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French-Argentine nun, Sister Genevieve Jeanningros, was seen in footage from the first day of Francis' lying-in-state approaching a restricted area to pray before the coffin of the late Pontiff.

Keir Starmer condemned the large scale drone attack on Kyiv believed to have killed at least nine people and injured another 70 - including six children.

Donald Trump says he is 'not happy' that Vladimir Putin launched an overnight missile strike on Kyiv after Ukraine and Russia failed to reach a peace deal yesterday.

«I want to see if we can have a deal,» the American leader said

The construction of the all-wooden temple complex on Mikheyevskaya Hill in the village of Sukharevo has been underway since 2001

«We are doing very well with respect to Iran, and we're having very serious meetings, and there are only two options, and one option is not a good option,» the president said

«We will continue our operational pressure and increase our control over Hamas as needed, and if we do not see progress in the return of the hostages, we will expand our actions,» Eyal Zamir said

«I have my own internal audit, and my country clearly documents how much assistance has been provided,» he said

The appointment of Mr. Hamlison Bulu as the new Ombudsman of Vanuatu has come under scrutiny again after two political parties declared they were not consulted by the Office of the President as required by law.

The Napat-led Government has achieved 53% of its 100-day policy directives by Wednesday, 23 April 2025.

Multiple sources from registered political parties have confirmed that a possible motion of no confidence against Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat is brewing ahead of the upcoming Ordinary Parliamentary Session.

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Vanuatu Athletics Coach Reynold Alatoa responded to students training with no track shoes by saying that during the condominium era all students had shoes because the British and French government cared more for safety of the athletes, unlike the current…

GALKAYO, Somalia - The al-Shabaab terrorist group on Thursday launched a pre-dawn attack on a strategic Somali army base in Wargaadhi village in the Middle Shabelle region of south-central Hirshabele state, triggering a heavy firefight.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Egypt and Djibouti have declared that only countries bordering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden should be responsible for securing and managing the critical waterway as regional friction rises over maritime access.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to attend a summit of Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The summit aims to assess the initial phase of AUSSOM's implementation, address operational challenges, and reinforce commitments to Somalia's ongoing stabilization efforts.

The US leader also expressed confidence that a peace deal would get done soon, one that satisfies both Russia and Ukraine

«All parties said that they are with the government in this fight against terrorism,» Kiren Rijiju said

Previously, the US leader said that he was «not happy» about Russia's massive strike on military installations in Ukraine, and called for a peaceful settlement of the conflict

He was asked what concessions Russia is making towards a peaceful settlement in Ukraine

«They lost a lot of territory,» US President said

Quebec has officially passed a law requiring doctors to work in the public health-care system for five years after obtaining a medical degree in the province.

Halifax Regional Police say the 16-year-old boy was arrested at his home in the early hours of Wednesday. Multiple weapons, including firearms, were seized, along with ammunition.

The Calgary company at the centre of an E. coli outbreak at several daycares across the city in 2023 has pleaded guilty to bylaw offences while charges against its directors were dropped Thursday.

Walking into the family home at 8pm one night after work, Mark Ross found his three kids - then aged 11, nine and seven - ready for bed but his wife, Hannah, 43, was nowhere to be seen.

An astonishing 516,971 offences were logged by forces last year, up 20 per cent from 429,873 in 2023.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government forces repelled coordinated Al-Shabaab attacks in the Wargaadhi and Labi Gooley areas of the Middle Shabelle region on Thursday, killing at least 40 militants, according to the Ministry of Information.

Al-Shabab fighters have battled Somali troops and allied forces for control of a strategic army base in southern Somalia, according to the government and a military official.

The Singapore Democratic Party (SDP) will be the only party holding a political rally tomorrow (April 25), on the first night of Party Political Broadcasts (PPB). The rally will be held from 7pm to 10pm at Beacon Primary School for the electoral division of Bukit Panjang SMC.  SDP's Prof Paul Tambyah will again face off against the People's Action Party's Liang Eng Hwa in the upcoming polls. AsiaOne will livestream the rally on Facebook and YouTube. There were a total of five rallies today. PPB will be on free-to-air television and radio for the eight parties with at least six candidates to share their campaign messages. The English broadcast will be available on Mediacorp Channel 5 at 8pm and on CNA at 9pm. The second round of PPB will take place on May 1.

Voters should not let the opposition have a «free pass», Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his first rally speech on Thursday (April 24) for Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC at Woodlands Stadium. PM Wong, who is also secretary-general for the People's Action Party (PAP), addressed the opposition's call for voters not to hand the PAP a «blank cheque», countering with a caution of his own. «Yes, look at the PAP candidates, consider them carefully,» he began. «But I will also say, don't give the opposition a free pass.» Apply the same standards to them as done to the PAP — in terms of integrity, competence and readiness to serve, added PM Wong. «Remember, above all, when the election is over... the real contest is not the PAP versus the opposition. It is Singapore versus the world. It is our little red dot versus a dangerous and troubled world.» Earlier in his speech, the PM also emphasised the significance of this election, stating that there is turbulence amid trade barriers and global tariffs.

As Sunday approaches, the corridors of power across Malawi are humming with unease, speculation, and anxiety. All eyes are on Vice President Dr. Michael Usi, who is set to officially launch his political movement—Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu. It’s not just another launch. It’s a moment that could redraw the political map of the country. Why? […] The post Michael Usi: The Unpredictable Political Alchemist—What Will He Say on Sunday? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Andrew Johnston, 30, allegedly gripped his victims' by the throat during sex and refused to wear a condom.