Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has died aged 48.

Chris Bourda, 66, has slammed the Greek police for their lack of urgency in searching for his wife Michele, 59, who disappeared from Ofrynio beach in the city of Kavala at around noon on Friday.

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SINGAPORE — Restaurant-bars, pubs, bars and nightclubs in the Boat Quay and Clarke Quay area will be able to apply for extension of liquor licences till 4am on Thursdays and Fridays come Aug 18, as part of a year-long pilot programme aimed at revitalising the area.Businesses will also be allowed to submit proposals for new bars, pubs and nightclubs along the Boat Quay waterfront, Circular Road, Lorong Telok and Canton Street, ending a 16-year moratorium on new nightlife venues in the historic district.Circular Road will soon also resume being a car-free zone for events and pedestrian-friendly activities on weekend evenings and the eve of public holidays.The regulatory changes follow feedback from stakeholders on the vibrancy of the Boat Quay precinct and neighbouring areas, and are in line with ongoing efforts to provide opportunities for businesses in the city centre, said the authorities.Speaking to reporters on Aug 7, Minister for Home Affairs K. Shanmugam said the Government had been in discussions with the Singapore Nightlife Business Association (SNBA) and Singapore River One (SRO) on ways to revitalise Boat Quay and Clarke Quay.

SINGAPORE — Marcus Chew and Dominic Han, co-captains of the Singapore men's softball team, remember their 2019 clash against Australia at the Softball World Championship in Prague vividly.Then, they were humbled 10-0, with their loss sealed by a walk-off three-run hit from their opponents.Six years later on Aug 6, the Singaporean team shed tears as they faced Australia again, though this time it was tears of joy after notching a 10-9 win against the two-time world champions at the World Games in Chengdu, China.The victory marked a milestone for the 11th-ranked team, as it was their first over world No. 4 Australia, who were last crowned world champions in 2022.«Several years ago, if someone said we would be beating Australia, it would not have been something believable,» said Han, 32.«We got off to a very huge lead at the start, and then we just hung on for dear life. It was a really exhilarating win for us.»Australia is definitely a superpower in the sport, and I would say we snatched the victory from them. Some of our teammates did shed a tear and for the older ones like myself... it's unbelievable."

A student from Yuying Secondary School was taken to the hospital after being found with a vape and behaving aggressively towards a staff member.A video shared on TikTok showed an ambulance at the school, with a student asking: «He took Kpods ah?»The original video has been deleted but has been shared by separate accounts on TikTok, where one shared on Tuesday (Aug 5) has since garnered almost 30,000 views.In response to AsiaOne's queries, Chong Jack Sheng, the school's principal, said that the incident happened on July 31 and that there is an ongoing investigation by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA).Chong said that the police were called after a student displayed aggressive behaviour towards a staff member. The student was subsequently found in possession of an e-vaporiser.«The safety of our staff and students is a key priority,» Chong said, adding that the student is well and that the school is monitoring his well-being.«We take a comprehensive approach towards preventing and addressing vaping among students, including taking appropriate action for discipline and rehabilitation,» said Chong.

The situation with Republika Srpska President’s «persecution threatens the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina,» Russia’s Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky said

«Resistance is the only method of defeating occupation,» Osama Hamdan stressed

legally binding agreement on Georgia’s non-use of force against Abkhazia and South Ossetia «will serve not only as a reliable guarantee that the tragic events of August 2008 will not be repeated, but also as a starting point for normalization within the Tbilisi-Sukhum-Tskhinval triangle,» Maria Zakharova said

«Their number is growing, and this is true not only for Russia, but for the rest of the world as well,» Managing Director for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States at Kaspersky Lab Anna Kulashova said

The leaders also exchanged numerous messages through mediators, the report says

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President Trump declared that the U.S. will not engage in trade negotiations with India until the existing tariff dispute is resolved. This decision follows the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on Indian exports, citing concerns over India's trade imbalance and continued purchase of Russian oil.

Ils sont les 2 vainqueurs des Trials 2025, qualifiés pour la Tahiti Pro. À 12 ans, Kelia Gallina, plus jeune participante sur une épreuve du CT, débute dans la cour des grands. À 29 ans, Mihimana Braye titille les meilleurs du monde depuis des années. Une chose les réunit à la veille du début de la compétition, ils ont tout à gagner. Portraits.

Cette île du Pacifique, qui fait partie des plus petits États de la planète, est réputée pour ses «passeports dorés». Elle espère ainsi financer ces opérations de déplacement des habitants des littoraux vers le centre de Nauru. Mais seules 6 demandes ont été validées sur les 6 derniers mois.

Au sein de ces 2 écoles de Faa'a, les bâtiments étaient en très mauvais état, avec parfois la présence d'amiante. À l'initiative de la commune, l'école Farahei Nui est rénové tandis que l'école Ruamata est totalement réhabilitée.

Kauli Vaast a largement dominé sa série d'ouverture pour se qualifier directement en 1/8 de finale. Mihimana Braye a du passer par les repêchages mais s'est imposé face à Kanoa Igarashi alors que Teiva Tairoa a été éliminé. Rendez-vous demain pour la suite de la compétition et les filles.

La 11e étape du Championship Tour démarre aujourd'hui à Teahupo'o avec cinq surfeurs polynésiens qualifiés. Suivez cette journée historique en direct sur la page Facebook de Polynésie la 1ère dès 7h.

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that lowering the age of consent from 18 to 16 would endanger young girls, making them vulnerable to predators both within and outside their families.

A new report scrutinizes the legal processes of Foreigners Tribunals and the Gauhati High Court in Assam, revealing that over 1.6 lakh people were declared «foreigners» based on minor discrepancies in documents and dismissed oral testimonies. The report highlights how crucial documents were rejected due to formatting flaws and inconsistencies, leading to a burgeoning crisis of rights violations and exclusion.

A Delhi court has granted Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, permission for a phone call with his family. This is specifically to discuss engaging new legal counsel, as his request to speak with family was initially denied. The court had previously addressed Rana's needs by directing jail authorities to provide him with a bed and mattress.

The armed forces in India have released new joint doctrines. These doctrines are for cyberspace and amphibious operations. Cyberspace is now a key part of non-contact warfare. The doctrines were released during a meeting. General Anil Chauhan and the three Service chiefs attended the meeting. The doctrines aim to defend national cyberspace interests.

SINGAPORE – There has been a spike in the number of chikungunya cases in Singapore in the past few months, with the authorities closely monitoring the situation amid global concern over the mosquito-borne virus.There have been 17 cases of chikungunya fever in Singapore since the start of the year as at Aug 2, according to the Communicable Diseases Agency’s (CDA) infectious disease bulletin published on Aug 7.This is more than double the eight registered in the same period in 2024. The total number of cases for 2024 was 15.Of the cases reported so far in 2025, at least 13 recently travelled to affected areas overseas while at least three local cases are not linked to one another, said CDA in response to queries from The Straits Times.There were initially two cases in February, gradually increasing at about two cases a month until there were nine by the end of May. However, the number jumped to 13 in June and then to 16 in July.CDA said if new information surfaces that suggests the virus poses an increased risk in Singapore, it will review the need for additional public health measures.

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The Israeli PM has said that his country will not govern the Palestinian enclave after routing Hamas, leaving the task to Arab nations Read Full Article at RT.com

The Tory leader recalled, when she was 'about 14 or 15', how she stood up during the middle of an exam and said: 'He's cheating, he's the one that's doing it.'

The government has capped prices for four emergency medicines. Retail prices are now fixed for 37 other drug formulations. This includes antibiotics and painkillers from specific companies. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) issued the order. Companies must lower prices exceeding the ceiling. Manufacturers with lower prices should maintain them. This aims to make essential medicines more affordable.