A study found that new road, railway and tram projects cost 65 per cent more than equivalent schemes in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Canada or South Korea.

A boy of three was seriously injured after being thrown into a crocodile pit at a zoo yesterday.

The Greater Manchester mayor was declared the constituency's new MP in the early hours of Friday, as he defeated his Reform UK rival to bring an end to his 9-year hiatus from the House of Commons.

Tory candidate Douglas Lumsden won a majority of more than 6,000 with 14,308 votes, followed by the SNP in second place with 8,258.

Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was found guilty of two charges of rape, six of sexual molestation and six of 'reckless behaviour', among a total of 34 charges.

Upset that he was denied a straw at a convenience store, a man returned with two knives and threatened to harm the shopkeeper.The scene occurred at a store located at 78 Redhill Lane on May 1, at about 1.57pm, according to Shin Min Daily News.The perpetrator, 55-year-old Wu Zhijian (transliterated), reportedly visited the shop to buy bread and a canned drink, and had asked for a straw from the store manager, 42-year-old Prebu Karuppiah.He accused the shopkeeper of refusing him a straw, and an argument ensued.Wu left the shop in a huff, but barged back in a few minutes later while holding two knives.The man reportedly shouted at Karuppiah and threatened to harm him as he brandished the knives. He then shoved the cash register before leaving the scene, reported Shin Min.Karuppiah immediately reported the case to the police, and said that Wu lives upstairs on the same block.CCTV footage from the shop reportedly showed a man in a red shirt walking while holding a knife in each hand.Wu was apprehended by the police that same afternoon, and was subsequently charged the following day.

Singapore welcomes the US-Iran agreement to cease all operations in the Middle East, and the commitment under the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said.A spokesperson for the ministry said on Thursday (June 18) night that a resolution of the outstanding issues, keeping with international law, «will create the necessary conditions for lasting peace, security and stability in the region».To this end, the move to establish a framework for further negotiations on outstanding issues is welcomed, MFA added.It also commended the efforts of Pakistan and Qatar for their efforts to mediate between the parties. 

A total of 22 people were injured after a minibus, a lorry and a prime mover were involved in an accident in Tuas on Thursday (June 18).In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to the accident along Tuas South Avenue 3 towards Tuas South Boulevard at about 6.50am. Twenty-two people, aged between 21 and 53, were taken conscious to the hospital, said the police. Six were taken to the National University Hospital while 16 others to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, said SCDF. The 41-year-old male minibus driver is assisting with ongoing police investigations.A TikTok video shared on Thursday showed a white minibus, with the driver's door slightly ajar and the window shattered, stopped behind a lorry. Debris was scattered between the two vehicles. The lorry is seen to have rammed into the back of an unloaded prime mover. At least one fire engine and three ambulances were at the scene. AsiaOne has contacted the Ministry of Manpower for more information. 

Singapore has reclaimed the top spot in the 2026 edition of IMD's World Competitiveness Rankings, overtaking Switzerland who placed first last year.Released on Thursday (June 18), the rankings assessed 70 economies based on four competitiveness factors — economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure.«Geopolitical conditions are worsening, and global fragmentation is increasing,» said Arturo Bris, Director of the World Competitiveness Center (WCC) in the report. «Nations with their own tried and tested, credible institutions gain an advantage in this context because — as the international systems cease to serve so many national needs — businesses can carry on as usual.»Singapore placed first in business efficiency, fourth in government efficiency and economic performance, and fifth in infrastructure, according to the report.WCC economist Fabian Grimm wrote in the report that Singapore's strong performance in the 2026 rankings show a «broad-based recovery and strengthening across multiple dimensions of competitiveness». 

India strongly criticized Pakistan at the UNHRC, labeling it a «Frankenstein state» that nurtures terrorism as state policy. India rejected Pakistan's allegations regarding Jammu and Kashmir, asserting the region's integral status and highlighting human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied territories.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday wishes to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on his 56th birthday. Several Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Pawan Khera, lauded Gandhi's dedication to constitutional values, social justice, and his resilience in politics. Leaders from Kerala also highlighted his journey and outreach efforts.

The executive director of Premier Danielle Smith's office says that instead of criticizing her, First Nations chiefs should fix their own communities, describing them as entrenched in poverty, drugs and violence.

Russian Foreign Minister also stressed that further military, political and economic expansion by the West is unacceptable

Sergey Lavrov stated this is not the background for comprehensive dialogue

Russian Foreign Minister recalled that Vladimir Putin reiterated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Russia is not opposed to contacts with any party

Confirmed Ebola cases currently stand at 896, with 21 cases added to the tally during the past day

Donald Trump stated that the US defeated Iran totally militarily

Une cérémonie s’est tenue ce jeudi matin au monument de la France libre à Papeete dans le cadre de la journée nationale commémorative de l’appel du général de Gaulle du 18 juin 1940. Autorités civiles et militaires, ainsi que des associations d’anciens combattants, ont rendu hommage aux soldats engagés durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.

The US-Iran war ended with Hormuz reopened, but with no decisive political gain, exposing the limits of US power against a resilient Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Two Zaporozhye nuclear power plant staffers were killed by the Ukrainian military this year Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian foreign minister has shared his views on the militarization of the EU, and the threat he says this poses to global security Read Full Article at RT.com

The shots were fired shortly before 4pm near West 44th Street and Seventh Avenue, according to the New York Police Department Read Full Article at RT.com

Pete Hegseth has accused the bloc’s European members of putting the lives of American servicemembers at risk Read Full Article at RT.com

A van reading 'Muslims for Reform' was gleefully shared by supporters of Reform Britain, claiming it demonstrated the 'Islamification' of Mr Farage's party.

Six of Shiv Sena (UBT)'s nine Lok Sabha MPs have reportedly shifted allegiance to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, failing to attend a party meeting after writing to the Speaker to form a separate group. Citing ideological deviations and fear of a merger with Congress, the rebel MPs are expected to formally join the Shinde camp next week.

A significant portion of NEET-UG re-exam candidates, over a third, hail from Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. These three states alone account for 34.4% of registrations for the crucial medical entrance test. The Hindi-belt states collectively represent 44% of the applicant pool, highlighting regional concentration.

Sergey Lavrov also stated that this is a source of deep concern

Sergey Lavrov emphasized that the real objective is to shore up the regime of Vladimir Zelensky and preserve it as a launchpad for continued confrontation against Russia

The real objective of European leaders is not to negotiate with Russia, but to save the regime of Vladimir Zelensky, Russian Foreign Minister said