[Ghanaian Times] The peaceful coastal town of Brenu Akyinim, near Elmina in the Komenda-Edina- Eguafo-Abrem Municipality, has metamorphosed into a chaotic illegal mining scene with many children abandoning their education for galamsey.

[New Era] The European Commission (EC) last week designated Namibia as a high-risk jurisdiction for antimoney laundering (AML) and counterterrorism financing frameworks (CFT).

[allAfrica] Logan Wort on how the African Tax Administration Forum ( ATAF) evolved from crisis response to strategic institution--and why Africa's tax future depends on scale, speed, and unity

Individual citizens’ rights and European citizenship are enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (EUCFR), the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and Article 9 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). They are essential factors in the formation of a European identity. In the event of a serious breach of basic values of the Union, a Member State can be sanctioned. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Nuclear energy is a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels and accounts for around 25% of the electricity produced in the EU. However, in the aftermath of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster and the 2011 catastrophe in Fukushima, nuclear energy has become highly controversial. While Member States choose whether to include nuclear power in their energy mix, EU legislation aims at improving the safety standards of nuclear power stations and ensuring that nuclear waste is safely handled and disposed of. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) is a central plank of the EU’s broader internal security architecture. Law enforcement cooperation and policies are still developing, with a special focus on countering terrorism, cybercrime and other serious and organised forms of crime. The main goal is to achieve a safer Europe for the benefit of everyone in the EU, in compliance with fundamental rights and data protection rules, as requested several times by Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Violence against women is a violation of human rights and a serious form of discrimination against women. It takes many forms and, according to survey data, affects one third of women in the EU. Such violence has a major impact on victims and imposes a significant cost burden on society. International documents adopted by the United Nations and Council of Europe, including the latter's 'Istanbul Convention', to which the EU acceded in 2023, set the normative framework for combating violence against women. The EU has embodied these international norms in its legislation and policies. The EU has deployed all the tools at its disposal to combat this phenomenon. It has adopted specific legislation focused on violence against women and has used legislation on other related subjects to address this type of violence. It has funded multiple programmes at EU and international level and has organised exchanges of good practice among its Member States. Although there are similarities between national policies to combat violence against women, the Member States have adopted different approaches. Parliament has been a strong supporter of EU action in the area. It has repeatedly called on the Commission and Member States to adopt legislative and non-legislative measures to combat violence against women, and has debated the multiple forms of this violence in its resolutions. This is a further update in a series of EPRS briefings on the matter dating back to February 2014. The most recent previous edition was from 2022. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Revellers at Royal Ascot spilled out onto the street as they were spotted heading home on the hottest day of the year so far.

[Update June 20, 8pm]Responding to queries from AsiaOne, HDB said it was alerted to an accident involving spalling concrete at the unit on Thursday.«Upon being notified, our officers conducted an immediate investigation on the same afternoon and found loose spalling concrete on the floor of the master bedroom bathroom,» HDB stated. «We have since helped to remove it.»Slight bulging of concrete in the ceiling of the kitchen bathroom was also spotted.Although there were no signs of imminent spalling of concrete, HDB has arranged for contractors to remove the bulging concrete on Monday (June 23).«We understand this has been a distressing experience for the resident and his family, and are assisting the flat owners with the repairs to the spalling concrete under the Goodwill Repair Assistance scheme,» HDB said, adding that it is also coordinating with local grassroots to financially assist with repairs.HDB also clarified that the unit was completed 41 years ago and the HIP that the flat underwent saw upgrades to the toilet for new tiles and fittings, as well as a repainted ceiling.

Theatre company Wild Rice said that they «categorically reject the characterisation» that one of their plays «glamorises drug abuse», after it was banned by local authorities for undermining anti-drug policy. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in a joint statement on Friday (June 20), said that the dramatised reading of Homepar has been disallowed in its current form.This comes just a day before its staging. The revised script submitted on June 5 had substantially changed from the version submitted on April 21, they noted, pointing out that the new material glamorises drug abuse and portrays an undercover Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officer shielding abusers from detection.«It undermines Singapore's anti-drug policy, our drug rehabilitation regime, and public confidence in the CNB,» said the joint statement. «Performances that undermine Singapore's national interest are not permitted under the AECC (Arts Entertainment Classification Code).»

Manish Sisodia, a senior AAP leader, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on June 20 for questioning regarding the alleged Delhi classroom construction scam. The ACB is investigating irregularities and a large-scale scam involving inflated costs in the construction of classrooms and school buildings. Sisodia's questioning, conducted with an independent witness, lasted from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Bharatiya Janata Party spent approximately Rs 1,494 crore in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. Association for Democratic Reforms reveals this information. Congress spent Rs 620 crore. Political parties spent on publicity and travel. Election Commission received expenditure statements late. Some parties' statements were unavailable. ADR recommends more transparency in election spending. They suggest monitoring party expenditure like individual candidates.

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Israel conducts extensive airstrikes in Iran. The Axiom-4 mission, carrying India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, faces another delay. PM Modi inaugurates development projects worth ₹9,500 crore in Bihar, including flagging off a new Vande Bharat Express. Air India reduces fares after the Boeing 787 crash, and cricketers honor Ahmedabad air crash victims.

A downturn is not inevitable and would depend on policy decisions, Russia’s economic development minister has warned Read Full Article at RT.com

The Icelandic Meteorological Office has been steadily increasing monitoring around the Ljósufjöll volcanic system in West Iceland, where seismic activity has been on the rise in recent months.

TEHRAN –Following the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists during the Israeli attacks, the deputy science minister elaborated on major activities of the scientists, highlighting that they worked toward scientific and sustainable development, as well as peaceful technologies.

TEHRAN – People around the world took to the streets over the past days to denounce the Israeli attacks on Iran.

TEHRAN –Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has written a letter to Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Audrey Azoulay, condemning the killing of Iranian scientists in Zionist regime’s terrorist attacks.

LIVE UPDATES: Follow MailOnline's live coverage of the Israel-Iran conflict as Donald Trump says he will make a final decision within the next two weeks on whether the US will join the fight.

Palestine Action said two of its activists infiltrated the Oxfordshire RAF base and sprayed red paint into the engines of two Airbus Voyager aircraft.

One of six genuine film cars from the 1981 Bond movie For Your Eyes Only is being sold in an online auction after being recovered from a scrapyard. And it could go for $500k.

Nancy Pexton, 69, of Westminster has been charged with the murder of award-winning film director, Jennifer Abbot, 69, who was found dead last Friday in her Camden flat.

Emma Grede hailed the Duchess for 'building something with purpose, precision and with a lot of heart' as she lauded her in a follow-up clip on social media after the podcast was released on Tuesday.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned that strikes on Iran could spark a nuclear catastrophe similar to Chernobyl Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that trade with South Africa is set to grow amid calls to deepen Moscow-Pretoria economic ties Read Full Article at RT.com

Canadian intelligence has said Sikh extremists use the country as a base to carry out anti-India activities Read Full Article at RT.com

Atupele Muluzi’s recent Facebook post, in which he claims to have delivered 1.7 million votes to the DPP-UDF alliance in 2020, invites serious reflection. While every politician is entitled to interpret their role in past events, such statements should be grounded in facts, not inflated narratives. Atupele’s political journey began with real promise. In 2012, […] The post Setting the Record Straight: On Atupele Muluzi’s Recent Claims appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the heart of Southern Africa, a quiet political storm is brewing—and its epicenter is Zambia. A growing number of Zambians, frustrated by rising living costs, policy U-turns, and failed promises under President Hakainde Hichilema, are shifting their eyes towards a seasoned political tactician with a legacy of making presidents: Kelvin Fube Bwalya (KBF). But […] The post Zambia’s Coming King David: Kelvin Fube Bwalya Gains Regional Momentum as Malawians Back His Rise appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Communities living near Kasungu National Park are seeing the benefits of ongoing conservation work piloted by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) Malawi and Zambia. These efforts are not only mitigating human-wildlife conflict and promoting coexistence but also strengthening food security and resilience. These initiatives form part of 2022 translocation of nearly 700 animals, including 263 elephants […] The post Protecting Crops and Preserving Wildlife: Poly Wire Fencing in Kasungu National Park appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a rare and pointed rebuke, Malawi Police have issued a stern warning to religious leaders: “Stop prophesying election outcomes—you’re endangering lives.” Speaking during a prayer session at the Central East Region Police Headquarters in Kasungu, senior police officers didn’t mince words. Reverend Superintendent Martin Mwanyongo from National Police Headquarters said the growing trend of […] The post “Stop Playing God”: Police Slam Faith Leaders for Election Prophecies, Warn of Violence Ahead of September 16 Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.