In the final episode of Channel 5's Phillip Schofield: Cast Away, the 62-year-old revealed he would «never in a million years» decide to return to daytime TV.

Jonathan Gullis (pictured), who was ousted by Labour from his seat of Stoke-on-Trent North at the general election, was a secondary school teacher before entering Parliament.

Victims of phishing scams disguised as advertisements on social media have collectively lost at least $162,000 since Sept 1. In these cases, victims would come across advertisements or sponsored posts on platforms like Instagram, Facebook and TikTok promoting heavily discounted items such as personal accessories, electronics, food and cleaning supplies. Clicking links embedded in these posts would lead victims to either a phishing site which prompted them to key in their card details and one-time passwords to pay for the products themselves, or delivery. Victims would only realise they had been scammed when they discover unauthorised transactions charged to their cards or when the items are not delivered. There is a recent uptick in phishing scams, with at least 173 reports lodged in September, said the police on Monday (Sept 30). The police advised the public to take precautions such as setting limits on their cards for online transactions and enabling multi-factor authentication for banks and e-wallets to avoid such situations.

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[allAfrica] Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero's suggestion to hire immigrants to improve efficiency with the Johannesburg Metro Police Department was among the main online topics of conversation about immigrants in South Africa in August, according to a report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC).

Ansar Allah stated that the strikes were carried out in solidarity with resistance forces in Palestine and Lebanon

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky «will once again plead for permission to hit targets inside Russia with western-supplied munitions,» the newspaper wrote

The trade turnover between the two countries «grew to 2.355 trillion Russian rubles ($25.7 bln)» in January - July of this year, Mikhail Mishustin noted

EAEU member-countries managed to build up the model of interaction that provides for the high degree of freedom in movement of goods, services, capital and workforce, Mikhail Mishustin noted

Ishiba scored 291 votes out of 465

Wim Hof's former partner has accused him of abuse, branding him a 'mean drunk' and an 'explosive character' in a bombshell new interview.

Tom Tugendhat will say that the armed forces should be equipped with an increasingly volatile world. He said he knows first-hand the consequences of Labour not providing proper kit.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Ethiopia has not yet responded to a proposal from Djibouti that could ease a long-standing diplomatic dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia, Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf confirmed.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The wheels in the turbulent and often convoluted world of Somali politics are turning again as Parliament seeks to remove a senior government official from office. The target is Foreign Minister Ahmed Macalin Fiqi, a man under fire for his handling of diplomatic matters.

In a significant meeting at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), President Lazarus Chakwera has expressed gratitude for the ongoing support of the Fund while outlining the challenges and progress of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. Chakwera met with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, marking the third visit in as many years, during which he […] The post Chakwera emphasizes commitment to economic recovery in a meeting with IMF appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Department of the Blue Economy in Seychelles has started a capacity-building programme to prepare technicians and specialists for the domestication of the United Nations Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty, said a top official on Monday. The director general of the Department, Chrissant Barbe, told reporters that this is the next step after Seychelles became the first African country to ratify the BBNJ Treaty in March. The workshop focused mainly on familiarising the technicians and specialists from different departments and entities with the BBNJ treaty and what this means for Seychelles and the rest of the world. The UN Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty, also known as the High Seas Treaty or the BBNJ treaty, is an international agreement that aims to preserve and sustainably use the marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. This includes the high seas, which are outside of countries' exclusive economic zones, and make up nearly half of the earth's surface “This is a big step forward for Seychelles. Fifty percent of our boundary is adjacent to the high seas, therefore it is highly beneficial for Seychelles to join this treaty. We expect that it will have a positive influence on the fishing industry as well as the tourism industry,” said Barbe. He stated that the resources needed in the country notably fish, are usually migratory species, meaning they do not remain in Seychelles waters. This is why it is necessary to regulate the high seas better to ensure the survival of these species. Seychelles is the fourth country in the world and the first in Africa to ratify this treaty and Barbe added that given the island nation’s is surrounded by the ocean, the country is also planning on advocating for other signatories to join this treaty. “This is especially important with neighbouring countries in the region. We hope that there will be at least 60 signatories by next year,” he added. Barbe said Seychelles will also be advocating for and establishing additional Marine Protected Areas in the region and will be working with other countries to discuss processes and modalities to ensure that all countries in the region benefit from this. 

Mogadishu (HOL) — A senior Al-Shabaab commander, disillusioned by growing internal conflicts within the militant group, has surrendered to Somali government forces, joining a rising number of fighters abandoning Al-Shabaab in recent months. The defection of Qaasim Ahmed Duhul, who operated under the alias Suulal Ceyn, is seen as driven by the government's amnesty and reintegration programs.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A five-year-old girl named Maryan Mahad Ado died after being thrown from a five-story building in Mogadishu's Abdiaziz District on Sunday, authorities confirmed. Multiple suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

It must be their day off. A condominium resident is unhappy to regularly see maids and their friends dressing scantily and posing provocatively for videos in the condo pool. Stomp contributor IL, who lives in a condo in District 11, shared photos of one such incident, which took place on Sept 22 at around 6pm. «I know there had been controversies with whether domestic helpers are allowed to use condo common facilities,» said the Stomp contributor. «I am not against a domestic helper who is hired by condo resident to use the facility as she is also a resident of the condo herself. »But what happens if every week or alternate week for the past six months, a few of the domestic helpers would invite their friends to the condo, dressing scantily and posing provocatively to take pictures and videos?« The Stomp contributor said the women could be around from late mornings, bring their own lunch and stay until 8pm. »They moved pool furniture around without rearranging it back and showered in the only one shower room before leaving the condo," said the resident.

Cigarette butts were strewn on the floor. The police were called twice because of noisy gatherings in the void deck of Block 22 Hougang Avenue 3. Stomp contributor Daniel shared photos of tables and chairs left behind in the void deck after the gatherings. «Despite numerous attempts at communicating with Aljunied-Hougang Town Council, the table and chairs as highlighted were not removed,» said the Stomp contributor. «These posed a fire hazard and threaten the safety of the residents. Other than this, pails with water were left behind, which is a concern due to mosquito breeding. PHOTO:Stomp »I have compiled the photos since Sept 3 and have been in contact with the town council since August.« The Stomp contributor said: »These illegal gatherings of more than five adults drinking beer, smoking and making loud noises happens almost daily for years."

Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam has responded to Lee Hsien Yang's claims about the $619,335.53 in damages paid to him and Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan.  In a Facebook post on Sept 29, Lee claimed the amount he paid to the two ministers was «equivalent to 13.6 months' rental for the two Ridout houses».  Pointing out that his «significant asset» in Singapore is 38 Oxley Road, Lee said that he made the payment to honour his late father's wishes in connection with his home. He also did it to allow his ill sister, Wei Ling, to continue living in the house.

The JN Foundation has opened applications for its Motorcycle Helmet Safety Photo Advocacy and Visual Arts Competition, which aims to empower young Jamaicans to use photography and visual arts as tools for promoting safer road practices, with a...

University of Technology, Jamaica will host the third annual Microsoft Day technology summit from October 2 to 4 at the University’s Papine campus under the theme “Empower your Future”. The opening ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. on day one at...

The Wesley Davis Memorial Foundation has identified its first two scholarship winners as Mia Crosdale and Khadera Smith, students of the Cedar Valley Primary School in St Thomas. Crosdale and Smith were chosen to receive scholarships for the 2024-...

Western Bureau: Some 31 youngsters from Green Island in Hanover are poised to become fully certified community fire safety wardens, as they are currently participating in a two-day fire safety workshop, which is a joint venture between the Jamaica...

JAMAICAN PEOPLE, for the most part, believe in God, whosoever they perceive him to be. But 80 years ago, an incident exploded in the western parish of St James that obliterated such a belief in one person, inspiring him to curse God himself. And...

Mogadishu (HOL) — Geopolitical shifts are reshaping Sub-Saharan Africa's arms trade, as traditional suppliers like Russia lose ground to rising competitors such as China and Turkey. A new series of reports by the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), titled «Importing (In)security: The Evolving Arms Trade in Sub-Saharan Africa,» highlights the changing landscape of the arms market in the region, with China emerging as a dominant supplier.

With Israel’s killing of Hezbollah leader Hasan Nasrallah, the Pentagon is bracing for retaliatory action from Tehran’s network of militias and militant groups.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) called for greater engagement from the Somali diaspora in promoting economic growth and regional stability during the 10th International Somali Diaspora Conference in Istanbul.

Egypt will assume the presidency of the African Peace and Security Council on Oct. 1 for a month, said Mohamed Gad, Egypt’s ambassador to Ethiopia and its Permanent Representative to the African Union.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday warned that Daesh/ISIS could exploit ongoing conflicts in the Middle East to strengthen their influence, urging international partners to intensify their efforts to maintain security and stability in the region.

There are some things that money can't buy. For Sng Mui Hong, no amount can convince her to sell the land which Kampong Lorong Buangkok — Singapore's last remaining kampung — stands on. She and her four siblings inherited the village from her late father Sng Teow Koon, who bought the 12,248 sq m plot of land in 1956. And despite the land reportedly being valued at a staggering $70 million, Sng remains steadfast in her conviction of holding onto the kampung because of a promise, she said in a TikTok video uploaded by property agents Wan & Zal last Monday (Sept 23). Clad in a checkered shirt and patterned pants while sitting astride a bicycle, the youngest of four children shared that her father had wanted to keep the land for his descendants. https://www.tiktok.com/@wanandzal/video/7417770017309068560 «It's a big sin, since you already promised your father [to keep the land], how can you lie?» She told the duo in Malay. Sng added that the kampung will be left to her relatives in the future, who are aware of the promise and their grandfather's wishes.