“I think the time has come for us, as a nation, to pause and ask: When are we going to stop this experiment of raising costs and wages far beyond what the national economy can sustain—far beyond what is happening in other countries—while at the same time expecting inflation to remain low and interest rates to be just like in other countries?”

Elon Musk’s net worth has hit $852 billion following the SpaceX-xAI merger, putting him on course to become the world’s first trillionaire Read Full Article at RT.com

Review panels and a federal judge have asked if the project can be made smaller. Historic preservationists say the planned 90,000-square-foot addition will overshadow the mansion.

AFRICOM chief General Dagvin Anderson has said US forces are in Nigeria to “augment” the African state’s security efforts Read Full Article at RT.com

Staff noticed Jasmin Unsted was unusually 'quiet' after a heavy night out which saw her drink a bottle of Malibu and take cocaine until 3am, an employment tribunal has heard.

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Francis Ventre, who played for Barrow A.F.C., 'played a leading role' in the sale of cocaine and ketamine worth £500,000 on the streets of Liverpool, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.

Police and paramedics rushed to a 'very serious incident' on Oxford Street at around 5pm yesterday following reports of a stabbing.

Emily Atack has said she she has no idea why people feel the need to have an opinion on her boobs as she garners attention for an explicit lingerie shoot.

Rahul Gandhi's 'traitor' remark against MP Ravneet Singh Bittu ignited a political firestorm, demanding an apology. Lok Sabha witnessed heated exchanges over remarks on the Gandhi family. Meanwhile, Ghaziabad mourned three sisters' deaths, with online gaming addiction a focus. The Supreme Court heard Mamata Banerjee's plea against Bengal's voter roll revision, as Putin and Xi hailed strong Russia-China ties.

Tourist-heavy states face a different kind of pressure. A floating population generates waste, but does not stay long enough to be captured by household-style systems. The waste is scattered, time-bound, and highly visible.

According to modeling calculations, just under 21 million cubic meters of magma have now accumulated beneath Svartsengi since the most recent eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row in July.

Jill Biden’s former husband has been taken into custody in Delaware following the alleged murder of his spouse Read Full Article at RT.com

Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to testify in the Jeffrey Epstein probe after facing the threat of a contempt vote in Congress Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the “exemplary” relations with China in a video conference with Xi Jinping Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow and New Delhi now see their resilient bilateral ties and Eurasian groupings as the best hedge against Western turbulence Read Full Article at RT.com

NBC’s Savannah Guthrie’s mother has been taken from her home against her will as authorities are investigating alleged ransom notes Read Full Article at RT.com

Amidst increasing political pressure to adopt a stricter approach to migration, certain EU Member States have begun calling for reform of the protections available to migrants under the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). The calls have centred around Article 3 and Article 8 of the ECHR. Article 3 prohibits torture and inhuman and degrading treatment. It blocks states from deporting individuals to places where they would be at risk of such treatment. It is absolute and cannot be restricted in any circumstances. Article 8 protects the right to respect for private and family life. It is a qualified right, meaning that it can be subject to limitations: it must be in accordance with the law, in pursuit of a legitimate aim and proportionate to the aim pursued. Since June 2025 in particular, calls for reform have intensified, culminating in an agreement between Council of Europe states to adopt a political declaration on issues related to migration and the ECHR. The declaration is expected in May 2026. As yet, there is no consensus on the changes which should be made, or whether changes should be made at all. Nonetheless, support for reform seems to be growing amongst EU Member States. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

As part of its sectoral proposals within the EU's long-term budget for the 2028-2034 period, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Council Regulation establishing the nuclear decommissioning assistance programme of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania for 2028-2034. The Ignalina programme aims to assist Lithuania in managing the radiological safety challenges of decommissioning the nuclear power plant. It also aims to create knowledge for EU Member States and third countries undertaking their own decommissioning activities, in particular those involving graphite-moderated nuclear reactors. The programme has been conducted through several financial programming periods since the early 2000s. The proposed budget allocation for 2028-2034 is set at €678 million in current prices, while the proposed EU co-financing rate is up to 86 %. The legislative act is a Council regulation and the European Parliament's role is limited to consultation and issuing an opinion. The file has been allocated to the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Gordon Brown brought the peer back into government as Business Secretary in 2008, and then effectively made him deputy PM the following year as he struggled to shore up his position.

The ex-England star, who now plays for Dagenham and Redbridge, was arrested on April 27 last year following an alleged incident the previous month.

Police said a number of roads remain closed in the city following an incident on Oxford Street on Tuesday night.

Fiji is all set to welcome ministers and Attorneys General (AGs), including those from Vanuatu, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will be held in Nadi from 9 to 12 February 2026.

The Government has acknowledged growing public concern regarding matters that may contravene Vanuatu’s laws, as well as the need for greater transparency and accountability in public office.

Reports from Melsisi, on Central Pentecost, say that 30 Chinese nationals working on the tar-seal road and Melsisi wharf were admitted to Melsisi Health Centre last night for fish poisoning.

South Santo chiefs and local authorities are calling on visitors to respect newly developed infrastructure and keep rivers clean, following increasing cases of vandalism and rubbish dumping.