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World
Guinea votes in presidential election expected to cement Doumbouya's rule
CONAKRY, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Guinea voted on Sunday in a presidential election widely expected to hand Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup, a seven-year mandate, completing the West African nation's transition back to civilian rule.
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World
Central African Republic votes, Russia ally Touadera seeks third term
BANGUI Dec 28 (Reuters) - Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seeking a third term on Sunday as the chronically unstable country holds national elections, touting security gains made with the help of Russian mercenaries and Rwandan soldiers.
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Nation
Extremely modified motorcycle among 65 vehicles impounded
KUALA LUMPUR: A motorcycle, extensively modified at a cost of RM18,000, was among 65 vehicles impounded during three separate operations by the Road Transport Department in the federal capital on Saturday night (Dec 27).
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Wellness
Cardiac arrest vs heart attack
These two health emergencies may look and feel similar, but their root causes are different.
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Movies
The new reboot of 'Anaconda' is ‘absolutely absurd, insane and really dumb’
Reboot of Anaconda is 'absolutely absurd, insane and really dumb' – what's not to love?
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Design
Malaysian bungalow 'floats' by architectural design, wins Gold in PAM Awards 2025
A new benchmark in architectural excellence, the award-winning Float-Box House redefines suburban living through design and landscape integration.
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Social media
'Brazen attempt': Can a start-up restore the original Twitter brand?
"We are bringing it back – this time with trust," reads a new Twitter website, promising to restore the platform once called the "public square" and that has since been rebranded as the "free speech" platform called X.
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Nation
Telecommunications tower catches fire in Kuala Kangsar
IPOH: A telecommunications tower at the Maxis Sungai Perak substation in Kampung Kelebor, Kuala Kangsar, caught fire on Saturday (Dec 28).
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Nation
Mild earthquake shakes Bukit Kepong, tremors felt across Johor and Melaka, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: A weak magnitude 3.4 earthquake occurred in Bukit Kepong, Pagoh, Johor
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Nation
Mixed responses from social media platforms on compliance, licence no longer required, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will continue its engagement sessions with social media platform providers to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations, which will be fully enforced from Jan 1, 2026, says Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
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Video games
An ecological tale gives life to Metroid Prime 4
A slow start is overcome while learning about an extinct alien race that welcomed a savior.
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Putting Dr G On The Spot
Precious pearls of wisdom on bead insertion
Dr G talks about the use of pearls for sexual pleasure enhancement.
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World
Kosovo’s Kurti promises swift formation of new government after election win
PRISTINA, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said he will swiftly form a new government after his party won half the votes in Sunday's election, signalling a possible end to the year-long political deadlock that has paralysed parliament and delayed key international funding.
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World
At least 15 dead, 19 injured in Guatemala bus accident
GUATEMALA CITY, Dec 27 (Reuters) - At least 15 people were killed and 19 injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, authorities said on Saturday.
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World
Brazil's former President Bolsonaro has surgery to treat hiccups, wife says
SAO PAULO, Dec 27 (Reuters) - Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro underwent "a phrenic nerve block procedure" on Saturday to treat his persistent hiccups, his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, said on social media.
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World
Weak turnout seen in Myanmar's phased election, first since 2021 coup
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Under the shadow of civil war and questions over the poll's credibility, the initial round of Myanmar's phased general election closed on Sunday, with signs of low voter turnout for the first polls since a military coup in 2021.
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Focus
#coldplaygate: Speaking out against the ritual shaming of the woman
One July night in 2025, a kisscam mistake at a Coldplay concert caused an international furore.
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Focus
Teaching the world’s lost leaders
The lesson is that doing the right thing isn't an option. It's the only thing, says the writer.
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Education
2025 in review
The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 written exams began on Jan 2 amid floods in Kelantan, Terengganu, Perak, Johor, Perlis and Kedah. A total of 402,956 candidates registered at 3,337 exam centres nationwide.
