BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s pollsters, caught out by the surprise win of radical libertarian Javier Milei in August’s presidential primary, now show him easing to first place in an Oct. 22 general election, likely ahead of ruling party economy chief Sergio Massa. Milei, an economist and former TV pundit, …

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government will look into the request to raise the monthly allowances of the Community Development Leader Unit (UPPM) staff, says Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. “We will look into it. But all must work hard to help realise the government’s development agenda,” the Sabah Chief Minister said …

(Reuters) – American gymnast Simone Biles aims to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics she told American morning TV show Today, but said she would approach what be her third Games differently. Biles rebounded from a two-year break from the sport to capture a record eighth all-around title at the …

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Still in the clothes he was wearing when he jumped out of his burning building a week ago, Abdul Witman took a seat in the pews of Johannesburg’s Central Methodist Mission church on Friday to mourn the more than 70 people killed in the blaze. The 29-year-old …

(Reuters) – Women in Football (WiF), a network of professionals in the football industry, has called for an increase in women’s representation to 30% at the top levels of football. Last month, FIFA president Gianni Infantino drew criticism for saying women can “convince us men what we have to do” …

PARIS (Reuters) – One of the most eagerly awaited moments in the World Cup opener between New Zealand and France on Friday might come before kickoff at Stade de France when the All Blacks perform the haka. All eyes will be on how the tournament hosts react to the traditional …

PUTRAJAYA: A sales manager who was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and causing the death of a policeman and injuring another remains a free man as the Court of Appeal here set aside the prosecution’s application for extension of time to file its notice of appeal. The …

KUALA LUMPUR: Pan Malaysia Corporation Bhd (PMC) has proposed to acquire the remaining 49 per cent equity interest in fast-food chain operator A&W (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd from Inter Mark Resources Sdn Bhd, comprising 30.38 million ordinary shares, for RM69.45 million. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, it said the …

KOTA KINABALU: The government must act firmly against those manipulating local white rice being sold as imported rice, says Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee. The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) vice-president said the Agriculture Ministry should not be in a state of denial about manipulation carried out by certain parties …

WOLFSBURG, Germany (Reuters) – Coach Hansi Flick promised Germany would show a new playing style with the intensity level kept high when they face Japan in a friendly international on Saturday even though the four-time world champions have been struggling for form. With eight months before Germany host the Euro …