Gavin and Stacey finally came to an end with a feature-length festive finale on Wednesday, with fans quick to laud the 'perfect' conclusion, 17 years after the iconic BBC comedy first hit screens.

EXCLUSIVE: Four out of five people living in the former South Wales steel town are classed as either overweight or obese.

What a perfect Christmas present - Smithy tearfully proposing to Nessa, in an echo of the scene that broke the nation's hearts five years ago.

The images, which shows Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams and other NASA astronauts wearing Santa Claus hats, was posted earlier this week to celebrate the holidays.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali-owned businesses in Mozambique have been heavily looted amidst ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed election results.

A recent incident involving a beggar near Waterloo Street, who reportedly made $10 in just five minutes, has sparked a heated online debate. The encounter was shared by a netizen on the Complaint Singapore Facebook page on Dec 18, where the user expressed frustration at how quickly the beggar accumulated the cash. The post's caption read: «In 5 mins left with $10. Guess how much he collects a day. Better income than some doctors, accountants or lawyers.» While some agreed with the sentiment, many others criticised the post for its lack of empathy.

Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of an electric engine on the Anji Khad Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant step toward commencing rail services to the Kashmir Valley by January 2025. The Anji Khad Bridge is part of the USBRL project, aimed at enhancing connectivity, and is lauded for its engineering marvel.

Rahul Gandhi condemns the Bihar government's lathi charge on BPSC candidates protesting against a paper leak and demanding exam cancellation. He calls the act 'shameful and reprehensible.' Lalu Prasad Yadav also criticizes the police's actions. Despite protesters' claims of injuries, the SSP denies them, stating only mild force was used to disperse the crowd.

During the Bhawani Deeksha Viramana event, QR-coded wristbands helped reunite 10 missing children with their families in Vijayawada. Approximately 12,000 children were tagged, with details securely stored on a server. Andhra Pradesh's CM emphasized skilled women employment through co-working centers to balance professional and personal tasks.

The Duke of York was seen today with Sarah Ferguson in a car in Windsor as other prominent royals joined in Norfolk to walk and speak to fans

A couple broke into a bar on Neil Road, smiled and waved at the CCTV cameras before leaving the premises on December 12.   Speaking to 8days, the 36-year-old owner of the bar, Side Door, Tryson Quek recounted how he was shocked when he returned to find his door broken.  «We installed a blind so no one could reach the glass door, but [the couple] went in from the side to jiggle the door handle with pressure,» said Quek.  According to a CCTV footage, a man can be seen pulling at the door handle before breaking in and leaving, reported Shin Min Daily News.  A police report was made the next day after a clerk noticed the unlocked door and suspected a break-in. Quek also pointed out that another man who was outside the bar peeked behind the blind before gesturing to the couple.    The couple later checked their phones outside the bar, and the woman looked up at the CCTV cameras, smiled and waved before departing. 'They even made silly faces' The couple, believed to be in their 30s, was later identified after a video of their antics was posted on social media.

Gavin and Stacey finally came to an end with a feature-length festive finale on Wednesday, with fans quick to laud the 'perfect' conclusion, 17 years after the iconic BBC comedy first hit screens.

Background music is no longer an afterthought at many international airports, which are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers’ moods. London’s Heathrow Airport built a stage to showcase emerging British...

Jamaicans are being urged to critically evaluate the information they consume and adopt a more safety-conscious approach when venturing out in public. Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Corporate Communications Unit (CCN), Senior...

The Grace and Staff Community Development Foundation recently completed its annual Christmas outreach, spreading joy and delivering much-needed care packages to approximately 1,000 senior citizens across several communities in Kingston and St...

The Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) is urging citizens not to turn on lights if they suspect a gas leak in their homes. “If you enter… your house and you smell gas, never ever turn on a light. Once you flick a light switch, a spark goes off in the...

A financial burden lifted! This was the sentiment shared by Narobi Wright, a Midwifery student at the College of Health Sciences, University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, as she gave the response on behalf of this year’s Chinese Ambassador’s...

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met with Tollywood representatives to reinforce public safety measures, following the tragic incident at Allu Arjun's film premiere. Emphasizing zero compromise on law and order, he urged the film industry to act responsibly and control their fans. The meeting aimed at addressing the tensions between the state government and Tollywood.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Asmara on Wednesday for bilateral talks with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, marking his fourth visit in six months.

Mogadishu, Somalia – Hinda Aden and her fellow rebel fighters were trekking through the grasslands of Ethiopia’s Ogaden region under the cover of night, to avoid the enemy’s gaze, when they saw headlights approaching in the distance.

Mogadishu (HOL) – A group of Somali federal lawmakers condemned the government's decision to suspend civil flights to Dolow in the Gedo region on Wednesday, calling the move unconstitutional and violating international conventions.

A 58-year-old Ste. Anne man drowned on Christmas Eve after his skid-steer loader fell through the ice on a pond in the rural community southeast of Winnipeg.

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, shared that he and his girlfriend were rescued by an IPS officer and his IRS wife while nearly drowning in Goa. Both were caught by an underwater current but were saved by a nearby family. The experience left them deeply grateful and reflective.

SINGAPORE — For fans who did not manage to get a ticket to the Asean Championship semi-final, first leg between Singapore and Vietnam, there are now more options to watch the match in a communal setting. The People's Association and HomeTeamNS will be organising 'live' watch parties that are open to the public for both legs of the semi-final. The first leg will be played at the Jalan Besar Stadium today (Dec 26), while the return leg will be held at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho on Dec 29. Both matches kick off at 9pm. On Tuesday, PA announced it will host watch parties at 11 community clubs and centres — Our Tampines Hub, Heartbeat @ Bedok, One Punggol, Wisma Geylang Serai, Kaki Bukit CC, Keat Hong CC, Jurong Spring CC, Pek Kio CC, Radin Mas CC, Tampines West CC and Buangkok CC. HomeTeamNS will do likewise at their JOM Balestier, Khatib and Bedok Reservoir outlets. On its website, it promoted a big-screen experience, free-flow snacks and drinks (while stocks last) for all and free parking for its members.

Two passengers got into a fist fight while disembarking from a Scoot flight. In a 20-second video posted to Reddit on Tuesday (Dec 24), the two men were seen in a heated conflict while waiting to get off the plane. The men exchanged punches with each other, as other passengers pleaded with them to stop fighting.  One of the passengers can be heard repeatedly shouting: «Stop fighting! There are kids here!» A spokesperson from Scoot told 8world the conflict occurred on the Dec 24 flight TR135 from Xi'an to Singapore. Crew members later intervened to stop the fight, following safety protocols, said the spokesperson, adding that there were no further disruptions to the passengers disembarking.  Scoot also reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of passengers and crew, and apologised for any inconvenience caused. AsiaOne has reached out to Scoot for more information.  

2024 was an exceptionally busy year for Singapore. Aside from the swearing-in of our fourth Prime Minster Lawrence Wong, Singapore also saw several international acts performing on our shores — including Taylor Swift, Coldplay and most recently, 2NE1.  And who can forget the major train breakdown, which affected some 2.1 million commuters, including students who were taking their PSLE examinations?  To wrap up the year, here’s a look at some highlights from 2024. 

Ded Moroz, the Russian version of Santa Claus, is “a fictional character,” the mufti of Moscow said Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel has reportedly summoned an envoy of the Vatican to discuss Pope Francis’ statements about Gaza Read Full Article at RT.com

The Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad dismisses threats by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against the Maha Kumbh, calling them attempts to sow discord between Hindus and Sikhs. President Mahant Ravindra Puri assures unity, highlights Sikh contributions to Sanatan Dharma, and downplays the threats as routine disruptions.

An analysis of figures this year showed that police in England and Wales ditched investigations into 45 per cent of reported offences which involved an individual victim.

Pour Noël, des lettres ont été adressées aux matahiapo vivant en maison de retraite. L'objectif : leur redonner le sourire et les sortir de l'isolement.

The Ukrainian armed forces carried out a strike on the town of Lgov in the Kursk Region on December 25