9+ min ago (608+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 A man helps a woman stranded in a partially submerged house, at a flooded area in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo on November 29, 2025. - AFP COLOMBO: Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Saturday (Nov 29) and appealed for international assistance as the death toll from floods and mudslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah rose to 153, with another 191 people missing. The extreme weather system has destroyed more than 20,000 homes, sending 108,000 people to state-run temporary shelters, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported. A further 798,000 people required assistance after being temporarily displaced by the floods, DMC spokesman Pradeep Kodippili said. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invoked emergency powers, granting him sweeping authority to manage the aftermath of the devastation caused by a week of torrential rain across the island. Kodippili confirmed that 153 people had been killed. Among them were 11 residents of an elder…...

16+ min ago (301+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission has dismissed allegations by Lawyers for Liberty that it acted unlawfully in issuing a notice to lawyer Mahajoth Singh. The commission said the notice was issued under Section 30(1) of the MACC Act 2009. It said the provision empowers investigators to require any person to attend and produce documents or recordings to assist an investigation. "We stress that the provision applies equally to all individuals and that there is no legal exemption for members of the legal profession," it said on Sunday (Nov 30). "As counsel for the suspect is in possession of exhibits relevant to the investigation, he is legally obligated to produce them when required under Section 30(3)," added the commission. The MACC said refusal to comply could amount to obstructing a public officer, which is an offence under Malaysian law. It addressed…...

29+ min ago (237+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 LONDON: The increasing automation and connectivity of cars is not only taking the driving out of driving " and for some, the fun too " but could also be leaving owners vulnerable to hackers trying to remotely hijack their vehicles, analysts say. Cyberattacks on cars are set to become more likely due to the expanding role of software and autonomous driving, according to BMI, a British research subsidiary of financial company Fitch Solutions. The analysts warn that cybersecurity risks to drivers will increase amid "a continued acceleration towards software-defined vehicles," which are being integrated into the broader digital infrastructure. And while the idea is that car companies provide "advanced navigation systems, seamless over-the-air updates and enhanced efficiency and driving experience," the downside is that the vehicles are as exposed to cybercriminals as any other connected device. BMI noted that researchers…...

34+ min ago (261+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 PUTRAJAYA: A 30-year-old Malaysian has been confirmed missing following a landslide in Indonesia's Padang Panjang in West Sumatra, says the Foreign Ministry. The ministry, through the Consulate-General of Malaysia in Medan, confirmed that Malaysian - Asrul Nizam Apridwson - is missing and believed to have been affected by the landslide incident on Thursday (Nov 27). "The Consulate-General is liaising closely with the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), the West Sumatra Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), and the Padang Panjang police (Polres Padang Panjang) to obtain verified updates on the ongoing search and rescue operation. "Malaysians in West Sumatra are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities such as BNPB, BPBD, Basarnas to avoid landslide- and flood-prone areas, and to take particular note that the Padang'Bukittinggi route via Anai Valley remains closed," the ministry said in a statement on…...

49+ min ago (168+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - First Test - Perth Stadium, Perth, Australia - November 21, 2025 England's Mark Wood in action REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake Nov 29 (Reuters) - England pacer Mark Wood is likely to miss next week's second Ashes test against Australia due to a sore left knee, media reports said on Saturday. Wood, who was out for nine months when he underwent surgery for an injury on the same knee, played his first test since August 2024 in Perth last week, bowling 11 overs across both innings and taking no wickets as England suffered a swift eight-wicket loss inside two days. The 35-year-old told Fox Cricket during the first test that he would definitely not play all five matches in the Ashes series. "I think it just depends. I think just review it after every game," Wood said. The second test, a…...

50+ min ago (199+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Soccer Football - Premier League - Sunderland v AFC Bournemouth - Stadium of Light, Sunderland, Britain - November 29, 2025 AFC Bournemouth's Amine Adli celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Scott Heppell SUNDERLAND, England, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Sunderland's Stadium of Light remained an unblemished stronghold as they clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit to snatch a 3-2 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, staying unbeaten at home in the Premier League and rising to fourth in the table. Bournemouth went two goals up within 15 minutes, with Amine Adli firing home after Evanilson's shot came off the post and Tyler Adams catching Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs off guard with a long-range strike from the centre circle. Enzo Le Fee's penalty got Sunderland back in the match on the half-hour mark and the hosts equalised in the first minute of the second period as Granit Xhaka's perfect…...

51+ min ago (224+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Soccer Football - LaLiga - FC Barcelona v Deportivo Alaves - Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain - November 29, 2025 FC Barcelona's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Albert Gea BARCELONA, Spain, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Barcelona recovered from an early setback to secure a 3-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga on Saturday, with first-half goals from Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo and a late second for the latter sealing the win at the Camp Nou. The triumph lifts last year's champions to the top of the standings on 34 points, two ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who have a game in hand at Girona on Sunday. Alaves stunned the hosts in the first minute when Pablo Ibanez struck from close range but Barca hit back seven minutes later, with Raphinha assisting Lamine Yamal to hit a powerful one-touch finish into the top corner to…...

52+ min ago (358+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich v St. Pauli - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - November 29, 2025 Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth MUNICH, Germany, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich needed stoppage-time goals from Luis Diaz and Nicolas Jackson to beat strugglers St Pauli 3-1 on Saturday, coming from behind for the second straight week and also hitting the woodwork three times. Diaz headed in for a 2-1 lead early in stoppage time and Jacksonslotted in their third goal as the hosts bounced back from their first defeat of the season in all competitions with Wednesday's3-1 loss at Arsenal in the Champions League. Bayern, who set a league record with 44 consecutive matchdays at the top of the table and remain undefeated in the league this season, are on 34 points after 12 games. RB Leipzig are second with 26 following…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago (265+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 171 local men detained in a raid on a Chow Kit wellness centre were freed after a magistrate rejected a late remand bid. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Fadil Marsus said the delay was due to the large number of arrests. He said officers had to process and classify each individual separately. "The sheer number of arrests meant the processing took time, and the remand application was filed late," he said on Sunday (Nov 30). "The magistrate then decided to reject it,"added Comm Fadil. Of the 202 people arrested, only 31 foreigners were remanded for two days, he said. "Those without identification documents are being investigated under the Immigration Act. The arrests involve social crime concerns, which we view seriously," he added. Comm Fadil said all those detained were initially investigated under Sections 377 and 372 of…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (345+ words) Sunday, 30 Nov 2025 BERLIN:A lighthouse wanders through a deserted landscape filled with crooked plants, dilapidated buildings and glowing mushrooms. A green bird with a wooden beak is perched on the lighthouse. Together they trudge along an undefined path while not a word is spoken. There's no question: Keeper, from Double Fine Productions, is a strange game. One could somewhat dismissively call it a "walking simulator" because above all, you walk through an enchanting and strange world where there are no longer any humans, but all sorts of peculiar creatures. The inspiration for the game partly stemmed from the Covid pandemic, explains studio head Tim Schafer. During the lockdown the game's lead developer, Lee Petty, took to taking long walks. "He did a lot of hiking in the hills around his house. He was very inspired by nature, the solitude and…...