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BARCELONA, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Barcelona ‌have officially withdrawn from the European Super League project, the club ‌announced on Saturday, leaving Real Madrid as the sole remaining ‌advocate for a competition that once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.

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. 

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.

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.

World

Suspected saboteurs hit Italian rail network near Bologna, police say

ROME, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Saboteurs ‌damaged rail infrastructure near the northern Italian city of Bologna ‌on Saturday morning, disrupting train journeys on the first full day ‌of the Winter Olympic Games, the Transport Ministry said.

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.

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.

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.

Asia & Oceania

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Wellness

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Other Sports

Police fire water cannon at protesters hurling smoke bombs in Olympic host Milan

MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - A ‌group of around 100 protesters threw firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottles at police after breaking ‌away from the main body of a demonstration in the Olympic host city of ‌Milan on Saturday.

Singapore

Huge crowds turn out for Singapore Airshow on first public day

SINGAPORE: Since 2012, aviation enthusiast Rafi Damar has been a visitor to the Singapore Airshow, flying in from Jakarta with his father, who is similarly fascinated by planes.

Nation

National service to expand to 20 public universities in 2027

PEKAN: The National Service Training Programme (PLKN) will be expanded to 20 public universities nationwide next year, said Training Department director-general Datuk Ya'cob Samiran.

Thailand

Anutin pledges to scrap maritime MoU with Cambodia in final election rally push

Bhumjaithai leader confirms legal team has cleared plan to abolish 2001 maritime agreement with Cambodia while keeping land border deals intact to ensure stability.