Shocking video footage shows a girl who was knocked over onto a chair and repeatedly hit by a man as dozens of terrified tourists screamed at the family hotel in Costa Brava, Spain.

Five Jamaicans are among six people indicted in the United States (US) over an alleged multimillion-dollar sweepstakes fraud scheme that prosecutors say primarily targeted elderly Americans across the country.

WESTERN BUREAU:  Dr Kimorley Humphrey, the principal director of the Ministry of Health and Wellness' Community Action for Rewarding Engagement (CARE) Fund, wants community organisations to seize a new opportunity to secure government funding for projects tackling some of Jamaica's most pressing health and social challenges.

WESTERN BUREAU: In addition to its traditional offerings, come September, St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) will expand its technical and vocational curriculum to include robotics, music production, and television and radio production at the sixth-form level.

WESTERN BUREAU: Despite reduced hotel capacity following Hurricane Melissa, Dream Entertainment expects up to 30,000 visitors to descend on Montego Bay for this year's Dream Weekend, betting that the city's growing network of villas, guesthouses and short-term rentals will comfortably absorb them.

At least two of Jamaica’s national footballers support Belgian football star Jérémy Doku’s decision to leave his World Cup team camp in the United States to travel to London for the birth of his first child.

Punjab has officially implemented the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Scheme, effective July 1, despite earlier unanimous opposition from its assembly. This new rural employment law, replacing MGNREGA, extends the guaranteed wage employment to 125 days annually for rural households. The state's notification signifies a policy shift, aligning with the Centre's vision despite previous concerns over funding and impact on Dalit labourers.

A shocking lapse has occurred at a Faridabad police station where 32 licensed weapons, including high-value foreign firearms, have vanished from the armoury. The malkhana in-charge has been suspended and a criminal investigation launched after a routine inspection revealed the significant discrepancy. Police suspect the weapons may have been sold in surrounding regions. Authorities have vowed to bring those responsible to justice.

Seychelles Foreign Minister Barry Faure has strongly backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing New Delhi's significant global stature, population, and contributions to international peace. Faure emphasized the need for reforms in global institutions to reflect current geopolitical realities, advocating for better representation for countries like India and regions such as Africa. He described the India-Seychelles relationship as an excellent, long-standing strategic partnership.

A Patna court has decided to extend the interim protection from arrest for the renowned educator Faisal Khan, widely known as Khan Sir, amidst a dramatic shooting incident linked to his coaching institute. The incident involves claims of vandalism and gunfire allegedly instigated by his security guards under Khan Sir's instructions. Final arguments are set for June 30, and Khan Sir is reported to be fully cooperative with investigators.

L'élection de Miss Tahiti 2026 se déroule ce vendredi 26 juin dans les jardins de la mairie de Pirae. Dix candidates vont tenter de décrocher le titre suprême, au terme d'un spectacle qui rend hommage aux déesses polynésiennes. Cet article vous propose de suivre la soirée minute par minute.

SINGAPORE – A judge has denied a bid by the child protection authorities to place a nine-month-old infant, who had been removed from his parents, in foster care.Instead, the judge ordered the boy to be returned to the care of his mother, under the supervision of an approved welfare officer.The father's contact with the child is subject to the officer's approval.In a written grounds of decision published on June 22, district judge Chua Wei Yuan concluded that the child needed protection, but was not persuaded that fostering was the most ideal arrangement.The judge noted that state intervention, especially removing a child from a home, is a measure of last resort.In the current case, each parent was individually capable of taking care of the child.«The real concern was that the parents' relationship was so acrimonious that it would endanger (the child's) safety to place him around both parents at the same time,» said the judge.He said it was not unsafe to leave the child in the care of one parent at one time.

A Tengah resident has expressed her concerns after security camera footage allegedly showed a deliveryman taking her parcel, according to a post to Facebook group Complaint Singapore by user Christine Toh on Saturday (June 27).«So sad,» Toh, 44, wrote in her post. «Think my Shopee delivery got taken away by the delivery guy himself.»In video footage taken from her security camera, a man in an orange shirt can be seen holding a parcel and a phone, walking past Toh's door.He then goes up to the neighbouring unit beside Toh, snapping a photograph of the home with his phone while waving it around.The man then takes another picture, this time including the parcel in his other hand, placing it in the foreground of the shot.He also visibly wiggles the phone as he takes the photograph.Without leaving the parcel behind, the man then walks out of sight of the camera as the video ends.«Seems like he tried to blame my neighbour by taking photo of proof of delivery to my next-door neighbour and took it away for himself,» Toh surmised.

After seeing a dove tied down with a string, a user went to the internet to ask if it was animal abuse.In a Reddit post uploaded on Friday (June 26), a user posted a video of a dove that had its legs tied with a string attached to an open rattan dish.The bird was spotted attempting to fly off but was «violently recoiling» after being held down.«Is this not animal abuse?» the netizen asked.«Surely a bird trying to fly off but is stuck violently recoiling in place with each attempt is animal cruelty right?»The netizen said that they had reported to NParks a week ago.NParks reached out to the user after the post, stating that they had visited the unit and «engaged with the bird owner».«A Letter of Advice will be issued to the pet owner, emphasising the importance of responsible pet ownership,» the agency allegedly told the user.«The owner was also reminded to ensure proper care and improve the living conditions of their pets.»Netizens in the comments pointed out the danger behind this situation, adding that the dove can easily fall prey to other predatory birds due to its inability to fly.

The bulk of the new debt will come from borrowing from Kiev’s Western allies

The agreement noted that Tel Aviv and Beirut intend «to conclusively end the conflict and address its underlying causes»

Each of the listed teams has already earned four points

The last time this happened at the World Cup was in 1998

European security has been discredited by the European countries themselves, Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Alexander Trofimov said

Donald Trump has launched military strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz after the regime violated the ceasefire by attacking US-backed oil tankers.

An environmental assessment has been approved for a road the Ontario government says is vital in accessing critical minerals in the Ring of Fire, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford says will add $22 billion to the economy and create 70,000 jobs. Here's what we know about the project and concerns expressed by neighbouring Neskantaga First Nation.

As a Canada Day deadline fast approaches for a pipeline submission to Ottawa's major projects office, questions still surround whether the proposal will be ready in time, and if the project is commercially viable.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities surrounding donations to the Ram Temple. She highlighted the need for severe consequences for those responsible and raised concerns about whether lower-tier staff could act independently without higher-ups' influence. Gandhi asserted that the inquiry should be transparent and hold all involved parties accountable for their actions.

Saudi national Taleb al-Abdulmohsen has been sentenced to life in prison over the 2024 Magdeburg Christmas market attack that left six dead Read Full Article at RT.com

Burkina Faso has cut diplomatic ties with France, deepening a years-long rift with its former colonial ruler Read Full Article at RT.com

Clearing the backlog of cases in British courts could take up to 300 years, the UK’s courts minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Alexander Trofimov stressed that Russia has withstood the sanctions-driven economic blitzkrieg thanks to the consistent efforts of the government, society, and the business community

Military expert Andrey Marochko stated that the situation remains stable, and no breach of the defensive line has occurred

According to the news agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out strikes against the deployment sites of the US military in the region

Spain will face the second-place team from Group J - either Austria or Algeria - in the Round of 16

Cape Verde, making its FIFA World Cup debut, earned three points in Group H and advanced to the knockout stage in second place