A man who quit drinking for a year says it 'completely changed [his] life' - and body - in one shocking way.

Celebrity Big Brother star Mickey Rourke showed off his new wig as he enjoyed a final dinner in London before he heads into the house on Monday night.

Defence chiefs are reportedly considering swapping the ageing Hawk T1s - which have been a staple for the famed aerobatic teams - for the M-346.

Foden came under fire during City's limp 0-0 stalemate with United, as sections of Old Trafford's home support taunted the star by labelling his mother, Claire Rowlands, 44, a 's**g'.

  Lotus Resources Limited has signed a 10-year, US$20.6 million power supply agreement with the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) to upgrade grid infrastructure and connect the Kayelekera uranium mine in Karonga to the national electricity grid. According to Energy Capital Power, the agreement includes the construction of a 45-kilometre transmission line, a substation, […] The post Lotus Resources Signs $20.6 Million Power Deal with ESCOM to Energize Kayelekera Uranium Mine appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When a nation discovers a natural resource as valuable as uranium, it should be a moment of transformation. A turning point. A chance to rewrite the story of poverty into one of prosperity. But Malawi, instead, is rewriting its history in the ink of exploitation. At the heart of Karonga District lies Kayelekera—a uranium-rich mine […] The post Zamanyazi! Malawi owns just 15% of its own uranium mine at Kayelekera. Lotus owns the rest—and the profits. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland’s Parliament has strongly condemned the planned visit by Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre to Las Anod, the administrative capital of the SSC-Khatumo administration, which Somaliland claims as part of its territory.

WAJIR, Kenya (HOL) — A Kenyan court has approved the exhumation of 17-year-old Gacala Abdi Adan, who was allegedly burned alive last month after refusing to marry a 55-year-old man, sparking widespread outrage and renewed calls to address gender-based violence in refugee communities.

As Malawi inches closer to the September elections, Chimwendo Banda’s personal ambitions for 2030 are threatening to unravel the very fabric of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Instead of focusing on the party’s unity and the task at hand—securing a second term for President Lazarus Chakwera—Chimwendo is orchestrating internal power struggles that could weaken the […] The post Chimwendo 2030 Ambitions Are Set to Destroy MCP’s 2025 Chances—He Must Choose Between Self-Interest and Party Unity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index, which tracks the leading companies in the region, has plunged to its lowest level in 16 months Read Full Article at RT.com

The Wall Street bank has raised the odds of a US economic downturn to 45% following Donald Trump’s tariff hike Read Full Article at RT.com

Academic freedom is widely recognised as a fundamental value of contemporary higher education and research, and is often presented as a prerequisite for well-functioning democratic societies. However, in recent years, major concerns have been expressed by various stakeholders about the state of academic freedom in the European Union. The European Parliament launched an annual EP Academic Freedom Monitor in 2022, to help improve the promotion and protection of academic freedom in the European Union. This report presents one of the two studies conducted in the 2024 edition. This study firstly provides an overview of the constitutional legal provisions of academic freedom across all EU Member States. Secondly, it provides an in-depth analysis of the legal protection of academic freedom in four EU Member Stats. Thirdly, it explores the Union's scope of action on academic freedom protection at EU level. On the basis of both studies, this report proposes EU-level policy options for possible legislative and non-legislative initiatives to support academic freedom in the EU. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Judicial custody for Ranya Rao and others in the gold smuggling case extends to April 21, as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence's investigation revealed Rao smuggled 14.56 kg of gold, causing Rs 4.45 crore customs duty loss. Arrested on March 3, Rao's bail applications were consistently denied due to the gravity of the charges, with proceedings under Section 108 underway.

The Congress party criticized the central government for increasing petrol, diesel, and LPG cylinder prices. They labeled PM Modi as the «inflation man» and accused the government of exploiting the public amidst a stock market downturn. The hike comes despite a 41% drop in international crude oil prices since May 2014.

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has stated that the farmers' agitation will continue until their demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price, are accepted. Dallewal, who recently ended his 130-day hunger strike, emphasized that farmer leaders will attend the May 4 talks with the government to present their demands.

The Rajasthan High Court extended interim bail for Asaram Bapu till July 1 in a rape case, after his previous bail expired. Despite concerns about violating bail conditions, the court granted the extension following an affidavit submission. Asaram remains in a private hospital after surrendering on April 1.

Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi, urging India to build a resilient, production-based economy amid US tariffs troubles. He highlighted Trump's tariffs causing global market volatility and impacting India's financial markets. Gandhi emphasized on benefiting all Indians and not just a tiny minority involved in the stock market, aiming for equitable economic growth.

The government of India has increased the price of LPG cylinders by Rs 50, taking the cost for Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries from Rs 500 to Rs 550, and for general users from Rs 803 to Rs 853. Union petroleum minister Hardeep Puri stated the hike aims to offset oil marketing companies' Rs 43,000 crore losses.

CBS said that the mix-up occurred during a trip by the US president's national security advisor to Saudi Arabia for talks with a Ukrainian delegation in early March

Maksim Reshetnikov noted that Russia’s production was interested in local manufacturing content

The authorities are doing everything to mitigate the global situation for the Russian economy, Dmitry Peskov stressed

Spokesman Esmail Baghaei stressed that «any attempts by third parties to carry out provocations and arson will have consequences»

137 injured people and 57 bodies had been admitted to Gaza hospitals over the past day

The English actor and horse trainer passed away on April 3 surrounded by his family after suffering a heart attack.

In its quest to promote fair labour practices, the Labour Right Organization (LARO) held a workshop on Friday in Blantyre on understanding contemporary human Resources (HR) Practices in line with Labour laws, with concerned parties to enhance awareness of labour rights in workplaces across the country. The workshop drew participants from various organisations in the […] The post Enhancing Labour Rights: LARO’s Efforts to Minimize Workplace Disputes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a bold move to boost agribusiness and support Malawi’s economic recovery, the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar) is set to launch its own Agribusiness Enterprise Fund, aimed at empowering students and fresh graduates to venture into farming and agribusiness. The initiative seeks to close the financing gap that continues to stifle […] The post Luanar Unveils Agribusiness Enterprise Fund to Empower Young Farmers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lilongwe City Council is sounding the alarm on waste mismanagement and is urging residents to take personal responsibility in tackling one of the city’s most pressing challenges—improper waste disposal. The call was made by Mayor Esther Sagawa on Friday evening during the Solid Waste Management Conference, held in Lilongwe with support from the World Bank. […] The post Take Waste Seriously—Lilongwe City Council Calls for Urgent Citizen Action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lewis Perrin Williams was exploring the scenic rockpools when he saw the poisonous snake fall from the vegetation in the clifftops above.