Recovery efforts along Tanjong Katong South Road have now been underway for more than two days after a sinkhole formed there on Saturday (July 26). In the meantime, efforts to ready the road for reopening are advancing steadily, with tests being conducted to check ground conditions, said national water agency PUB late on July 28.PUB’s director for water reclamation (network) Herman Ching told reporters that while recovery efforts are “progressing steadily”, safety still remains "a priority”. Ching also confirmed that backfilling works - using liquified stabilised soil (LSS) - were completed this morning. LSS is made of cement, soil, and water and is used to fill cavities in the soil. It also provides the strength needed for subsequent road construction works. 

[RFI] Maurice Kamto, a high-profile critic of Cameroon's long-running President Paul Biya has been excluded by electoral authorities from the list of approved candidates able to run in the 12 October presidential vote.

England star Hannah Hampton has revealed a family heartbreak she suffered prior to Euro 2025 after posting an emotional message on social media.

The president spoke out as he met Sir Keir and Lady Victoria on the clubhouse steps at his Ayrshire golf course.

As thousands of visitors head to the coast over the summer for flaky battered cod and chunky chips, a study by Suomikasinot has revealed the top ten 'fish and chip shop capitals' of the UK.

Supporters were warned not to travel to the airport to get the first glimpse of the the returning heroes - who were due to land around 2pm before they were delayed for an hour.

Dr Brucato contrasted Kohberger's 'evil' psychosexual fantasies with the extreme misogyny that drove infamous incel murderer Elliot Rodger.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has strongly criticized the migrant verification drive in Gurugram, Haryana, comparing it to Nazi Germany. She alleges that the drive, aimed at identifying illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya residents, disproportionately affects workers from West Bengal. Moitra claims that individuals are being targeted based on linguistic identity and denied due process, raising serious concerns about the methods employed.

During a Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Union minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition for disrupting S Jaishankar's speech, alleging they trust foreign narratives more than Indian ministers. Jaishankar outlined India's firm response to the Pahalgam attack, including suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and reducing Pakistani High Commission staff.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar refuted Donald Trump's assertion that trade negotiations facilitated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Jaishankar clarified in Lok Sabha that no such linkage existed in discussions with the US. He also criticized the Congress party's past actions while highlighting the government's success in addressing terror sites and designating TRF as a global terrorist organization.

A warning has been issued for strong wind gusts beneath Hafnarfjall and in localized areas in the northern part of Snæfellsnes between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. this evening.

Loin des salons feutrés du centre-ville, c'est dans son fief politique du quartier Trois Filaos, que l'honorable Pépécy Ogouliguende, députée de la transition du 2ᵉ arrondissement de Port-Gentil, a tenu son compte rendu parlementaire le 23 juillet dernier. Un rendez-vous citoyen placé sous le signe de la pédagogie et du dialogue direct avec la population. Pendant près de deux heures, l'élue s'est livrée à un exercice de transparence, exposant avec clarté et précision les grandes lignes (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans une atmosphère conviviale et studieuse, Anicet Engo, président de la Ligue nationale des Jeunes Bâtisseurs (LNJB), a été reçu à Oyem par un collectif de jeunes cadres issus des départements du Ntem, du Haut-Ntem et de l'Okano. Cette rencontre, à la fois politique, pédagogique et stratégique, s'est tenue à l'initiative du frère et jeune leader Lilian Ndong Edzang, qui a ouvert les portes de son domicile pour accueillir cet échange de haut niveau. Cette rencontre s'inscrit dans une (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Mogadishu (HOL) — Eight Somali families fleeing intensified fighting in the Gedo region have arrived in Mandera, a Kenyan border town, after crossing into the country in search of safety, according to the Kenya Red Cross Society.

(ERGO) – Families living in Qurdubey displacement camp in Dollow say the allocation of cash aid to less than 10 per cent of the camp’s population is forcing everyone to eat less, as the resources are being shared among many other relatives and neighbours.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Al-Shabaab militants seized control of the strategic central Somali town of Mahas on Sunday, marking the group’s first breach of the area in more than a decade and raising alarms about its renewed strength across the region.

Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Iceland’s Minister for the Environment, Energy, and Climate, says it would be irresponsible for the state to actively promote oil exploration, considering how the last attempt ended. However, the laws are clear: anyone may apply for a license to explore for oil, conduct surveys, and even carry out shallow drilling on the seabed.

Dr. Marie-Reine Chirezi Fabry, Coordonnatrice Résidente des Nations Unies au Gabon par intérim, Représentante des Partenaires Techniques et Financiers a pris une part active au lancement des Travaux du Plan National de Croissance et de Développement à Libreville, le 23 juillet 2025. Ici, l'intégralité de son allocution. Mesdames et Messieurs en vos rangs, grades et qualités, Distingués invités Mesdames et Messieurs, C'est avec un profond respect et une volonté affirmée que je prends (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Spanish media have hit out at Chloe Kelly for her 'unnecessary' and 'cocky' celebration in front of La Roja stopper Cata Coll after scoring the winning penalty for England .

JD Vance is set to visit Oxfordshire this August for his annual holiday alongside his wife Usha and their three children Ewan Blaine, Vivek and Mirabel.

Spain stars have decried their 'cruel' defeat at the hands of a 'lucky' England squad who successfully defended their Euros crown after a dramatic penalty shoot-out win.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow live reaction as the nation celebrates the Lionesses retaining the Women's Euros following a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Spain in Basel.

The number one threat is a big-spending populist released into Downing Street.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested after threatening to bomb a UK flight while screaming anti-American and anti-Trump slogans Read Full Article at RT.com

The agreement has dealt a “very hard blow” to a number of business sectors in the bloc, the Russian foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Young Kenyans in urban centers are rapidly embracing Bitcoin as a form of payment Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has said he will reduce the 50-day time limit he had set for Moscow and Kiev to settle the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

A ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand was announced in Malaysia following several days of deadly border clashes Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossin Kolivand, has asked the World Health Organization (WHO) and red crescent societies to reaffirm their commitment by taking immediate actions to help address the catastrophic human crisis in Gaza.

TEHRAN –The ministry of health has expounded on a wide range of services being offered to refugees, particularly in eastern South Khorasan, northeastern Khorasan Razavi, and southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan provinces.

TEHRAN – Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife of Zimbabwe, in a meeting with Ahmad-Reza Lahijanzadeh, deputy for Marine and Wetlands at the Department of Environment, has called for the promotion of joint efforts between the two countries.

TEHRAN -- With an unprecedented decline in rainfall, severe drops in dam levels, and diminished underground water, Iran entered its fifth consecutive year of drought. Some areas in Tehran are experiencing water cuts of up to 12 hours. The situation is exacerbated by climate change, which is caused by global warming.

The foreign minister said that Russia has a lot to accomplish