Glimpsed from afar - as far away as possible is best - Croydon's concrete-and-glass skyline shimmers almost dreamily in the sunshine.

Summer travel plans have been plunged into chaos this as more than two million flight seats have been axed by airlines as fears grow of a fuel shortage.

New proposals could revoke a universal free-entry policy that would see international visitors charged to enter museums and galleries in the UK - one expert says they're a bad idea.

Zack Polanski risked reigniting his spat with Scotland Yard over the Golders Green incident as he faced mounting scrutiny ahead of local elections.

A man who had been onboard the luxury cruise ship stricken by a deadly hantavirus outbreak is being treated in Zurich after developing symptoms following his return to Switzerland. 

On the campaign trail and elsewhere, the alliance has gone from a bipartisan consensus to a subject of fierce debate among Republicans and Democrats alike.

Republicans in Indiana’s Senate tested voters’ tolerance for defying the president. Most lost in primaries amid a wave of threats, campaign cash and popular backlash.

Americans rate Pope Leo positively but are deeply critical of the president’s social media post that appeared to depict him as Jesus, the Post-ABC-Ipsos poll found.

[RFI] France's judiciary is set to rule on Wednesday in a long-running investigation linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, as prosecutors and civil parties seek the indictment of Rwanda's former first lady Agathe Habyarimana.

Kinshasa, RDC, 05 mai 2026 – Le responsable de la réglementation d'Airtel Africa et président du groupe de travail sur les politiques de la GSMA Afrique, M. Daddy Mukadi, a appelé les gouvernements africains à reconnaître les télécommunications comme un pilier économique essentiel et à mettre en œuvre deux réformes fiscales spécifiques susceptibles d'accélérer considérablement l'inclusion numérique à travers le continent. S'exprimant lors de la première édition des États généraux du (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Palais des Congrès « Omar Bongo Ondimba », un véritable joyaux architecturale et un levier stratégique au service du rayonnement et du développement du Gabon. Un mérite pour le Chef de l'Etat Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema qui a affiché sa détermination et son engagement envers le peuple gabonais pour cette oeuvre construite au bout de 18 mois. Un honneur pour le Gabon qui désormais va contribuer à l'organisation des grandes rencontres internationales. L'inauguration officielle du (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned Europe against “Operation Barbarossa 2.0” Read Full Article at RT.com

The Middle East conflict makes clear that great‑power politics now matter as much as OPEC quotas and output Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has approved the potential sale of JDAM-ER kits to Ukraine, used for converting bombs into guided munitions Read Full Article at RT.com

The importance of Russia and China will grow after the Iran war, Talmiz Ahmad told RT India’s In Conversation with Salman Khurshid Read Full Article at RT.com

A cruise ship hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak that killed three people has been cleared to leave Cape Verde for the Canary Islands Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawi has earned about $12.8 million (around K22.3 billion) from tobacco sales in just the first two weeks of the 2026 marketing season, but farmers are still facing major challenges due to high rejection rates and low satisfaction with prices. According to data from the Tobacco Commission, a total of 5.97 million kilograms of tobacco […] The post Tobacco Earns K22.8 Billion in Two Weeks, but High Rejection Rates Raise Concern for Farmers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

While restaurants of all kinds are feeling pinched, quick service restaurants are getting hit harder than higher-end ones, according to a report from Restaurants Canada. It's a signal of a K-shaped economy , where those with the most money can still shell out for a nice meal, but those with lower incomes have no option but to cut back.

The government of Canada wants to quickly acquire half a dozen new «flying radars» — officially called Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft — at a cost of more than $5 billion.

Former People's Action Party (PAP) MP Ong Ah Heng died on Monday (May 5), aged 84.The four-term Nee Soon Central MP served the constituency between 1997 and 2011 before retiring from politics. Dubbed «Kopitiam (coffeeshop) MP», Ong earned the nickname because of his ease of mixing with ordinary workers.He was the executive secretary of the National Transport Workers' Union between 1981 and 2006, and later rose to become NTUC's assistant secretary-general. In a 1996 interview, Ong attributed his grassroots approach to his past: «I owe a lot to the meritocratic system. There are very few countries where you could start as a construction worker and end up with a master's degree. »It is right that I repay society by involving myself in community work with the labour movement and in grassroots organisations." He later became a non-executive independent director at ComfortDelGro before retiring from the board in 2020. Ong's wake is being held at Block 204 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, and his funeral ceremony will take place there at 1pm on Sunday (May 10).

Singapore's workforce may not yet be ready for a transition to artificial intelligence (AI), but is well-positioned for it, Sembawang West SMC MP Poh Li San said in Parliament on Wednesday (May 6).She was speaking in the debate on AI transition with no «jobless growth», raised by labour chief Ng Chee Meng on Tuesday.Ng had put forward a parliamentary motion, stressing the need to put workers at the centre of Singapore’s AI-driven economic growth, as it can no longer be assumed that the latter would translate automatically into more or better jobs.Poh expressed that Singapore's AI transition should be focused on customising AI solutions for industries to empower Singaporeans, highlighting the four key pillars of the national AI strategy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shared in his May Day Rally speech last Friday (May 1).PM Wong had targeted four industries — advanced manufacturing, connectivity, finance and healthcare — for AI transformation.«AI-powered robots will indeed be the force multiplier,» Poh stated. «Are we ready for this transition? Not yet. We are well-positioned for it, but we must move fast.»

Will Singapore provide free ride on public transport to full-time national servicemen (NSF)?The cost of transportation is included in the monthly base allowance that NSFs receive, said Chan Chun Sing, Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence.He was replying to a parliamentary question by Workers' Party MP Kenneth Tiong on Tuesday (May 5), who had asked if the $81 monthly hybrid concession pass is «adequate for NSFs earning $790 per month», and whether free public transport will be provided for NSFs by default as in other countries.Chan said in his written response that the base allowance for all NSFs is «sized for their basic personal upkeep» and given in cash.«The cost of providing free transport for NSFs would need to be cross-subsidised by other commuters through higher fares, or by taxpayers,» he said.While some countries provide conscripts a national travel pass, the current allowance NSFs receive already takes into account the price of the monthly concession pass.«Either way, the costs are funded by the Government, and ultimately, by taxpayers,» he added.

Suvendu Adhikari's name is gaining traction for the Chief Minister's post in West Bengal. The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a significant electoral victory, surpassing the Trinamool Congress. Adhikari, a key BJP leader, has demonstrated his electoral prowess by defeating Mamata Banerjee. The BJP's strong performance has reshaped the state's political landscape, raising questions about Adhikari's future role.

Over 134,000 written complaints about GPs were made to NHS England last year, with communication issues, staff attitudes and treatment errors driving the deluge.

Something unusual is happening across Malawi. Shop doors are staying closed. Business owners are stepping back from their own counters. Shelves are stocked, but tills are silent. At the centre of this quiet protest is a new system introduced on May 1, 2026—the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), rolled out by the Malawi Revenue Authority under […] The post ANALYSIS | Inside Malawi’s VAT Shake-Up: Why Shops Are Closing, Why Government Is Pushing Hard, and What It Means for Your Money appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Mining and Minerals Regulatory Authority (MMRA) has responded to calls from the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) over how the Kangankunde Rare Earth Mining project should be classified, a decision that could reshape how one of Malawi’s biggest mineral resources is managed. In a letter dated April 28, 2026, the MMRA […] The post MMRA Reviews Kangankunde Mining Project as Calls Grow to Upgrade It to Large-Scale Status appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[New Times] Government officials and private sector leaders from Rwanda and Botswana have gathered in Gaborone for a business forum aimed at strengthening trade and investment relations between the two countries.

[New Times] The Lower Chamber of Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, approved the draft law governing virtual assets, marking a key step towards regulating cryptocurrency trading in Rwanda.

[ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo -- At least 172 citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who intended to illegally enter in Angola were stopped last Sunday by the Border Guard Police in the northern province of Zaire.

The Malawi government says it has received more than 200 desperate calls from Malawians living in South Africa, begging to be brought back home after a new wave of xenophobic violence. The violence, reported in cities like Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria, has left many foreign nationals living in fear. People have been attacked, beaten, threatened, […] The post More Than 200 Malawians Cry for Help as Fear and Violence Spread in South Africa appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has recorded a rise in suicide cases in the first three months of 2026. Police figures show that 95 people died by suicide, up from 92 cases during the same period in 2025. At first glance, this increase of 3 cases may look small. But experts say it is serious—and a sign of a […] The post Suicide Cases Rise Again in Malawi — Small Increase, Bigger Warning Sign appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When President Peter Mutharika returned to power in October 2025, he brought back Joseph Mwanamveka to Ministry of Finance to fix an economy that was already in serious trouble. Inflation was above 20 percent, the Malawi kwacha was weak, fuel and foreign currency were in short supply, and public debt was dangerously high. It was […] The post Stability on Paper, Suffering in Reality: Is Mwanamveka Worsening Malawi’s Economic Crisis? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.