Other Sports

Speedway-Poland's Zmarzlik clinches record-equalling sixth world championship in Denmark

(Reuters) -Poland's Bartosz Zmarzlik clinched a record-equalling sixth Speedway GP world championship title on Saturday in Vojens, Denmark, becoming the first rider in history to win four successive gold medals in the sport.

World

Ukraine attacks major Russian refinery with big drone assault

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Ukraine launched a big attack with at least 361 drones targeting Russia overnight, sparking a brief fire at the vast Kirishi oil refinery in Russia's northwest, Russian officials said on Sunday, reporting no injuries.

World

Fiery accident leaves 15 dead in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -A fiery accident in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula on Saturday killed 15 people, according to the state's secretary of public security.

Sabah & Sarawak

WWF-Malaysia achieves ecosystem restoration certification for Mount Wullersdorf initiative

KOTA KINABALU: An integrated habitat restoration effort within the Mount Wullersdorf–Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserves on the east coast of Kunak has earned conservators the Ecosystem Restoration Field Verification Certificate.

Philippines

China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea

BEIJING: China's military said on Sunday (Sept 14) it had conducted "routine" patrols in the South China Sea and warned the Philippines against any provocations.

Thailand

Thailand issues new passenger rights rules for domestic and international flights

BANGKOK: The Civil Aviation Committee has announced Regulation No. 101 on measures to protect the rights of passengers on both domestic and international scheduled flights, which will take effect from November 20, 2025.

Nation

New MMA president calls to protect doctors from bullying, threats, burnout

PENANG: Doctors in Malaysia must be better protected if they are to continue safeguarding the nation's health, says the newly appointed Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president, Datuk Dr Thirunavukarasu Rajoo.

Rugby

Rugby-All Blacks' Robertson faces up to record defeat as pressure mounts

(Reuters) -All Blacks coach Scott Robertson acknowledged he would have to take his side's record loss to South Africa "on the chin" as the post mortem into New Zealand's 43-10 Rugby Championship thrashing in Wellington on Saturday began in earnest.

Athletics

Athletics-Stunned Paternain secures Uruguay's first world championship medal

TOKYO (Reuters) -Julia Paternain reacted in complete disbelief when she crossed the line third in the women's marathon on Sunday to win Uruguay's first world championship medal.

Nation

Worker trapped in Raub quarry rockfall

KUANTAN: A worker was reported trapped in a rockfall at a quarry in Ulu Gali, Sungai Ruan, Raub, on Saturday (Sept 13).

Asia & Oceania

Experience a zen winter holiday in Japan's often-overlooked Fukui

Fukui may not be your typical holiday spot, but the quiet prefecture in Japan does have its charms.

Social media

TikTok and other video apps appear to alter pre-schoolers' behaviour

Any parents considering giving their three or four-year-old access to social media or streaming apps such as TikTok might want to think again.

Wellness

This artificial sweetener impedes cancer immunotherapy

Sucralose has been linked to worse cancer treatment outcomes, but a simple solution could be in store.

China

China starts probes targeting US semiconductor sector

BEIJING: China launched two investigations targeting the US semiconductor sector ahead of planned talks between the two nations on trade and other issues.

Sabah & Sarawak

More flood victims evacuated in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood victims in Sabah has increased to 400 people from 125 families as of 9 am today, compared to 391 people from 126 families on Saturday (Sep 13).

Sabah & Sarawak

Electricity supply in east coast of Sabah restored in stages

TAWAU: Electricity supply in several areas on the East Coast of Sabah has been restored in stages since Saturday (Sept 13)

Squash

Sivasangari keeps Malaysia’s hopes alive at Egyptian Open

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's S. Sivasangari stood out as the nation's lone player to advance to the third round of the Egyptian Open in Giza on Saturday (Sept 13).

Arts

Gaza's ancient treasures rescued ahead of Israeli strike

France, Unesco and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem helped secure a brief reprieve to remove most artefacts

Sabah & Sarawak

Mother, teen daughter survive landslide that destroyed their home in KK

KOTA KINABALU: A woman and her teenage daughter survived after a landslide crushed their home in Kampung Kopungit, Kepayan in Sabah, late on Saturday (Sept 13) night.

Indonesia

Politics drive investment divide in South-East Asia’s top markets

JAKARTA: Political upheaval is driving a split in South-East Asia's financial landscape, as investors bet that the worst may finally be over in Thailand but only just getting started in Indonesia.