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Verstappen on sprint pole after another settings issue
Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats Mercedes driver George Russell to sprint pole at the Singapore Grand Prix.
October 9, 2026Snakes and jungle mind games as Bottas cycles to Singapore GP
Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas says he was chased by dogs, saw snakes and leapt over a lizard as he cycled from Malaysia to Singapore for this weekend's Grand Prix.
October 8, 2026Bottas cycling from Malaysia to Singapore Grand Prix
Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas switches four wheels for two and opts to travel to the Singapore Grand Prix by bike.
October 5, 2026Bahrain GP in Malaysia declared heat-hazard race
This weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia is declared a heat-hazard race, the third time the designation has been used this year.
September 30, 2026Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity
The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.
September 14, 2026The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'
Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.
September 6, 2026UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
August 14, 2026Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school
The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.
August 3, 2026Malaysia set to host F1 race in October
Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.
July 25, 2026Banned by Beijing, this comedian is taking his act to Chinese speakers abroad
Chizi, one of China’s biggest stand-up comedians, has found a new stage after falling afoul of China's censors.
July 1, 2026Malaysia customs seizes AI chips worth $13 mln at Kuala Lumpur airport - Reuters
Malaysia customs seizes AI chips worth $13 mln at Kuala Lumpur airport Reuters
June 26, 2026OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports - Reuters
OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports Reuters
June 7, 2026Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital'
The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.
May 22, 2026Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes - Reuters
Malaysia searches for 14 missing after migrant boat capsizes Reuters
May 12, 2026Brazil's Lula to raise organized crime in talks with Trump this week - Reuters
Brazil's Lula to raise organized crime in talks with Trump this week Reuters
May 5, 2026Global trade group SEMI sees robust demand for chips despite geopolitical risks - Reuters
Global trade group SEMI sees robust demand for chips despite geopolitical risks Reuters
May 5, 2026National Australia Bank flags $503 million impairment hit on Mideast volatility - Reuters
National Australia Bank flags $503 million impairment hit on Mideast volatility Reuters
April 20, 2026Drone footage shows huge Malaysian coastal village fire
Thousands of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed around 1,000 homes in Malaysia's Sabah state.
April 19, 2026War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows - Reuters
War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows Reuters
April 14, 2026Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Hormuz strait - Reuters
Iran denies charging toll for Indian tankers transiting Hormuz strait Reuters
April 13, 2026Everything you need to know about BTS's comeback tour
The megastars kick off their grandest tour, the largest in K-pop history, in Seoul on Thursday after a nearly four-year hiatus.
April 8, 2026BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world?
April 8, 2026Petronas-chartered tanker loaded with Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz - Reuters
Petronas-chartered tanker loaded with Iraqi crude passes through Hormuz Reuters
April 5, 2026Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry, calling her 'undesirable visitor'
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri urged some in Singapore to "adopt her brand of radical advocacy", authorities say.
March 27, 2026AI videos of sexualised black women removed from TikTok after BBC investigation
Dozens of Instagram and TikTok accounts have used AI avatars to promote explicit content, the BBC finds.
March 22, 2026Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief - Reuters
Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief Reuters
March 19, 2026Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
March 14, 2026Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands
It is understood most of the team left Australia on Tuesday night after losing their Sunday game in the Asian Cup.
March 10, 2026Asia stocks rebound, oil dives as Trump and Iran trade barbs - Reuters
Asia stocks rebound, oil dives as Trump and Iran trade barbs Reuters
March 10, 2026Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search - Reuters
Families of flight MH370 passengers urge Malaysia to extend search Reuters
March 8, 2026