By withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights the Conservatives said they would have the power to stop groups returning to encampments indefinitely.

Last week it was reported a 19-year-old American law student living in London had died after taking a weight-loss drug containing tirzepatide - the active ingredient in NHS-approved Mounjaro.

Bruke Desalagne, 33, dragged the man behind hoarding at St John's church in Harrow, north London before raping him on a grass verge.

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[allAfrica] Cape Town -- President Hakainde Hichilema took an early lead in Zambia's general election, with more than half of the country's constituencies counted, according to the electoral commission.

Rahul Gandhi has thrown his weight behind students protesting against the irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams. He has called on Chief Minister Hemant Soren to engage with student representatives amid an ongoing indefinite hunger strike by some. Gandhi emphasized that the Congress party stands in complete solidarity with the students, voicing concerns over the exploitation of the Indian education system by certain factions.

Air India's recent pilot screening revealed two non-negative dope test results, leading to these pilots being grounded while awaiting confirmatory tests. In response, the aviation ministry has instructed the DGCA to revise current dope testing protocols. The intended policy overhaul aims to impose stricter penalties for pilots found using illegal drugs, while also distinguishing between accidental use of medication and intentional substance abuse.

Anthony Jones (pictured bottom right) died after after a fight near Pontypool, south Wales - and police believe a row between rival biker gangs was involved.

[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva on Sunday, August 16, joined tens of thousands of worshipers at Amahoro Stadium for the 2026 edition of Rwanda Shima Imana festival.

[New Times] Rwanda's economy grew by 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, with agriculture, industry and services all recording growth. But beyond the headline figure, questions remain about what the expansion means for ordinary households, particularly their incomes, jobs and purchasing power.

[New Times] Twenty-two years is far too long for survivors of one of the region's most horrific massacres to wait for justice.

Two revenue protection officers confronted the passenger at Vauxhall station in south London after he was unable to exit because his Oyster card had no money on it.

Ministers were under pressure last night to close a legal loophole that allows paedophiles and perverts to change their identity.

Julie Purvin thought she had found the man of her dreams when her new boyfriend, a former firefighter, looked into her eyes and whispered: 'I love you.'

The Delhi Police have launched an investigation into a complaint against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, alleging that they disrupted the singing of Vande Mataram at an Independence Day celebration. Advocates supporting the complaint have referenced video evidence and media reports documenting the incident. Currently, the police are scrutinizing alleged gestures and remarks made during this national song, and an FIR has yet to be filed as the inquiry continues.

Iran has offered a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing US troops as Washington reportedly weighs possible ground operations Read Full Article at RT.com

Six civilians have been killed and four injured in a Ukrainian missile strike on Russia’s Belgorod Region, according to local officials Read Full Article at RT.com

Hamas leaders have reportedly reaffirmed their commitment to demilitarize Gaza during talks with US presidential adviser Jared Kushner Read Full Article at RT.com

An offering table set up for the Hungry Ghost Festival in front of a National Day banner featuring Jalan Besar GRC MPs has drawn criticism online, with some netizens calling the location «inappropriate».Photos shared in the Umbrage Singapore Facebook group on Saturday (Aug 15) showed the altar outside the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown at about 2pm.In the photos, several worshippers were seen gathered around the altar, which had been placed directly in front of a National Day billboard bearing the portraits of Jalan Besar MPs Wan Rizal, Josephine Teo, Denise Phua Lay Peng and Shawn Loh.During the Hungry Ghost Festival in the seventh month of the lunar calendar, many Chinese burn incense and make offerings such as food, candles, joss paper and paper effigies to honour their ancestors and appease wandering spirits.Other photos circulating online showed members of the public kneeling in prayer before the altar, which appeared to have been assembled using makeshift tables draped with red cloth.

A fountain pen once owned by Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has sold for a staggering $461,500 after attracting 111 bids from around the world.The silver Montblanc Meisterstuck No. 146 was sold by Singapore auction house Hotlotz on Sunday (Aug 16). According to Hotlotz's press statement that day, the final price was nearly 10 times the auction house's initial estimate of between $30,000 and $50,000.The pen was listed as Lot 51 in Hotlotz's Interiors & Collectibles — August, Fine Art Focus auction, which featured works and collectibles from Singaporean artists and notable figures.The sterling silver fountain pen has yellow-toned metal highlights, an 18K gold nib and is engraved with «SM Lee Kuan Yew» on its cap.It measures 14.5cm long and is marked «925» for sterling silver.

A person was taken to the hospital after an incident at Jurong West Swimming Complex on Saturday (Aug 15).Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that it received a call for assistance on Aug 15 at around 5:25pm at 20 Jurong West Street 93, where the swimming complex is located. The SCDF added that a person was taken to National University Hospital (NUH).A Sport Singapore spokesperson also told AsiaOne that an incident occurred at the ActiveSG Jurong West Swimming Complex on Aug 15.«Our lifeguards and staff promptly attended to the individual, in accordance with our emergency response protocols,» said the spokesperson.The spokesperson added that the individual was conscious when taken to NUH and is currently under observation.[[nid:742562]]laili.abdeen@asiaone.com 

When voters in Florida go to the polls tomorrow to vote in the Democratic Party primary elections, a number of candidates with Jamaican roots are hoping they will come out victorious and go on to the general election on November 3. Among those hoping voters will give them a win are Jamaica-born Dale Holness and Kaysia Earley, who has Jamaican roots. Holness is running in Congressional District 20, while Earley is running in Congressional District 22.

Hi, boys and girls! Have you ever wondered why bubbles form, how plants grow or what makes things fizz, mix and change? That’s where science comes in! Science is all about discovering how and why things work, and a scientist is someone who asks questions, investigates, and uses tests and experiments to learn more about the world around us.

The Gleaner headline of Friday, August 17, 1951, was ominous: “Hurricane may hit Jamaica today: Bad weather from noon, Crisis in evening.” It was not a sensational prediction. By the time it was over, more than 150 people had died, many thousands were left homeless, including an estimated 9,000 in the Corporate Area alone, and the trail of destruction included catastrophic infrastructure and business losses that dealt a severe blow to the economy.

Jamaica will have to change its laws and policies to address the perennial problem of patients remaining in public hospitals long after they are medically discharged, Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has warned. Tufton, who has raised concerns about the number of social cases at hospitals across the island on numerous occasions in recent years, reiterated yesterday that the situation is consuming scarce beds and resources needed by acutely ill patients.