After days of chaos, the government announced that Chris Wormald was standing down as Cabinet Secretary 'by mutual agreement'.

Lambeth's Labour group started a petition after City Hall cuts meant just two London police stations will have 24-hour front desks.

Igor Tudor has reached an agreement to become Tottenham's new manager.

This is the moment a jihadist caught plotting a gun attack on Jewish targets which police say could have been Britain's 'worst ever' terrorist atrocity pledges allegiance to ISIS, saying they are 'real Muslims'.

The influencer, 43, announced the sad death of John, 64, this week, revealing her had passed away holding her hand after his battle with adrenal cancer .

Students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) will be counselled after a video showing them creating a mess during a Chinese New Year celebration on Wednesday (Feb 11) went viral. The video, shared on TikTok on Thursday, shows the university students at a residential hall shouting while tossing and throwing yusheng at one another. Yusheng is a salad traditionally eaten during the Lunar New Year to symbolise abundance and prosperity. The dish involves tossing shredded ingredients into the air in a celebratory act known as lohei, but it does not involve throwing the food at one another. According to the post caption, the celebration is believed to have involved students staying at the school's halls 3, 12, 13, and 16. Responding to queries from AsiaOne, an NTU spokesperson said the university is aware of the incident and will be counselling the students involved regarding their behaviour and the importance of avoiding food wastage at future events. 

The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) has taken steps to enable congregants to have a meaningful Ramadan experience this year by enhancing prayer capacity. This year, Ramadan will begin at sunset on Feb 18 and end on Mar 20. Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims. During this period, they abstain from food, drink, and other indulgences during the daylight hours. The period of fasting concludes with the celebration of Hari Raya Puasa. In an announcement on Friday (Feb 13), Muis said that mosques will provide a total of 110,000 prayer spaces each night for tarawih prayers, with dedicated spaces available for female congregants. Tarawih is a nightly prayer performed during Ramadan. 

Members of the public visiting or travelling in vicinity of the Geylang Serai bazaar — to be held from Feb 14 to Mar 21 — should expect large crowds and heavy traffic, the police said. The advisory was issued by the police on Friday (Feb 13), ahead of the bazaar's opening on Saturday. The police advised members of the public to remain vigilant against crimes and safeguard their belongings by adopting the following measures: Always look after your belongings, especially in crowded areas. Ensure your bag is always closed and sling it in front of you. Avoid placing your wallet in your back pocket. Be vigilant and call 999 if you spot any suspicious persons or activities. The police also reminded motorists that heavy traffic is expected along Changi Road and Sims Avenue. They suggested for motorists to drive safely in the area, and where possible, to avoid the affected roads and make alternative travel arrangements. 

President Trump aims to end the military mission there despite concerns about Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s ability to prevent a resurgence of the group.

Cubans are grappling with widening blackouts and tighter fuel rationing as the energy crisis deepens Read Full Article at RT.com

International Ice Hockey Federation chief Luc Tardif has said he wants Russia and Belarus to return to competition “as soon as possible” Read Full Article at RT.com

This year’s half-time show was so chock-full of liberal agenda, conservatives decided to create their own alternative Read Full Article at RT.com

One-third of Germans believe that life-and-death decisions on the battlefield can be entrusted to AI, a recent poll suggests Read Full Article at RT.com

Some 1.6 million illegal aliens in the US have final deportation orders, acting ICE chief Todd Lyons has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Renowned social media activist Onjezani Kenani has applauded President Arthur Peter Mutharika for what he describes as an “excellent” and “results-oriented” State of the Nation Address delivered in Parliament today, but he has raised sharp concerns over appointments to key anti-corruption positions. In a statement posted on his social media platforms shortly after the SONA, […] The post Activist Onjezani Kenani Questions Anti-Corruption Appointments Despite Praising President Mutharika’s Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When social media activist Alexious Kamangila bluntly asked how a government can claim to be fighting corruption while its own Attorney General is mired in unresolved corruption allegations, he was not engaging in cheap provocation. He was articulating a question that has quietly haunted Malawi’s legal and political establishment for more than a decade. The […] The post Who Polices the Policeman? The Unanswered Questions Surrounding Attorney General Frank Mbeta appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

While many of the world's glaciers are in rapid retreat, scientists have been baffled to discover that some are behaving very differently.

The Russian Northern Fleet consists of more than 40 submarines and over 40 surface ships and boats

Governor of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina said the peak of inflation was in December 2024 and in January 2026

The Emirati capital held the second round of trilateral talks on February 4-5

Wang Yi emphasized that Beijing is guided by President Xi Jinping's initiative for settling the Ukrainian crisis

Mikhail Kovalchuk highlighted new prospects in the development of a synergy of space and nuclear technologies

Leonora Smee's first 'Advent Calendar' video has amassed over 8.7million views. Now, barely two months later, the spectacle has returned, this time for Valentine's Day.

Children, their parents, former colleagues and others who knew London-born paedophile Vincent Chan have described how they felt 'violated', 'frightened' and 'disgusted'.

It's a condition that kills nearly 3,000 Britons every year. But according to Professor Rasha Al-Lamee, a cardiologist at Imperial College London , many patients are unaware of the early signs.

Dramatic footage shows passengers screaming as travellers traded punches and wrestled in the aisle mid-air.

Judges found that the proscription, which categorised the protest group alongside the likes of Islamic State, was disproportionate.

[Nyasa Times] Food security occupied a central place in President Peter Mutharika's SONA address today, reflecting both the political sensitivity of hunger and the economic vulnerability of a country where over 80 percent of the population depends on rain-fed agriculture.

[ISS] America will remain a vital partner, so African governments should expand, not reduce, their options to advance their interests.

[RFI] Guinea-Bissau is making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, with 19-year-old skier Winston Tang set to compete in the slalom at the Milano-Cortina Games in Italy, which run until 22 February.

Democrats are pushing for new policies requiring agents to wear body cameras and get judicial warrants for raids.

Over the years, the EU has provided funding support for various initiatives related to skills, education, training, youth, volunteering, and sport through multiple programmes. In the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF), key funding programmes included Erasmus+, the EU's flagship programme for education, training, youth and sport, and the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), the programme for young people to engage in solidarity activities. According to the European Commission, the proposal for the 2028-2034 MFF aims to simplify and streamline the EU's funding tools, by consolidating programmes and achieving greater impact with a more efficient MFF. On 16 July 2025, as part of a package of legislative proposals to govern programmes under the 2028-2034 MFF, the European Commission proposed a regulation establishing the 2028-2034 Erasmus+ programme. The new programme would succeed the 2021-2027 Erasmus+ and ESC programmes, with an indicative budget of €36.2 billion in 2025 prices (€40.8 billion in current prices). The new Erasmus+ programme would cover action on education and training, youth, and sport and integrate the opportunities currently offered by the ESC, including the European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps. Aligned with existing policy provisions, it would provide a comprehensive tool to promote high-quality lifelong learning, and develop life and employability skills and key competences for all, while fostering Union values, democratic and societal participation, solidarity, social inclusion, and equal opportunities. The programme would also enhance cooperation on youth policy and further develop the European dimension in sport. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

EU funding for culture, media, education, youth and sport in 2021–27 is wide-ranging, yet instruments directly focused on these areas (Erasmus+, Creative Europe and CERV) represent under 3% of the MFF. Most support comes from broader programmes such as ESF+ and Horizon. Erasmus+, ESC, Creative Europe and CERV show clear EU added value. Implementing simplification and synergies remain key items on the agenda. For 2028–2034, the Commission is proposing consolidated instruments such as Erasmus+ and AgoraEU. Compared to the previous programming period the budget increases, though increased thematic coverage and recent inflation reduce the impact. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

The February 2026 plenary session saw two key votes: on the Ukraine Support Loan, reaffirming the EU's continued financial support for Ukraine; and on the EU-Mercosur agreement safeguard clause, underlining the importance of protecting European interests. Members debated several Commission and Council statements, including on the European response to extreme weather events, particularly in Portugal, southern Italy, Malta and Greece; building a stronger European defence in an increasingly volatile international environment; as well as urgent action to revive EU competitiveness, deepen the single market and reduce the cost of living, following up on the Draghi report. Debates also covered the rule of law, fundamental rights and the misuse of EU funds in Slovakia, and Spain's large-scale regularisation policy and its impact on the Schengen Area and EU migration policy. Further debates concerned the presentation of the action plan against cyberbullying, the International Day of Education and the fight against inequalities in access to education, as well as the need to tackle economic inequalities within the EU and globally. Members also adopted a Parliament statement to mark World Cancer Day. Parliament held several debates on external relations, in particular on the European response to the attacks on the Ukrainian energy system and the resulting humanitarian crisis; the situation in north-east Syria, including violence against civilians and the need to maintain a sustainable ceasefire; the urgent need to address the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan and achieve lasting peace; and the violence in the Great Lakes Region, particularly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Finally, Members heard a formal address by Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP