JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africans awaited confirmation on Sunday of a historic election outcome that will dismantle a 30-year African National Congress (ANC) majority, an announcement that will start the clock on a frenzied race to form a new ruling coalition. Voters, angry at joblessness, inequality and power shortages, slashed …

(Reuters) – Aditi Ashok’s consistency over four rounds at the Tokyo Olympics nearly proved enough to clinch an unlikely podium spot, and the 26-year-old believes she needs to rediscover it if she hopes to go a step further and win a medal at this year’s Paris Games. Ashok came fourth …

BAGAN DATUK: Despite the increasing efficiency of police operations, police need more advanced equipment to combat crimes, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid said criminal activities have evolved and police should be provided with better equipment to stay ahead of irresponsible individuals using sophisticated …

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Ukraine’s allies will step up to provide military assistance as the country weathers attacks by Russia, officials said at the Shangri-La Dialogue global defence forum in Singapore, where Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskiy was a surprise visitor. More than two years after Russia invaded, Kyiv faces renewed assaults …

LONDON (Reuters) – Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said he is proud of his side for giving a good account of themselves in the first half of their 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in Saturday’s Champions League final. Dortmund were unable to make the most of several good chances …

IPOH: The Perak state government is urging more parrot owners to register with the newly-established Perak Parrot Association (PBKTP) in order to keep their birds legally, says Perak exco member Loh Sze Yee. The state Tourism Committee chairman said currently there were 150 members registered with the newly set-up PBKTP. …

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) – Looking out of his window at Cape Town’s False Bay, Nick Searra acknowledges that things do work better in South Africa’s second biggest city, a stronghold of the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA). But that doesn’t mean he is ready to see the party or its 48-year-old …

JOHOR BARU: Former Johor Baru mayor Datuk Adib Azhari Daud has been charged at the Session Court here for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes amounting to RM1.5mil. The 64-year-old pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of accepting bribes as an inducement for helping contractors get projects approved by the city …

BERLIN: If your headphones, keys, luggage and Android phone are constantly going missing, then there’s a new Google feature that you may find helpful. Find My Device, a new network for tracking devices similar to Apple’s Find My network, lets you track down compatible devices without an active internet connection. …

(Reuters) – Ons Jabeur’s unorthodox playing style caught everyone’s eye when she broke into the women’s tour and despite its risky nature the Tunisian is not willing to compromise on flair and creativity in her quest for a first Grand Slam title at the French Open. Jabeur’s unconventional and sometimes …