While North Bengal grappled with devastating floods and landslides, Kolkata hosted its dazzling Durga Puja carnival. This juxtaposition highlights Bengal's unique economic reality, where faith and commerce are intertwined, making the festival an essential annual stimulus for its creative industries and workforce.

Gascoigne, 58, has publicly battled alcohol addiction and mental health problems since concluding his storied football career over 20 years ago.

Police Scotland confirmed it is making inquiries after receiving a complaint about Claire Mackie-Brown, a councillor in Falkirk, after her appearance on STV last week.

East London Mosque barred any females over 12 from taking part in yesterday's 5km event, which was billed as 'inclusive' and 'family friendly' despite the gender bar.

Bar Kuperstein, 23, from Holon, was working at the Nova festival on October 7 when he was kidnapped by terrorists who launched an enormous assault, killing 378 and taking 44 people into Gaza .

All 20 living hostages have been released following the Donald Trump-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas, that aims to bring an end to the devastating two-year war in Gaza.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s Executive Order No. 01 of 2025, directing the relocation of key government institutions from Lilongwe to Blantyre and Zomba, has sparked mixed reactions — hailed by some as a move towards administrative efficiency, yet questioned by others as a glaring oversight of the Northern Region, particularly Mzuzu. According to the order […] The post Mutharika’s Relocation Order: Bold Step for Regional Balance or a Snub to the North? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bar Kuperstein, 23, from Holon, was working at the Nova festival on October 7 when he was kidnapped by terrorists who launched an enormous assault, killing 378 and taking 44 people into Gaza .

Doctors warn that millions of Americans unknowingly practice daily habits that dramatically increase their stroke risk.

Punjab's AAP government launched a major flood relief operation, distributing compensation to farmers and affected families within 30 days of a special crop loss survey. The state is providing Rs 20,000 per acre for crop damage and increased compensation for damaged homes, with online management ensuring transparency and efficiency.

The Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe into the Karur stampede, supervised by a retired judge. Meanwhile, Donald Trump received a nomination for Israel's highest civilian honor amid ongoing hostage exchanges. In India, Tejashwi Yadav decried the IRCTC scam charges as political vendetta, while Mamata Banerjee faced criticism for her remarks on a gangrape incident.

[allAfrica] Geneva -- About 4 million people are now displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighbouring countries - about two-thirds more than five years ago - the UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) regional head for West and Central Africa, said on Friday.

[allAfrica] While governments lifted restrictions and international attention moved elsewhere after some declared victory over the initial, acute phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, a significant portion of Covid-19 survivors continued to battle debilitating symptoms that had no name, no recognition, and no clear path to treatment.

TEHRAN –A research team from Tarbiat Modares University has discovered a new species of sillaginid fish, naming the species S. persica for its type locality in the Persian Gulf.

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have supported the health ministry in procuring needed vaccinations and will help introduce new vaccines into the national immunization program.

TEHRAN – Disasters are not natural but the result of wrong decisions and mismanagement; funding for disaster risk reduction today will contribute to safety and resilience in the future.

The BJP has criticised West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for her remarks on a recent gangrape incident, accusing her of justifying rape and victim-blaming. Mamata suggested women should not go out late at night, a statement BJP leaders argue shifts responsibility from perpetrators to victims and highlights a regressive mindset.

Karnataka aims to become a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, with Bengaluru as a global hub. The state is investing heavily in research infrastructure and talent, including a Quantum Research Park at IISc. Plans for a dedicated 'Q-City' are underway to foster innovation from lab to market, inviting global collaboration.

La vente des billets pour le plus grand événement sportif du continent, la TotalEnergies CAF Coupe d'Afrique des Nations, Maroc 2025, débutera le lundi 13 octobre 2025, avec une période de prévente exclusive de 48 heures réservée aux détenteurs de cartes VISA, à partir de 09h00 (heure marocaine), soit 08h00 GMT. Les passionnés de football africain et ceux du monde entier pourront ainsi réserver leur place pour célébrer ensemble la plus grande fête du football continental. Les (...) - FOOTBALL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

En 2023, partant pour être candidat indépendant malgré des multiples propositions des partis politiques, ce jeune homme engagé dans les actions civiles depuis son jeune âge, n'a pas pu être candidat à cause d'un déplacement urgent familial. 2025, il est revenu à la charge pour concrétiser sa promesse de porter plus haut les couleurs de son district. Il retrouve son ami Geoffroy Foumboula dans le groupement de la société civile dénommée la Majorité bloquante. Après plusieurs années de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

At the time, Prince William and Kate were said to have been left devastated by the Royal Couple's shock departure as the pair desperately grappled with the unprecedented implications of 'Megxit'.

Plans have been submitted to turn two existing hotels in the coastal town into so-called houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) for asylum seekers.

The Russian foreign minister added that the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Egypt, El Dabaa NPP, is a flagship project

The US president added that he has already saved «millions of lives,» emphasizing that he did so «not for Nobel,» but «for saving lives»

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Sergey Lavrov still pointed to the statements both from Hamas and from Tel Aviv that nothing is over yet and the crisis may resume

On October 10, Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that the government had approved a «deal to release all hostages»

Congress is supposed to control spending, but increasingly, the White House is dictating how America’s money is used.

A surge in autocratic governance has become increasingly threatening to global politics, having gathered momentum over the past two decades. This autocratic wave continues to evolve, becoming ever more complex and diverse as it unfolds. Hence, the shifting dynamics driving this wave need to be fully understood and disaggregated if the European Union (EU) is to design effective responses. Democratic strategy needs not only to hold at bay severe repression, but also to engage with the ideas and narratives that underpin autocracy’s apparent appeal. Accordingly, this paper draws on historical and contemporary writings that present various arguments against democracy. After unpacking the different components of this autocratic wave, EU responses over recent years are assessed, looking at how these relate to pro-authoritarian narratives. It finds that the EU has improved many elements of its policies during this time but still needs to tailor its strategies to the ideational aspects of anti-democratic trends. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted both the need for a resilient healthcare system and for quick access to inventions and technologies in challenging situations. Following this experience, EU lawmakers negotiated a compulsory licensing scheme intended to facilitate rapid use of patents while preserving strong patent protection as an incentive to innovate. Views on the original European Commission proposal diverged. Civil society organisations supported broad application of the compulsory licensing scheme, while industry advocated a narrow scope. Stakeholder positions diverged more sharply than those of the co-legislators. Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on 21 May 2025, largely amending the Commission proposal in favour of rights-holders. The compromise would: (i) exclude semiconductor crises, emergencies relating to gas supply security and defence-related products from the regulationʹs scope; (ii) preserve confidentiality of protected know-how; (iii) significantly lower the maximum fines and penalties the Commission may impose on licensees for non-compliance, and remove rights holders from the sanctions regime entirely. By consensus, the co-legislators rejected the Commission's proposal to cap licensing fees. In line with the Parliamentʹs position, the competent advisory body must invite an observer from the European Parliament to relevant meetings. Fourth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Keir Starmer is in Egypt for a signing ceremony as the peace deal starts coming into operation.

The actress, 40, will voice the role of Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter : The Full-Cast Audio Editions - a collaboration between Audible and Pottermore Publishing.

Rashid Gedel, 25, and Samuel Dodsworth, 43, appeared before Leeds Magistrates' Court this morning.

A 76-year-old hawker, who is facing financial problems, was left disappointed when all of her Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers were allegedly claimed by a stranger.The woman, surnamed Shen, told Shin Min Daily News that all $800 in CDC vouchers were also used up without her knowledge.Shen, who runs an economical rice stall at People’s Park Food Center in Chinatown, first received a reminder in July to collect her SG60 vouchers.After redeeming her SG60 vouchers, staff at Hougang Community Club then asked her if she had collected her CDC vouchers.The Government had disbursed $300 and $500 in vouchers in January and May respectively to all Singaporean households to help with daily expenses.«I was shocked to find out that they had been sent twice this year,» said Shen. «When I asked the staff to help me print them, they told me that the vouchers had been claimed a while ago.»Shen said that the staff at the community club told her that the vouchers were claimed on Jan 12 and May 18, both in the afternoon.

SINGAPORE — An average of 420 employers were hauled up each year from 2021 to 2024 for hiring foreign workers without valid work passes in Singapore.About 200 of them were prosecuted or fined annually, while the rest — mainly cases involving first-time offenders or illegal employment over a short period — were given a warning, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on Oct 13 in response to queries.An MOM spokesman said: «In general, foreigners must possess valid work passes to work in Singapore.»Businesses and individuals engaging foreigners to work in Singapore must ensure that they hold valid passes before starting work in the specified job. This is not a new requirement."He added that MOM also takes into account a host of factors in deciding the penalty, including the duration of the offence and how many illegal workers were involved.On Sept 11, MOM — in a joint statement with the Visual, Audio, Creative Content Professionals Association (Singapore) — said foreigners on tourist or student visas are not allowed to provide creative services in Singapore.