The infamous latex puppet can be seen propped up on a sofa in the background of a photograph showing convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell.

It was one of the nation's most-watched Saturday night shows - and he one of its star judges.

The creepy mural, proudly displayed in a bedroom, showed a boy prancing around naked as demonic-looking figures in the background looked on.

The partially decomposed body of a man was found in bushes in Kingland, Kitson Town, St Catherine on Saturday. The police report that passers-by stumbled upon the body around 7:00 p.m. and raised an alarm. Upon the arrival of the police, the body...

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal condemned the disruption of a peaceful Sikh Nagar Kirtan in New Zealand, calling it a threat to religious freedom and universal brotherhood. He praised the Sikh community for maintaining restraint despite provocation and urged external affairs minister S Jaishankar to raise the issue with the New Zealand government, as police intervened to ensure the procession could continue safely.

Maharashtra's local body elections saw a significant win for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, securing a majority of councillor seats and municipal council presidencies. The ruling coalition attributed its success to development initiatives and strong organizational efforts. Opposition parties, however, alleged irregularities and unfair practices during the polls.

More new apprentices are signing up than in the past 15 years, yet getting to certification remains a struggle. Financial concerns, difficulty finding employers and spotty guidance and mentorship for apprentices and journeypersons alike are among the barriers tripping up new tradespeople today.

For years, oil tanker traffic has been prohibited off the coast of northern British Columbia in order to protect environmentally sensitive coastlines from disaster. But the federal government is now open to the idea of changing its moratorium — something the B.C. government and First Nations vehemently oppose.

Attempts by the EU and Ukraine to change the US-drafted peace deal won’t improve the prospects for a settlement, Yury Ushakov says Read Full Article at RT.com

Nine people have been killed and ten more wounded in a shooting incident at a tavern in South Africa, local authorities have reported Read Full Article at RT.com

For more than a decade, adventurer Kristján Gíslason has been either preparing for a motorcycle journey, travelling, or working on books and travel programmes known as Hringfarinn, familiar to many. He has now completed his second journey around the world, and it is interesting to hear about his latest adventures in countries the average person has barely even heard of.

According to Yury Pilipson, there is no doubt about involvement of ‘senior comrades’ in Greece's accession to the announced initiative

Putin added that he expects «a good and substantive discussion with all colleagues regarding the development of trade and economic ties in general within the framework of integration»

The EU is ready to promise anything in an effort to wage war with Russia, noted Yury Pilipson

The Russian leader noted the expansion of mutual trade exchanges and the deepening of cooperative ties between the members of the union

Putin is sure that all the colleagues share this attitude

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan criticized the Union government's recent railway fare hike, stating it will burden the middle and lower middle class before the Union budget. She slammed the increase of Rs 10 per 500 km, impacting long-distance travel costs significantly.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking in Kolkata, voiced concerns about live-in relationships, deeming them an unwillingness to accept responsibility. He suggested renunciation for those avoiding marriage. Bhagwat also shared insights from experts, recommending early marriage (19-25) and three children for health and ego management, while acknowledging his personal lack of experience in these matters.

Following BJP's 2025 victories in Delhi and Bihar, 2026 presents a crucial comeback opportunity for the opposition. Key contests in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry will test incumbent governments and emerging political forces, with updated electoral rolls adding another layer of intrigue to these significant state elections.

BJP Minority Morcha National President Jamal Siddiqui condemned the lynching of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh, blaming rising radicalisation and alleging growing attacks on minorities. He criticised the Bangladeshi government’s response, and said India was closely monitoring the situation. Siddiqui also accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of encouraging radicalisation for political gain, claiming the state risked following a similar path.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram strongly criticized the Centre's move to replace MGNREGA, calling it the «second killing of Mahatma Gandhi.» He stated the party will oppose the new VB-G RAM G bill until the original employment guarantee framework is restored, vowing to expose the alleged fraud.

Vladimir Zelensky continues to clandestinely consult former chief of staff Andrey Yermak, who resigned amid a graft scandal, media claim Read Full Article at RT.com

The top EU diplomat apparently believes she can fare better against Russia than Adolf Hitler did, Viktor Orban has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev can’t finance a 800,000-strong army and wants Western funding as part of security guarantees, Vladimir Zelensky has said Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – The head of the health ministry’s traditional medicine office, Hossein Rezaeizadeh, the advisor to the health ministry’s traditional medicine office, Arman Zargaran, along with the ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, have attended the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.

TEHRAN – Awad Mataria, the new World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Iran, held a meeting with Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi on Sunday.

TEHRAN – The tenth edition of the national program to honor outstanding scientific researchers was held on Sunday, with the vice-president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, Hossein Afshin, and the head of Iran National Science Foundation, Ali-Mohammad Soltani, in attendance.

Six Indonesian men, aged between 23 and 29, have been arrested by the police for illegal entry into Singapore. The Police Coast Guard (PCG) detected their wooden craft in the waters off Tanah Merah at about 12.35am on Sunday (Dec 21). «PCG immediately intercepted the craft and arrested the six Indonesian men for unlawful entry into Singapore,» said the police in a media release. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects wanted to find work in Singapore. The six will be charged in court on Monday. If found guilty of illegal entry into Singapore, they each face up to six months' jail, along with mandatory caning of at least three strokes. [[nid:725700]]editor@asiaone.com 

Seventy-five needy children from Chambala, Katuta, and Chitenje Primary Schools in Kasungu district have received school uniforms worth K1.7 million, generously donated by well-wisher Paul Sosola. Sosola, who previously supported children in Rumphi, is expected to extend similar assistance to Mangochi and other districts in the near future. “I personally do not want to see […] The post Kasungu Children Receive School Uniforms from Well-Wisher appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation has participated in a meeting of the working group on establishing the secretariat of the Tehran Convention in the Caspian Sea region.

Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks profile rose after her grilling of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his appointment hearing went viral.

How DOGE and the White House carried out a once-unthinkable transformation of the nation’s sprawling bureaucracy.

The Trump administration has backed itself into a corner on Venezuela, with President Nicolás Maduro’s removal by force or war the only compelling options.