In Johnson’s bid for reelection as House speaker, the Louisiana Republican has little room for error.

EXCLUSIVE: Liberty Woodland School in south London has overhauled the traditional school system to teach lessons outside and let pupils have an extra day off to 'play video games'

The billionaire X owner and Donald Trump adviser shared a post demanding the monarch step in, as he clashed with the government over grooming gangs .

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was made the subject of an interim Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) by magistrates.

The 17-year-old joined an exclusive group of players to qualify for back-to-back finals at the Worlds as he continues his meteoric rise in the sport over the past 12 months.

Figures show more than 4,500 beds alone were taken up by flu patients every day last week, up 3.5 times on the same week last year. Of these, 211 were in critical care.

To some people, the new year is an opportunity to start a new chapter or hang a new calendar. To others, it’s just another day when rent is due. For many Somali Americans, New Year’s Day is also their birthday.

The diplomatic dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia that had led to tense regional relations has been resolved, Somalia's foreign minister says.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The University of Gothenburg in Sweden has emerged as a global leader in preserving and studying the Somali language, combining rigorous academic research with cultural preservation efforts. Swedish instructors, alongside Somali scholars, are decoding the language's rich history and structure, ensuring its legacy endures.

The Russian defeated in her quarterfinals match Tunisia’s tennis star, Ons Jabeur, in straight sets 6-4; 7-6 (7-2)

The yuan slowed its growth to 13.764 rubles

The outgoing administration of US President Joe Biden seeks to avoid this scenario, making emphasis on «the deliveries of more sophisticated weapons, including longer-range missiles,» the press office said

Lately, the Ukrainian side has also indicated «signals about some accords,» which cannot be perceived seriously, he added

Finam analyst Sergey Kaufman forecasts a moderate increase in Europe's average gas price to $420 per 1,000 cubic meters

A mother killer whale who famously pushed the body of her dead newborn for 17 days in 2018 has lost another calf, and researchers say she is again carrying the body in an apparent act of grief.

As users turn toward smoking instead of injecting hard drugs, the number of glass pipes recovered on Ottawa’s streets has begun surpassing the number of needles.

Entrepreneurs who are adapting robotic arms used for manufacturing automobiles to help with homebuilding say the construction industry in Canada needs to innovate. Using robots to do more on construction sites could speed things up and help with the shortage of skilled labour.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional state has airlifted soldiers wounded in Tuesday's Islamic State (ISIS) suicide attack in the Bari region to Ethiopia for urgent medical treatment.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Ethiopia’s Defense Minister, Engineer Aisha Mohammed, held high-level meetings in Mogadishu on Thursday with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama, and State Minister for Foreign Affairs.

A man begging for money along Waterloo Street was arrested by the police after some members of the public raised doubts about his behaviour.  The man, who has a 7cm tumour on his jaw, was seen sitting outside Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple on Dec 31, reported Shin Min Daily News. With legs of different lengths, he relied on crutches to walk. Seated in front of a lamppost, the man would hold two to three packets of tissue in his hand, attempting to sell them to passers-by.  Upon seeing his disabilities, several people handed him cash, ranging from $2 to $10. They did not take any tissues from him.  According to Shin Min, the man received about $50 in the span of 10 minutes.  His actions eventually caught the attention of member of the public who called the police on him.  Officers arrived at the scene and took the man aside for questioning. When asked for his identification, the man pulled out a passport believed to be from China.  The questioning continued for about half an hour before the man was taken away in a police car. 

Singaporean households will receive $300 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers on Friday (Jan 3) to help with cost of living. In a video posted to his social media pages, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that the vouchers are available for redemption on Friday, and are valid till Dec 31. «I hope this will go some way in supporting you and your family,» said PM Wong. The latest tranche of CDC vouchers are part of the $1.9 billion enhancement to the Assurance Package which were announced during Budget 2024.  Singaporeans would get $600 in CDC vouchers — which would be split into two disbursements in June 2024 and January 2025. 

The results of the 2024 GCE O-level examinations will be released next Friday (Jan 10).  School candidates will receive their results from their secondary schools from 2.30pm on Jan 10, said the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) on Friday (Jan 3). Details on the specific collection arrangements will be shared by the respective schools.  School candidates who are unable to collect their results in person can appoint a proxy to collect a physical copy of the results on their behalf. To do so, the proxies must produce relevant documents for the school's verification when collecting results.  School candidates may also approach their respective schools if they are unable to appoint a proxy.  Private candidates with a Singpass account may retrieve their results online via the SEAB's candidates portal from 3.15pm on Jan 10 to 11pm on Jan 24.  Those without a Singpass account can view their results on the portal with the account they created when during registration for the exams. 

The former headteacher of a primary school has avoided a classroom ban despite describing one pupil as a 'fat slug' and labelling another as 'f***ing ugly'.

For over a decade, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has been more than a spiritual leader to the people of Malawi. He has been a beacon of hope, a tireless philanthropist, and a transformative force for good. His journey of giving is not just about the donations he has made but about the lives he has touched, […] The post A decade of impact: How Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has transformed lives in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera swept into power on a wave of hope and high expectations, with promises of a lean, efficient, and transparent government at the core of his campaign. However, as his term nears its end, his track record suggests a growing gap between his words and actions, leaving many Malawians disappointed and disillusioned. A […] The post Analysis: On Cabinet, is President Chakwera living up to his promise? A resounding no! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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[New Times] The City of Kigali has initiated the construction of culverts in flood-prone areas as part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of heavy rains and flooding.

[New Times] Rwandan R&B musician The Ben was deeply emotional during his unforgettable concert at the BK Arena on January 1, 2025.

A huge, red-hot object fell from the sky into a Kenyan village on Monday afternoon according to local residents cited by the country’s national broadcaster, prompting an immediate investigation by the national space agency.

The Ministry of Finance and the World Bank have signed a USD 700 million loan agreement to support the implementation of the Financial Sector Strengthening Project on Tuesday 31st December 2024, which aims to enhance the stability and sustainability of Ethiopia’s financial sector.