The State Courts will see a leadership change with Justice Christopher Tan succeeding Justice Vincent Hoong as Presiding Judge of the State Courts from Jan 1, 2026. According to the judiciary's website, the Presiding Judge has overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the State Courts which consist of the coroners', district and magistrates' courts, and the tribunals for community disputes resolution, employment claims and small claims. Justice Tan was one of three new Supreme Court judges appointed on Aug 1. Prior to his appointment as Judicial Commissioner in 2023, he concurrently held the positions of registrar of the State Courts and deputy presiding judge of the State Courts. A career legal service officer, he has served in various agencies including the Attorney-General's Chambers, Competition Commission of Singapore and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.Justice Tan's areas of focus include criminal trials, defamation and professional negligence.
A woman from Singapore who appeared in a street interview video has impressed netizens, with some calling her the «perfect ambassador».In the one-minute-long video, which was filmed along London's Carnaby Street, the unnamed woman was asked various questions about Singapore.Some of these questions were: «How many official languages does Singapore have? Name them», «What unites Singaporeans» and «True or false, Singapore has the world's tallest indoor waterfall».To netizens' delight, she answered them eloquently and without hesitation. The woman, named all four official languages, said the annual National Day Parade (NDP) was what united Singaporeans and that the world's tallest indoor waterfall was indeed located in Jewel Changi Airport.She also mentioned some things that were uniquely Singaporean such as Housing and Development Board (HDB) flats as well as the «durian-shaped» Esplanade.
Upset that a macaque had allegedly stolen his child's food during a visit to the Singapore Zoo, a man swung his bag at the animal.In a video posted to TikTok on Sunday (Sept 28), a monkey is seen crawling along a railing while a child looks on. Moments later, a man dressed in a blue jersey approaches the monkey and swings his bag at it.During the attempt, the child beside him — believed to be his son — was accidentally struck by the bag.Towards the end of the video, a woman can be heard saying, «You don't do that,» as others nearby voiced their agreement.According to 8world, the video was recorded by a visitor who said that the incident took place around noon on Sept 27, along the trail leading to the elephant exhibit area.The visitor, who wished to be known only as Paul, told 8world that prior to the incident, visitors had been laughing and taking photos of the monkeys when one of the animals unexpectedly jumped on a boy and snatched food from his hand.
Following the collapse of Play, Icelandair’s market share has risen to 70%, while Play’s share had stood at 19%. Play had expected this figure to drop to around 8% over the next three months — but now, of course, its market share has disappeared entirely.
European Works Councils (EWCs) are bodies that represent EU workers in large European-scale undertakings. EU rules framing their functioning were reviewed in 2009. In response to the Parliament's 2023 legislative-initiative resolution, the Commission put forward a proposal to revise the EWC Directive in January 2024. It sought to clarify the concept of transnational matters, ensure timely and meaningful consultation of workers, and improve EWCs' access to legal remedies and their gender balance. In May 2025, Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement on the revised text, which was approved by Coreper, for the Council, on 28 May and by the Parliament's Employment and Social Affairs Committee on 5 June. The proposal is scheduled for a vote during the October I plenary session. If approved by Parliament, it will then require formal adoption by the Council to become law. Fourth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP
The new national identity card could be used to crack down on benefits cheats and 'all sorts of other things', Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said.
A company linked to Tory peer Michelle Mone, must repay the Government almost £122 million for breaching a PPE contract
In what could be a headache for Health Secretary Wes Streeting, patients have taken to social media to complain about being unable to book appointments.
News laws that take effect Oct. 1 include a tiered speeding ticket system in Maryland and a pay increase for police officers in Washington, D.C.
House Democrats gave Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries a standing ovation in a caucus meeting Monday evening, praising his feisty posture toward Donald Trump.
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set for inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, promising to eventually surpass Mumbai's existing airport in traffic handling capacity. Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani reviewed final preparations for the facility, which will handle 9 crore passengers annually when fully operational. Flights are scheduled to commence shortly after inauguration, scaling up rapidly.
Kherson Region official Vladimir Leontiev has died from injuries after a Ukrainian drone strike, Governor Saldo has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The Chief Minister extended his greetings to everyone on this auspicious occasion and highlighted the role of Matru Shakti and Nari Shakti in instilling new inspiration.
The Midlands man plunged around 100ft and hit a rocky ledge at Llyn Gwynant in Snowdonia sparking a major rescue operation on Sunday.
Marina Tauber was sentenced in absentia for allegedly funding an opposition party that was banned before the presidential election Read Full Article at RT.com
The Chancellor is under pressure from both backbench MPs and ministers to ditch the welfare limit at her upcoming Budget.
The National Education Union (NEU) was criticised for using children to hand out leaflets to conference attendees as part of their 'No Child Left Behind' drive.
Wednesday marks the first federal government shutdown since December 2018, when a standoff over border wall funding during President Trump's first term led to a historic 35-day stoppage.
'Fit and healthy' Ann-Marie O'Gorman, 46, from Shanliss Avenue, Santry, Co Dublin, was pronounced dead at Beaumont Hospital on October 30, last year.
Sir Keir Starmer lumbered on stage, clerical and boxy. His hair was scraped, the face shiny. A plodder newly released from the barber's chair. He did a walk of destiny.
Shirking a glamorous gown or a racy ensemble, the model arrived for the show in a slogan camisole top, boasting the title of The Beatles' legendary hit Come Together.
Keir Starmer described Nigel Farage as 'formidable' amid a backlash at the aggressive stance in his address to the party faithful.
A party that won the general election with a loveless landslide just over a year ago now finds itself in very deep (and in many ways deserved) trouble.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Djibouti has pledged to send more troops to Somalia to help counter the persistent threat of al-Shabaab on Tuesday, reaffirming its long-standing role in regional peace and security.
The Paris prosecutor’s office has said Nathi Mthethwa expressed his intention to end his life in a message sent to his wife Read Full Article at RT.com
A 6.9-magnitude quake struck Cebu province late Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks Read Full Article at RT.com
L'ancien président de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC), Joseph Kabila (2001-2019), a été condamné à la peine de mort par contumace ce mardi 30 septembre 2025. La Haute Cour militaire de Kinshasa a reconnu l'ancien chef d'État coupable de charges très lourdes, notamment de « crimes de guerre » et de « trahison ». Le verdict a été prononcé en son absence et marque un événement majeur dans l'histoire politique et judiciaire du pays. La Haute Cour militaire de Kinshasa a prononcé le (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Around 250 Russian troops are taking part in the 15-day Indra 2025 exercises in Rajasthan Read Full Article at RT.com
The EU is considering rapprochement with Belarus, The Guardian has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
The US government has shut down after the Senate failed to pass a stopgap spending bill Read Full Article at RT.com
