According to preliminary reports, a gas cylinder exploded for reasons that have yet to be determined

Earlier, Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Yuliya Svyrydenko said that Kiev would contribute 50% of all revenues from the newly introduced mineral extraction royalty

Sky Roberts, the father of Virginia Giuffre , who lost her life last Friday, said that 'somebody got to her'.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has promised that he and his team would focus on what matters the most, such as solving problems, improving lives and taking Singapore forward. In the final People's Action Party's (PAP) rally at Yusof Ishak Secondary School on Thursday (May 1) for Punggol GRC, PM Wong, who is also the secretary-general of the party, asked Singaporeans if they want «more politics» or «real solutions». «Do we want a country where everything is turned into a fight, divided by anger, or do we want a country where we can find common ground, lift each other up and move forward as one? »I say, let's choose unity over division. Let's choose integrity over half truths. Let's choose action over posturing. Let's choose Singapore and build our future together.«  He advised Singaporeans to »calm down« and consider their options. »If you truly believe that the PAP is still the best party for Singapore in these uncertain times, then stand with us,« he said. »Support me and my team. Vote for the PAP."

The Progress Singapore Party (PSP) disagreed with the notion that losing some cabinet ministers would weaken the government, stating that voters need not worry for the People's Action Party (PAP) and should «worry about ordinary Singaporeans instead». At the party's final rally this general election on Thursday (May 1), PSP vice-chair Hazel Poa said: «PAP also says that if you vote for opposition, they could lose ministers. »But look at Minister Ong Ye Kung. He lost in GE2011 in Aljunied GRC, but he was brought back in the next election through a different GRC. «So do not worry for PAP. Let’s worry about ordinary Singaporeans instead,» she added. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Ong were some of the PAP candidates who made similar statements during the election period. These came as the focus was sharpened on the battleground ward of Punggol, where PAP had deployed Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong to fend off Workers' Party's advances. PSP secretary-general Leong Mun Wai also chimed in on the topic during the rally held at Jurong West Stadium.

In his nearly 30-minute speech to a packed crowd in Hougang on Thursday (May 1), Workers' Party secretary-general Pritam Singh made several counterpoints to what the People's Action Party (PAP) had said throughout the nine days of campaigning this General Election. Notably among them was Pritam's rebuttal to PAP's warning that losing ministers would weaken Singapore, reiterating his earlier remarks that Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who made a surprise move from Chua Chu Kang GRC to contest Punggol GRC this GE, was not «indispensable». «If Gan is not re-elected, Singaporeans need not feel guilty — after all, you did not put him at risk, the PAP did,» said the party chief, adding that DPM Gan and other ministers can continue serving Singapore even if they lose in an election. Further refuting PM Wong's caution that a weakened mandate would make it harder for the PAP to represent Singaporean's interests internationally, Pritam also said that the PAP will still have a «very big» majority in Parliament even if all 26 WP candidates were elected.

Reykjavík’s city center will host a range of celebrations today, May 1st, in honor of International Workers’ Day, with events scheduled from 12:00 to 15:30. As part of the festivities, several streets will be closed temporarily to accommodate parades and gatherings, including the traditional workers’ march.

  Trust the tale—Zikhale Ng’oma is rewriting Malawi’s mining story! Once a neglected sector riddled with inefficiencies and missed opportunities, mining is now seeing a new dawn under the dynamic leadership of Minister Zikhale Ng’oma, thanks to the foresight of President Lazarus Chakwera. Ng’oma’s commanding presence and sharp intellect took center stage at the close […] The post Zikhale Ng’oma Shakes Up Malawi’s Mining Sector – Chakwera’s Game-Changing Cabinet Pick Delivers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Outspoken Catholic lay leader and respected technocrat Dr. Matthews Mtumbuka has stirred hearts and minds, urging Catholic men to embrace entrepreneurship as a pathway to true economic independence. Speaking on Thursday at Chisitu Catholic Parish in Mulanje during the Catholic Men Association annual conference under the Archdiocese of Blantyre, Dr. Mtumbuka delivered a bold and […] The post “No One Gets Rich Overnight—Unless You’re a Thief”: Mathews Mtumbuka Challenges Catholic Men to Embrace Business appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mumbai Airport refutes IATA's claim that halting cargo flights and cutting passenger slots aims to push airlines to Navi Mumbai Airport. MIAL asserts the changes follow a transparent, regulator-driven process for infrastructure upgrades. They deny pressuring airlines and highlight extensive consultations with stakeholders, emphasizing compliance with regulations and commitment to fair coordination.

Delhi Police have filed a chargesheet against former AAP MLA Naresh Balyan under the MCOCA act, linking him to an organized crime syndicate allegedly operated by gangster Kapil Sangwan. The chargesheet names Balyan along with three other accused individuals, with the court scheduling the matter for consideration following Balyan's arrest in December.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann declared his government won't release more water to Haryana, asserting the state has used its full share. This escalates a water-sharing dispute, especially after the BBMB decided to release 8,500 cusecs to Haryana, a move Punjab opposes. Mann accuses Haryana and Rajasthan of 'thuggery' and hints at an all-party meeting to address the crisis.

A controversy has erupted within the Bengal BJP as senior leader Dilip Ghosh's attendance at the Jagannath Dham temple inauguration with Mamata Banerjee sparks outrage. Swapan Dasgupta has criticized Ghosh's actions as a «betrayal,» intensifying the internal conflict. This division surfaces amidst the BJP's efforts to challenge Banerjee over the Murshidabad violence, highlighting a significant rift within the party.

Russian air defenses down six JDAM smart bombs, 137 Ukrainian drones in past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said

Earlier, the regional administration reported that seven people were killed and eleven others were wounded

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Lower House Speaker Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur (Aden Madoobe) has banned four federal cabinet ministers, who are also serving members of Parliament, from attending the upcoming sessions of the House of the People due to security concerns.

Alexey Arestovich has accused the Ukrainian leader of corruption and suggested that Kiev should cede land to Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

The flag is a giant replica of the one hoisted by Soviet soldiers over the Reichstag in Berlin 80 years ago Read Full Article at RT.com

Dozens of social media pages of Pakistani athletes, actors and media are no longer accessible in India following a major terrorist attack Read Full Article at RT.com

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has reportedly been fired after taking “full responsibility” for the ‘Signalgate’ scandal Read Full Article at RT.com

Romanian police detained RT journalist Chay Bowes upon his arrival in Bucharest to cover the presidential election Read Full Article at RT.com

Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud 30 avril 2025-Les nouveaux étudiants de troisième cycle ont acquis une expérience pratique de l'analyse des politiques fondée sur des données probantes du monde réel lors d'un atelier de renforcement des capacités d'Afrobarometer la semaine dernière à l'Université du Witwatersrand à Johannesburg. L'atelier gratuit de deux jours, conçu comme une composante du cours de méthodes de recherche en sciences politiques de l'université, a présenté les ensembles de (...) - ENSEIGNEMENT SUPÉRIEUR / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Les nominations basées sur la géopolitique ont-elles réellement contribué au développement des localités dont sont originaires les ministres et les autres hautes personnalités qui en ont bénéficié ? Je ne peux pas soutenir cette thèse. D'autant plus que l'intérieur du pays présente un visage pas du tout reluisant. Les nominations basées sur la géopolitique ont-elles réellement contribué au développement des localités dont sont originaires les ministres et les autres hautes personnalités (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Accra, Ghana 30 avril 2025-Afrobarometer est heureux d'accueillir l'Instituto Guineense de Pesquisa Aplicada para o Desenvolvimento (Institut Guinéen de Recherche Appliquée pour le Développement, ou IGPAD) comme nouveau partenaire national en Guinée-Bissau, marquant une étape importante alors que le réseau de recherche panafricain se prépare à mener son premier sondage dans ce pays d'Afrique de l'Ouest. Cet ajout fait progresser la mission d'Afrobarometer qui consiste à amplifier la (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

One guest above all, the Queen's official biographer Robert Hardman told the 'Queens, Kings, and Dastardly Things' podcast, stands out as a true houseguest from hell.

Almost 15,000 cases were recorded in 2024 - 17 times the levels seen across 2023. Eleven babies also died, making it the deadliest outbreak in a decade.

Two NASA astronauts are performing an all-female spacewalk today - but perhaps unsurprisingly Katy Perry is not one of them.

Colombian national Yostin Andres Mosquera, 35, is on trial over two deaths in Shepherd's Bush, west London, and is accused of leaving body parts on Clifton Suspension Bridge.

David Beckham has already kicked-off his huge 50th birthday celebrations on Wednesday night as he threw a wild family party at his lavish £10m Cotswold home.

A rise in gas exports along with favorable price dynamics were major drivers of Gazprom’s nearly $15 billion net profit last year Read Full Article at RT.com

[Nigeria Health Watch] When a youth leader's sister, Hajara, died during childbirth, he vowed that no other family in Farm Centre Tunga will suffer the same fate. That night of loss became the spark that led to a community-built Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) that now saves lives.

[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- Every 1st May, like clockwork, Uganda joins the rest of the world to honour workers, by ensuring the actual workers stay hard at it, while officials in crisp suits wave to the cameras and give speeches on «dignity» and «solidarity» from the comfort of shaded tents. It's a national holiday that's anything but for the vast majority who make the wheels turn.

[Dabanga] Tripoli / Ashkeet -- Sudanese refugees are increasingly undertaking dangerous smuggling journeys known as 'suicide trips' to reach Europe, as traditional smuggling fees soar to 150,000 US Dollars per person. Watchdogs say that refugees are making the journey through Libya and neighbouring countries including Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Turkey, and various eastern European states in search of safety and better opportunities.