Former nurse Helen Green, 49, from Shrewsbury, Shropshire, was described as 'breathtakingly dishonest' as she was today sentenced to seven months in prison.

A junior school pupil has become the fourth person to contract meningitis in an outbreak in Reading.

A leading member of New Brunswick's Irving family has died. Robert K. Irving, who was co-CEO of J.D. Irving Ltd., died Tuesday.

The Russian ruble has become the world’s best-performing currency against the US dollar in the second quarter, Bloomberg has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Louise Pierrette Mvono, ministre en charge de la Planification et de la Prospective, a reçu ce mardi 19 mai 2026, Hammad Zafar Hundal, Chef Pôle Régional du Groupe Banque Islamique de Développement , Abuja, Nigeria. L'objectif, accompagner le Gabon dans le financement de son développement infrastructurel. Hammad Zafar Hundal a eu l'honneur d'être reçu au cabinet de la ministre de la Planification, Louise Pierrette Mvono. Les échanges entre les deux parties, Gabon et la Banque Islamique (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans le cadre du dialogue social permanent prôné par le Gouvernement, le Ministre de la Fonction Publique et du Renforcement des Capacités, Madame Laurence Ndong, a échangé, le vendredi 15 mai 2026, avec le Collectif des Enseignants des Ordres Confessionnels. Cette rencontre, la troisième du genre entre les deux parties au sein du Ministère de la Fonction Publique et du Renforcement des Capacités, s'est déroulée dans un climat franc, transparent et constructif. Les membres du Collectif (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Lors d'un briefing de presse coanimé ce lundi 18 mai 2026, avec le vice-Premier ministre en charge de la Fonction publique, Jean-Pierre Lihau, le porte-parole du gouvernement, Patrick Muyaya, a insisté sur le respect strict des mesures barrières pour contrer la propagation du virus Ebola. Tout en appelant la population à ne pas céder à la panique, il a rappelé que la République démocratique du Congo dispose d'une solide expérience dans la gestion de ces crises sanitaires. « Cette maladie (...) - SANTE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The criminal case against former Zelensky aide Andrey Yermak reflects growing Western pressure, ex-diplomat Andrey Telizhenko has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

Putin to arrive in China for talks as strategic partnership between the two countries turns 30 Read Full Article at RT.com

South African humanitarian Faizel Moosa has been detained by Israeli forces while taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has banned travelers from Ebola-hit African countries after nearly 400 suspected cases were reported Read Full Article at RT.com

FIFA should postpone the 2026 World Cup, citing war, fan safety risks, and double standards after Russia’s exclusion Read Full Article at RT.com

The plans, submitted by Berkeley Homes, would have seen 867 homes built on the site of the Aylesham shopping centre and market in Peckham, south London.

Montecito-based Meghan Markle celebrated her eighth wedding anniversary with Prince Harry today, as she shared a collection of unseen photographs from their big day to Instagram.

UK employers cut 100,000 jobs in April as rising energy costs tied to the Iran war squeezed businesses, ONS data showed Read Full Article at RT.com

Kerala's new UDF government, led by CM VD Satheesan, has formed a special committee to prepare a White Paper on the state's financial condition, headed by ex-cabinet secretary KM Chandrasekhar. This move follows allegations of financial mismanagement by the previous government. The cabinet also established an SIT to probe attacks during the Nava Kerala Yatra.

AI adoption is reshaping the job market, with significant tech job cuts reported and AI capable of performing a substantial portion of the US labor market's work. While AI automates tasks rather than eliminating entire jobs, younger workers in entry-level roles are disproportionately affected.

An alleged rape accused in Ghaziabad received a triumphant welcome from supporters upon his bail, with videos showing him being carried on shoulders amidst cheers and a procession. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the state government, calling the reception reprehensible and highlighting the perceived hypocrisy.

Following a water tank collapse in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh authorities have blacklisted construction firm NCC and inspection agency BLG Construction Services. An FIR has been lodged, and several officials, including an executive engineer and junior engineers, have been suspended or terminated. The firms face fines and are ordered to reconstruct the tank, with a statewide safety audit now mandated.

[allAfrica] Geneva - The World Health Organization (WHO) head said Tuesday that the situation is «deeply concerning» in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to a new species of Ebola for which there is no licensed vaccine or treatment, and that is believed to have killed 131 people.

This «cannot go unaddressed,» Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said

The United States with its LNG supplies took first place, Norway ranked third

Ararat Mirzoyan noted that Armenia realized that it had to choose between the European Union and the EAEU

According to the latest figures, the Ukrainian army lost roughly 1,175 troops in battles with Russian forces in all the frontline areas over the past 24 hours

The system detects targets at a distance of up to three km

A secretive Christian coven has issued an edict to its members to purge their pets after a young relative of the sect's leader Bruce Hales was bitten by a dog in Australia.

The weather radar in the cockpit of Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 may have malfunctioned amid turbulence that resulted in the death of a British national in 2024 and injuries to other passengers, according to a report by the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) published on Tuesday (May 19).SQ321 departed London Heathrow for Singapore at around 9.40pm UTC (5.40am Singapore time) on May 20, 2024.At 7.49am UTC the next day, as the plane cruised over southwest Myanmar, it was abruptly hit by turbulence that lasted over a full minute.Despite the best efforts of flight crew to take control, 80 passengers on board the flight suffered injuries, while the British passenger died after suffering complications with his heart and lungs.The Boeing 777-300ER was carrying a total of 229 passengers including crew.After receiving reports of multiple injuries in the cabin, the flight crew declared mayday to air traffic control in Yangon, Myanmar, and was directed to land in Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.Arriving at 8.45am, medical personnel helped treat the injured, transporting them to hospitals.

Singapore will be evaluating its ability to potentially deploy nuclear energy through an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2027, announced Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.Exploring advanced nuclear energy technologies is one of they ways Singapore can build energy resilience and secure its supply chains, said PM Wong during his speech at the Energy Market Authority's (EMA) 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner on Tuesday (May 19).In particular, Singapore has been progressively building capabilities in nuclear science, safety and technology in line with international best practices, and the IAEA assessment will help to validate the current progress and ensure that capability development is advancing in the right direction.The assessment, called the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR), is part of the IAEA Milestones Approach — a structured, internationally recognised framework to guide countries in understanding the commitments and obligations associated with developing a nuclear power programme.

Nuclear power plants pose low risks to the public and could strengthen Singapore's baseload energy supply as the country steps up efforts to seriously study the potential deployment of this energy source, experts said.This comes as Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Tuesday (May 19) that Singapore would be evaluating its ability to potentially deploy nuclear energy through an assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2027, in a bid to strengthen energy resilience amid increasing external shocks.While no decision to pursue nuclear energy has yet been made, experts that AsiaOne spoke to welcomed the move, saying and said that developing nuclear energy can strengthen Singapore's long-term energy security while posing low risks to public safety.'Low risk to the public'While some may have concerns about radiation risks associated with advanced nuclear energy technologies, experts we spoke to say developments in the field — particularly in small modular reactors (SMRs) — have significantly improved safety features, allowing systems to operate without human intervention or external power.