Former high-ranking officers of the Canadian Armed Forces are mounting a defence of the planned acquisition of 88 American F-35 fighter jets, hoping to put an end to the ongoing courtship between the Canadian government and the Swedish firm Saab.

Shoppers Drug Mart billed the Ontario government’s MedsCheck program $81.2 million for medication reviews over a two-year period when some of its current and former pharmacists said they were facing “unethical” corporate pressure to meet targets for the professional service.

The Russian military has released a video showing how its forces make the distinction between civilians and Ukrainian troops Read Full Article at RT.com

A record 35.7kg of rhinoceros horns, along with about 150kg of other animal parts, were seized during a routine transit inspection at Changi Airport on Nov 8 (Saturday).The 20 pieces of rhino horn, valued at about $1.13 million and found in four cargo parcels, were en route from South Africa to Vientiane, Laos, National Parks Board (NParks) and Sats said in a joint statement on Tuesday (Nov 18).Other parts discovered included bones, teeth, and claws. Senior director of wildlife trade at NParks Dr Anna Wong said this seizure of rhino horns was the largest to date, adding that most people purchase rhino horns because they are believed to have medicinal value.«This is our largest seizure ever, surpassing the seizure we had in 2022, which was 34.7kg,» she said.Vengadeswaran Letchumanan, a Sats cargo acceptance staff member, recounted how he discovered the suspicious package.

Sundar Pichai told the BBC that while the level of investment in AI had been an 'extraordinary moment', there was some 'irrationality' in the current AI boom.

Jeremy Rainbird's whirlwind romance with actress Sharon Horgan inspired her hit Channel 4 comedy Catastrophe. Today, the businessman is reeling from tragedy.

Trinny Woodall is looking better than ever at 61 as she showed off her incredible abs in form-fitting workout gear on the cover of Women's Health.

Dozens of backbenchers look set to try to block Shabana Mahmood's plans despite her pleading that they are the only way to restore public faith and stop Reform.

Sharon Horgan's ex-husband Jeremy Rainbird has suffered the tragic loss of his new girlfriend who has died at the age of 42.

Les 18 novembre de chaque année, et ce depuis 1990, le continent noir célèbre sa Journée Africaine de la Statistique (JAS). Cette journée n'est pas passée inaperçue au Gabon. La ministre Louise Mvono, en charge de la Planification et de la Prospective, a livré un discours à propos. (intégralité de son allocution) Mesdames, Messieurs, Chers Statisticiens, Chaque 18 novembre, le Gabon se joint au continent pour célébrer la Journée Africaine de la Statistique. Cette édition, placée sous (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu ce jour en audience les responsables du Groupe international Porteo. Cette rencontre a permis aux dirigeants du groupe de présenter au Chef de l'État un point exhaustif sur l'état d'avancement des différents chantiers en cours. Ils ont notamment évoqué les aspects techniques majeurs liés à la réalisation des ouvrages d'art, à l'installation des équipements (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

‎ ‎Le couperet de la Chambre spéciale de la Cour criminelle s'est finalement abattu ce jeudi dans l'un des procès les plus attendus de la transition gabonaise. Dans le cadre des affaires de détournement de fonds publics, blanchiment de capitaux et corruption qui ont secoué le sommet de l'État, plusieurs proches de l'ancien régime ont été fixés sur leur sort. Un verdict mêlant acquittement, peines de prison, amendes, réparations et confiscations. Le Verdict de la Cour . ✓ Steeve Nzegho (...) - JUSTICE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The EU’s relationship with the Pacific region has political, economic and development dimensions. The EU is the Pacific region’s second largest trading partner. Australia and New Zealand are the EU’s like-minded partners, facing common geostrategic challenges and promoting multilateralism and a global rules-based order. In June 2018, negotiations were launched for a comprehensive EU-Australia free trade agreement (FTA) and the fifteenth round of negotiations took place in April 2023. The EU signed an FTA with New Zealand in July 2023.Under the Samoa Agreement the EU has a partnership with the 15 Pacific Island Countries (PICs) that centres on development, fisheries and climate change. It also has partnerships with the three Pacific Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs). Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Budget expenditure is approved jointly by the Council and Parliament. The annual EU budget must respect the expenditure ceilings agreed under the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for different headings, i.e. categories of expenditure, such as those on the single market, cohesion and natural resources. Thematic and non-thematic special instruments ensure that the EU can react in the event of unexpected needs. The use of budgetary guarantees and financial instruments creates a leverage effect as regards EU spending. In addition to the MFF, the total EU expenditure for 2021-2027 includes the temporary recovery instrument NextGenerationEU, which will help the EU economy to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The integrated maritime policy (IMP) of the EU is a holistic approach to all sea-related EU policies. It is based on the idea that the Union can draw higher returns from its maritime space with less impact on the environment by coordinating its wide range of interlinked activities related to oceans, seas and coasts. Hence, the IMP aims at strengthening the so-called blue economy, encompassing all sea-based economic activities. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The common market organisation (CMO) in fishery and aquaculture products was the first component of the common fisheries policy (CFP). Overall, the current CMO aims at protecting producers and ensuring the environmental sustainability and economic viability of the market in fishery and aquaculture products. It improves and strengthens key elements of the CMO such as common market standards, consumer information and producer organisations, and introduces new elements, such as market intelligence. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Parliament plays an important role in shaping European policies by exercising its various powers. Through its participation in the legislative process, its budgetary and control powers, its involvement in treaty revision and its right to intervene before the Court of Justice of the European Union, Parliament helps ensure democratic principles are respected at European level. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s electoral support plunged after his associate, Timur Mindich, was accused of corruption Read Full Article at RT.com

The European Commission has cut its forecast for the bloc’s 2026 economic growth amid risks posed by US tariffs and geopolitical tensions Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE — The National Environment Agency (NEA) has been fined $230,000 for safety lapses in the 2021 Tuas Incineration Plant (TIP) explosion.The incident on Sept 23, 2021, claimed the lives of two NEA employees — Kwok Yeow Wai and Wee Eng Leng. A third employee, engineer Low Yin Choon, was seriously injured.NEA and two of its employees were charged with workplace safety offences in December 2023 following an investigation that involved several agencies, including the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Singapore Civil Defence Force.Christopher Lee Yew Binn, divisional director of the waste infrastructure operations and management division of NEA at the time, and Ng Wah Yong, then general manager of TIP, were handed one charge each under the Workplace Safety and Health Act.Lee’s case has been fixed for a pre-trial conference on Nov 28. Ng’s case will be mentioned again in court on Nov 20.

Have a fear of needles, or hate having a sore arm after getting the flu jab?A new influenza vaccine administered as a nasal spray instead of an injection is now available in Singapore, announced maker AstraZeneca on Tuesday (Nov 18).Called the FluMist Trivalent, the vaccine protects against types A and B of the influenza virus and has been approved by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for use in individuals aged two to 49.The FluMist Trivalent is the first and only intranasal and needle-free influenza vaccine available in Singapore. It has also been approved for use in other countries, including the UK and US.Dr Leong Hoe Nam, infectious disease specialist at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, said in AstraZeneca's statement that having a needle-free vaccine option can be a «game-changer» for public health.«Removing the barrier of needles could significantly increase vaccination uptake across the population,» he surmised.«It is an innovation that has the potential to shift our vaccination rates and strengthen Singapore's resilience against seasonal flu outbreaks.»

Brian Harpole - who was the lead on the fateful day in Utah when Kirk was killed by a single bullet - was asked by podcaster Shawn Ryan about the use of hand signals in the leadup to the shooting.

A panel of academics, doctors and patients examined 80 existing treatments to identify those mostly likely to help tackle Alzheimer's - for which there is currently no cure.

Tom Chapman, 62, and his wife Ruth, 63, faced a dozen complaints from neighbours who objected to initial plans to transform their 19th century stucco-fronted home.

Ukraine intends to procure up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets over the next ten years Read Full Article at RT.com

The UN Security Council has backed US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, which focuses on the enclave’s demilitarization Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov has been designated as a “terrorist” and “extremist” Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi says its space industry is projected to grow to $44 billion by 2033 Read Full Article at RT.com

[allAfrica] At least 32 people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) after a bridge at a copper and cobalt mine collapsed due to overcrowding.

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