Poland has extended a ban on Ukrainian food imports to protect local farmers, despite a new EU free trade agreement with Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

Asbestos, which can pose serious health risks when exposed during demolition, was frequently used in projects at the time of the East Wing’s construction.

Mogadishu (HOL) — After more than two decades without an official gazette, Somalia is digitizing its legal archives to restore public access to the law — a landmark step by the Ministry of Justice aimed at rebuilding state institutions, strengthening transparency, and renewing trust in the rule of law.

This report, commissioned by the European Parliament’s Policy Department for Justice, Civil Liberties and Institutional Affairs at the request of the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI), examines the use of AI techniques to support monitoring the application of EU Law. First an overview is provided of the state-of-the-art AI solutions used in application of law. Then AI applications in the legislative process are considered, from pre-enactment information analysis, impact forecasting and public engagement, to drafting support and monitoring impacts and compliance. AI in monitoring the implementation of EU law is then analysed, considering both existing applications and prospects for new AI technologies. First the transposition of directives is considered. The application of binding provisions is then addressed, having regard to implementing rules, judicial decisions, administrative action, and social behaviour. Finally potential contributions of AI to a principled approach to EU law is examined, for consistent interpretation and the respect of fundamental rights and principles. Recommendations are finally proposed on using AI to make monitoring more accurate and efficient.). Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The strategy has fueled a stark fundraising advantage and polling lead that Democrats hope will help deliver a concrete rebuttal to the president’s redistricting agenda.

China’s leader agreed to delay restrictions on rare earth minerals for a year and buy more soybeans, Trump said after a meeting designed to calm trade tensions.

Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim will be making his first working visit to Egypt as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs from Oct 31 to Nov 2.In a statement on Thursday (Oct 30), the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) said that Assoc Prof Faishal's visit is intended to strengthen bilateral engagements.«The visit, his first to Egypt as Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, aims to strengthen Singapore's bilateral engagements with Egypt in Islamic education, scholarship and student development, as well as to enhance partnerships for student and Islamic religious teacher (asatizah) development,» Muis said.When in Egypt, Assoc Prof Faishal will call on key individuals such as the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheik Dr Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Al-Tayeed, and the Grand Mufti of Egypt, Dr Nazir Mohamed Ayyad. The acting minister will also meet with Singaporean students in Egypt to reaffirm Muis' support for their well-being and growth. 

The Public Service Division (PSD) announced that Manpower Permanent Secretary Ng Chee Khern, who has served 41 years in the public service, will retire on Dec 1.This is among several changes for permanent secretaries announced on Thursday (Oct 30).Ng, 60, began his career in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) in 1984, rising through the ranks to become Chief of Air Force from 2006 to 2009.After leaving SAF, Ng was appointed Security and Intelligence Division director in 2010.In 2014, Ng was appointed permanent secretary for defence development. He was concurrently the second permanent secretary for health, overseeing emergency preparedness and capacity building for the public healthcare sector.He was later appointed as the first permanent secretary for smart nation and digital government in 2017, where he led the government's efforts to develop digital enablers for citizens and businesses, said PSD.Ng took on his current role in the manpower ministry in 2022.Other changesSustainability and the Environment Permanent Secretary Stanley Loh, 54, will take over from Ng on Dec 1. 

Edward, now titled as the Duke of Edinburgh, lives at Bagshot Park and has been paying a 'market value' for the property, records show.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves could effectively torch the Labour manifesto as analysts warn that she needs to fill a black hole in the public finances of up to £50billion.

Leah Bedford, 16, accused labourer Kristian John Franks, 35, of forcing sex on her before her tragic death.

Twenty-seven individuals who absconded from seasonal work programs in Australia and New Zealand have been temporarily banned from returning abroad, according to the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF).

President of the TORBA Provincial Government Council (TPGC), Edgar Howard, has called the deteriorating condition of the classrooms and boys’ dormitory at the Baldwin Lonsdale Memorial School on Vanua Lava a disgrace to the legacy of the late leader.

The Central Bank sold yuan on the domestic market in the amount of 9.3 bln rubles with settlements on October 28, 2025

Growth of labor productivity is definitely the key area of development, sustainable development of the economy, Elvira Nabiullina said

Leonid Slutsky noted that the US signed the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and is obliged to uphold its commitments, even without ratification

Earlier, the Bank of Russia lowered its key rate from 17% to 16.5% per annum, indicating that it would maintain the tightness of monetary conditions necessary to bring inflation back to its target

Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted roughly 230 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed three enemy armored vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day, the Defense Ministry reported

The UK's property market has experienced a 143 per cent surge in the past year, sparked by a wave of Americans moving to the country and expats returning home.

Farmer Nick Beynon, 62, has been ordered to remove his animals over 'health and safety' concerns.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday joined celebrations marking the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.

Mogadishu (HOL) — An Indian cargo vessel was destroyed by fire off Somalia’s southern coast after its engine room caught fire, forcing all 16 crew members to abandon ship, maritime authorities said Thursday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has urged the nation to move beyond the decades-old 4.5 clan-based power-sharing formula, calling it a relic of post-war politics that now hinders the country’s pursuit of democratic governance.

More than 300 African soldiers were executed by the French colonial army in Thiaroye, Senegal Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Defense Ministry to provide access to foreign journalists to encircled Ukrainian troops Read Full Article at RT.com

The Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act), adopted in June 2024, is the world’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for AI. It sits at the centre of the EU’s broader digital rulebook, alongside the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Data Act, the Digital Services Act (DSA), the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), and the NIS2 Directive. Together, these laws aim to promote safety, trust, and competitiveness in Europe’s digital economy. However, questions arise about how they interact and whether their combined effect strengthens or burdens the EU’s AI ecosystem. The full study examines how the AI Act interrelates with other EU digital instruments and how their cumulative obligations affect innovation, coherence, and competitiveness in Europe’s AI market.This AAG was prepared at the request of the ITRE Committee. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

In her role as Leader of the House, Indranee Rajah is known for her no-nonsense demeanour in Parliament, where she is in charge of maintaining order and upholding parliamentary privilege.She also holds three other portfolios, as second minister for National Development and Finance, as well as minister in the Prime Minister's Office.However, the former lawyer gave people a rare glimpse into her personal life on an episode of CNA's series The Assembly 2, where public figures get interviewed by a group of neurodiverse individuals.In the episode published on Wednesday (Oct 29), Indranee didn't shy away from tough questions about her work, the impact of her mum's death, her dating life, and even her trademark hairstyle — which she dubbed a «pob», or «political bob».On work and familyWhen asked how she responds to criticism that she has «not been fair» in managing conduct as Leader of the House — with her admonishment of Progress Singapore Party's secretary-general Leong Mun Wai as an example — the 62-year-old politician calmly replied that he'd made a remark which she thought «wasn't appropriate».

A cat was saved, but a snake was probably left hungry.A Marcus Lee took to Facebook on Thursday (Oct 30) to detail his encounter with a python that had just caught its prey.He said he had heard a «yowl that choked into a wet, gurgling gasp» and expected to see cats squabbling, only to be greeted with one ensnared in a python's grip.After some dilemma, he grabbed the reptile by its tail and tried to «disorient» it. In a video taken from Marcus' point of view, the cat can be heard struggling as he vigorously swung the python around.The cat eventually managed to escape, and the snake slithered into the bushes.«I watched the python, ensuring it was unharmed... I whispered an apology into the darkness, hoping it could accept my trespass for its lost meal. Had it been the snake in distress, I would have fought just as fiercely for it. This was not about choosing sides,» he said. Netizens in the comments section were divided, as some felt he did the right thing, while others questioned his actions.

Colin Pitchfork, 65, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years for raping and strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth.

An Afghan national has appeared in court charged with the murder of one man and the attempted murder of two others in Uxbridge, west London, on Monday evening.

Campaign group Republic says it has instructed lawyers to investigate the Duke of York and, if appropriate, press ahead with legal proceedings.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is struggling to contain a furious backlash over the blunder uncovered by the Daily Mail, despite Keir Starmer desperately trying to prop her up.

Marie Ginette Gauchenot, an international corporate lawyer, reconnected with her nephew Jean-Michel Canarapen at her mother's funeral after not 'seeing each other for several years'.

The exemption allows New Delhi to continue developing and operating the terminal at the deep-sea facility in Chabahar Read Full Article at RT.com

Slovenia has unveiled new security and welfare measures after a Roma man killed a local resident, sparking mass protests Read Full Article at RT.com