On 17 July 2025, the Commission released its proposal for the MFF for the 2028-2034 period.The European Parliament’s Committee for Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI Committee) has requested this briefing to analyse how the proposed 2028-2034 MFF would provide funding for climate and environment objectives. The proposed MFF introduce a horizontal 35% spending target for climate and environment, and streamlined 'do no significant harm' principle.The proposed NRP Fund and European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) would replace the LIFE programme as the principal source of funding for climate and environmental initiatives. Horizon Europe would support the ECF regarding collaborative research activities. The Connecting Euroope Facility would continue to support the transition to decarbonised transportation networks and renewable energy supply. Global Europe would remain the main instrument to support EU external action in the fields of climate, environment and sustainable development. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Next year’s contests seem destined to produce a congressional delegation of staunch conservatives and liberals, as determined by primary voters.

Govs. Josh Shapiro (D) and Spencer Cox (R) join forces to denounce the rise in political violence in the past few years.

NATO has become “a Cold War relic” and a burden for American taxpayers, Thomas Massie has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

Nigerian lawmakers have backed President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin to defend constitutional order Read Full Article at RT.com

A Sudanese IL-76 cargo plane has crashed near Port Sudan, killing all crew members, according to local sources Read Full Article at RT.com

The French first lady used a slur against feminist activists who disrupted the show of an actor-comedian previously accused of rape Read Full Article at RT.com

Egypt and Iran are protesting plans to turn their FIFA World Cup match in Seattle into a pro-LGBTQ event Read Full Article at RT.com

The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) is correct in not renewing the lease of Animal Lovers League (ALL) over concerns regarding the health and welfare of its shelter animals and more than four years of unpaid rent, said Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Wednesday (Dec 10).Shanmugam, who is also Coordinating Minister for National Security, made the comment following a visit to The Animal Lodge (TAL), an AVS-managed facility in Sungei Tengah supporting animal groups and businesses.ALL had operated Singapore's largest no-kill shelter out of 10 units at TAL since March 2018. From December 2024, however, AVS started receiving volunteer feedback citing welfare concerns. The agency also identified poor management of the shelter during inspections and conducted multiple follow-ups in the coming months.Speaking to members of the media on Wednesday, Shanmugam said it would have been a «serious dereliction of duty» if AVS did not act against ALL after the feedback was lodged.«AVS really is in a difficult position. They have tried to be sympathetic to ALL,» he noted of the agency under the National Parks Board.

Two schools in Delhi's Sadiq Nagar and Laxmi Nagar received a bomb threat on Wednesday, said Delhi Police.

Rahul Gandhi met PM Modi and Amit Shah to finalise key appointments for the Central Information Commission and Central Vigilance Commission, submitting a dissent note. This meeting occurred as Gandhi's upcoming Berlin visit for an Indian Overseas Congress event drew criticism from the BJP, accusing him of prioritizing foreign trips over parliamentary duties.

Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal are facing immense pressure and exhaustion during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Working 12-16 hour days, they are struggling with tight deadlines, demanding tasks, and fear of consequences, blurring the lines between work and personal life. Political parties blame each other for the strain.

Abidjan, le 08 décembre 2025-Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État et Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, accompagné de la Première Dame, Madame Zita Oligui Nguema, a pris part ce lundi 8 décembre 2025 à la cérémonie officielle d'investiture de Son Excellence Alassane Dramane Ouattara, Président de la République de Côte d'Ivoire, réélu à l'issue de l'élection présidentielle du 25 octobre 2025. Organisée au Palais présidentiel du Plateau, la (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Depuis plusieurs semaines, notre pays le Gabon est traversé par un débat profond sur les taxes et impôts introduits dans la loi de finances 2026, adoptée par les deux chambres du Parlement de la transition. Je me suis exprimé, il y a quelques jours, sur la nécessité pour le gouvernement de communiquer sur ces changements, pas seulement dans des émissions de grande écoute mais aussi et surtout dans les quartiers en lançant une campagne d'explication sur le sujet. Le débat que nous (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Forty-four former judges have condemned a campaign against Chief Justice of India Surya Kant over his Rohingya migrant case comments. They stated critics twisted a routine judicial query about legal status into accusations of bias, distorting the court's affirmation of human dignity and rejection of torture.

A key witness in the Sandeshkhali attack case, Bholanath Ghosh, was critically injured in a road accident where his car was hit by a truck. His son and driver died in the incident. Ghosh's family alleges a conspiracy by TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh, currently in jail, to silence him. The accident occurred while Ghosh was en route to court.

In response to recent flight disruptions that have left many passengers stranded, the Civil Aviation Ministry has established a specialized oversight team to oversee IndiGo's operations. This proactive step aims to mitigate the inconvenience caused by extensive delays and cancellations.

On October 7, 2023, Batsheva Yahalomi faced an impossible decision - one no mother should ever have to make.

Jordan Bardella, who polls show is on track to win the 2027 contest, insisted he is ready to let UK Border Force carry out so-called 'pushbacks'.

Mothers and fathers filmed themselves during the morning school run wading through the muddy water near to the controversial Astley business park in Tyldesley, Wigan.

The daughter of former Internal Security Act (ISA) detainee Zulfikar Mohamad Shariff has died in a freak car accident in Melbourne, after her car was crushed by a falling pole on an Australian highway. In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Dec 9), Zulfikar, 54, stated that his daughter had died in a car accident while on her way to work. He wrote: «This morning at 7.45am (Melbourne time), our beloved daughter Sayyida Nafeesa Zulfikar was invited to return to Allah. »She was in a car accident and passed at the scene. She was on the way to work at MyCollege (Islamic college) where she was an admin officer. «She passed on the way to perform her ibadah.» According to Australian news sources, the accident had occurred on Hume Highway in Melbourne's north on Tuesday at 7.45am, when a truck collided with a red sedan. The truck reportedly rolled over and knocked over a pole which landed on the roof of a silver Honda travelling in the opposite direction, killing the driver. 

More than 500 seniors formed a snaking queue at Block 848 Yishun Street 81 on Monday (Dec 8), as they waited patiently to receive free durians. The giveaway, which began at 6pm, was organised by durian seller Famous Durian. Over 1,000 durians with a combined weight of 1,200kg were given away in less than 1.5 hours, Shin Min Daily News reported. Seniors aged 60 and above were allowed to take two durians each, with one of them a premium Mao Shan Wang durian. MP for Nee Soon GRC Lee Hui Ying was also seen distributing durians to the elderly who queued up, some of whom reportedly stood in line for at least three hours. Stall owner Yan Qingshen (transliteration), 43, told Shin Min Daily News the intiative was his way of giving back to society. It was reportedly the fourth free durian giveaway organised by the business. Thanking his suppliers for their help, Yan also shared that durians given away were valued at over $10,000. According to Shin Min, there was already a long queue of over 200 people at 5pm, with the line winding across to a neighbouring block. 

The owner of a noodle stall has hit back at a customer’s gripe about paying 30 cents more for his takeaway noodles after bringing a container that was «too small».In a Facebook post on the Complaint Singapore page on Tuesday (Dec 9), Sam Siew shared about his unpleasant experience ordering food at June Kee Noodle House in Jurong West Hawker Centre.He said the stall owner insisted on the takeaway fee for his lor mee as she had «no time» to pour the gravy into his container.«In reality, the container I brought was sufficiently large,» said Siew, while claiming he was told that customers who bring their own containers have to wait longer for their order.The noodle stall appears to have created a Facebook account just to respond to the complaint, which they labelled as «misinformation». In a lengthy comment under Siew’s Facebook post, June Kee Noodle House said it is “completely untrue” that customers with their own containers experience longer waiting times for their food.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined the Veer Savarkar Award, calling organizers irresponsible for announcing his name without consent. He learned of the award through media reports and stated he neither knew about nor accepted it. HRDS India, however, claims they notified Tharoor and visited him to extend the invitation.

Nearly 24 lakh households now have rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. The scheme aims for one crore installations by FY 2026-27, with over 19 lakh systems already commissioned. Strict quality checks, including vendor maintenance and third-party assessments, are in place to ensure reliability.

Did Nostradamus and Baba Vanga accurately predict the fortunes and tragedies visited upon the Earth's population in 2025?

[allAfrica] The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo accused Rwanda of breaking a new peace agreement days after both countries signed it.

WESTERN BUREAU: A crippled man in Hertford, Westmoreland, a father and his two sons in Black River, St Elizabeth, and a woman living in the open air in Petersfield are among the first recipients of the studio homes being built under the S for Shelters project, an initiative of S Hotel Montego Bay.

At least 160 schools remain closed for teaching and learning weeks after the passage of Hurricane Melissa. These schools are expected to reopen on January 6, 2026, according to Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams. Of the 160 schools not yet reopened, 100 have been impacted by the Category 5 storm. Responding to questions during a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of Parliament on Tuesday, Williams said 59 of the schools are serving as shelters for persons displaced by the hurricane.