Despite promises to the contrary, Rachel Reeves may hike income tax at the Budget. How much money would it make the Treasury - and what would it mean for you?

Keir Starmer tried to snuff out a highly damaging pre-Budget furore last night after the Chancellor's actions were revealed by the Daily Mail.

Kismayo (HOL) – Somali elite Danab Commandos, in collaboration with the Jubbaland Security and Intelligence Agency (JSIA) and backed by international partners, have killed at least 18 al-Shabaab militants in a major military operation conducted in Jamaame district of Lower Juba region, authorities said.

Djibouti (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Djibouti on Wednesday to attend the 25th anniversary of the Somali Reconciliation Conference, widely known as the Arta Conference—a landmark event that led to the re-establishment of the Third Somali Republic.

An asylum seeker who «calmly» walked into a bank and stabbed a man inside to death without provocation or motive has been jailed for life.

SINGAPORE — The alleged masterminds of a Singapore gang that ran a major scam operation in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, are two brothers and their cousin.The group was led allegedly by Ng Wei Liang, 32. He is one of 27 Singaporeans wanted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) for their suspected roles in 438 scam cases involving losses of at least $41 million.The Straits Times learnt that Wei Liang had allegedly set up the operation some time in 2024, and allegedly recruited his renovation contractor brother, Wei Kang, 33, and Wei Liang's girlfriend, Christy Neo Wei En, 29.They also pulled into the group Wei Liang's cousin Lester Ng Jing Hai, 29, who is reportedly a high-ranking member of the syndicate's operations.Wei Kang, Neo and Jing Hai were charged in September under the Organised Crime Act and denied bail on Oct 2 due to a risk of collusion.

In a strange twist, a 44-year-old male motorcyclist who was involved in an accident with a taxi along Bendemeer Road was later seen walking naked along Jalan Besar Road.The bizarre incident started at around 11am on Wednesday (Oct 29) when the motorcyclist allegedly collided into the rear of a Prime taxi.The taxi driver, surnamed Tan, told Shin Min Daily News that there was a female passenger on board his taxi when the accident happened, adding that the impact sent the motorcyclist crashing onto the roof of his taxi.«I did not dare to brake immediately as I was afraid that he would fall off. So, I gradually slowed down.»Once my taxi came to a stop, he climbed off and walked across the road before I could even ask him anything,« Tan told Shin Min. According to Tan, the motorcyclist was wearing a red shirt and a pair of dark-coloured trousers. »He looked dazed and acted strangely, pacing up and down along the sidewalk. The next moment, when I checked again, he was gone," added Tan.The man was also believed to be injured and left a 90-metre trail of blood in his wake, Shin Min reported.

Traffic is moving slowly across the capital area, and delays can be expected, according to the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration.

Canada’s tourism sector generated a record-breaking amount of revenue of between May and August, reaching $59 billion, a six per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan says unions will encourage workers incensed by the provincial government’s suspension of bargaining rights to volunteer for recall campaigns and prepare for a possible general strike.

The Florida Panther forward, who is from Hammonds Plains, N.S., made a surprise appearance at a minor hockey game in Halifax on Wednesday night. Marchand said he didn't hesitate to come home once he learned his friend's 10-year-old daughter died after a battle with cancer.

A rare disclosure of probation records reveals that two days after a repeat domestic violence offender murdered three ex-partners while on probation, his probation officer was given the highest score possible for their work. CBC News has also learned that two other management reviews happened in the years before the murders, but no changes to their approach were made.

[RFI] France and Togo are co-hosting a conference in Paris on Thursday to support peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region of Africa. A coalition of international NGOs will urge participants to step up their financial response to the «unprecedented humanitarian crisis» in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.

This study explores how the AI Act relates to various other crucial pieces of EU digital legislation, such as the GDPR, the Data Act and the Cyber Resilience Act. It assesses overlaps and gaps between these acts, and shows that, while each of them is individually well targeted, their interplay creates significant regulatory complexity. Finally, it also provides reflections and suggestions for possible evolutions of the AI Act, and of EU digital legislation as a whole, keeping in mind the objective of ensuring that Europe can establish a competitive AI industry. This study was prepared at the request of the ITRE Committee. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has reaffirmed his government’s refusal to finance military aid for Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

An “external attack” may have caused last week’s explosion at Hungary’s largest refinery, according to Prime Minister Viktor Orban Read Full Article at RT.com

The Malawi National Women’s Football team coach, Lovemore Fazili, and captain Tabitha Chawinga have attributed their 2–0 win against Angola, which secured their qualification for the Women AFCON finals, to the strong support they have received from their sponsors, National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc. The Scorchers sealed their spot after defeating Angola 2–0 at […] The post Scorchers attribute WAFCON win to NBM plc support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Governor MacDonald Mafuta Mwale has called for deliberate and strategic collaboration between government and the private sector to boost domestic production, strengthen foreign exchange reserves, and tame Malawi’s persistently high inflation. Speaking at the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) Annual Conference currently underway in Mangochi, Mwale said enhanced private sector […] The post RBM Governor Urges Strong Private Sector Collaboration to Curb Forex and Inflation Pressures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi (CONGOMA), a member of the Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP), on Thursday joined citizens across the world in commemorating the People’s Assemblies under the theme: “End Austerity, Cancel the Debt, Tax the Rich: Health, Education and Social Protection for All.” Speaking ahead of the commemoration, CONGOMA […] The post CONGOMA joins global call for debt cancellation to jumpstart Malawi’s economy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  European Member States have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the new Malawi Government, following a high-level breakfast meeting held today between British High Commissioner Rebecca Fabrizi and Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Honourable Joseph Mwanamvekha, MP. During the engagement, Honourable Mwanamvekha outlined Malawi’s pressing needs in the face of ongoing economic pressure, […] The post European Member States pledge renewed support to Malawi’s new Government appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ten Hungarian and German tourists were killed along with a Kenyan pilot when a light aircraft crashed in Kenya on Tuesday.

For Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Surjan Singh, there is nothing more rewarding than giving a retired K-9 dog, a Labrador named Major, a chance to enjoy quality life.K-9 dogs are specially trained police dogs that play key roles in a variety of operations, including narcotics and explosives detection, maintaining public order, and responding to security incidents.Speaking to AsiaOne at his home in Woodlands on Friday (Oct 24), the 56-year-old Deputy Officer-in-Charge at Woodlands East Neighbourhood Police Centre recounted the day he first learned that retired K-9 dogs could be adopted through a programme called Project Adore (ADOption and REhoming of dogs).Started in 2012, it is a scheme that allows HDB residents to own local crossbreed dogs, up to 55cm in height. «We wanted a companion at home and my kids love dogs. So when I learned that K-9 dogs can be adopted, I thought it would be rewarding to take one in,» said the father of two, who adopted Major in May. 

A woman warded at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) snatched a loaded revolver from the holster of an auxiliary police officer while attempting to escape from the medical institution.Chew Pei Xuan, 20, pleaded guilty on Wednesday (Oct 29) to using criminal force on the officer in committing theft of an item which he was carrying, reported Lianhe Zaobao.Court documents seen by AsiaOne stated that Chew had removed a revolver from the holster of the officer without his consent at about 12pm on July 7 at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.According to the Chinese paper, the Singaporean had engaged in self-harm when intoxicated on July 3 and was admitted to NTFGH for treatment.On July 7, she tried to escape from the hospital and hid in a toilet. A nurse tried unsuccessfully to persuade her to open the door, and alerted security and Chew's attending doctor of the situation.About 10 minutes later, the patient reportedly opened the door, and a nurse guided her to her bed and checked her for injuries. At this time, at least one police auxiliary officer and security personnel were present at the ward.

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- «Foundational learning, some time back - during my time - was well done,» said Honorable Harry Kamboni, Member of Parliament for Kalomo Central in Southern Zambia. «But as we went on, it was neglected.»

The Supreme Court rejected Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit's plea to skip a hearing on the stray dog menace, stating he has no role in election duties. The court emphasized his mandatory appearance, citing ongoing incidents and the country's international image. Other states and UTs were also ordered to appear with explanations for delays.

[allAfrica] Tanzania's general elections triggered widespread protests in key cities including Dar es Salaam and Arusha as citizens demonstrated for the first time in 65 years. The absence of credible opposition candidates and the arrest of prominent opposition leader Tundu Lissu sparked the action as thousands of protesters took to the streets in defiance of a nationwide 6pm to 6am curfew imposed by authorities.

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- Foundational learning, the ability to read, write, and do basic math, is the bedrock of every child's education. This is not just an educational failure, but also a development emergency.

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- «Foundational learning, some time back - during my time - was well done,» said Honorable Harry Kamboni, Member of Parliament for Kalomo Central in Southern Zambia. «But as we went on, it was neglected.»

A family has made a desperate plea for help as their beloved grandmother faces being deportation from Australia. 

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. - who was known for portraying a young Will Smith on the hit series The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air - has passed away at the age of 42 on Wednesday.