Taylor Swift was pictured on the set of The Graham Norton Show on Thursday as she kicks off the promo trail for her new album The Life Of A Showgirl.

In keeping with her pattern of number sequencing, Swift, 35, announced the 12-track album at 12.12AM on August 12.

Melvin Cravitz, 66, was killed alongside Adrian Daulby, 53, and in the attack outside Heaton Park Congregation Synagogue in Manchester yesterday.

While it's true that scammers are not picky about who they defraud, Monzo data suggests there are certain attributes that could make you more likely to be targeted.

Bild has reported arrests in Norway as Europe faces drone incidents, with Russia denying involvement and warning of false flags Read Full Article at RT.com

The limited number of Tomahawk missiles and sporadic strikes won’t turn the tide of the conflict, US officials told the FT Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel has seized around 50 boats carrying activists attempting to breach the Jewish state’s blockade of the Palestinian enclave Read Full Article at RT.com

The world is moving toward a system where commodities are beginning to play a system-level role in collateral Read Full Article at RT.com

The Hungarian prime minister has vowed to block Kiev’s push for EU and NATO membership Read Full Article at RT.com

In a move to further protect customers against scams, banks in Singapore are implementing enhanced fraud surveillance on all digital transactions from Oct 15.A 24-hour cooling period or immediate rejection will be triggered when a transaction, together with withdrawals over the past 24 hours, results in more than half of a bank account’s balance to be transferred out.In a statement by the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) on Friday (Oct 3), seven major banks are participating in this initiative. They are: DBS, OCBC, UOB, Citibank, HSBC, Maybank and Standard Chartered.Current and savings accounts, including joint accounts, with balances of at least $50,000 will be protected by this new rules, which kick in when banks detect that they are being quickly emptied of its funds due to a potential scam.The safeguard will apply to all digital banking transactions completed through bank apps and internet banking. Non-digital banking transactions, which includes cash withdrawals at bank branches and ATMs, will not be affected.

A 60-year-old man was found dead at Woodlands Bus Interchange on Friday (Oct 3). Responding to AsiaOne’s queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that they were alerted to a case of unnatural death at around 1.20pm that day. The man was found lying motionless along the pavement, and was pronounced dead by a paramedic from the SCDF. “Based on preliminary investigations, the police do not suspect foul play,” the police said. Police investigations are ongoing. chingshijie@asiaone.com

Bush lost reelection to prosecutor Wesley Bell in a closely watched Democratic primary last year shaped by massive spending by pro-Israel groups.

The plan would unfreeze a €2 billion stake tied to Oleg Deripaska to offset court-ordered damages owed by Raiffeisen in Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Prashant Kishor has ignited a political firestorm in Bihar, levelling explosive corruption allegations against top NDA leaders, including Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and Minister Ashok Choudhary. While leaders deny charges, Kishor claims proof. The state BJP has retaliated, accusing Kishor of funding irregularities.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced Haryana's conviction rate doubled to 80% under new criminal laws, targeting three-year case disposal post-2026. In Kurukshetra, he launched development projects, praising the state's BJP government. Later in Rohtak, Shah unveiled plans for 75,000 new dairy cooperatives, crediting the Modi administration for significantly boosting the khadi sector and India's dairy growth.

Congress expressed doubt over «Operation Sindoor,» citing conflicting statements from top defense officials and demanding clarity. Air Force chief Amar Preet Singh dismissed Pakistan's claims of downing Indian jets as «Manohar Kahaniyan,» while India had shown evidence of damage to Pakistani targets. Earlier, CDS General Anil Chauhan had acknowledged initial Indian losses during the conflict.

Taylor Swift released her raunchiest song yet with her track Wood from her new album The Life of a Showgirl.

This briefing provides background information for the PETI Committee Delegation to the Canary Islands, specifically to Tenerife and Gran Canaria from 15 to 17 September 2025. The mission will allow Members to assess the challenges faced on the ground in the Canary Islands as a result of irregular arrivals of migrants. It will further allow Members to examine the role of smuggling networks, the state of reception facilities and their possible limitations, explore solutions to support affected regions, ensure the protection of fundamental rights, and review the implementation of relevant EU policies. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

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The construction sector plays a key role in fostering economic growth and in ensuring housing affordability. However, the sector faces many challenges. Designing a framework that allows for productivity growth is essential, especially since the labour force is shrinking. Moreover, solutions have to be found for the land shortage issue and the disincentives to renovations for older or low-income households, which are unable to bear investment costs. This in-depth analysis discusses the key challenges of constructing new residential dwellings and renovating existing ones, discusses implications for housing affordability, and presents policy recommendations to address these issues. Housing rehabilitation is also briefly discussed. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

TEHRAN – The International Day of Older Persons was observed on Wednesday, October 1, in Tehran in the presence of Chinese, Japanese, and South Korean ambassadors, and the representatives of the United Nations to the country.

TEHRAN – Iran has played host to the fourth meeting of the BRICS working group on geospatial technologies and their applications.

TEHRAN – The deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, and the ambassador to Qatar, Ali Salehabadi, have announced the country’s willingness to enhance cooperation in the health sector with Qatar.

On Thursday, retired employees of the Municipality of Tehran, along with their families, gathered at Taleqani Park, in northern Tehran, for a ‘sport for all’ event aimed at maintaining physical and mental health.    

IAF Chief A P Singh stated terrorist groups are relocating deeper into Pakistan post-Operation Sindoor, but India retains accurate deep-strike capabilities. He revealed Operation Sindoor destroyed 4-5 Pakistani fighter jets, damaged airfields, radars, and command centers, and hit other high-value targets, demonstrating India's effective response to terror.

BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi criticized Rahul Gandhi, coining «Modi-a-bindu» to describe his alleged blindness to India's development. This came after Gandhi claimed in Colombia that Indian democracy is under attack and the country doesn't manufacture. Trivedi labeled Gandhi a «henchman of anti-India forces» for his foreign remarks against PM Modi, calling him the «biggest symbol of democracy.»

Indian Air Force Chief A P Singh dismissed Elon Musk's assertion that drones will replace manned aircraft, emphasizing the continued relevance of human pilots and collaborative manned-unmanned systems in future warfare. He also refuted Pakistan's «fanciful stories» about shooting down Indian jets during Operation Sindoor, challenging their lack of evidence.