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Glastonbury urges fans to avoid disposable vapes for eco-friendly festival
Glastonbury Festival organisers have urged attendees not to bring disposable vapes to the event, citing environmental concerns and potential hazards at waste centres. The request has been added to the festival’s guidance list, along with other items such as excess packaging and non-biodegradable body glitter. Attendees are also encouraged to avoid disposable wipes, as even biodegradable ones can break down…
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Teen dies in e-bike crash with ambulance after police chase in Salford
Saul Cookson, a 15-year-old boy, tragically died after his e-bike collided with an ambulance in Salford. The teenager was being pursued by traffic officers, who had to abandon the chase when their vehicle was obstructed by bollards. The accident occurred on Langworthy Road shortly after the police halted their pursuit. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is now investigating…
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Johor state thanks federal government for Malaysia Madani Budget 2023 aid
The Johor state government has expressed gratitude to the federal government for addressing several critical issues affecting the region. Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi highlighted concerns such as floods, road conditions, hospitals, and congestion at the Sultan Iskandar Building (BSI) customs, immigration and quarantine complex (CIQ) in Johor Baru, as well as the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (KSAB) in…
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Penang Pakatan Harapan considers Umno leaders for next state administration
Penang Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Chow Kon Yeow has announced that the coalition is open to including Umno leaders in the next state administration if they return to power. However, these Umno leaders must first secure their seats in the state election, which is expected to take place in July. Chow, who is also the chief minister of Penang, clarified…
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Police close in on parang-wielding duo after Cheras shootout and scam arrests
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur are closing in on two suspects who evaded capture after a recent shootout with police in Taman Supreme, Cheras. While not providing specific details, Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain confirmed that a team has been formed to locate the two foreign men thought to be connected to several break-ins in the area. The…
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Trump faces federal indictment over classified document hoarding
The legal reckoning for Donald Trump has finally arrived, as the former president faces a seven-count federal indictment after a lengthy investigation into his alleged hoarding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago residence. This unprecedented move against a former president has been described as a “politically momentous” and “seismic event.” Trump’s previous avoidance of being held accountable seems to be…
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Trump charged over classified files, faces historic federal indictment
Former US President Donald Trump has been indicted on charges related to his handling of classified documents after leaving the White House. Trump, 76 years old, faces seven charges, including unauthorised retention of classified files, as reported by US media. The charges have not yet been made public. This marks the second indictment of Trump and the first-ever federal indictment…
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Russian activist faces prison for discrediting army amid war criticism crackdown
Oleg Orlov, a prominent Russian human rights activist, has been making headlines as he faces trial for criticising the war in Ukraine. Upon entering the Moscow courtroom, Orlov displayed a book titled End of the Regime, recommending it to the cameras present. The 70-year-old has been vocal in his opposition to both the war in Ukraine and the Kremlin’s crackdown…
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Anwar Ibrahim discusses Johor projects with Menteri Besar for regional impact
The Malaysian federal government and the Johor state government are collaborating to ensure that the implementation of various projects in the state has a comprehensive impact, including on neighbouring countries, according to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. He met with Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi to discuss several governance and allocation issues related to Johor’s development and economy. Among the…
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Sudan declares UN special representative Volker Perthes persona non grata
Sudan has declared Volker Perthes, the United Nations special representative and head of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), as “persona non grata,” according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Perthes was in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, for diplomatic talks when the announcement was made. Late last month, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed…
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Anwar Ibrahim attends first Umno assembly since 1990s expulsion
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently attended his first Umno general assembly since being expelled from the party in the 1990s. He stated that the main purpose of his visit was to strengthen the camaraderie within the unity government and prioritise the interests of the country and its people. “The important thing is to complete the task for the country, personal…
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Man jailed for assaulting female driver in viral Lata Iskandar incident
A man who assaulted a female driver in Lata Iskandar, Malaysia, in an incident that went viral on social media, has been sentenced to seven days in prison by the Tapah Magistrate’s Court. Mohammad Zaim Faiz Tarmizi, 29, pleaded guilty to two charges, criminal intimidation and voluntary causing hurt, which could have resulted in imprisonment for up to seven years,…
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Umno president backs non-Muslims in key government roles, slams PAS leader
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has defended the inclusion of non-Muslims in key government positions, in response to remarks made by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang. Hamidi emphasised that Umno, part of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition, has always upheld Malaysia’s multicultural harmony, as it is an Islamic obligation. “Taking ‘ibrah’ or lessons from the event and in accordance with…
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DAP urges Umno Youth to move on from past hostility for nation’s sake
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has urged the Umno Youth wing to listen to its president, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, and move past the two parties’ historical animosity for the sake of the nation. This comes after the wing demanded an apology from DAP for past transgressions against Umno. “That is their opinion. It’s assembly, of course there will be lots of…
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Jailed ex-PM Najib Razak backs Anwar Ibrahim-led government, says Umno president
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has confirmed that former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is currently imprisoned, supports the administration led by current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Zahid, who also serves as deputy prime minister, called for justice for the convicted former leader while Anwar was present at the Dewan Merdeka event. “Even our former leader who is now behind…
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Malaysian independence fighter Lim Kean Chye dies aged 103
Malaysian independence activist Lim Kean Chye passed away at his home late Wednesday evening at the age of 103, according to his family. Lim was a founding member of the Malayan Democratic Union, which fought for the independence of Malaya and Singapore from British colonial rule. A Cambridge-educated lawyer, Lim played a significant role in left-wing politics and was part…
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Trump faces indictment over mishandling classified documents
Former US President Donald Trump has revealed that he faces indictment over allegations of mishandling classified documents. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, stating that he has been summoned to a federal court in Florida. However, the Justice Department has not yet confirmed the indictment. The news has sparked reactions from various US politicians, both in support…
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UK hosts global AI summit, deepens economic ties with US
The Prime Minister returns from Washington having made progress on two key objectives: fostering global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) risks and strengthening economic ties with the UK’s largest trading partner. The announcement of the first global AI summit in London is viewed as a victory, as it marks the beginning of a larger effort to establish a global AI…
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Hong Kong’s legal ambiguity risks eroding foreign business confidence
Hong Kong’s legal ambiguity surrounding the June 4 anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown has raised concerns among the city’s foreign business community. The government’s unwillingness to clarify the legal status of the commemorations, which are now deemed illegal under the Beijing-imposed national security law (NSL), is causing unease among companies who have long valued the British-inherited legal system…
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US and Cuba dismiss claims of China’s multi-billion dollar spy base plan
Multiple government sources in the Caribbean and the United States have dismissed a Wall Street Journal report claiming Beijing planned to establish a spy base in Cuba. The New York-based newspaper cited an alleged “secret agreement” for China to set up an electronic eavesdropping facility on the island, enabling it to intercept emails, phone calls, and other data from the…
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Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces begins, says think tank
The long-awaited Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces seems to have commenced, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a think tank based in Washington, DC. While Ukrainian officials have not yet confirmed the operation, the ISW has observed a general uptick in military activity across the entire front line. Ukrainian forces have reportedly gained territory in the…
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Ukrainian forces target Zaporizhzhia in counter-offensive, heavy fighting reported
Heavy fighting continues in Ukraine’s southern Zaporizhzhia region, with Ukrainian troops, supported by tanks, artillery, and drones, attempting to advance south of the town of Orikhiv for a second consecutive night. Military experts believe that the focus of Ukraine’s counter-offensive will be on regaining access to the Sea of Azov and dividing the Russian forces in the region to weaken…
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Tesco reported to regulator over unclear pricing amid cost of living crisis
Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket chain, has been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) by consumer group Which? over concerns regarding unclear pricing on the majority of its food and drink promotions. The complaint comes as the CMA investigates whether supermarkets are making excessive profits through inflated prices amid the ongoing cost of living crisis. Which? accuses Tesco…
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Anwar Ibrahim returns as guest of honour at Umno’s 2023 Assembly
Twenty-five years after his dismissal from Umno, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim made a triumphant return to Dewan Merdeka as the guest of honour at the party’s 2023 Annual General Assembly. Dressed in a blue traditional baju melayu, Anwar stood out among the sea of Umno delegates clad in red, as he marched alongside his deputies Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the Umno…
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Groom attends bride’s wedding twice, first as guest then as husband
In a twist of fate, a Vietnamese couple married after initially meeting at the bride’s first wedding when the groom attended as a guest. Seven years later, they found themselves tying the knot once more, but this time as bride and groom. No one can predict the future or determine whom they will marry or spend their life with. However,…
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Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim pushes for needs-based affirmative action
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised the necessity for reforms in the country, stating that Malaysia must change or it will not survive. In an in-depth interview with Al Jazeera’s 101 East programme, the 75-year-old leader expressed his commitment to transitioning Malaysia from race-based to needs-based affirmative action policies. Anwar’s journey to the top of Malaysian politics has been…
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Watchdog warns public trust in police at all-time low, urges neighbourhood policing
The police watchdog has issued a warning that public trust in the police has reached an all-time low, and urgent action is needed to restore it. Chief constables have been advised to focus on crimes that matter most to the public, ensure proper investigations, and reinstate the policy of neighbourhood policing. His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Andy Cooke, is…
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Umno deputy backs Youth’s demand for DAP apology in alliance row
Umno deputy president Mohamad Hasan has expressed support for Umno Youth’s demand that the Democratic Action Party (DAP) apologise for past criticisms of the party. This controversial stance appears to contradict that of Umno’s president. Hasan, also known as Tok Mat, believes that the proposal made by Umno Youth is a good one and that an apology would be a…
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Trump faces indictment over classified documents, claims innocence
In a surprising turn of events, former US President Donald Trump has claimed on his Truth Social platform that he is facing indictment for allegedly mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House. According to Trump, he has been summoned to appear at the Federal Courthouse in Miami on an unspecified Tuesday. “I have been summoned to appear at the…
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Annecy park stabbing: Four toddlers stable, Syrian knifeman arrested
A horrifying knife attack in a children’s playground in Annecy, southeast France, left four young children between the ages of one and three injured. The children, including a three-year-old British child and a Dutch toddler, are now in stable condition in hospital. Two adults were also injured, one critically. The police arrested a 31-year-old Syrian man with refugee status in…
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