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Hong Kong issues first Red Storm signal of the year as roads get flooded
Hong Kong issued its first red rainstorm warning of the year on Saturday (May 4) as downpours caused flooding in areas of the territory, shutting roads and disrupting public transportation.
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World
Russian suspected cybercrime kingpin pleads guilty in US, TASS reports
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Alexander Vinnik, a Russian suspected cybercrime kingpin who was arrested in Greece in 2017, convicted of money laundering in France three years later and is now awaiting trial in California, has pleaded partially guilty, TASS news agency cited his lawyer as saying on Saturday.
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Nation
Flood alert: More than 20 residents evacuated to relief centre in Kota Tinggi
JOHOR BARU: Some 22 residents from two villages were evacuated to a temporary relief centre in Kota Tinggi after their areas were hit by floods.
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World
Russia says it shot down four U.S.-made long range missiles over Crimea
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian defence ministry said on Saturday its air defence forces shot down four U.S.-produced long-range missiles over the Crimea peninsular, weapons known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) that Washington has shipped to Ukraine in recent weeks.
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Cycling
Cycling-Thomas relishing underdog status at Giro d'Italia
(Reuters) - Ineos Grenadiers rider Geraint Thomas said he is enjoying his underdog status at the Giro d'Italia with all eyes focused on Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar.
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India
India opposition social media chief arrested over doctored video
Indian police said Saturday they had arrested the social media chief of the country's main opposition party over accusations he doctored a widely shared video during an ongoing national election.
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Nation
Sungkai plane crash: Both survivors identified
IPOH: The two survivors from the Cessna 172 (9M-ADA) training aircraft that crashed in an oil palm plantation in Besout 2 Tambahan plantation, Sungkai, have been identified as flight instructor Captain Shahrul Imran Surea, 26, and trainee Ho Jia Lee, 20.
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Singapore
Heavy rain creates havoc in Singapore - prompts flood warnings and see delays at Changi Airport, LIV Golf event
Heavy rain prompted flood warnings for large parts of Singapore on the morning of Saurday, and caused delays at Changi Airport and at the LIV Golf tournament on Sentosa.
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Nation
Penang LRT project on track despite minor amendment, says MRT Corp CEO
GEORGE TOWN: The construction of Mutiara Line, Penang's first light rail transit (LRT) project, will be according to schedule despite a minor amendment to the original plan.
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Thailand
Thai PM wants Liverpool-Man Utd pre-season clash at home after meeting Anfield legends at home
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin discussed the idea of holding a match between English Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United in Thailand during a meeting with three Merseyside superstars on Friday.
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Books
Why 'young adult' novels aren't just for teenagers
The 'young adult' literary genre is generally aimed at teenagers, but it reaches a much wider readership than you might imagine
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Nation
Hundreds gather in KL for pro-Palestine rally
KUALA LUMPUR: Hundreds have gathered here in the city on Saturday (May 4) for a pro-Palestine demonstration.
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Nation
Govt studying Ocean Infinity's proposal to resume search for MH370, says Transport Minister
HULU SELANGOR: The government is currently studying the proposal from marine robotics company Ocean Infinity to resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which went missing while en route to Beijing 10 years ago, says Anthony Loke.
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Nation
KKB polls: Independent candidate launches manifesto with 20 initiatives
HULU SELANGOR: Independent candidate Nyau Ke Xin has launched a manifesto outlining 20 initiatives as part of her campaign for the Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election, aimed at improving the quality of life for the constituency's residents and fostering development in the region.
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Animals
Kopi luwak: The suffering behind the world's most expensive coffee
The globe’s priciest caffeine is made from the faeces of Indonesia’s palm civet, which eats the beans and poops them out. While producers market the beans as an exotic delicacy, animal cruelty lies behind the business.
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Style
Vanity Fare: Smell your very best with these latest perfumes
The fragrance you spray on can have an incredible power of influencing your mood. Depending on the smell, they have the power to make you perceived as more masculine, feminine, sophisticated or sexy.
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Nation
Do not question salary hike proposal for armed forces, says Anwar
IPOH: The people need to show their appreciation to the police and armed forces for their sacrifices and not question the proposed salary hike for them, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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Nation
Progress of ECRL in four states at 65%, says Transport Minister
HULU SELANGOR: Construction work on the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project in Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor has reached an average of 65 per cent as of April, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
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Nation
CAAM confirms aircraft crash in Sungkai, Perak
PETALING JAYA: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) said a Cessna 172N Skyhawk aircraft with two persons had crashed near Felda Gunung Besut, Sungkai, Perak on Saturday.
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Football
Soccer-Spurs need changes in summer, says Postecoglou
(Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur's squad needs a reset as the Premier League club looks to move into a "whole different direction", manager Ange Postecoglou said.