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World
Make smartphones last longer to cut emissions in EU - activists' report
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Extending the lifespan of smartphones by just one year would significantly reduce carbon emissions in the European Union, a report from environmental groups said on Wednesday, urging new EU rules to make electronics last longer.
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World
From 'King Bibi' to kingmaker Lieberman?
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Half a year ago one man stood alone and unchallenged on the summit of Israeli politics - the veteran right-wing populist Benjamin Netanyahu, known as "King Bibi" to his loyal followers.
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Nation
Melaka temple to host talk by great-granddaughter of famed Chinese Kapitan
MELAKA: One of the oldest places of worship in Malaysia, the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple at Jalan Tukang Emas here, will be hosting a talk by Josephine Chua, the great-granddaughter of illustrious Chinese Kapitan, Chua Su Cheong.
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Nation
Selangor police chief: Missing woman was not in car with suspects killed in Batu Arang
SHAH ALAM: There was no woman in the car when three suspected robbers were killed in a shootout with the police in Batu Arang on Saturday, says Comm Datuk Noor Azam Jamaludin.
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Football
Neuer considering Germany retirement after Euro 2020 - report
BERLIN (Reuters) - A spat between Germany's number one goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and contender Marc Andre ter Stegen could soon be settled off the pitch with the former considering international retirement next year, according to a SportBild magazine report on Wednesday.
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Rugby
Tonga's Veainu looking forward to clash with 'nuisance' neighbour Tuilagi
(Reuters) - Tonga's Telusa Veainu is relishing a first international meeting with his nuisance of a neighbour and Leicester Tigers team mate Manu Tuilagi when they face England in their Rugby World Cup opener on Sunday.
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Rugby
Factbox: World Cup - Japan v Russia
(Reuters) - Factbox on the Rugby World Cup Pool A fixture between Japan and Russia:
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Rugby
Leitch proud to lead Japan's diverse team into home World Cup
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan will head into the opening match of the Rugby World Cup against Russia on Friday with the support of a nation keen to make their mark on the world stage by hosting an immaculate tournament and seeing their team succeed on the field.
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Rugby
After 10 year wait, hosts Japan ready to face Russia in World Cup opener
TOKYO (Reuters) - With the weight of an expectant nation on their shoulders and a governing body desperate for the hosts to succeed in the first Rugby World Cup in Asia, Japan head into the tournament opener on Friday under arguably more pressure than any other team.
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World
Turkish court rules to keep U.S. consulate worker in jail - lawyer
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish court ruled on Wednesday to keep U.S. consulate employee Metin Topuz in jail as his trial on espionage charges continues, a lawyer for Topuz said, meaning he will remain in detention until the next hearing in December.
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World
Pakistan PM aims to restart Afghan peace talks
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday that his government would try to revive Afghanistan peace talks that recently broke down between the United States and the Taliban militant group.
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Nation
MyKad sale: Defence team objects to transferring case to High Court
GEORGE TOWN (Bernama): The defence team for six individuals, including the Penang National Registration Department (NRD) assistant director, who are facing 32 charges in connection with the issuance and sale of MyKad to foreigners submitted its objection to transferring the case to the High Court on Wednesday (Sept 18).
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Nation
Haze: Youth and Sports Ministry implements 'work from home' policy if API exceeds 200
KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): In view of the current hazy situation with the current Air Pollutant Index (API) reading here above 200 (very unhealthy), the Youth and Sports Ministry will implement a "Work from Home" policy.
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Rugby
Former captains hope World Cup mirrors impact of England’s ’79 tour
TOKYO (Reuters) - Forty years after first meeting on the rugby field, World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont and new Japanese Rugby Football Union President Shigetaka Mori shared a special reunion on Tuesday, just days before Japan hosts the World Cup.
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Tech News
Apple awards US$250mil to supplier of glass for iPhones
Scratch-resistant glass for every generation of iPhone has been made at Corning's plant in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
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World
Spanish air force training plane crashes into sea, killing two
MADRID (Reuters) - A light Spanish military aircraft crashed into the sea off the southeastern coast on Wednesday, killing the pilot and a trainee, the air force said.
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News
Haze: Education Ministry spells out new SOPs for schools
PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry has spelled out new standard operating procedures (SOPs) amid the haze crisis, which includes giving principals and headmasters autonomy to declare school closures and letting teachers work from home.
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Tennis
AELTC to invest in pre-Wimbledon grass court tournaments
LONDON (Reuters) - The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) plans to invest in grass court tournaments in Europe to help players prepare for the Wimbledon championships in 2020, it announced on Wednesday.
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Football
Barca defender Alba sidelined with hamstring injury
(Reuters) - Barcelona defender Jordi Alba injured his hamstring in the 0-0 draw at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, his team said in a statement on Wednesday, with Spanish media reporting that the Spain international will be out for around two weeks.
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World
Lone 737 MAX criss-crossed Canada for pilot checks during grounding
MONTREAL/PARIS (Reuters) - While the world's Boeing
737 MAX fleet remains grounded after two fatal crashes, a solitary Air Canada plane has been spotted in the skies, shuttling between Quebec and Ontario.