As the church bells ring in Christmas at six o’clock today, on Christmas Eve, Ástbjörn Egilsson is at work in Reykjavík Cathedral as he has done at this time every year since 1999. “It’s wonderful to be in church on Christmas Eve, as it is on all days,” he says. “It’s a good community and it gets even better on big holidays like Christmas and Easter.”

A swim on Christmas Eve is a rich tradition for many.

A former Atlas employee charged over the disappearance of $10 million from an armoured truck has been found not guilty in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. Nadein Miller, 52, was acquitted of a charge of larceny as a servant. Miller was part...

Union home minister Amit Shah chaired a review meeting urging Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to fully implement three new criminal laws promptly. Shah stressed regular reviews, thorough investigations, addressing technological deficiencies, and prioritising enforcement in police stations and jails. Emphasis was placed on effective forensic operations and monitoring Zero FIRs.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued notices to 13 companies for surrogate advertising. Guidelines are being drafted to tackle deceptive practices and will be released next month. Additionally, guidelines to combat unsolicited commercial communications will be issued in consultation with stakeholders and harmonized with new telecom regulations.

Türkiye and Syria may launch an offensive against Kurdish PKK and YPG units unless they lay down their arms, Hurriyet has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

The first tranche of a $20 billion US loan backed by Moscow’s assets has been paid to Kiev, Ukraine’s prime minister has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Vice President Michael Usi has become synonymous with theatrics, captivating public attention with his dancing, joke-cracking, and market antics. While these performances may draw crowds and applause, they are a disservice to the people of Malawi who are grappling with serious challenges. At a time when the nation is crying out for leadership, this persistent […] The post Enough of the Theater: Vice President Michael Usi, Malawi Needs Leadership, Not Comedy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Listening to the Commission of Inquiry into the plane crash that claimed the lives of nine Malawians, including former vice-president Saulos Chilima, was a painful reminder of what this country has lost. It felt like the final nail in the coffin, a painful reminder of an irreplaceable loss Malawi is still grappling with. Chilima was […] The post Will there be another Saulos Chilima? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Three U.S. judges appointed by Democratic presidents have withdrawn plans to retire, and President Joe Biden vetoed a bill to create dozens more judgeships.

Agricultural shipments to the South Asian country more than doubled in 2024, exceeding $2.3 billion Read Full Article at RT.com

Tesla is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to an issue with the tire pressure monitoring system’s warning light Read Full Article at RT.com

The volume of gas in EU storages has reportedly been dropping at its fastest rate since the energy crisis in the end of 2021 Read Full Article at RT.com

Hungarian PM Viktor Orban has accused Brussels of ignoring the reality of the conflict and urged for diplomacy over military aid Read Full Article at RT.com

Western sanctions have boosted trade between Moscow and Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com

The head of the State Hermitage Museum now has the full set of Orders for Merit to the Fatherland

As of 5:32 p.m. Moscow time (2:32 p.m. GMT), the price of Gazprom shares was up by 1.65% at 121.97 rubles

The prime minister did not say when Kiev would get hold of further tranches

The St James police seized two firearms and 20 assorted rounds of ammunition during an operation in Bottom Cambridge on Monday. Reports from the Montego Bay police are that about 4:53 p.m., lawmen carried out an operation at a premises in the area...

Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton is appealing for pregnant women to visit health centres for the necessary prenatal checks, to ensure the best outcomes for mother and baby. Tufton said he was concerned with statistics, which...

Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya clarified that 11 people were killed, not 12 as previously reported

The year of 2025 will become «the year of major projects, the year of major starts» for the industry owing to obtained access to traditional bank financing, Igor Runets stressed

The investigation has found that Ocherkhadzhiyev personally participates in the armed conflict as a mercenary on Russian territory

Slovakia and Austria maintain the strongest reliance on supplies through Ukraine from EU countries

Some Western media outlets reported earlier, citing anonymous Sudanese intelligence sources, that Khartoum had allegedly annulled an agreement with Moscow on placing a Russian naval logistics support base due to potential US sanctions

The BJP has launched a counterattack against the Congress over Amit Shah's remark on Ambedkar and a recent parliamentary scuffle. BJP leaders accused Congress of historic disrespect towards Ambedkar and challenged the party to apologize for an edited clip of Shah’s statement, claiming Congress is frustrated after poor poll performances and engaging in divisive politics.

BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai blasts Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for allegedly targeting Telugu star Allu Arjun in connection with a stampede incident. Annamalai accuses Reddy of political vendetta and misuse of power, while emphasizing the need for impartiality and rule of law.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing concerns over the harassment of Bengali-speaking students during drives against illegal migrants. He highlighted historical migration patterns and urged the PM to ensure that legitimate Bengali-speaking families are not unfairly targeted.

Bhaskar, the father of the child critically injured in the tragic Sandhya theatre stampede, said Allu Arjun and the Telangana government were supporting them. The father also said that the child's condition was improving. Actor Allu Arjun is accused in the December 4 incident that claimed a young mother’s life and left her son in critical condition.

Ontario's little-known team of taxpayer-funded animal cruelty investigators recently issued its first-ever news release, years after launching in 2020.

Immigrants are increasingly choosing to stay in Quebec, according to a new report from Statistics Canada, but the same isn't true in the Atlantic region, which continues to lose newcomers to the rest of the country.