Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky rules out referendum on ‘bad deal’ as European leaders gather in Munich

Stern reminder for illegal Semporna tourist spots as clock ticks down on grace period

KOTA KINABALU: Authorities are gearing up for action against illegal tourism premises and resorts in Semporna after giving them enough time to apply for licences. Read full story

Milano-Cortina Olympics: France’s Miradoli takes Super-G silver

Romane Miradoli won silver in the Super-G at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. At 31, the French skier claimed her first Olympic medal – the first for a French woman in Alpine skiing in 24 years. She was beaten by Italy’s Federica Brignone, who triumphed just 10 months after suffering a serious left leg injury.

Japan detains Chinese fishing boat and its captain amid escalating tension

Although Japan has detained fishing boats from South Korea and Taiwan, this is the first case involving a Chinese vessel since 2022

ASX Runners of the Week: Great Dirt, EMC Gold, MetalsGrove & EuroRes

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runners of the Week is… Great Dirt Resources, after a fresh $1.446 million placement to industry insiders woke up its manganese projects in northern New South Wales.

Out of 38,000 people fined for non-voting in the NT just 3 per cent have paid

LTO cracks down on ambulances used as ‘shuttle service’

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will crack down on ambulances used as shuttle services, which its chief, Markus Lacanilao, described as “unauthorized,” the agency said. This follows the Department of Transportation Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation catching an ambulance for unauthorized passage through the Edsa Busway Santolan station and discovering