Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to give the go-ahead for mayors in England to impose the charges, adding costs to stays at hotels and bed and breakfasts.

An overhaul Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has described as the biggest for a generation is at risk of unravelling even before she has formally unveiled it.

Footage from October 30 shows the brazen worker inhale the substance in the comfort of his Royal Mail vehicle.

Jonte William Bluck, aged nine months, suffered massive head injuries when he was killed by an XL Bully dog while staying with his father for the weekend, an inquest heard today.

The iconic Birds of a Feather star, 66, was sadly diagnosed with the illness back in 2021.

Alexander Mikheyev noted that Russian showrooms at international exhibitions have been the subject of growing attention from lots of countries that want to have combat-proven weapons in service

Andrey Kondrashov pointed out that the GFCN, which was founded jointly with the Dialogue NGO, offers free access to an AI-based «smart browser» that is capable of identifying «any fake news»

Russia will look at how this bill progresses, Dmitry Peskov said

Denis Manturov elaborated that AI technology significantly enhances pilots' decision-making speed and enables simultaneous control of the aircraft and its weapons systems

According to Dmitry Peskov, the talks continue

The EU has made welcome commitments to bring its economic and security aims into closer harmony with each other. Despite some advances in this fusion, the EU needs more precisely defined strategies for giving it tangible substance – and also for addressing the tensions that exist between economic and security policies. The present report proposes ten concrete ideas to take this forward. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Women continue to be under-represented in EU countries at all levels of political decision-making as well as in political parties. The origins of this situation are complex, but one reason stands out: violence against women active in politics discourages many women from entering the political arena. Female politicians are exposed to two severe and intersecting forms of violence: political violence and gender-based violence. Violence against people active in politics, whether men or women, is a major obstacle to the exercise of political rights and freedoms, and a serious violation of basic human rights. Increasing polarisation in liberal societies has led to rising violence against political actors. However, violence against women in politics is more than a symptom of political polarisation. It targets women because they are women, takes sexist and sexualised forms, and seeks to discourage women generally from taking part in political life. Women surveyed tend to consider its impact significant and feel less ready to defend certain positions and to continue their political career. At EU level, ensuring safe participation of women in politics is a priority of gender equality policies. The European Parliament has recognised the seriousness of the phenomenon in numerous resolutions, has adapted its internal rules to prevent sexist and hate speech in its debates, and has established specific mechanisms to deal with harassment. This briefing updates an earlier version from February 2024. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The EU's temporary protection regime has provided predictability and legal certainty both to displaced people from Ukraine and to the EU Member States. The situation in Ukraine, as a result of Russia's ongoing war of aggression, still requires a common European response. The EU has therefore decided to extend temporary protection for a fifth year, until 4 March 2027, and adopted a coordinated approach to a smooth transition out of temporary protection, when the circumstances allow. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The EU is delaying promised tariff cuts and regulatory changes, Washington’s top trade negotiator told the Financial Times Read Full Article at RT.com

The United States' ambassador to Singapore, Dr Anjani Sinha, presented his credentials to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Monday (Nov 17) at the Istana.According to diplomatic protocol, all foreign ambassadors and high commissioners will present their credentials to the President before assuming their duties in Singapore.In a Facebook post on the same day, Dr Sinha said that he looks forward to deepening the mutual respect that will anchor US-Singapore ties in the years ahead.«As I officially begin my mission as the Ambassador of the United States to the Republic of Singapore, I look forward to strengthening the bonds of friendship, prosperity, and shared purpose that have defined our 60 years of partnership - and to deepening the mutual respect which will anchor US-Singapore ties in the years ahead,» wrote the new ambassador.

This infographic visually tracks how Bihar’s shifting party mandates and Nitish Kumar’s alliance pivots have together shaped the state’s power balance for twenty years.

India is launching new guidelines to fight diabetic retinopathy. By 2045, over 21 million Indians may develop this eye condition. The government aims to increase screening to 80 percent. Early detection and treatment can prevent vision loss. The plan involves various healthcare levels and community outreach. This initiative seeks to safeguard the eyesight of millions.

A devastating bus fire near Medina in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of 45 Umrah pilgrims from Telangana, with only one survivor. The blaze spread rapidly, preventing most passengers from escaping the tragedy. This incident marks one of the most severe overseas accidents involving pilgrims from the state in recent years.

The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link reached another key phase on Saturday (Nov 15) as Train Set 02 arrived at the Wadi Hana Depot in Johor to commence testing and commissioning.RTS Operations' chief executive officer Dr Ahmad Marzuki Arrifin told Bernama that the delivery and placement of the train onto the tracks is a «major milestone» for the RTS project.«The delivery of this train marks the project's transition into the pre-operational phase, of various system testing and integration activities, to ensure that the train and its infrastructure function flawlessly and comply with safety standards,» Bernama quoted Ahmad Marzuki as saying.At a press conference on Nov 3, Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke had said that the trains will arrive in Johor Bahru from mid-November and testing will commence between «mid-November and December». 

Two men, aged 19 and 21, were charged in court on Monday (Nov 17) for allegedly importing e-vaporisers into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint.Lim Teck Wee, 19, and Muhd Amirul Iqbal Mohd Nazri, 21, were caught in separate cases on Nov 15.In a media statement on Monday, the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) said that more than 1,600 e-vaporisers and related components were found in the Malaysia-registered van driven by Lim. The Malaysia-registered van driven by Lim Teck Wee was found with over 1,600 e-vaporisers and related components. PHOTO: Health Sciences Authority Amirul Iqbal was found with 1,000 e-vaporisers in the Malaysia-registered car he was driving.

The Government has issued an order to block Malaysian news site MalaysiaNow from being accessed in Singapore, after it «rejected» carrying correction directions under the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (Pofma).Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo directed the Infocomm Media Development Authority to issue access blocking orders requiring internet service providers to disable access to the website on Monday (Nov 17), two days after the issuance of the Pofma order.The correction order concerns a Nov 9 article which alleged mistreatment in the case of Pannir Selvam Pranthaman, who was executed on Oct 8 for drug trafficking.The article contains five falsehoods, said the Ministry of Home Affairs on Nov 15, and the Pofma order requires the Malaysian news site to include correction notices on the falsehoods alongside the article on its website and its Facebook, X and LinkedIn posts.

Guricel (HOL) — Security forces in Galmudug have arrested a man accused of killing a well-known businessman in Guricel district on Sunday night.

Former President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s transition from State House to the global stage has taken a dignified and powerful turn, with the Commonwealth appointing him as Special Envoy to mediate peace and democracy efforts in Tanzania. The appointment marks a remarkable evolution of Chakwera’s post-presidency—one that is increasingly resembling the respected trajectories of former […] The post Chakwera’s Statesmanship Bears Fruit: Former President Appointed Commonwealth Special Envoy for Tanzania Peace Mission appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Republicans are demanding a change to expiring ACA subsidies to strengthen abortion restrictions. Democrats say it’s a non-starter.

Why is it so important to choose a great practitioner? Because in a ­bewildering and crowded field of ­certificates and social-media bragging, what really matters is skill, safety and judgment.

As I unwrapped the pile of stiff, embossed cards from their tissue wrappings, I froze. The details on the invitations were the correct ones for my wedding: the date, the names, the venue.

When you want to save time (and money) on elaborate skin care routines, face masks offer the perfect quick-fix to rejuvenate your skin and leave you looking fresh.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed his 'clean start' with a digital detox since moving to Dubai this summer with his wife, Laila Rouass.

The Chancellor's plan to freeze income tax thresholds for a further two years will cost higher-earning couples as much as £1,300 in tax and National Insurance, analysis has found.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor last month had all of his titles, styles, and honours removed by his brother King Charles over his connections with dead billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein

During his time as a working royal he was often regarded as imperious, bad-tempered and rude towards his aides, with his downfall prompted by his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Members are now planning to boycott Grade I-listed Coughton Court, in Warwickshire, after its new owners announced they would revoke their right to free visits from February.