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Umno’s decline signals political shift, coalition method future of Malaysia
The declining support for Malaysia’s United Malays National Organisation (Umno) has been evident since the 12th general election in 2008, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. According to Syaza Syukri, an assistant professor of political science at International Islamic University Malaysia, the 2008 election signalled the beginning of a “political tsunami” that has continued to impact Umno’s…
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Dorsey talks Musk, censorship, and AI in first post-Twitter interview
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has spoken to Breaking Points in his first interview since leaving the company in 2021, discussing Elon Musk’s involvement with Twitter, censorship issues with governments, and the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Dorsey expressed his satisfaction with Musk’s decision to become more involved with Twitter, stating, “At the very start, I was hoping for years…
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Press Secretary faces Hatch Act scrutiny for mega MAGA remarks
In a recent development, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre faces scrutiny for violating the Hatch Act, a law that limits political activity by federal employees. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has accused Jean-Pierre of using her official capacity to influence the outcome of an election by referring to “mega MAGA Republicans” during press briefings before the November 2022…
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Cormac McCarthy dies aged 89, leaving legacy of dark tales
Renowned American author Cormac McCarthy, celebrated for his gripping and often dark tales of the US frontier and post-apocalyptic worlds, has passed away at the age of 89. McCarthy’s death was due to natural causes at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as confirmed by his son John McCarthy and publisher Penguin Random House. Cormac McCarthy’s unique writing style…
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Bunge and Glencore-backed Viterra to merge, creating $34bn agri-trade giant
The global agricultural trading sector is set to see a major transformation as US grains merchants Bunge and Glencore-backed Viterra plan to merge, creating a $34bn giant, including debt. This deal, announced on Tuesday, will bring the combined company closer to leading rivals Archer-Daniels-Midland and Cargill, valuing both Bunge and Viterra at approximately $17bn each. Bunge, already the world’s largest…
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NATO summit prioritises Ukraine support, Indo-Pacific ties, and defence spending
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has discussed key topics for the upcoming alliance summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, during a meeting with top US officials at the White House. Stoltenberg, who will step down as secretary general in September, highlighted NATO’s commitment to support Ukraine and strengthen deterrence on defence at the summit. Stoltenberg also emphasised the importance of sending a strong…
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Football mourns ex-Italian PM Berlusconi’s impact on AC Milan
The football world mourns the passing of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, aged 86, who left a lasting impact on AC Milan and the sport itself. Former Dutch internationals Marco van Basten and Ruud Gullit paid their respects, reminiscing about Berlusconi’s influence on their careers and the game during their time at AC Milan. Berlusconi’s 1986 acquisition of AC…
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US lawmakers urge relocating US-Africa summit over South Africa-Russia ties
A group of American legislators has urged for the relocation of the upcoming US-Africa trade summit, initially set to take place in South Africa later this year. The lawmakers cited concerns over South Africa’s “deepening military relationship” with Russia as the reason for their request. In a letter addressed to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other high-ranking officials,…
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Putin hints at Ukraine sanitary zone amid escalating border attacks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hinted at the possibility of expanding military operations in Ukraine to safeguard Russian territory on the border. This comes as Ukrainian forces report progress in their counteroffensive against Russian troops. Putin shared his perspective on the conflict during an open meeting with military journalists and bloggers, revealing that Ukraine has allegedly lost 160 tanks and…
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Trump pleads not guilty to charges over classified documents
Former US President Donald Trump has entered a not guilty plea in response to criminal charges alleging he unlawfully retained classified documents after leaving the White House. The 37 charges against him include obstructing the government’s attempts to retrieve the files. Prosecutors are pushing for a swift trial now that Trump has made his court appearance; however, legal experts suggest…
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Malaysia seeks Interpol help to find comedian over MH370 joke
Malaysia is seeking assistance from Interpol in locating a New York-based comedian who made a joke about the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Jocelyn Chia, a US national who was raised in Singapore, is being investigated under laws related to incitement and offensive online content, according to the police. The joke she posted online last week sparked an official protest…
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Amnesty urges ICC probe into Israel-Gaza Strip conflict war crimes
Amnesty International has reported that war crimes may have been committed during the recent conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip last month. The human rights organisation found that Israeli forces carried out seemingly disproportionate air strikes, resulting in the deaths of Palestinian civilians. Additionally, the report states that indiscriminate rocket fire by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad…
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Pulitzer-winning author Cormac McCarthy dies aged 89
Renowned American author Cormac McCarthy has passed away at the age of 89, according to an announcement from his publisher, Penguin Random House. The celebrated writer, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel The Road, died from natural causes at his residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico. McCarthy’s literary works, which include No Country for Old Men and The…
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Ukraine’s counteroffensive sees heavy fighting in Neskuchne village
In the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine, the village of Neskuchne has experienced some of the heaviest fighting in the country’s ongoing counteroffensive against Russian forces. As one of the first media organisations to gain access to the recently liberated village cluster, the BBC reported that six Ukrainian soldiers were lost during the liberation of Neskuchne. The village was first…
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Trump pleads not guilty to mishandling classified documents in Miami court
Donald Trump has entered a not guilty plea to historic charges of mishandling classified documents at a federal court in Miami, Florida. Trump is the first US president, either current or former, to face a federal criminal indictment. Appearing sombre and subdued in court, he wore a dark suit and red tie with his arms crossed. This marked the second…
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IOPC probes police conduct in Cardiff e-bike crash that killed teens
An investigation into the conduct of two police officers is underway following the tragic deaths of two teenagers in a Cardiff e-bike accident that sparked riots. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued gross misconduct notices to both the driver and passenger of a police van seen in the vicinity of the boys in the Ely area prior…
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Boris Johnson submits last-minute letter to MPs investigating Partygate
A last-minute letter from Boris Johnson has been submitted to the Members of Parliament (MPs) investigating allegations that he misled Parliament over lockdown parties. The privileges committee confirmed receipt of the submission from the former Prime Minister just before midnight on Monday. The committee’s conclusions are expected to be published this week, although not on Wednesday as initially anticipated. Johnson…
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Early breast cancer survival rates soar from 14% to 5% since 1990s
Significant advancements in treatments for early breast cancer have led to a substantial increase in survival rates, according to a recent analysis by the British Medical Journal (BMJ). The study found that the risk of dying within five years of diagnosis has decreased from 14% in the 1990s to around 5% today. Cancer Research UK has welcomed the findings but…
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UK Covid inquiry questions lack of lockdown planning and impact foresight
The lack of consideration given to the “potentially massive impact” of lockdowns on society before the pandemic has been highlighted by Hugo Keith KC, the lead lawyer for the Covid inquiry. As the investigation into the government’s response to the pandemic began hearing evidence, Keith stated that the UK might not have been well prepared “at all.” He found it…
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UK unprepared for COVID-19, focused on flu outbreak, inquiry hears
The UK’s official COVID-19 inquiry has been informed that the nation was unprepared for the pandemic, as it had focused on the possibility of an influenza outbreak rather than a coronavirus. Lead counsel to the inquiry, Hugo Keith KC, stated that this lack of foresight led to the country being “taken by surprise” by the virus, which has resulted in…
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Johnson urges release of absurdly unfair partygate report amid suspension threat
Boris Johnson has called on the privileges committee to release its report concerning allegations that he lied to MPs about partygate, labelling the committee’s rules as “absurdly unfair.” The former prime minister has been accused by the cross-party group of MPs of deliberately misleading parliament with claims that COVID regulations were adhered to at all times within Downing Street during…
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Foreigner found stabbed to death in Taman Central Island, Penang
In Taman Central Island Aspen, Batu Kawan, a man’s body was discovered in a pool of blood, with 10 stab wounds. The victim is believed to be a foreigner, and his identity remains unknown as no identification documents were found on him. Penang police chief Khaw Kok Chin confirmed that the man was wearing a t-shirt and jeans, and initial…
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Klang River rubbish removal declines, water quality improves in Malaysia
A decline in the amount of rubbish removed from the Klang River in Malaysia has been observed since 2016, with the water quality also showing marked improvement, according to Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The minister revealed that the water quality, which was previously categorised as Class Four and Five, has improved to Class…
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Over 11,000 luxury serviced apartments unsold in Johor amid foreign interest
A total of 11,512 serviced apartments priced at RM500,000 and above remain unsold in Johor Baru and Iskandar Puteri, according to Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor, the state Housing and Local Government committee chairman. Despite the high number of unsold units, developers have started to receive positive feedback from foreign buyers, particularly those from Singapore, where property prices are among…
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Malaysia warns retailers against conditional sugar sales amid rising prices
Retailers in Malaysia have been warned against selling sugar with conditions, as it violates the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Deputy Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Fuziah Salleh emphasised that businesses found to be engaging in such practices could face suspension of their licences. Reports have surfaced that some retailers are imposing conditions requiring consumers to purchase a…
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Andrew Tate’s first serious interview since his release racks up 5 million views in just 24 hours
Internet personality Andrew Tate, known for his controversial statements and actions, has blown up YouTube with his first ‘proper’ interview since being released on house arrest alongside his brother, Tristan. And who better to conduct the interview, none other than the rising media superstar, Patrick Bet-David. Patrick and his Valuetainment media company were the first to interview Tate after being…
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Selangor reviews cancelling permanent positions for long-serving contract staff
The Selangor government in Malaysia has announced plans to review the decision to cancel the policy of appointing contract civil servants who have served for more than 15 years to permanent positions. Selangor Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the matter would be discussed during the state government meeting this week, with the decision to be announced by the state secretary.…
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Foreigner found stabbed to death in Batu Kawan, Penang police investigate
A gruesome discovery was made recently in Taman Central Island Aspen, Batu Kawan, as the body of an unidentified man, believed to be a foreigner, was found with ten stab wounds. The Penang police received a call at 9:20am alerting them to the situation, and a team was promptly dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the police discovered the lifeless…
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Klang River rubbish drops 63% since 2016, water quality improves
The Klang River in Malaysia has seen a significant decline in the amount of trash collected annually since 2016, according to Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. The water quality has also improved, moving from Class Four and Five to Class Two, and even reaching Class One during the rainy season. Odour issues have become…
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Nigeria’s CBN appoints Shonubi interim governor amid reforms
Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has a new interim governor, Folashodun Shonubi, following the suspension and arrest of former Governor Godwin Emefiele. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu cited an ongoing investigation and planned banking sector reforms as reasons for the change. The move has been well-received by investors and analysts, who view Shonubi’s appointment as a shift towards a more traditional economic…
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Belarus to receive Russian tactical nuclear weapons amid Ukraine conflict
Belarus is set to receive Russian tactical nuclear weapons in the coming days, as announced by President Alexander Lukashenko. The deployment comes shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the weapons would be stationed in Belarus on July 7-8. Lukashenko expressed his readiness to host the arms and emphasised that he would not hesitate to use them in response to…
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Sainsbury’s and Asda ordered to end unlawful land agreements by CMA
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has directed Sainsbury’s and Asda to cease using “unlawful” land agreements that may have hindered rival supermarkets from opening stores nearby. The regulator claims that such practices could have limited consumer choice and access to lower grocery prices. Both Sainsbury’s and Asda have downplayed the breaches, describing them as “technical” and not detrimental to…
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IOPC investigates police conduct in fatal Cardiff e-bike crash
An investigation is underway concerning the conduct of two police officers prior to a fatal bike crash in Cardiff that resulted in the deaths of two teenage boys and subsequent rioting. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued gross misconduct notices to the driver and passenger of a police van that was seen following the boys on an…
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UK heatwave continues amid thunderstorm alerts and calls for rain
The United Kingdom is currently experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 28C in certain regions, according to the Met Office. A heatwave is classified as three consecutive days where daily maximum temperatures meet or exceed the heatwave temperature threshold. These thresholds differ by county, with the highest being 28C in and around London, and the lowest at 25C…
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Two South Wales officers face misconduct notices over fatal electric bike crash
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued gross misconduct notices to two South Wales Police officers involved in a tragic incident in Cardiff. The officers were in a marked van when they followed an electric bike ridden by Kyrees Sullivan, 16 years old, and Harvey Evans, 15 years old, before it crashed on Snowden Road, resulting in the…
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Malaysia plans National Disease Control Centre to tackle future health crises
In response to the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia’s Health Ministry has announced plans to establish a National Disease Control Centre (NDCC). The information was released in a Health White Paper published on the Parliament’s website. The NDCC aims to enhance the country’s preparedness and ability to respond rapidly to potential public health crises in the future. The…
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Cyclone Biparjoy threatens India and Pakistan, forcing evacuations and port closures
The first severe cyclone of the year is set to hit India and Pakistan this week, with both nations preparing for the impact of Cyclone Biparjoy as it advances from the Arabian Sea towards their coastal regions. The cyclone is targeting Pakistan’s southern Sindh province and the western Indian state of Gujarat, with major cities and ports in both countries…
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