[Nile Post] Veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye and his aide Obeid Lutale on Monday refused to take plea after the High Court directed that plea-taking proceed immediately, a move their lawyers protested as an ambush and a violation of their right to a fair hearing.

[Shabait] Eritrea stands at a unique moment in its cultural evolution, with the opportunity to launch a genuine culinary renaissance - one rooted in its ancient traditions but open to modern techniques, global standards, and bold creativity. This potential begins with recognizing the depth and diversity of the country's nine ethnic groups, each with its own ingredients, cooking styles, and food rituals.

[RFI] Traumatised civilians left in Sudan's El-Fasher after its capture by paramilitary RSF forces are living without water or sanitation in a city haunted by famine, says UN aid coordinator Denise Brown after making the agency's first visit in almost two years.

The strongest earthquake in two and a half years struck near the Westman Islands early this afternoon, around 17 kilometres west-southwest of Stórhöfði.

Moscow has accused Kiev of firing a barrage of 91 kamikaze drones at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state residence Read Full Article at RT.com

A $4 million fraud scheme targeting Ukrainian state energy firm Ukrenergo has been uncovered, the Prosecutor’s Office has said Read Full Article at RT.com

German arms shipments to Ukraine dropped nearly eightfold in 2025 amid an overall decline in weapon’s exports Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev must completely withdraw its armed forces from Russia’s Donbass in order to end the conflict, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia will revise its “negotiating position” on Ukraine talks after Kiev’s failed attack on Putin’s residence, FM Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

[Maka] Luanda -- Angola's continued placement under enhanced monitoring by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has once again exposed deep structural weaknesses in the country's banking system.

An earthquake measuring 2.9 struck Öræfajökull shortly after 1:00 p.m. This is the strongest earthquake recorded at Öræfajökull so far this year.

Selon nos informations, un acrobate du cirque de Samoa a été victime d’une chute dimanche, lors de la dernière représentation donnée à Moorea. L’artiste, d'origine éthiopienne, se serait blessé au cours de son numéro.

One politician was threatened because a resident didn't like the speed bump the city installed on his street. Another was yelled at because a homeowner's garbage wasn't picked up on time. Earlier this month, a man was arrested after his email inquiries to London City Hall turned into death threats.

The Toronto Raptors have added some much-needed size with the signing of seven-foot centre Mo Bamba.

The NHL is set for an Italian return to the Winter Games in February on the heels the last season's spine-tingling 4 Nations Face-Off that saw Canada again top the U.S. in OT. 'The 4 Nations was kind of the appetizer to what the Olympics could be,' says Connor McDavid. 'Really excited about it.'

Dr Eliane Bodanese, an engineering lecturer at Queen Mary University, was twice rejected for a promotion which was instead given to a male colleague.

Apple has issued a warning to all iPhone users after identifying two major flaws in the system, urging them to update their devices immediately.

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest updates as former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been injured in a fatal crash which has killed two people in Nigeria.

The boxing champion, 36, was in a Lexus SUV when it smashed into a stationary truck shortly after 11am today on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway in Makun.

Fionnghuala Shearman, known to friends as Nu, perished alongside daughter Eve, seven, and son Ohner, four, as flames swept through their home on Brimscombe Hill, near Stroud.

A man who drove a bus along the Pan Island Expressway at 79kmh is among six motorists to be charged on Tuesday (Dec 30) for speeding offences involving heavy vehicles. The 30-year-old was driving towards the East Coast Parkway on Aug 31 and exceeded the vehicle's speed limit of 60kmh, the police said in a statement on Monday. The offences by the six motorists were allegedly committed between August and October. The suspects, who are aged between 30 and 50, were driving heavy vehicles which were not fitted with speed limiters. Two of the cases involved buses, three involved cement mixers and one involved a tipper truck. The motorists were caught driving at speeds which exceeded the imposed limits of their vehicles. Those convicted of speeding can be fined up to $1,000, jailed for up to three months, or both. Subsequent convictions will lead to a higher fine and jail term. Offenders may also face disqualification from driving all vehicles.The number of speeding violations surged 45.5 per cent in the first half of 2025 from the same period the previous year, with more than 118,000 offences recorded. 

The Israeli PM is reportedly set to request Washington’s support for new military action against Tehran’s ballistic missile program Read Full Article at RT.com

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Ministry of external affairs has rejected Pakistan's accusations of attacks on minorities, labeling them as «finger pointing» and highlighting Pakistan's «abysmal record» on the issue. The MEA stated that Pakistan's «horrific and systemic victimisation of minorities» is a well-established fact, refuting claims made by Pakistan's foreign affairs spokesperson.

The National Mission for Clean Ganga has greenlit projects to revive the Gomti river's origin site, enhance bird habitats, and implement natural sewage treatment for Delhi's Yamuna drains. These initiatives aim to restore cultural identity, protect biodiversity, and improve water quality through innovative, nature-based solutions, marking a significant step in river rejuvenation efforts.

The Supreme Court has halted the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case. Judges acknowledged efforts to exploit the situation for political gain. Sengar remains in jail due to a separate custodial death sentence. The survivor expressed happiness and vowed to pursue the death penalty.