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Our new electric car exploded into flames while we slept forcing us to flee our home - my family have been traumatised

A family in Worcester rushed to flee their home after a mother-of-three's new electric Peugeot exploded into flames in the middle of the night, leaving the car completely destroyed.

Latest poll shows 80% of Russians trust Putin

A total of 53% of those polled said they approved of the Russian government’s handling of the country, while 56% approved of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s performance
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Latest poll shows 80% of Russians trust Putin

A total of 53% of those polled said they approved of the Russian government’s handling of the country, while 56% approved of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s performance

Rada deputy says US arms sales to Ukraine stopped

US President Donald Trump said on February 19 that Vladimir Zelensky had persuaded the United States to spend $350 billion on a war that could not be won
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Rada deputy says US arms sales to Ukraine stopped

US President Donald Trump said on February 19 that Vladimir Zelensky had persuaded the United States to spend $350 billion on a war that could not be won

Majority of Poles oppose sending troops to Ukraine, survey shows

According to the survey’s results, 22% of respondents supported the idea of sending troops to Ukraine, and another 15% said they did not have a clear opinion on the matter
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Majority of Poles oppose sending troops to Ukraine, survey shows

According to the survey’s results, 22% of respondents supported the idea of sending troops to Ukraine, and another 15% said they did not have a clear opinion on the matter

Google fined totally over $170,000 in Russia in 2024 — watchdog

In particular, the company was fined for failure to remove extremist content, false information, materials encouraging unrest, concerning VPN services, and other illegal content on YouTube
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Google fined totally over $170,000 in Russia in 2024 — watchdog

In particular, the company was fined for failure to remove extremist content, false information, materials encouraging unrest, concerning VPN services, and other illegal content on YouTube

Netanyahu accuses Hamas of breaching Gaza agreement over body release forgery

The Israeli Prime Minister stressed that «Hamas will pay the full price for this cruel and despicable violation of the agreement»
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Netanyahu accuses Hamas of breaching Gaza agreement over body release forgery

The Israeli Prime Minister stressed that «Hamas will pay the full price for this cruel and despicable violation of the agreement»

Somali government engages Saudi authorities over prisoners on death row

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government announced on Thursday that it is closely monitoring the legal and humanitarian conditions of Somali prisoners in Saudi Arabia, following a protest in Mogadishu by families of detainees on death row.
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Somali government engages Saudi authorities over prisoners on death row

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government announced on Thursday that it is closely monitoring the legal and humanitarian conditions of Somali prisoners in Saudi Arabia, following a protest in Mogadishu by families of detainees on death row.

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Violence Has Pushed 35,000 to Burundi, Says UN Refugee Agency

[UN News] Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to uproot thousands more people to neighbouring countries where they face dire conditions without many basic necessities, UN humanitarians said on Thursday.
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Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Violence Has Pushed 35,000 to Burundi, Says UN Refugee Agency

[UN News] Escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has continued to uproot thousands more people to neighbouring countries where they face dire conditions without many basic necessities, UN humanitarians said on Thursday.

Equatorial Guinea: Guinean 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces With Marks of Torture

[HRW] A prominent civil society leader in Guinea, Abdoul Sacko, went missing in the early hours of February 19, 2025, after gunmen took him from his home in the capital Conakry, raising concerns about an enforced disappearance. He resurfaced that night bearin
AllAfrica News: Central Africa

Equatorial Guinea: Guinean 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces With Marks of Torture

[HRW] A prominent civil society leader in Guinea, Abdoul Sacko, went missing in the early hours of February 19, 2025, after gunmen took him from his home in the capital Conakry, raising concerns about an enforced disappearance. He resurfaced that night bearing marks of torture.

Your job, your rights: What Singapore's new Workplace Fairness Legislation means for you and your employers

Have you been passed over for a job role after being told you were too old for it? Or denied a promotion because you were planning to start a family? Read on to learn more about stronger protections for jobseekers and employees against workplace discriminatio
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Your job, your rights: What Singapore's new Workplace Fairness Legislation means for you and your employers

Have you been passed over for a job role after being told you were too old for it? Or denied a promotion because you were planning to start a family? Read on to learn more about stronger protections for jobseekers and employees against workplace discrimination, and how this will promote fair and harmonious workplaces that benefit both employers and employees. To strengthen protections against workplace discrimination, while preserving our fair and harmonious workplace norms, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is introducing the Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL) to complement the current Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP). Singapore's approach to Workplace Fairness Legislation to prioritise workplace harmony The legislation is particularly timely given Singapore's ageing population and tight labour market. Prohibiting discrimination based on age supports the employment of senior workers. Similarly, protections for caregivers and women aim to boost workforce participation and provide opportunities for career progression.

Hawkers must personally operate stalls to prevent subletting, says NEA after hawker's viral complaint

Hawkers must personally operate their stalls to prevent subletting, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Thursday (Feb 20). «Subletting would drive up rental prices and food prices to the detriment of Singaporeans,» they added. The ag
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Hawkers must personally operate stalls to prevent subletting, says NEA after hawker's viral complaint

Hawkers must personally operate their stalls to prevent subletting, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) on Thursday (Feb 20). «Subletting would drive up rental prices and food prices to the detriment of Singaporeans,» they added. The agency was responding to AsiaOne's queries after a hawker's complaint went viral on social media this week. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Noorman Mubarak said that he was forced to make his heavily pregnant wife stand in their nasi lemak stall at Yishun Park Hawker Centre, after they received a warning for violating NEA's tenancy agreement.  Noting that it is «rightly so» that hawkers must personally manage the stall, he took issue with NEA saying that «personally means physically being in the stall». According to Noorman, he and his wife have been managing the original Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang stall since 2017.  After personally manning the stall for up to 18 hours daily for years, the couple now let their staff run the stall while they handle administrative work and other matters.

Singaporean killed in Spain: Prosecution pursues murder charge against Mitchell Ong

Spanish prosecutors are pursuing a murder charge against Mitchell Ong, who is suspected of killing a Singaporean woman in Spain. The body of 39-year-old Audrey Fang, who had been reported missing, was found with 30 stab wounds in a town 150km away from her
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Singaporean killed in Spain: Prosecution pursues murder charge against Mitchell Ong

Spanish prosecutors are pursuing a murder charge against Mitchell Ong, who is suspected of killing a Singaporean woman in Spain. The body of 39-year-old Audrey Fang, who had been reported missing, was found with 30 stab wounds in a town 150km away from her hotel on April 10, 2024. Ong, who is also Singaporean, was arrested on April 16. Appearing in Spanish court on Thursday (Feb 20), prosecutors and lawyers asked for Ong to be charged with murder, reported local publication La Verdad. But the defence called for the case to be dismissed and asked for new proceedings, including an independent assessment of Ong's phone and a formal statement from the accused, who has remained silent after his arrest. The lawyer representing Fang's family maintained that the facts constitute a crime of murder, which Ong allegedly committed «in a treacherous and cruel manner», reported La Verdad.

Russian forces launch operations to liberate Mirnoye community in Donbass region

According to military expert Andrey Marochko, the Russian troops have improved their tactical position and advanced on the right bank of the Zherebets River
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Russian forces launch operations to liberate Mirnoye community in Donbass region

According to military expert Andrey Marochko, the Russian troops have improved their tactical position and advanced on the right bank of the Zherebets River

US senses futility of 'military investments' in Kiev — Russian envoy

Rodion Miroshnik pointed to the statement of US Vice President JD Vance, who recognized that Moscow has and will continue to have significant advantages over Kiev and the West in the conflict in Ukraine
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US senses futility of 'military investments' in Kiev — Russian envoy

Rodion Miroshnik pointed to the statement of US Vice President JD Vance, who recognized that Moscow has and will continue to have significant advantages over Kiev and the West in the conflict in Ukraine

DHS makes shock decision on Prince Harry's secret US visa records that could reveal if he lied about drug use

The latest twist in the case came weeks after Donald Trump said he wouldn't deport Harry.
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DHS makes shock decision on Prince Harry's secret US visa records that could reveal if he lied about drug use

The latest twist in the case came weeks after Donald Trump said he wouldn't deport Harry.

Business operators invited to attend compliance expo in Sav-la-Mar today

Business operators and residents in Westmoreland and from nearby parishes are invited to participate in the National Housing Trust (NHT) Compliance 365 Expo today. This event, which will take place at the Savanna-la-Mar Methodist Church, forms...
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Business operators invited to attend compliance expo in Sav-la-Mar today

Business operators and residents in Westmoreland and from nearby parishes are invited to participate in the National Housing Trust (NHT) Compliance 365 Expo today. This event, which will take place at the Savanna-la-Mar Methodist Church, forms...

GFF’s basic schools nutrition programme officially named in honour of Patricia Thompson

Proper nutrition is the foundation of a child’s growth, shaping both their physical and cognitive development. This fundamental belief guided the life’s work of Patricia Thompson, registered nutritionist and founder and executive director of the...
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GFF’s basic schools nutrition programme officially named in honour of Patricia Thompson

Proper nutrition is the foundation of a child’s growth, shaping both their physical and cognitive development. This fundamental belief guided the life’s work of Patricia Thompson, registered nutritionist and founder and executive director of the...

Jamaican-Canadian businessman named to PM’s Council on Canada-US Relations

Wes Hall, chairman and CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, a shareholder advisory firm, has been included in the newly launched 19-member Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-United States (US) Relations announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the...
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Jamaican-Canadian businessman named to PM’s Council on Canada-US Relations

Wes Hall, chairman and CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, a shareholder advisory firm, has been included in the newly launched 19-member Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-United States (US) Relations announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the...

US-based Jamaican businesswoman reveals odyssey through horror, abuse

I Persist is Dr Patricia Smith’s latest book, capturing her odyssey through life-sapping abandonment by her mother into the arms of a cruel grand aunt who subjected her to daily trauma and abuse. Adding to her trauma was exploitation through...
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US-based Jamaican businesswoman reveals odyssey through horror, abuse

I Persist is Dr Patricia Smith’s latest book, capturing her odyssey through life-sapping abandonment by her mother into the arms of a cruel grand aunt who subjected her to daily trauma and abuse. Adding to her trauma was exploitation through...

‘In their hands’

On the heels of an announcement that global tech giant Meta intends to make significant investments into artificial intelligence (AI)-powered humanoid robots, one local information technology (IT) professional is adding his voice to the call for...
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‘In their hands’

On the heels of an announcement that global tech giant Meta intends to make significant investments into artificial intelligence (AI)-powered humanoid robots, one local information technology (IT) professional is adding his voice to the call for...

Somali government says attacks on bases repulsed, 130 militants killed

Officials in Somalia say 130 militants were killed Thursday as Somali National Army troops “repulsed” attacks on four government military bases in the center of the country.
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Somali government says attacks on bases repulsed, 130 militants killed

Officials in Somalia say 130 militants were killed Thursday as Somali National Army troops “repulsed” attacks on four government military bases in the center of the country.

Sudan recalls ambassador from Kenya over meeting to form ‘parallel government’

Sudan recalled its ambassador from Kenya on Thursday in protest against Nairobi’s hosting of a meeting to discuss the formation of a parallel government.
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Sudan recalls ambassador from Kenya over meeting to form ‘parallel government’

Sudan recalled its ambassador from Kenya on Thursday in protest against Nairobi’s hosting of a meeting to discuss the formation of a parallel government.

Trump says Ukraine started the war that’s killing its citizens. What are the facts?

President Donald Trump this week falsely blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives, causing outrage and alarm in a country that has spent nearly three years fighting back a much larger Russian military.
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Trump says Ukraine started the war that’s killing its citizens. What are the facts?

President Donald Trump this week falsely blamed Ukraine for starting the war that has cost tens of thousands of Ukrainian lives, causing outrage and alarm in a country that has spent nearly three years fighting back a much larger Russian military.

Habitat insalubre : éviter les incendies en respectant quelques règles de sécurité

Ces dernières semaines, les incendies s'enchaînent à Tahiti. Question : la sécurité incendie est-elle prise en compte lors de la construction d’un fare ou d’un établissement recevant du public ? Pour ce dernier oui, mais pas forcément lorsqu'il s'a
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Habitat insalubre : éviter les incendies en respectant quelques règles de sécurité

Ces dernières semaines, les incendies s'enchaînent à Tahiti. Question : la sécurité incendie est-elle prise en compte lors de la construction d’un fare ou d’un établissement recevant du public ? Pour ce dernier oui, mais pas forcément lorsqu'il s'agit d'un particulier. La faute à une absence de règlementation. Et aux bidouillages électriques dans certaines habitations. Autre élément : la proximité des maisons entre elles fragilisent les familles et les soldats du feu.

World expects parties to Ukrainian conflict to cooperate — Indian foreign minister

«Today, the world expects that parties concerned deal with each other to end the war,» Subrahmanyam Jaishankar added
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World expects parties to Ukrainian conflict to cooperate — Indian foreign minister

«Today, the world expects that parties concerned deal with each other to end the war,» Subrahmanyam Jaishankar added

Russian forces gain control over half of Zaporozhye Region’s Pyatikhatki — politician

Vladimir Rogov noted that the advances of the Russian army were preceded by aerial and artillery strikes against the Ukrainian positions
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Russian forces gain control over half of Zaporozhye Region’s Pyatikhatki — politician

Vladimir Rogov noted that the advances of the Russian army were preceded by aerial and artillery strikes against the Ukrainian positions

Trump hosts Black History Month event amid war on DEI

During the Black History Month ceremony, which preserved a long-standing and bipartisan White House tradition, Trump omitted any mention of his anti-DEI efforts.
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Trump hosts Black History Month event amid war on DEI

During the Black History Month ceremony, which preserved a long-standing and bipartisan White House tradition, Trump omitted any mention of his anti-DEI efforts.

Britain is 'massively vulnerable' and 'not equipped to deter Putin's aggression', former Army boss says

Sir Nick Carter's revelation will be an embarrassment to the premier who had said he is prepared to put British servicemen and women in 'harm's way' to help guarantee Ukraine's security.
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Britain is 'massively vulnerable' and 'not equipped to deter Putin's aggression', former Army boss says

Sir Nick Carter's revelation will be an embarrassment to the premier who had said he is prepared to put British servicemen and women in 'harm's way' to help guarantee Ukraine's security.

Shocking moment man escapes magistrates' courtroom after climbing out a WINDOW and lowering himself down the building... then fleeing on foot

Onoshana Thando Sadiki dramatically escaped from Jeppe Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday as he was supposed to be facing criminal proceedings for housebreaking and theft.
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Shocking moment man escapes magistrates' courtroom after climbing out a WINDOW and lowering himself down the building... then fleeing on foot

Onoshana Thando Sadiki dramatically escaped from Jeppe Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday as he was supposed to be facing criminal proceedings for housebreaking and theft.

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