabah polls, says Mukhriz

KOTA KINABALU: Pejuang will make its presence felt in the coming Sabah election, even if the party does not field a candidate, says Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir. Read full story

2024-05-04T12:16:49Z

Don't be swayed by 'outside influence', Vigneswaran tells Indian voters

HULU SELANGOR: Indian voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu should vote wisely and not be swayed by "outside influence", says MIC president Tan Sri SA Vigneswaran. Read full story

2024-05-04T10:16:29Z

PM Anwar announces RM200,000 for Sikh community in Perak

IPOH, May 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced an allocation of RM200,00 for the welfare of the S...

2024-05-04T09:08:37Z

'Safety division' cops brought in to Alice Springs as residents leave

The Alice Springs Territory Safety Division (TSD) will soon be a permanent fixture of the Northern Territory's second biggest city.

2024-05-04T12:35:34Z

Seven arrests in attempted murder investigation

Police say a 19-year-old woman is suffering from "potentially life-changing injuries".

2024-05-04T15:31:18Z

Massachusetts woman wins $1m lottery jackpot twice in 10 weeks

Christine Wilson scooped up two $1 million jackpots in 10 weeks on the Lifetime Millions $50 and 100X Club $10 instant ticket games in February and on May 1.

2024-05-04T05:34:23Z

Drone footage shows Ukrainian village battered to ruins as residents flee Russian advance

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne has been battered by fighting, drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows. The village has been a target for Russian forces in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. Russian troops have been advancing in the area, pounding Kyiv’s depleted, ammunition-deprived forces with artillery, drones and bombs. Ukraine’s military has acknowledged the Russians have gained a “foothold” in...

2024-05-04T09:21:27Z

Hamas negotiators begin Gaza truce talks; CIA chief also present in Cairo

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ahmed Mohamed Hassan CAIRO (Reuters) -Hamas negotiators began intensified talks on Saturday on a possible Gaza truce that would see a halt to the fighting and the return to Israel of some hostages, a Hamas official told Reuters, with the CIA director already present in Cairo for the indirect diplomacy. The Hamas delegation arrived from the Palestinian Islamist movement's

2024-05-04T14:50:06Z