To prevent exam malpractice, the government has tightened norms for scribes in competitive exams for persons with disabilities. Examining bodies must create their own scribe pools within two years, phasing out candidate-provided scribes. Technological aids will be the primary option, with scribes as a last resort when technology is insufficient or disability-related needs dictate.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Somali police forces clashed with armed militia in Beledweyne on Wednesday, leaving a police officer and a civilian wounded, residents said.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — Kenyan police are investigating the death of a Somali woman whose body was found Monday morning at a guest house in Nairobi’s South B neighbourhood.

The Capital Area Police are investigating a fraud case in which an Icelandic man visited the homes of elderly residents in the district, claimed to be a Microsoft employee, and said he was there to help them.

Supporters of the two major political parties in St Catherine East Central are in a festive mood at the Gregory Park Primary School, where scores of voters have shown up to cast their ballots. The sounds of vuvuzelas echo in the vicinity of the...

Finland’s Alexander Stubb has rejected the multipolar world order being pursued by Russia and China, insisting on preserving multilateralism Read Full Article at RT.com

Under Burkina Faso’s Persons and Family Code, behaviors promoting same-sex practices are punishable with up to five years in prison Read Full Article at RT.com

The summit in Alaska showed that Steve Witkoff conveys Moscow’s position accurately, the Russian president has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A preliminary agreement has been signed between Pretoria’s and New Delhi’s business chambers, setting out a framework for partnership Read Full Article at RT.com

Several systems have been tested and are being manufactured in limited numbers, with plans to expand production, Denis Manturov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Her fiancé Matthew Williams and her eldest sister told the hearing they believed she had developed post-natal depression in September 2022.

James Anderson , a plumber from Burnley, Lancashire, founded community interest company (CIC) Depher and earned the nickname 'Britain's kindest plumber'.

Russian despot Vladimir Putin has been caught rambling about immortality during a summit with Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un.

Sandie Peggie was suspended from work at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, after complaining about being made to change next to trans medic Dr Beth Upton on Christmas Eve 2023.

[New Times] Hip hop often carries the stigma of crime and violence, shaped by lyrics that paint gritty portraits of life on the edge. What is less known are the tragedies that push artists down that road.

[New Times] Eastern Province is stepping up preparations for Season A 2026, with officials reporting steady progress despite challenges caused by delayed rainfall and farmers raising concerns over the suitability of seeds distributed to them.

[RFI] Ahead of Cameroon's 12 October presidential election, the opposition remains divided, despite agreement on the need to unite behind a candidate to face off against President Paul Biya, who is seeking an eighth term. Meanwhile, the United Nations has sounded the alarm over whether tensions in the country will make free elections impossible.

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved amendments to the Maharashtra Shops and Establishments Act, potentially increasing daily working hours in private establishments from 9 to 10. These revisions aim to align with international practices and offer greater workplace flexibility. Overtime limits may increase, and women could work late hours upon finalization of new labor codes.

During the September 2025 plenary session, MEPs are due to pose questions to the European Commission regarding the taxation of large digital platforms, and the state-of-play in discussions on this topic at international level. In particular, the Commission will be asked whether it would consider a unilateral digital tax at EU level in the absence of an agreement at international level. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Following several turbulent years for EU agriculture, including widespread farmer protests, the European Commission has proposed new rules for the common agricultural policy (CAP) to apply from 2028. During the September plenary session, Parliament is due to vote on an own-initiative report that, contrary to the Commission's proposal, suggests the CAP budget be increased and kept separate from that of other policies. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Housing has become a high-priority policy issue. The European Parliament's Committee on Regional Development (REGI) report makes several recommendations on how to better use cohesion policy funds in housing and suggests future policy priorities for housing and housing affordability. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Despite dedicated EU support measures, regions affected by the transition to a climate-neutral economy continue to face major social and economic challenges. A failure to address these issues adequately risks exacerbating regional disparities and increasing economic inactivity in these regions. In September, Parliament is due to vote on an own-initiative report on the role of cohesion policy in supporting the just transition. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Executive Vice-President Fitto and Commissioner Dombrovskis are invited to the 20th Recovery and Resilience Dialogue (RRD), scheduled for 8 September 2025. The RRD is the mechanism by which the European Parliament exercises democratic oversight over the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) according to the RRF Regulation. The previous RRD took place on 16 June 2025. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Karunesh Bajaj of ITC Ltd has been elected as the chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) for the 2025-26 term. Mohit Jain from Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd will serve as the deputy chairman. Bajaj brings extensive experience in brand building and marketing strategy to the role, while Jain contributes his expertise in publishing.

In a tragic turn of events, a newborn girl, already weakened by congenital anomalies and abandoned by her parents, died in an Indore hospital after being bitten by rats.