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Indonesia
Riau Police probe decapitation of critically endangered Sumatran elephant
JAKARTA: Riau Police have launched an investigation into the death of a Sumatran elephant found decapitated inside a pulp company's forest concession in Riau.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Curling-Rock-solid Britain beat Canada to edge closer to playoffs
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Britain's Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat continued their impressive start to the curling mixed doubles competition at the Milano Cortina Olympics on Saturday, securing a 7-5 win over Canada's Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterman.
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Other Sports
Olympics-New IOC chief meets Vance ahead of 2028 L.A. Games
MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee described the presence of U.S. Vice President JD Vance at Italy's Winter Games as a great sign of U.S. commitment to the Olympic movement, noting that Vance had met the IOC's new boss for the first time.
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South Korea
Soaring gold prices reshape South Korea’s rituals
SEOUL: Gold has long been woven into the fabric of South Korean life. The precious metal has traditionally marked key rites of passage, from births and marriages to other major milestones.
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Football
Soccer-Barcelona formally quit moribund Super League project
BARCELONA, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Barcelona have officially withdrawn from the European Super League project, the club announced on Saturday, leaving Real Madrid as the sole remaining advocate for a competition that once threatened briefly to rival UEFA's Champions League.
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Nation
Rollout of workers' cross-border protection scheme by end 2026, says Ramanan
PETALING JAYA: The cross-border worker protection scheme is expected to be ready by end-2026, with a feasibility study completed by March, says Datuk Seri Ramanan Ramakrishnan.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Italy's Brignone still unsure about Sunday downhill
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Italy's Federica Brignone said she would decide later on Saturday whether to compete in the downhill race in Cortina d'Ampezzo on Sunday, in the first women's alpine skiing event at the Milano Cortina Olympics.
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Indonesia
5.9 magnitude earthquake strikes of Indonesia's Tanimbar islands
ISTANBUL: A strong 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands in Maluku province early Saturday (Feb 7), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
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World
Italian police investigating possible sabotage to rail network near Bologna, official says
ROME, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Italian police are investigating possible sabotage after electricity cables feeding rail lines were damaged near the northern Italian city of Bologna, causing delays to train traffic, an official said.
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Philippines
House to review use of billions in Philippines' travel tax funds
MANILA: The House of Representatives is set to review how travel tax collections averaging about P4 billion to P5 billion annually have been spent, amid questions on whether the funds reached areas most in need of tourism development.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Alpine skiing-Switzerland's Von Allmen wins downhill gold
BORMIO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Switzerland's Franjo von Allmen produced a stunning run on Stelvio to win the Olympic Alpine skiing men's downhill on Saturday as illustrious team mate and race favourite Marco Odermatt missed the podium.
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Nation
UM students reminded to prioritise personal safety, academics ahead of planned march
KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Malaya (UM) students have been reminded to prioritise personal safety and academic responsibilities before taking part in any off-campus activities.
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Wellness
Reset your brain with a nap
A study shows that the rest enables the connections between brain cells to be reorganised and ready for new information.
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Asia & Oceania
Win a free cruise when you spend using TNG eWallet in Singapore
From now until March 31, stand a chance to win a Royal Caribbean cruise for two.
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Football
Soccer-Barcelona says it withdraws from European Super League project
MADRID, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Barcelona said on Saturday it would leave the European Super League project.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Biathlon-Winter Games bring tourism boost to biathlon hotbed of northern Italy
ANTERSELVA, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The staging of the biathlon competitions in Antholz-Anterselva in northern Italy is set to give tourism in the region a huge boost as hotels, restaurants and attractions showcase their unique German-influenced culture for a global Olympic audience.
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Nation
India's Unified Payments Interface system to enter Malaysian market, says Modi
SERI KEMBANGAN: India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system is all set to enter the Malaysian market as the two countries strengthen their longstanding economic ties, says Narendra Modi.
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Other Sports
Olympics-Curling-Britain's Dodds offers curling lessons to Formula One champion Norris
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 7 (Reuters) - British curling duo Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat have extended an open invitation to McLaren's Lando Norris to swap the track for the rink, after watching the Formula One champion struggle with a miniature version of their sport.
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World
From Trump to Epstein, how Brad Karp lost his grip on law firm Paul Weiss
Feb 7 (Reuters) - Brad Karp, the chairman of high-powered U.S. law firm Paul Weiss, joined other prominent Democratic fundraisers at election night gatherings in Washington in November 2024 hoping for a Kamala Harris victory over Republican rival Donald Trump.
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Nation
Single mother likely murdered by jealous person, say Penang cops
BUTTERWORTH: Police say that a woman found dead in her home at the Sri Murni Flats in Sungai Dua was likely murdered due to jealousy.
