January 23, 2026
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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Two foreign nationals have become the first individuals in Malaysia to be charged in court for littering under the newly enforced anti-littering law, according to a report by The Star.
LONDON, Feb 9 — Irish boxer John Cooney has passed away at age 28 after suffering a fatal intracranial haemorrhage during his Celtic super-featherweight title defense against Nathan Howells in Belfast on February 1.
Cooney collapsed after the fight was stopped in the ninth round and was rushed to intensive care, where he fought for his life for a week before succumbing to his injuries.
“It is with complete devastation that we announce John Cooney has sadly passed away,” promoter Mark Dunlop said in a statement on behalf of the Cooney family. “He was a much-loved son, brother, and partner, and it will take a lifetime to forget how special he was. RIP John ‘The Kid’ Cooney.”
Cooney won the Celtic title with a first-round knockout of Liam Gaynor in November 2023 but was sidelined for a year due to a hand injury. He made his comeback in October 2024, securing a victory over Tampela Maharusi.
His passing marks a tragic loss for the boxing community. — AFP
Irish boxer John Cooney, 28, has passed away after being in intensive care due to an intracranial haemorrhage sustained during his Celtic super-featherweight title defense against Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast last Saturday. — Pic via Instagram/jhc_boxing
