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Wildfires rage across France, Spain and Portugal as Europe braces for fresh heatwave
BARCELONA, July 5 —Hundreds of firefighters battled forest infernos in France, Spain and Portugal today as temperatures rose again in heatwave-scarred Europe. The latest wildfires have already devastated more than 17,000 hectares (42,000 acres) of land—twice the size of Manhattan—across
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After botched launch, North Korea’s Kang Kon destroyer fires missiles in fresh weapons test
Seoul, July 5, 2026 (AFP) -Kang Jin-kyu North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests this week of the 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon, including cruise missile launches and “electronic warfare means”, state media reported Sunday. The naval vessel was
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‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
NEW YORK, July 5 — People in Guam and the Northern Marianas moved to emergency evacuation centers and made last-minute preparations today, hours before a “super typhoon” was projected to bulldoze through the US Pacific territories. Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast
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Mohamad Hasan hints BN could shake up ‘traditional seats’ for Negeri Sembilan polls
SEREMBAN, July 5 — Barisan Nasional (BN) is likely to make changes by no longer retaining “traditional seats” in the division of constituencies contested by the coalition in the 16th Negeri Sembilan state election. BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad
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Fahmi: Johor among priorities as MCMC moves to improve internet coverage with shared networks
BATU PAHAT, July 5 — The Communications Ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), plans to expand the implementation of the Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) nationwide to improve connectivity in areas with limited internet coverage. Communications Minister Datuk
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Anwar: DAP never disputes Malay rights and supports a government for all races
MUAR, July 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed that DAP has never disputed the rights of the Malays, thus refuting the narrative of certain quarters who are trying to portray the party as a racist organisation. Anwar,
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MOHE: International students form 12.6pc of IPT enrolment and do not reduce opportunities for Malaysians
PUTRAJAYA, July 5 — International students make up only 12.6 per cent of total enrolment in public and private higher education institutions (IPTs) in Malaysia as of December 31, 2025, according to the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). Data from
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MOF: Nearly 200,000 pickup and 4WD owners receive additional 100 litres under BUDI Diesel
KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — Nearly 200,000 Malaysians who own diesel pickup trucks and 4WD vehicles have been approved for an additional 100 litres of subsidised diesel per month under the BUDI Madani Diesel programme, raising their monthly eligibility to
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Johor campaign billboards torn down in Bukit Batu, Pakatan hopeful Arthur Chiong cries sabotage
KULAI, July 5 — Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the Bukit Batu state constituency Arthur Chiong Sen Sern expressed regret over the actions of irresponsible parties who committed sabotage and treacherous acts against his campaign materials. He revealed that his
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Youth must choose leaders who secure their future, not race politics, says Anwar
MUAR, July 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on young people to reject divisive race-based politics and instead use the upcoming Johor state election to elect leaders committed to safeguarding their future. Anwar, who is also
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