July 6, 2025
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Australian police charge man over suspected arson attack on Melbourne synagogue

SYDNEY, July 6 — Australian police have charged a man in connection with an alleged arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue that was occupied by worshippers at the time — the latest in a string of incidents targeting the country’s Jewish community.‍

July 6, 2025
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Verstappen snatches British GP pole with late flying lap, pushing Piastri aside

SILVERSTONE, July 6 — Red Bull’s Max Verstappen delivered a perfectly timed final lap to snatch pole position for the British Grand Prix yesterday, edging out McLaren’s championship leader Oscar Piastri, who will start alongside him on the front row.‍

July 6, 2025
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‘Big, beautiful’ betrayal: Musk launches ‘America Party’ after slamming Trump’s tax proposal

WASHINGTON, July 6 — The strained relationship between Republican President Donald Trump and his key campaign backer Elon Musk took another dramatic turn yesterday, as the billionaire entrepreneur announced the launch of a new political party and harshly criticised Trump’s newly signed tax bill.‍

July 6, 2025
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Bangladesh pledges full cooperation with Malaysia in GMRB militant group investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Bangladesh has committed to fully cooperating with Malaysian authorities following the arrest of 36 Bangladeshi nationals in a recent security operation linked to the Bangladeshi Radical Militant Group (GMRB).‍

July 6, 2025
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Police identify witness in death threat case involving Bersatu Armada exco member

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — Police have identified a key witness in the ongoing investigation into a death threat case involving a company director who also serves as a Bersatu Youth (Armada) exco member.‍

July 6, 2025
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Third armed robbery suspect shot dead in Sungai Petani, linked to over 30 past offences and RM6 million crime spree.

SUNGAI PETANI, July 6 — Police have shot dead another man believed to be involved in a series of armed robberies, just a day after two other suspects were killed in a shootout in Jitra.‍

July 5, 2025
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"Taken Too Soon": Liverpool Bids Emotional Farewell to Diogo Jota

GONDOMAR, July 5 — Liverpool players gathered today in the quiet Portuguese town of Gondomar to bid farewell to their teammate, Diogo Jota, who tragically died alongside his younger brother in a car accident in Spain on Thursday.‍Among those arriving in Portugal late Friday to pay their respects

July 5, 2025
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World
Trump enacts major US tax and spending cuts during dramatic Fourth of July celebration

WASHINGTON, July 5 — On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law a sweeping package of tax cuts and spending reductions during an Independence Day ceremony at the White House that resembled a campaign rally.‍

July 5, 2025
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Devastating floods in Texas leave 13 dead and dozens missing across south-central US.

HOUSTON, July 5 — At least 13 people have died after flash floods struck south-central Texas early Friday, officials confirmed, with over 20 girls from a summer camp still missing.

July 5, 2025
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ECRL project reaches 85pc completion; Chief Secretary to the Government calls for strict monitoring to ensure 2027 launch stays on track

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has been directed to closely oversee the implementation of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which has now reached 85 per cent completion.‍

July 5, 2025
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Malaysia ranks 13th in Global Peace Index 2024, score unchanged despite drop from 10th place

TAWAU, July 5 — Malaysia has been ranked 13th in this year’s Global Peace Index (GPI), Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announced.‍

July 5, 2025
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Over 1,000 employers arrested this year for employing or sheltering undocumented migrants, says the Immigration Department.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 — The Immigration Department (JIM) has arrested 1,005 employers between January 1 and July 3 this year for allegedly hiring or harbouring undocumented migrants.‍