Courtney, who claimed to be an associate of 1960s gangland criminals the Kray twins, swapped an earlier life of crime for writing books in his later years.

A court heard that Mohammed Ali Nareman, 37, was at the centre of an international people smuggling ring that charged desperate migrants thousands of pounds to reach the UK.

Offering Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine has been suggested as a way of pressuring Russia to return to the negotiating table.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa for his first visit to Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

NATO has deployed some 60,000 troops to areas near the Russian border as part of this year’s military exercises, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine is openly preparing “terrorist attacks” on Russia using US-supplied Tomahawk missiles, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

TurkStream remains the only active route for Russian gas supplies to Europe

According to Russian Deputy Minister Dmitry Islamov, the number will stay at the level of 2024

According to the foreign minister, Kiev has also failed to respond to the proposal to set up three working groups as part of the Istanbul process

«The Russian side expressed readiness during the meeting to participate in implementation of projects for construction of new, upgrade and renovation of operating power installations in Hungary, and hydropower plants,» the Russian government said

It is scheduled for early 2026

Nexperia’s parent company blasted the seizure as excessive interference Read Full Article at RT.com

The latest UK sanctions target third-country companies that do business with Russian oil majors Lukoil and Rosneft Read Full Article at RT.com

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has revealed plans to allow verified users access to erotic content on ChatGPT Read Full Article at RT.com

Punjab's government has initiated compensation for flood victims, releasing Rs 209 crore in the first installment. Farmers will get Rs 20,000 per acre for crop loss, and house damage compensation has surged to Rs 40,000. This relief aims to address extensive damage caused by recent heavy rains and flooding across the state.

TVK Karur district secretary V P Mathiazhagan and central town secretary Masi Pavunraj are set for release from jail after a court rejected the police's request for extended custody. Their arrests were linked to the tragic stampede at actor Vijay's rally in Karur on September 27, which resulted in 41 fatalities.

The Supreme Court has permitted the sale and use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during Diwali, with specific time restrictions to mitigate pollution. While designed to reduce emissions by up to 30% and use less toxic materials, experts emphasise they are less harmful, not entirely safe. Limiting overall firecracker use remains crucial for reducing festival pollution.

JD(U) released its first list of 57 candidates for the Bihar Assembly elections, fielding nominees from seats reportedly eyed by LJP (RV). The party has renominated at least 18 MLAs, including several ministers, while also giving tickets to three 'strongmen'.

Robert Bush, 47, appeared at Hull Crown Court to enter pleas following an investigation by Humberside Police.

David and Fiona Payne, who were on holiday with Kate and Gerry McCann when Madeleine vanished, gave evidence in court on Wednesday against Julia Wandelt, 24.

The Mr Bean actor, 70, is a well-known car enthusiast who owns a collection of high-performance and luxury cars, but will now part ways with his vintage Jaguar E-Type.

Barrymore, 73, was incensed after his request for four packets of Silk Cut purple were refused due to previously unheard of restrictions on the sale of tobacco.

During the talks, Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen stated that, following a joint appeal from Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Minsk Group and the activities of its associated structures will officially conclude on December 1, 2025

Those who are most active are residents of the Persian Gulf countries - the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, Vice President of the Alliance of Russian Travel Agencies Alexander Mkrtchyan said

Scott Bessent did not confirm that he would hold meetings with a Chinese delegation during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank, running in Washington this week

According to Andrey Belousov, the bilateral military cooperation plan for 2026 includes 164 events in various activity areas

The official yuan exchange rate was lowered by 10 kopecks to 11.02 rubles

Sous la présidence effective d'Élodie Diane Fouefoue épouse Sandjoh, Ministre de la Femme, de la Famille et de la Protection de l'Enfance, s'est ouverte ce mardi 14 octobre 2025, au Centre de promotion et protection sociale des femmes victimes de violences, la formation pratique sur les techniques de rédaction administrative et la communication hiérarchique, au profit des cadres et agents du département. Animée par Sosthène Ngokila, Directeur de Cabinet du Ministre, cette session de (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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October 15, 2025—a day meant to honor and celebrate mothers across Malawi—has once again turned into a day of mourning for too many families. This morning, a minibus carrying passengers to Mangochi for Mother’s Day festivities veered off Khwekhwelele Road in Dedza. Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos: twisted metal, cries of pain, and families […] The post Mother’s Day in Malawi: Joy Always Shadowed by Tragedy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A police officer identified as Sergeant Dumiciano Gumba has died after being hit by a Scania truck while jogging along the Lilongwe–Mchinji road in the morning on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The deceased (25) was based at Namitete Police Post in Lilongwe. According to Lilongwe Police Public Relations Officer, Hastings Chigalu, on the said day […] The post Police officer Gumba dies in Namitete road accident appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Malawi President Dr. Joyce Banda has described the first-ever Joint Meeting of the SADC and COMESA Panels of Elders, held in Nairobi, Kenya, as a major step forward in strengthening regional cooperation for peace and stability. Speaking upon her arrival at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe on Wednesday, Banda said the meeting was a […] The post Joyce Banda Hails SADC–COMESA Elders’ Meeting as a Milestone for Regional Peace appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

True to his famously unbothered style, Alliance for Democracy (Aford) leader Enock Chihana has brushed off concerns over his delayed swearing-in as Second Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, saying he is “not losing sleep” over the matter. Chihana’s calmness comes amid growing murmurs and public curiosity about why, weeks after President Peter Mutharika […] The post Enock Chihana Shrugs Off Swearing-In Delay, Says He’s “Not Losing Sleep” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.