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Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:51:12 GMT
Malaysian court acquits French man on drug charges
The High Court in the northern city of Alor Setar ruled that prosecutors failed to prove that Tom Felix, 34, had control, custody or possession of the drugs in the case. "The accused is, therefore, released and acquitted," Alor Setar High Court jud...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:39:09 GMT
Death toll from heavy Japan snow hits 30

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:21:11 GMT
Switch 2 sales boost Nintendo profits, but chip shortage looms
But a global memory chip shortage, created by massive demand for artificial intelligence hardware, threatens to push up manufacturing costs for the "Super Mario" maker. The Switch 2 became the world's fastest-selling games console after launching t...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:17:38 GMT
League Cup: Arsenal host Chelsea in semi-final second leg
Arsenal host Chelsea in the League Cup semi-final second leg. The Gunners won 3-2 in the first leg last month. They have lost only one of their last 14 matches.

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:17:11 GMT
From rations to G20's doorstep: Poland savours economic 'miracle'
Since the fall of communism 35 years ago, Poland has transformed itself from a command economy notorious for rationed goods and empty store shelves to one of the engines of European growth. With a GDP of around $1 trillion, Poland now has the 20th...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:47:10 GMT
Russia resumes strikes on freezing Ukrainian capital ahead of talks
The strikes hit as Ukraine was experiencing the coldest temperatures during the Russian invasion and damaged an iconic Soviet-era WWII monument. They also came a day before Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were due to meet for a second round of ta...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:31:15 GMT
'Way too far': Latino Trump voters shocked by Minneapolis crackdown
But faced with Trump's harsh immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, where two US citizens were killed by federal agents last month, the Protestant pastor is remorseful. "I don't agree with what's happening, it's too violent," he said, knowing he was...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:29:12 GMT
England and Brook seek redemption at T20 World Cup
The 2010 and 2022 champions, who boast an impressive roster of destructive batsmen and match-winning bowlers, are aiming to win the trophy for a record third time. Brook takes charge at a global tournament for the first time since he replaced Jos B...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:21:12 GMT
Coach Gambhir under pressure as India aim for back-to-back T20 triumphs
India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will begin their campaign against the United States at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. It will round off the opening day of the tournament's 10th edition, which has been marred by a chaotic build-up. Banglad...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:51:11 GMT
'Helmets off': NFL stars open up as Super Bowl circus begins
He must also navigate the NFL's "Opening Night," a raucous start to Super Bowl week in which players are set loose on a convention center floor, to be bombarded with questions from hundreds of teeming journalists. Whether they like it or not, every...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:31:12 GMT
Japan coach Jones says 'fair' World Cup schedule helps small teams
Organisers unveiled the fixture list for the tournament in Australia in 2027, which features 24 teams for the first time and gives all sides roughly a week between matches. Jones was in charge when Japan stunned South Africa at the 2015 World Cup b...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:23:20 GMT
Do not write Ireland off as a rugby force, says ex-prop Ross
Ireland will be missing several key players when they kick off their bid to regain the Six Nations crown against title-holders France in Paris on Thursday. A mixed bag of results last year included a hammering by France in Dublin in the Six Nations...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:23:19 GMT
Winter Olympics 2026: AFP guide to Alpine Skiing races
There are two speed races, the downhill and super-G, and two technical races, the slalom and giant slalom. There is also a team alpine combined, comprising a downhill and slalom raced on the same day, with the winner the team who has the quickest ...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:21:17 GMT
Buoyant England eager to end Franco-Irish grip on Six Nations
France and Ireland have shared the last four Six Nations titles between them. But England have won their last 11 Tests and will be firm favourites to get off to a flying start against struggling Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. That is despite cap...

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 03:53:10 GMT
China to ban hidden car door handles, setting new safety standards
The new rules could prompt carmakers globally to rethink vehicle-door designs as China increasingly positions itself as a standards-setter in the rapidly expanding international EV market, according to analysts. The rules, announced by the Ministr...

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