Prime Minister Andy Burnham hinted at a shift in Labour's ideological ban on new drilling, saying that at a time of tight government finances the North Sea was a resource 'we can't ignore'.

Roy McComb, who served as deputy director of the National Crime Agency (NCA) from 2014 to 2019, described the crossings as a significant national security threat.

FIFA issued a response to furious backlash over the controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors by blaming the media for the uproar.

The President introduced the Board of Peace as part of the plan last September aimed at ending the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah for actions against students. He alleged the government is silencing Generation Z through FIRs and account takedowns. Gandhi demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged police brutality at Jantar Mantar. Opposition MPs also protested alleged police action and financial irregularities. The protests occurred before a bill on public examinations was considered.

La brigade de Tiarei est à la recherche de Jean François De Guigne, né le 1er mars 1983 à Papeete. L'homme a quitté son domicile, situé avenue Ariipaea Pomare, à Pirae, le mardi 28 juillet vers 15 heures et n'est pas rentré depuis.

A man took issue with a torn Singapore flag displayed outside an HDB block in Hougang, calling it «disrespectful».The man, identified as Rayz, spotted the faded flag hanging outside Block 178B, Hougang Street 12 on July 23, according to Stomp.Rayz shared a video of the tattered flag on the yellow facade, billowing in the wind outside a window. «As the National Day period approaches, I was wondering whether this complies with the guidelines for displaying the Singapore flag,» he reportedly said.He added that the «national flag should always be displayed with dignity and respect».The Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth is encouraging all organisations and households to fly the national flag during the National Day period from July 1 to Sept 30.However, it added that the flag should be treated with respect and discouraged people from displaying any worn-out or damaged flag. According to the National Heritage Board (NHB), the national flag should be replaced if faded or torn. 

SINGAPORE — Singapore sprint queen Shanti Pereira booked her place in the history books on July 30 (July 31, Singapore time), after clinching a spot in the women’s 200m final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.At the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, the 29-year-old clocked a season-best 22.81 seconds to finish third in her semi-final and eighth out of 24 overall. She is the first Singaporean sprinter to qualify for an individual final at the quadrennial event.Adaejah Hodge of the British Virgin Islands won the same semi-final as Pereira in a Games record 22.01sec, ahead of Jamaican Ashanti Moore (22.49sec).Shaniqua Bascombe of Trinidad and Tobago won the third semi-final with the second-best overall time of 22.31sec.The top two finishers from each of the three semi-finals, along with the next two fastest athletes overall, advanced to the final, which will be staged on July 31 (Aug 1, 4.46am Singapore time).

Noticing a Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) rider in need of assistance, a bus captain stopped his vehicle mid-journey to help.It was a rainy night when SBS Transit bus captain Omri Bin Mohd Yusof had been driving Service 153 along Jalan Toa Payoh when he noticed an elderly PMA rider stranded by the roadside, according to a Facebook post by the transport operator on Thursday (July 30).The incident occurred on July 8 at around 8.15pm, based on a separate Facebook post by (buses[IN]gapore!), which also included photos of the incident.The side wheels of the PMA had slipped off the pavement, causing the device to get stuck. Pictures of the incident show the PMA tilted towards the road with oncoming traffic and unable to move forward.Another lady had stopped to assist, but was unable to move the PMA because of its weight, said SBS Transit.Omri proceeded to pull over on the roadside and help the elderly lady.He also sought help from a passenger on board the bus, anticipating that it would take more than two people to lift the device.Together, the three of them managed to lift the PMA back onto the pavement.

Ce jeudi 30 juillet, l'association de protection des mammifères marins Oceania, a publié une charte pour mieux protéger les baleines. Accessible en ligne, le document revêt une valeur essentiellement symbolique et peut être signé librement par toute personne souhaitant y adhérer.

Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder, mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent video message. The Prime Minister discussed the new anti-paper leak Bill passed by Parliament. This legislation aims to create a more reliable examination system for students. PM Modi highlighted decades of paper leak issues affecting governments nationwide. The government is implementing reforms and using technology to ensure exam integrity.

Three more Malawians have joined the growing list of Tola promotion winners, as Airtel Money pushed its total prize payout to K330 million in Draw Number 11, with only one draw left before the campaign’s grand finale. Speaking during the draw, Airtel Money Head of Marketing Virginia Jere said the promotion is edging towards its […] The post Airtel Money disburses K330 million as Tola promotion nears grand finale appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s government has vowed to shake up the country’s Immigration Act in a fresh bid to slam shut legal loopholes being exploited by human traffickers and organised crime networks. Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito announced the planned overhaul during commemorations marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Lilongwe, revealing that the changes will […] The post Malawi to overhaul immigration laws in crackdown on human traffickers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

According to a joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, the IDF will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon and will «continue to destroy all terror infrastructure»

The US president said he had discussed normalization with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

According to documents published on the White House website, the US Department of Commerce must determine the scope of the restrictions

According to Rodion Miroshnik, Vladimir Zelensky had to make this decision because Mikhail Drapaty «belongs to the group» represented by former Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov

While on a volunteering stint, a woman said that she was «sexualised» by a few primary two boys, who allegedly made moaning noises and asked her to «bend over».In a TikTok video uploaded on Wednesday (July 29), the woman said that she was told by a group of boys that she was pretty, which she said she was okay with initially.However, the situation deteriorated when the boys went to the back of the classroom, and went under a blanket to make clapping and moaning noises, before allegedly asking the volunteer to join them.«I was like, 'what are you saying?' I am a grown woman and you are primary two kids,» she said, adding that the boys continued doing so for a while.The woman then said that one boy would keep dropping his pencil, before asking her to «bend over» pick it up for him.«How do you know these things as an eight-year-old?» the woman questioned.She proceeded to explain that these came from troubled families, but she admitted that this was a «new level» to her as a frequent volunteer.«I can handle the vulgarities, the violence... but when it comes to these things, I get a little sensitive,» she elaborated.

Le bilan du violent séisme survenu le 28 juillet dans le sud-ouest du Japon s'élève ce jeudi à 34 morts. Et désormais, les survivants affrontent une chaleur étouffante. Mais, au milieu de ce drame, le sauvetage de 25 chats a offert un moment de réconfort aux habitants.

Government MPs criticized opposition for politicizing the NEET-UG paper leak issue. They highlighted government dialogue with students and a proposed stronger law. Senior ministers held talks with students and activist Sonam Wangchuk. A fast-track court and task force were established to address concerns. The proposed bill aims for stringent punishment and time-bound investigations.

Rajya Sabha saw a heated debate during the Public Examinations Bill discussion. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge cited Manusmriti, alleging its influence on BJP's curriculum. JP Nadda challenged Kharge to produce the original manuscript for authentication. Kharge quoted alleged discriminatory verses against Shudras from the ancient text. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi countered, referencing Ambedkar's writings on the era.

According to the US president, as disarmament is completed, the International Stabilization Force will work with a new Palestinian police force to ensure safety

Gennady Gatilov says that the issue of the Russian language has long been used by the geopolitical opponents as a tool to «separate the former Soviet republics from Russia by any means»

The US president said that Washington was «looking at it»

According to Andrey Grozov, the visa issue remains «the most sensitive area» in relations with Vienna

The US president told the Financial Times that his attention was focused on ending the conflict

Sixteen Indian nationals, including ten seafarers, have died in the West Asia conflict. Seventy-five other Indian nationals sustained injuries in the same regional conflict. In a separate incident, twelve Indian nationals perished at Qatar's Ras Laffan Gas Facility. The government is coordinating with host nations to repatriate mortal remains. Injured individuals received medical treatment and necessary assistance from Indian missions.

Parliament approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law. This legislation introduces stricter punishments for individuals involved in exam malpractices. Prime Minister Modi stated this is a crucial step for a credible exam system. The bill proposes significant jail terms and substantial fines for offenders. It also empowers governments to establish special fast-track courts for these cases.

Rajya Sabha saw a political storm after Mallikarjun Kharge questioned Amit Shah's absence and silence. He clarified his remarks meant people's power for accountability, not physical force. Opposition MPs questioned the effectiveness of the new anti-paper leak bill. Several parties demanded the government scrap the NEET exam. The debate highlighted ongoing concerns about student protests and exam integrity.

The Supreme Court questioned Parliament's decision to exclude the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel. Justices noted the CJI's inclusion in other key appointment committees. The court heard arguments challenging the 2023 Act's appointment process. The government urged the court not to question legislative wisdom. The bench clarified it was not questioning the Prime Minister's trustworthiness.

India's July monsoon rainfall exceeded expectations, defying earlier forecasts of below-normal precipitation. This unexpected recovery eased fears of a significant monsoon shortfall for the nation. However, rainfall distribution remained uneven across different regions of the country. Experts now emphasize that El Nino alone cannot explain India's changing rainfall behaviour. Climate change is increasingly altering monsoon patterns, making predictions more complex.

UEFA has warned it could boycott the World Cup over a FIFA plan to sell stakes to private investors Read Full Article at RT.com