Carl Cooper, 66, was jailed for life in July for the murders of Naomi Hunte, 41, who was stabbed in the chest, and Fiona Holm, 48, whose body has never been found.

To those not involved in high fashion, the new ­Disney+ blockbuster series, In Vogue: The 90s, offers an enjoyable dollop of behind-the-scenes glamour and revelations.

Top UK surgeons have performed an astonishing, gruelling operation to separate one year-old conjoined twins who were attached at the head.

A new BBC documentary says the Egyptian-born businessman - who died in London aged 94 last August - carried out the attacks during his time in charge of the elite outlet.

Emily Maitlis has revealed the sick question she received from Prince Andrew before her infamous Newsnight interview with the royal. 

SINGAPORE — A woman's eggs age a lot faster than the rest of her, cutting her chances of giving birth to a baby as she gets older. But researchers from Singapore have made a breakthrough in reversing the age of women's eggs, paving the way for greater success in assisted reproductive technologies such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). While still restricted to the petri dish for now, the research findings offer renewed hope for older women looking to take motherhood off the back burner after taking time to focus on other life priorities, including their careers. The discovery centres on how the follicular environment plays a crucial role in the development and quality of a woman's oocytes, or immature egg cells. Putting a young egg cell in an aged follicle aged it, while the reverse actually rejuvenated older egg cells, scientists from the Mechanobiology Institute (MBI) at the National University of Singapore and the NUS Bia-Echo Asia Centre for Reproductive Longevity and Equality (ACRLE) found.

More than three-quarters of Singapore residents agree that the death penalty should be used for the most serious crimes, including trafficking a significant amount of drugs and murder, according to a 2023 survey by the Minister of Home Affairs (MHA).  This figure of 77.4 per cent is higher than the 73.7 per cent found by the ministry in 2021. In a report released on Thursday (Sept 19), MHA said that they commissioned a survey in 2021 to understand Singapore residents' attitudes towards the death penalty. And two years later, the ministry conducted the survey again - involving face-to-face interviews with 2,000 Singapore citizens and residents - to find out how their attitudes might have changed over time. Death penalty an effective deterrent against serious crimes MHA said that the 2023 survey also found that a «significant proportion» of respondents agree that using the death penalty should be mandatory for the most serious crimes. This includes trafficking a significant amount of drugs, discharging or attempting to discharge a firearm with intent to cause physical injury, and intentional murder. 

At the 2023 edition of the Singapore Grand Prix, a Formula One (F1) fan in Singapore who met Ferrari racer Charles Leclerc snagged his autograph on a rather unusual item — a pack of potato chips. TikTok user Gawmtit shared in a viral video then that there was «nothing else» for Leclerc to sign on and dubbed their interaction as the «funniest thing that's ever happened to me». Continuing the humorous 'practice' this year, the same fan got Japanese F1 driver Yuki Tsunoda to sign a packet of Mamee noodle snack at a promotional event held on Tuesday (Sept 17). «Second funniest thing to happen to me,» captioned Gawmtit in a TikTok posted the same day. The 24-year-old Red Bull racer is seen smiling as he autographs the snack packet in the five-second-long clip, which has garnered over 23 thousand views and three thousand likes at the time of writing. https://www.tiktok.com/@gawmtit/video/7415567559367396625 «Last year was potato chips, now its Mamee noodles,» commented one netizen.

Ninety-seven percent of businesses at Seychelles' Providence Industrial Estate that were affected by the December 7, 2023, explosion at the Civil Construction Company Limited (CCCL), are now operational. A total of 642 businesses were greatly affected the enormous blast caused by explosives stored by the company, which caused extensive damage to buildings located in and around the area. The lease manager at the Industrial Estates Authority (IEA), Kimberly Uranie, told reporters on Tuesday, «The three percent that are yet to operate are mainly those businesses that were based on properties that were classed as severely damaged, which necessitated demolition.»   The press conference was held to give the media an update on the situation on the affected areas and the chief executive of the IEA, Thelma Estico, shared that they have been keeping abreast of the progress being made by businesses to get back on their feet. «These visits have helped us to see the difficulties begin faced by these businesses, so that the government can see what help they can bring to them,» said Estico. According to IEA, there were 17 businesses that were deemed unsafe for operations and Estico said, «We are happy to state that to date 12 of these businesses are back in operations, and 1 that was completely demolished is under reconstruction and four others are completing their necessary formalities for reparation.» The Authority also shared that as at September 5, SCR180,244,788.03 million ($12.8 million) has been paid by insurance companies to the affected businesses.   Estico said that the Minister for Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry, Devika Vidot, met with the different insurance service providers to discuss the insurance claims. The aim was to seek ways forward in addressing complaints received from the businesses, and this is based on the information IEA collected during the walk-about. In addition, a special support relief scheme, for the sum of SCR100,000 ($7,000) to assist these businesses, where out of nine applications received, seven of them have already received assistance, one is in process, while the other is being considered in another scheme that the ministry will announce soon. One of the issues that came up after the explosion, was the number of people, mostly foreign workers, that were residing in the area, which is designated as an industrial zone, rather than a residential one. Here, Estico confirmed that over 500 people are living in the zone, most of them foreign workers. «Taking into account the scarcity of land, there is not much that the authority will be able to do to stop accommodating workers in the zone. However, recommendations were made for stricter measures to be adhered to in the zone, where workers' accommodation is concerned. The same was forwarded to Cabinet as well and the Ministry is drafting a policy relating to workers' accommodation in the Industrial Zone,» added Estico. The Authority also announced that it will soon be conducting a risk assessment in the zone that will help to assess the risks associated with businesses currently operating in the zone. This will ensure that none of them pose a danger to the area and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future. 

Seychelles and Cuba can enhance collaboration on the international stage in various areas as well address the unique challenges of small island developing states, said President Ramkalawan in his meeting with Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the Cuban National Assembly of People's Power.  According to a press communique from State House, Ramkalawan met with Hernández in Havana, accompanied by senior Cuban officials for bilateral discussions in which new opportunities for enhanced cooperation and mutual benefit were explored. Ramkalawan highlighted the visit as a golden opportunity to strengthen relations between the two island nations, reaffirming both countries' commitment to elevating their partnership to new heights.«As small island nations with shared interests and similarities, Seychelles and Cuba can enhance collaboration on the international stage to promote democracy, human rights, adherence to the rule of law and environmental concerns,» he added.  On his part, Hernández expressed his appreciation to Ramkalawan for accepting the invitation to Cuba and for Seychelles' continued support despite the ongoing embargo against Cuba. He emphasised his hope that the friendship and cooperation between the two nations would continue to flourish, particularly through parliamentary exchanges and collaboration in key areas such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, sports, education, and global challenges like climate change, human rights, and economic sustainability, issues of great importance to both Seychelles and Cuba. Prior to meeting Hernández, the presidential delegation also visited the iconic El Capitolio Nacional, one of Havana's most emblematic landmarks. Once home to the Cuban Congress, this grand building has, since 1959, served as the headquarters for the Cuban Academy of Sciences and the National Science and Technology Library. It has undergone extensive restoration over the years.

One in ten of the working-age population - around 3.9million people - is now receiving incapacity handouts.

Malawi is among 14 countries that, on Wednesday, voted no to a UN General Assembly resolution demanding that Israel complies with the ruling of the UN court and withdraw from the occupied territory of Palestine. The resolution was adopted after it received 124 votes in favor, while 43 countries abstained and Israel, the United States […] The post Malawi votes against Israel withdrawing from occupying Palestine appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Reserve Bank Governor Dalitso Kabambe, who made news for paying his a hefty K30 million salary at the central bank, has launched a scathing critique of Malawi’s current leadership, accusing them of being “clueless” and failing to steer the nation toward progress. Speaking at a recent public forum, Kabambe did not mince words, arguing […] The post UTM Dalitso Kabambe, who paid himself K30m salary at RBM, says: “Clueless leaders are letting Malawi down.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent rise in political intimidation in Malawi, exemplified by the case of Maria Mainja, is a stark warning about the state of the country’s democracy. Mainja, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) Director of Women for the southern region, has come under threat following her outspoken criticism of the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP). After […] The post Political intimidation in Malawi: Maria Mainja’s case exposes growing threat to democracy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched Youth Empower Activity (EMPOWER), a $470 million (US$3M) initiative designed to foster sustainable development and positive growth for Jamaica’s most at-risk youth. This five-year...

WESTERN BUREAU: Keron Watson, the man who allegedly used social media to lure a woman into committing sexual acts for money in 2017, was again denied bail when he appeared in the St James Circuit Court on Tuesday, despite pleas from his lawyer....

The newspaper noted that at least two other front companies were set up to conceal the identities of Israeli intelligence officers involved in the operation

In Vyacheslav Volodin's opinion, the possibility of mass production of «such ‘weapons’ takes terrorism to a new level»

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Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

“My kids keep me humble. Unfortunately, Kamala Harris doesn’t have anything keeping her humble,” Sanders said at an event with Donald Trump in Flint, Mich.

He made the same boast in 2016 and 2020, losing his home state by more than 20 points.

Walkie-talkies and solar equipment exploded in Beirut and other parts of Lebanon on Wednesday in an apparent second wave of attacks targeting devices a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, state media and officials for the militant group said. At least 20 people were killed and more than 450 wounded in the second wave, the Health Ministry said.

The government requires Sh106 billion to implement the reforms within the National Police Service, the Kenya Prisons Service and the National Youth Service, President William Ruto revealed yesterday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Several Arab League ambassadors gathered in Mogadishu on Wednesday to inaugurate the Arab League Council of Ambassadors to enhance diplomatic relations between Somalia and Arab states.

According to Walla, suspected terrorists were arrested in Nablus, Jenin, and Qalqiliya

The document was supported by 202 members of the House while 220 voted against

According to the ministry, more people, either dead or injured, can still be buried under the rubble after Israel’s airstrikes

Most of the wounded have injuries to their arms and eyes

According to the UNRWA report, «these include 671 killed by Israeli forces, eleven by Israeli settlers, and seven where it remains unknown whether the perpetrators were Israeli forces or settlers»

The couple marked National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday by getting the Archewell team to take part in a letter-writing activity.

• The Somalia president has already reached out to international organisations including the European Union, the African Union, United States, China and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.