IN case you missed it, here is a list of news handpicked by our editor for the week beginning July 11 to 17, 2016.

Among the top headlines are toddler among 3 shot dead in poultry factory quarrel, Dr Mahathir to form new coalition with Opposition, Cameron leaves office wishing UK 'continued success', at least 84 dead in 'terrorist' Nice truck attack, and Turkish coup soldiers surrender.


MONDAY, JULY 11

Driver, company of runaway bus riddled with traffic summonses

The bus driver who rammed his vehicle into 10 cars on the PLUS highway yesterday had nine summonses for various traffic offences from 2011 to 2015, police said.

The bus driver who rammed his vehicle into 10 cars on the PLUS highway Sunday had nine summonses for various traffic offences from 2011 to 2015. -Filepix

TUESDAY, JULY 12

Ipoh teacher kills himself to be with parents

“Please place my ashes together with my parents.” That was the last message from Lim Sing King, 49, in a note found by his brother after discovering his body in his home at Taman Bercham Aman.

A teacher in Ipoh killed himself by inhaling burnt charcoal fumes. -Filepix

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Toddler among 3 shot dead in poultry factory quarrel

A two-year-old child was shot dead following a quarrel at a poultry processing factory early this morning here on Wednesday.

Victims were in their respective bedrooms, located within the factory when the suspect entered the premises. - Photo by Astro AWANI

THURSDAY, JULY 14

Tun Mahathir to form new coalition with Opposition

Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday announced that he is partnering with Opposition leaders to form a new coalition.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today announced that he is partnering with Opposition leaders to form a new coalition.

Cameron leaves office wishing UK 'continued success'

Outgoing British prime minister David Cameron admitted it had not been an "easy journey" as he left office after six years on Wednesday wishing his country "continued success" in its post-Brexit future.

Cameron speaks outside 10 Downing Street with his family behind, in central London on July 13, 2016 before going to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II. - Photo AFP

FRIDAY, JULY 15

At least 84 dead in 'terrorist' Nice truck attack

A gunman smashed a truck into a crowd in the French resort of Nice, killing at least 84 people in what President Francois Hollande on Friday called a "terrorist" attack on France's symbolic Bastille Day.

Police officers and rescued workers stand near a truck that ploughed into a crowd leaving a fireworks display in the French Riviera town of Nice on July 14, 2016. - AFP Photo

SATURDAY, JULY 16

Turkish coup soldiers surrender, Erdogan stands strong

A Turkish army faction backed by tanks and fighter jets staged an attempted coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but the strongman claimed to have regained control shortly after returning to Istanbul today.

People take to the street in support of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on July 16, 2016 in Antalya, Turkey. - Getty Images/AFP Photo

SUNDAY, JULY 17

Housewife positive for diptheria, first case among adults this year - Health DG

A housewife from Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, was confirmed to be positive for diphtheria, making this the first diphtheria case involving adults in the country this year.

The victim was suspected to have diphtheria and was referred to the Tuanku Jaafar Hospital, Seremban where she was warded for treatment. -Filepix

Malaysia's Khairul Idham Pawi wins German Moto3

Honda's Malaysian racer Khairul Idham Pawi won the German Moto 3 Grand Prix at a wet Sachsenring circuit on Sunday.

The 18-year-old claimed his second win of the season at the main expense of Italians Andrea Locatelli and Enea Bastianini.