Her partner Sam Tarry has been revealed as part of a lobby group who were given almost £300,000 in exceptional funding by the current government.

The body of a boy was recovered from the waters near East Coast Park on Saturday (Aug 30).Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police said that they received a call for assistance at 9.55pm and spotted the boy's body floating in the water upon arrival.Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers brought the boy ashore and subsequently pronounced him dead onsite.According to the police, preliminary investigations do not suspect foul play.The deceased was subsequently identified by his next-of-kin to be 11-year-old Muhammad Hairil Bin Muhammad Effendi who was reported missing on Friday (Aug 29).[[nid:721994]]Hairil, who had special needs, was last seen near Block 29 Marine Crescent at around 11.05am then, having left home barefoot and shirtless, said the police in a statement on Friday.«Out of respect for the family, members of the public are advised not to share any videos or images of the deceased,» said the police on Sunday.

A driver and his passenger were taken to the hospital after a car accident along MacPherson Road.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said that they were alerted to a traffic accident at the junction of MacPherson Road towards Airport Road at around 8.15pm on Saturday (Aug 30).In a video uploaded to the Singapore Road Accidents.com Facebook page, two cars are seen in the middle of a traffic junction, with a white car overturned on its side and a silver car with damage to its front.Several Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) vehicles are also seen onsite with officers surveying the vehicles involved.A 54-year-old male car driver and his 49-year-old female passenger were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, said the police. According to the SCDF, one other person was assessed for minor injuries but declined to be sent to the hospital.The police also said that investigations are ongoing and that a 47-year-old male car driver is assisting with the investigations. [[nid:721948]]dana.leong@asiaone.com

It was definitely a sweet celebration between two borders.In honour of Malaysia's 68th birthday, Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) commanders from Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints presented a cake to their counterparts from the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) and Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) CIQ last week.The gift comprised a centrepiece cake along with 68 cupcakes surrounding it, symbolising the milestone.Malaysia's National Day — known as Merdeka Day — falls on Sunday (August 31).Marking the occasion, a Facebook post by the ICA on Aug 30 expressed gratitude for the close ties between the two nations.«We are thankful for the strong partnership as we work together to keep our borders secure. We look forward to continued collaboration and ensuring smooth trade and safe travels between our land borders! Happy 68th Birthday, Malaysia!»[embed]https://www.facebook.com/Immigration.Checkpoints.Authority/posts/pfbid02jtt9HTmR8YMCbJ4hsYFTy81gUQEzXcZvYqvdUHxY7gTFJ1GDyPve5mWaRuv6eXjcl[/embed]

Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping, during the SCO Summit in Tianjin, affirmed India and China as development partners, not rivals, emphasising the need to prevent differences from escalating into disputes. They acknowledged their crucial role in stabilising global trade amid US tariffs and discussed expanding bilateral trade, investment and reducing the trade deficit. PM Modi invited Xi to the BRICS summit in India in 2026, highlighting strengthened bilateral relations.

Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation in the 125th episode of Mann Ki Baat, expressing sorrow for the havoc caused by incessant rains and highlighting the contributions of disaster response forces. He also mentioned achievements in Jammu and Kashmir, including a cricket match in Pulwama, and spotlighted athletes from the Khelo India Water Sports Festival.

Manish Tewari, excluded from the Congress's speaker list for the Operation Sindoor debate, stated the party might not have considered him the «ideal candidate.» Despite this, the Chandigarh MP, a 45-year Congress veteran, expressed no regrets and affirmed his belief in the party's necessity for India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Cai Qi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss strengthening India-China cooperation, emphasising deeper political engagement. Modi affirmed India's commitment to advancing ties based on mutual trust and respect. Xi Jinping highlighted the significance of India-China friendship, noting that their partnership benefits both nations.

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Seven Israeli soldiers were wounded in an explosion targeting an armoured vehicle in Gaza City on Friday night, the Israel Defense Forces have said.

Morocco lifted the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) title after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday, August 30.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia and Djibouti signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to establish a formal mechanism for regular political consultations between the two countries.

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Plus de cigarette électronique au fenua à partir du 1er juillet 2026 ? C’est en tout cas ce qu’a voté l’assemblée de Polynésie hier. Les élus ont décidé d’aller plus loin que le texte proposé par le ministre de la Santé qui vise à réglementer l’usage des vapos, notamment pour les puffs très prisées des jeunes. Conforme ou pas à la Constitution française, l'interdiction de les importer fait réagir.

The singer, 28, was left him unable to finish his Glastonbury set in 2023 when the condition manifested itself in front of thousands of fans.

The declassified papers dated from April 1982 reveal Argentine dictator General Leopoldo Galtieri had advanced plans to 'disappear' 500 British subjects.

Elle met son expertise en matière de processus électoral au service des femmes et des jeunes de Libreville, précisément ceux de la commune d'Akanda. C'est sous la direction de Gwenaëlle Simbi épse Marat-Abyla, que l'ONG Malachie a initié cette rencontre du donner et du recevoir, les 26 au 27 août dernier. Il était question pour l'experte d'édifier l'assistance sur le projet d'appui à la participation politique des femmes et jeunes aux élections législatives et locales du 27 septembre 2025 (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Vendredi 29 août 2025, à Tchibanga, en marge de la célébration du deuxième anniversaire du Coup de Libération, Monsieur Paul-Marie Gondjout, Ministre de la Communication et des Médias, a visité la station provinciale de Radio Gabon. Saisissant cette occasion, Monsieur le Ministre a réaffirmé son engagement à faire de Radio Gabon et des autres médias publics de véritables instruments de communication modernes, garants de la transparence gouvernementale et de l'enrichissement (...) - COMMUNICATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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Eleven drones were shot down over the Volgograd Region

Another 5,000 vehicles are waiting to be sent to the enclave to deliver all kinds of humanitarian supplies, governor of the Egyptian province of North Sinai Khaled Megawer said

According to Sun Zhuangzhi, the organization has been able to create a platform that engages more participants and market entities

«The establishment of a strategic partnership is an important milestone in the development of relations between the two countries,» Chinese President Xi Jinping noted