The seizure of the Fidesz party’s servers was a “fishing expedition” and should be redone properly, Hungary’s prosecutor general has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Members of a far-right Ukrainian unit have held a torch-lit farewell ceremony for Nazi collaborator Evgeny Konovalets in Kiev Read Full Article at RT.com

An obscure battle that took place on Canadian soil just a year before Confederation may not reverberate in the historical consciousness of Canadians outside of the town of Fort Erie, Ont. — but it lays claim to a number of historical focal points.

As e-scooters become increasingly common across Canada, pediatricians warn parents and children that e-scooter injuries are often severe and can be deadly.

The Regional District of East Kootenay voted 12-3 to stop changing clocks twice a year and stay on Mountain Daylight Time, keeping the region aligned with Alberta year-round.

In an open letter, Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath says she was in an abusive relationship and notes the scrutiny she has faced as a long battle between her, her former partner and the city has publicly unfolded.

A member of the prominent pro-separation group the Alberta Prosperity Project has “resigned” after he used a racial slur at an event on Thursday where the group presented a draft constitution for an independent Alberta.

The Marriage and Parenthood Reset Workgroup will be rolling out interim measures which will be announced at the upcoming National Day Rally.These measures come ahead of the workgroup's full report that will be released early next year, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah during the Pasir Ris-Changi National Day dinner on Saturday (Aug 15).Addressing attendees at the event, Indranee, who chairs the workgroup, said these policies will ensure the government does not lose time in addressing the important issue of Singapore's declining birth and marriage rates.Over the past few months, the inter-ministry workgroup has been speaking with Singaporeans regarding their aspirations and concerns towards settling down and starting families, she added.These chats revealed that while many Singaporeans aspire to get married and have children, they encounter various challenges related to finances, housing and childcare.

The president wants the new fleet of aircraft carriers to more resemble those from World War II. Such a change could cost billions.

According to the Jakarta Globe newspaper, the earthquake damaged government buildings, homes, schools, as well as medical and religious institutions on the island

The Russian military have damaged logistics centers, fuel and energy facilities, and transport infrastructure in Ukraine used by the Kiev forces

The remaining passengers escaped with minor injuries

Objective monitoring confirmed the destruction of the target

Chief Justice Surya Kant addressed young lawyers at the Supreme Court Bar Association's event. He acknowledged India's progress while stressing much remains to be done. The responsibility of the legal profession will soon rest on their shoulders. He highlighted the historical connection between law and India's freedom struggle. Young lawyers are encouraged to protect and carry forward justice institutions.

India's liberation from British rule was celebrated at midnight on August 15, 1947, as Jawaharlal Nehru captivated everyone with his famed 'Tryst with Destiny' speech. Following this historic moment, the newly formed government not only celebrated freedom but also faced daunting challenges related to governance and nation-building, with Lord Mountbatten taking charge as the first Governor-General during a time marked by the chaos of Partition.

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma said his government was working towards the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat-Viksit Rajasthan’ by 2047, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making India a developed country by that year. He pointed to the expansion of Rajasthan's road network and said infrastructure development remained a key focus for the state. Sharma also highlighted India's economic and technological progress.

Je suis jeune. Gabonaise. Et je voudrais pouvoir écrire que j'ai confiance. Confiance en mon pays. Confiance en mon avenir. Confiance dans cette République qui ne cesse de nous répéter que la jeunesse est sa priorité. Je voudrais le croire. Mais autour de moi, je vois surtout une génération qui doute, s'impatiente et se décourage. Une génération à laquelle on parle beaucoup, mais qui attend encore de voir ce que les discours changent concrètement dans sa vie. On nous promet des emplois. (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La 2ᵉ édition de la Foire Commerciale de l'Indépendance a été officiellement lancée au Stade de l'Amitié Sino‑Gabonaise d'Angondjé, dans une atmosphère de fierté nationale. Placé sous le haut patronage du Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, accompagné de la Première Dame, Zita Oligui Nguema, cet événement dédié à la promotion du « Made in Gabon » se déroule du 14 au 19 août 2026 dans le cadre des célébrations du (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Oksana Guseva and her three children (all pictured) fled Moscow and her pro-Putin husband in June 2022 and travelled to Britain on the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday, triggering tsunami waves and damaging buildings Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian swimmer Evgeniia Chikunova has claimed gold in the 200m breaststroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris Read Full Article at RT.com

Consumer groups accuse state utilities of “financial gymnastics” after disputed debt was written off following government intervention. A protracted dispute between Malawi’s two state-owned electricity utilities has drawn public criticism after a K65.9 billion billing discrepancy was resolved through a combination of debt write-offs, tariff adjustments and a government bailout — leaving consumers to absorb […] The post Power struggle: K65.9bn dispute between Escom and Egenco fuels tariff anger in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A suspended lawyer’s brazen bid to keep practising law behind his own back has spectacularly blown up in his face — after a High Court judge caught him red-handed forging a colleague’s signature to sneak through an injunction. Innocent Tepeka, already barred from practising by the Malawi Law Society, thought he could pull a fast […] The post Disgraced lawyer caught forging signature to win injunction appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Members of Malawi’s Indian community came together in a proud show of unity as they marked India’s 80th Independence Day at a special ceremony held at the Indian High Commission in Lilongwe. The milestone celebration saw dignitaries and community members gather to honour the day India threw off the shackles of colonial rule — with […] The post Indian community’s proud Lilongwe celebration as High Commissioner hails growing bond with Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe City Council is plotting a staggering K15.2 billion cash grab from property owners — after finally admitting its records have been hopelessly out of date for a jaw-dropping 15 years. In an extraordinary admission, officials revealed the council has been collecting a paltry K3.1 billion a year in property rates — despite sitting on […] The post Lilongwe council admits five out of six properties are off the tax books appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In the area of responsibility of the Battlegroup North the Kiev forces lost up to 245 servicemen

A total of 13 motorists were caught for various traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint over the National Day long weekend.The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said on Saturday (Aug 15) that stepped-up operations, conducted between Aug 6 and 10, were intended to detect and deter motorists who had committed traffic offences, engaged in queue cutting and displayed other dangerous road behaviour.According to ICA, the offences committed at the departure lanes included crossing double white lines, making illegal right turns, stopping in positions likely to cause danger, obstruction or undue inconvenience, and queue cutting.Of these, 11 vehicles were directed to make a U-turn and re-queue, while two drivers of foreign-registered vehicles were subjected to entry ban into Singapore for offences including crossing double white lines and queue cutting.10 of the 13 motorists were referred to the Traffic Police for further action.