Russian air defenses have destroyed a Ukrainian drone over Tatarstan, more than 1,000km from the frontline Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian MPs are pressuring the US over its ban on using American arms for strikes deep inside Russia, Politico has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Sweden has no plans to send troops to Ukraine, Defense Minister Pal Jonson has said   Read Full Article at RT.com

Niger’s prime minister has reportedly cited threats to impose sanctions on Niamey as a reason for terminating defense ties with the US Read Full Article at RT.com

American singer Stevie Wonder will now possess dual citizenship in both the United States and Ghana Read Full Article at RT.com

Singapore has topped a ranking that tracks the effectiveness of more than 100 governments around the world for the second consecutive year. It edged out Denmark, Finland, Switzerland and Norway – which ranked second to fifth, respectively – in the fourth edition of the Chandler Good Government Index released on May 15. South Korea (20th) is the only other Asian country in the top 20. What helped Singapore retain the top spot was ranking first in three of the seven pillars under assessment: leadership and foresight, which involves ethical and adaptable leaders with long-term vision; strong institutions, such as ministries, public departments, and statutory agencies; and attractive marketplace, which includes creating jobs, innovation, and opportunities. The Republic slipped to second in financial stewardship, which looks at how governments acquire, allocate, and distribute public funds. In the remaining pillars, Singapore ranked fourth in helping people rise, which looks at how governments help citizens achieve a better quality of life; ninth in robust policies and laws; and 26th in global influence and reputation.

Ambitious Republicans are eagerly parachuting onto the sidelines of the first criminal trial of a former president, with even onetime Trump critics and dissenters plunging themselves into the proceedings.

Prominent co-defendants in election subversion cases have received support from a charity run by White House alumni who are working on plans for a second term.

The White House says he means that the conditions were in place for the high inflation that came 17 months after he took the oath of office.

The Palace sent a letter with 'the Queen's warmest wishes' to the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) which vowed Camilla 'will not procure any new fur garments'.

Dr Sanjoy Kumar blasted the system as unjust and unfair after a judge ruled yesterday that the killer's sentence of an indefinite hospital order was not unduly lenient.

Armed police descended on the Stamford Hill neighbourhood of north London just after 7.30pm last night to hunt for the gunman after the woman in her 30s was shot in the leg.

Parents say children at Brakenhale School, Berkshire, are treated like 'prisoners'. Keith, 41, and Kelly Ellis, 46, (both pictured) say they would move their children away if not for exams.

Health authorities in Marmaris, on the southern Aegean Coast, began a hasty investigation and took water samples following backlash from concerned locals.

[allAfrica] The Nelson Mandela Foundation has authorized an unprecedented documentary series that will bring Nelson Mandela's extraordinary life story to screens through his own voice and writings.

Having more female surgeons and anesthesiologists in operating rooms could mean better post-op outcomes for patients, according to a new Canadian study.

The mini-series is making headlines not just for its popularity but for the wave of online detectives trying to identify some of the more unsettling characters it portrays.

A loophole in the House of Commons' spending rules has allowed MPs travelling to party conventions to bill taxpayers for more than half a million dollars over the past year — even though House of Commons rules normally prohibit MPs from charging expenses linked to partisan political activity.

A man has declared a particular Mother's Day meal to be the «most disappointing meal I ever had in my entire life». Taking to Facebook group Complaint Singapore last Sunday (May 12), user Benson Tan wrote that he had ordered food delivery from White Restaurant at Sun Plaza to celebrate the occasion. A screenshot of his order receipt showed that Tan had paid around $133 for four dishes, including a braised crab meat with fish maw and sliced abalone soup dish for four persons. But the man said he received a «small container» of soup which was «not even half filled». He pointed out that the soup did not contain any sliced abalone and had «barely any crab meat». While it had «a few thinly sliced fish maws», the large amount of mushrooms in the dish caused it to «taste like shitake mushroom soup», he griped. «I paid $47.08 for the soup, before tax. How is the amount justifiable?» Tan asked. Aside from the disappointing portion of the soup, the man also claimed that the scallop fried rice was «ultimate oily» and the crispy baby squid «can crack a tooth».

The Japanese police have requested the Singapore Embassy to bring a diplomat back to Japan for questioning over photos he took of undressed males at public bathhouses in Tokyo, local media reported. The request made by the Metropolitan Police Department had been made through the Japan's Foreign Ministry, the Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported on May 14. The 55-year-old was a counsellor at the Singapore Embassy in Japan when he admitted in February to secretly filming a boy at a public bath in Tokyo, among other acts of voyeurism. He was later suspended from duty to assist in investigations, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on May 2. Local media had reported that he was caught using a smartphone to film an undressed male teenager in the men's changing room of a public bath on Feb 27. Investigators who searched the man's phone found footage of the boy in the nude, as well as footage of multiple male customers that appeared to have been taken in the bath's communal changing room.

It ruined his Mother's Day. A man was upset to see a woman eating with two dogs at her table in Bukit Panjang Hawker Centre and Market on the night of May 12. Stomp contributor Raven shared a video and photos of the diner eating hotpot as her two canine companions sat quietly next to her. «It really pissed me off and spoiled my day to see that someone had brought her dogs along,» said the Stomp contributor. «The two puppies sitting on the chairs were at the table and the person was having a hotpot at 8.40pm.» The Stomp contributor also shared a photo of a sign sign that said: «Strictly no pets allowed except guide dogs.» He said: «The signage clearly shows that no pets are allowed in the hawker centre. »Please do be considerate. Some people may be sensitive or allergic.« The Stomp contributor added that he had reported the incident to the relevant authorities. »I hope more enforcement action can be taken," he said. Under Environmental Public Health (Food Hygiene) Regulations, live animals such as pets are not permitted into food establishments.

The British action star Jason Statham will play the lead in a new action thriller directed by the Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur. No name has been given for the movie yet, but it is produced by Black Bear.

The trial involves men being texted daily tips including 'walk a different route home to avoid the kebab shop' and 'don't treat your body like a skip'. It could now be rolled out across the NHS.

The actress, who takes a starring role in the new release, was supported by a host of stars as the worlds of film, music and fashion descended on the resort town for two weeks of red carpet celebrations.

A group of 30 mainly educated men in Baidoa, southern Somalia, are making a successful living buying up livestock in poor condition and selling them on for a profit after fattening them up.

Nearly two dozen Bangladeshi cargo ship crew taken hostage by Somali pirates returned home Tuesday to a rapturous welcome from family members after weeks in captivity.

Mogadishu (HOL) - United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed James Swan as the Acting Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

This in-depth analysis (IDA) examines the environmental determinants of health and their consequences, especially on the health of disadvantaged communities. It also assesses the impacts of European Union (EU) policies on the environment insofar as they affect human health, and provides recommendations on how the One Health and the Health in All Policies approaches can be better implemented in EU policy-making. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the Subcommittee on Public Health (SANT). Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Great-grandfather Julian Pryer, 84, was in constant agony after the procedure and was desperate to alleviate the pain.

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[allAfrica] As South Africa's general elections on May 29th draw near, anti-immigrant rhetoric is intensifying across social media platforms, according to a new report from the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC).

A private jet belonging to ex-US President Donald Trump struck another jet with its wing after landing at Palm Beach International Airport Read Full Article at RT.com