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Port Vila Deputy Mayor and Port Vila City Council (PVCC) member, Erdian Melipsis, has been formally charged with domestic violence and is currently on bail pending the completion of a Preliminary Inquiry (PI) before the Magistrates’ Court.

Senior Magistrate Kibeon Nimbwen yesterday firmly reminded counsel that all accused persons are equal before the law, regardless of their social status or professional position.

Despite a strong presence of Municipal and Vanuatu Police Force (VPF) officers, some bus drivers in Port Vila continue to harass tourists during cruise ship arrivals, raising concerns that recent complaints and warnings have yet to bring meaningful change.

The Department of Water Resources (DoWR) has ordered Brunet Entreprise Générale to immediately cease its asphalt processing operations being conducted within Zone 3 of the Matnakara Water Protection Zone (MPZ).

A couple of days ago, during her appearance on Desert Island discs, Kemi Badenoch was asked why she first joined the Conservatives.

My four day girls trip to Greecewas ruined after we arrived at the hotel to find it looked absolutely nothing like the photos.

The TV chef, 85, who replaced original judge Dame Mary Berry in 2017, announced she was saying goodbye to the hit baking series after nine years on Instagram last week.

Kim Kardashian has broken her silence on why photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday in November vanished from her Instagram.

[ISS] Post-election 'ghost town' protests disrupted trade, revealing neighbouring countries' economic reliance on stability in Cameroon.

[DW] Eight children were killed in an attack on a remote village in Cameroon's North West has shocked the nation. But there appears no end in sight to the separatist conflict in the Anglophone regions.

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Nuclear energy is a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels and accounts for around 25% of the electricity produced in the EU. However, in the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the 2011 catastrophe in Fukushima, nuclear energy has become highly controversial. While Member States can decide whether to include nuclear power in their energy mix, EU legislation aims at improving the safety standards of nuclear power stations and ensuring that nuclear waste is safely handled and disposed of. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Equality between women and men is one of the objectives of the European Union. Over time, legislation, case-law and changes to the Treaties have helped consolidate this principle and its implementation in the EU. The European Parliament has always been a fervent defender of the principle of equality between men and women. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Medicines and medical devices have a direct impact on people’s health and are subject to the rules of the single market. A robust legal framework is in place to protect public health and guarantee the safety of these products. An adequate and affordable supply of medicines, the fight against antimicrobial resistance, the ethical conduct of clinical trials, the use of artificial intelligence in medical devices and incentives for research and development are just some of the key issues the EU deals with in this field. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Public authorities across the EU use public procurement to award contracts for works, services and supplies that account for approximately 14% of the EU’s GDP (more than EUR 3 trillion annually), making public procurement a major driver of economic growth, job creation and innovation within the EU single market. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

In accordance with the subsidiarity principle, education policies are decided at the level of the individual Member States. The role of the EU is therefore mainly a supporting and coordinating one. The main objectives of Union action in the field of education include encouraging mobility of students and staff, fostering mutual recognition of diplomas and periods of study, and promoting cooperation between higher education institutions[1]. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Afton McKeith, who has claimed she had a fling with Brooklyn Beckham, has suggested his parents David and Victoria used to tip off the paparazzi on his whereabouts.

Kim Kardashian has broken her silence on why photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday in November vanished from her Instagram.

As the US President's 'beautiful armada' of warships moved into position, the Tehran regime said any attack would be 'an act of war'.

The ministry of civil aviation is conducting a swift and transparent investigation into the Learjet 45 aircraft crash that tragically claimed the lives of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others. Teams from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau and Directorate General of Civil Aviation have reached the crash site, and crucial black box data recorders have been recovered.

The vehicle repeatedly crashed into the entrance doors of the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn, footage shows Read Full Article at RT.com

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has explicitly rejected Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s demand for a 2027 accession date to the EU Read Full Article at RT.com

As hunger tightens its grip on millions of Malawians, government has admitted it is still K71 billion short of funding a national relief programme meant to save vulnerable families from starvation — once again turning to donors while the crisis deepens on the ground. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has so far secured […] The post Hunger Crisis Deepens with K71 Billion Funding Gap in National Relief Programme as Govt Begs Donors to Feed 4 million Malawians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha has praised the African Development Bank (AfDB) for committing US$1 million (about K1.73 billion) towards Malawi’s National Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Plan, describing the support as timely and critical for struggling households. The funding will be used to buy food supplies to support Malawians facing […] The post Minister Mwanamvekha Hails AfDB’s US$1 Million Support for Malawi’s Lean Season Food Response appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Confederation of African Football has thrown out Morocco’s complaint over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, confirming that the disciplinary proceedings arising from the match do not affect the result. CAF has made it clear that the final scoreline stands and that Senegal remains the rightful African champion. The decision represents a major […] The post CAF Rejects Morocco Appeal, Senegal Crowned Champions as Heavy Sanctions Fall appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

More than three weeks after the deadline for applications closed, the process of shortlisting candidates for the position of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) director general (DG) has not even started, with government now blaming “internal processes” for the delay. In December last year, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs advertised the highly sensitive post, giving […] The post Blame Game as ACB Boss Recruitment Stalls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Delcy Rodriguez was proclaimed commander-in-chief of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces

According to Vladislav Maslennikov, the bloc froze the dialogue with Russia at its own initiative in 2014

Following the meetings, Nikolay Patrushev described the consultations aimed at developing maritime cooperation between Russia and Oman as fruitful

«At present, Russia is defined as `the most significant and direct security threat’ in all of the North Atlantic Alliance’s doctrinal documents,» Vladislav Maslennikov recalled

Six enemy drones were shot down