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

Olympics-Protesters to rally in Milan denouncing impact of Winter Games

MILAN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Thousands of ‌people were expected to march through Milan on Saturday in a protest ‌over housing costs and urban affordability on the first full day of ‌the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics

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.

Other Sports

Olympics-Nordic combined-Milano Cortina spotlight falls on sport fighting to stay in Games

TESERO, Italy, Feb ‌7 (Reuters) - The Milano Cortina Games mark a pivotal moment for the sport of Nordic combined, which is fighting for ‌its future on the Olympic programme as women remain excluded and the men seek broader global attention.

Nation

View laws as living tapestry shaped by judicial reasoning, says Chief Justice

KUALA LUMPUR: Laws must be viewed as a living tapestry shaped by judicial reasoning, not just as a rigid system of rules and precedents, says Datuk Seri Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh.

World

Haiti enters political limbo as transition government's mandate ends

Feb 7 (Reuters) - Haiti entered ‌political limbo on Saturday as the mandate of the Caribbean nation's transitional governing council, a ‌body intended to curb a bloody gang conflict and bring about long-delayed elections, ended ‌with no succession plan in place.

Technology

Anthropic buys Super Bowl ads to slap OpenAI for selling ads in ChatGPT

Feb 7 (Reuters) - Anthropic ‌is spending millions of dollars to air commercials during Sunday night's National Football League championship game to slam rival OpenAI for its plan to ‌sell ads on its ChatGPT chatbot, in one of the biggest public spats between the big artificial-intelligence companies. 

Nation

Malaysia and India can be voices of reason amidst geopolitical uncertainty, says Anwar

SERI KEMBANGAN: As uncertainty looms amid heightening geopolitical tensions, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia and India can emerge as neutral voices in the region.

Fashion

Remaking the body: How fashion is embracing extreme new silhouettes

As weight-loss drugs, corsetry and sculptural design collide on runways and red carpets, fashion is entering an era where the body itself is treated as a modifiable accessory rather than a given.

Sabah & Sarawak

Sabah's 'Kongsi Raya' event a celebration of unity, says Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU: A three-day carnival held here ahead of Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri is not merely a combination of festive celebrations but a manifestation of mutual respect, togetherness and affection that has long been part of the way of life for the people of Sabah, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

South Korea

Double winners - Korean teams rule the grass at the Selangor International Junior Golf Championship

South Korea swept both the boys' and girls' team titles at the fifth Selangor International Junior Golf Championship, which came to an exciting conclusion on Saturday at Seri Selangor Golf Club.

Nation

Address issue of illegal houses of worship wisely and tactfully, says Zahid

SEREMBAN: All parties must address the issue of illegal houses of worship wisely and tactfully, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.