At least Latin America has a history of resisting Washington’s imperialism, unlike its European vassals Read Full Article at RT.com

US toy maker Mattel has launched the first autistic Barbie doll as part of what it calls its devotion to diversity and inclusion Read Full Article at RT.com

An agreement is necessary to unlock the full potential of economic ties between Germany and India, Friedrich Merz has said. Read Full Article at RT.com

French agricultural workers are concerned that cheaper Latin American beef could drive them out of business Read Full Article at RT.com

The UK wants to use military to seize tankers it claims are part of a “shadow fleet,” state broadcaster the BBC has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Trump is weighing up whether to order military action in support of protesters against the Iranian regime as mass demonstrations continue despite a crackdown by security services.

Jeremy Clarkson issued a brutal response to a fan who claimed that Brexit was to blame for struggling British farms - as his following begged for him to be made agricultural minister.

The Iraq-born politician and businessman was all smiles as he posed alongside Nigel Farage, despite having once said he would be 'frightened' to live in a country run by him.

With the trial for two women accused of killing a 12-year-old boy they were trying to adopt now in its final weeks, the public deserves to know if and how the Children's Aid Society (CAS) has been held accountable, says Ontario's former child advocate.

[Africa Check] Former US president Barack Obama not addressing Tanzania's 2025 elections, protests in viral video - speech from 2018

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African Union (AU) officials have underlined that unity and close collaboration among Member States are indispensable to confronting the continent's mounting security, political and economic challenges.

[allAfrica] As 2026 opens, conflict remains a permanent global condition, not an exception. More than 185,000 political violence events were recorded in 2025, directly exposing 831 million people--16% of humanity--to violence. The new year has brought no respite: Venezuela's government collapsed in a U.S. military operation, Russia deployed hypersonic missiles near Ukraine's NATO border, and Sudan marked its 1,000th day of war.

The salary structure and benchmark of political office holders will be reviewed by an 8-member independent committee, said Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing. In a written reply to a parliamentary question by MP Alex Yam (Marsiling-Yew Tee GRC) on Monday (Jan 12), Chan said the committee has just been formed and has been asked to recommend the appropriate wage levels of political office holders based on the current salary framework. The 8-member committee will be chaired by Gan Seow Kee, who is chairman of Singapore LNG Corporation and an alternate member of the Council of Presidential Advisers. The committee will submit its report to the Government when ready, and the Government will in turn consider its findings and provide an update to Parliament, said Chan. The wages of political office holders — including the President, Prime Minister, Speaker, MPs and NMPs — have not been adjusted since 2012. 

Those seeking urgent care at the Singapore General Hospital's (SGH) emergency department should go to the new SGH Emergency/National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) building from 7am on Sunday (Jan 18).The new building at 1 Hospital Boulevard is located next to the existing emergency department at Block 1 along Hospital Drive. Getting to the new SGH Emergency/NNI building at 1 Hospital Boulevard.  INFOGRAPHIC: Singapore General Hospital After the move at 7am on Sunday, those seeking emergency care should go to level 3 of the SGH Emergency/NNI building, the hospital said in a statement on Monday (Jan 12).SGH added that it has informed the Singapore Civil Defence Force, private ambulance service providers and public transport companies about the relocation.

The former congresswoman was recruited by Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) in hopes of creating a competitive race in the GOP-leaning state.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A member of American streaming sensation iShowSpeed's production team sustained a spinal injury during a high-energy livestream segment in Nairobi, even as the influencer's Kenya tour continues to break global records.

[African Arguments] For many decades, Côte d'Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali constituted one of the most integrated spaces of human and economic circulation in West Africa. Beyond simple geographical neighbours, these three former French colonies are linked by intense commercial exchange, ancient cross-border mobilities, and social and family ties.

[Nyasa Times] Baba Malondera, MCP Director of Youth and Member of Parliament, has slammed President Arthur Peter Mutharika for pardoning men convicted in the brutal killing of Buleya, a key witness in Malawi's high-profile albino murder cases, calling the decision «a betrayal of justice» and «an insult to the moral conscience of the nation.» In a Facebook post, Malondera revealed that he had raised concerns in Parliament on 1 November when funds for the Malawi Prison Service were being approved, questioning whether the

Beefed-up addiction warnings are being added to a slew of prescription medicines used to treat pain, anxiety, and insomnia.

Abu Zubaydah has been held at the Cuba prison since 2006 despite having never been charged with or convicted of a crime.

The report, involving assessments of 10,000 Britons, found 58 per cent have 'low' or 'very low' maths competency.

In the wake of Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact on communities across Jamaica, the Order of St George has emerged as an international partner in the delivery of urgently needed humanitarian assistance, mobilising global networks to bring...

A vast amount of information has not necessarily meant more reliable information. On December 10, the year 2025 reached a murderous milestone. In 2024, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) had recorded 126 journalists and media workers killed...

“It takes a village to raise a child” is among Jamaica’s most-beloved adages. At its core is the understanding that our elders are the custodians of our traditions and the architects of our institutions. Yet, today, the question confronts us: how...

Public discourse often focuses on new projects and increased spending. Yet, our recent experiences suggest that the more-pressing concern is not necessarily how much we spend, but rather how well public resources are managed. Jamaica’s enduring...

Scroll through any social media feed, and it quickly becomes clear: our food environment extends beyond traditional spaces such as the kitchen or school canteen. For many young Jamaicans, social media platforms like TikTok now shape what they eat...

The US State Department last night told the UK that designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp (IRGC) as a terror group is 'merely stating the obvious'.

The Iraq-born politician, who held a raft of cabinet jobs under four different prime ministers, was unveiled by Mr Farage at a press conference in London today.

Asked if he could offer any advice to New York mayor Zohran Mamdani, who assumed office at the beginning of this year, Sir Sadiq said: 'Don't let bullies win.'

The fatal crash, which involved a Citroen C4 Picasso private hire vehicle and a Seat Leon, happened at around 12.45am on Wigan Road in Bolton, Greater Manchester, on Sunday.

On Saturday the TV presenter, 66, made the heartbreaking announcementon as she shared a photo of herself with her dad alongside an emotional tribute.

A total of 83,950 foreign nationals were registered as residents in Iceland on January 1, an increase of 11 since December 1, 2025.

Kakha Kaladze also commented on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s call to replace European foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas

Seventeen launches of Russian space vehicles also took place in 2024

According to Vladimir Barbin, Greenland «is interested in closest possible relations with US, particularly in US investments needed to ensure sustainability of island’s economy»