Ofgem announced the typical annual household bill will drop by £117 from April, less than the £150 reduction pledged by the Chancellor in her Budget.

IT is only a very short time since the notion of the Green Party walking the corridors of power was unthinkable.

When it was publicly announced that Andrew would quit his role as the UK trade and investment envoy - the convicted sex offender wrote: 'I assume he knows that this is Charles doing.'

The flyer was put through voters' doors in the Greater Manchester constituency on Wednesday evening, before they head to the polls on Thursday.

Le gouvernement de la Polynésie française envisage d’interdire la fabrication, la mise sur le marché et l’importation des pipes en verre dites « bubble », utilisées pour la consommation de méthamphétamine. Une mesure présentée comme un levier supplémentaire dans la lutte contre cette drogue. 

Le gouvernement de la Polynésie française lance la création d’un code polynésien de la consommation afin de moderniser et renforcer la protection des consommateurs face aux nouvelles pratiques commerciales. 

A total of 20 motorists, aged between 21 and 52, will be charged in court for drink driving on Thursday (Feb 26).In a media release on Wednesday night, the police said they were arrested between July 2025 and February this year after failing breathalyser tests.Seven of them face additional charges including, driving without due care and attention, leaving their vehicles in a manner that caused undue inconvenience to others, speeding and being repeat offenders.Among them, two men, aged 28 and 44, were found driving at a speed of 112 kmh along Pan Island Expressway after allegedly consuming alcohol. They will face an additional charge of speeding.

A ComfortDelGro taxi driver has been dismissed after videos of him opening a car door while driving went viral.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, a spokesperson for the transport operator said that it is aware of the two incidents involving the same vehicle and that the driver is no longer with the company.«Safety is our absolute priority and we do not tolerate breaches of our safety protocols.»The driver, who drove a yellow Toyota Prius, was captured on video opening the door while driving along Jalan Ismail on Tuesday (Feb 24) at around 5.50pm. 

A search and rescue operation is underway after a 13-year-old boy was reported missing and is suspected to have drowned in Kallang River on Wednesday (Feb 25).Speaking to AsiaOne on Thursday (Feb 26), the boy's friend, who wished to be known only as Azrul, said they had been fishing in a group of four when the incident occurred.«He (the boy) tried to help me with the fishing rod when it got stuck, and as I was trying to fix it, I saw him fall into the water,» said Azrul, who attends the same secondary school as the missing teenager.He added that during the rescue attempt, another boy also fell into the river but was saved.«We couldn't save him (the missing boy) because the wind pushed him too far away. The three of us were trying to figure out how to save him, and we had no choice but to call the police,» said Azrul. In a video shared on Instagram page Sgfollowsall, rescuers could be seen operating at the site, with several bystanders nearby. 

Spanish police have arrested the alleged gunman in the 2025 murder of Andrey Portnov, a former aide to ex-president Viktor Yanukovich Read Full Article at RT.com

US Secretary of State has denied any American government involvement in a deadly gunfight between Cuban border guards and a US-flagged boat Read Full Article at RT.com

The move, announced by Vice President JD Vance, targets alleged health care fraud and signals a broader crackdown that could extend to other states.

Bid to defame institution and judges: Ramana

'Shows growing power of Indian passport wth more cxountries'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone. He is now the first world leader to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram. This achievement highlights his significant global digital reach. Modi's follower count far exceeds other prominent world leaders. His popularity continues to grow worldwide.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea to ban or alter the title of the film 'Yadav Ji ki Love Story'. Justices Nagarathna and Bhuyan found no negative portrayal of the Yadav community in the title, deeming the petitioner's concerns 'wholly unfounded'.

Former Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter has signed with the Seattle SuperHawks for the 2026 season of the United States Basketball League, a minor pro league relaunching this spring with eight teams.

Premier David Eby says a Senate committee intends to gut key reforms to Canada's immigration laws. Eby had hoped reforms under Bill C-12 would stop extortion suspects from claiming refugee status to delay deportation.

Humpback whales are more likely to get entangled in fishing gear in years when rising ocean temperatures make cold-water habitat harder to find, according to new research published Wednesday.

Winnipeg police arrested two teens and a 30-year-old woman in connection with three of the nearly a dozen threats made to city schools over a two-week span this month.

There were hugs, tears and frustration outside the Diageo Crown Royal facility in Amherstburg, Ont., as workers left the bottling plant for the last time Wednesday. Their final goodbye comes a few months after the England-based spirits giant announced it would close the plant, which opened in 1971 and is said to be the town's biggest employer.

Meghan Markle appeared to opt for a very royal-esque ensemble as she and Prince Harry kicked off their two-day visit to Jordan this morning.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex watched a music class at the Za'atari camp for Syrian refugees near Mafraq, and visited burns victims from Gaza amid disarray among the royal family back in the UK.

Lindsay Hoyle told MPs he passed on the information to Scotland Yard that led to Lord Mandelson being dramatically arrested at his home on Monday afternoon.

Contrôle inopiné la nuit dernière à Tahaa. Des gendarmes de l'île, renforcés par une équipe cynophile du PSIG de Faa'a spécialisée dans la détection de produits stupéfiants, ont passé au peigne fin le navire de fret Vaitere assurant la liaison inter-îles.

Science & tech, agri, def, trade and investment on the agenda

Prime Minister Modi's Israel visit fostered rare bipartisan support, with opposition leader Yair Lapid calling him a true friend. PM Netanyahu and his wife extended a special airport welcome, highlighting strong India-Israel bonds. Modi received the Knesset's highest honor, underscoring broad political consensus on deepening ties despite internal divisions.

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi ahead of his Israel visit. Priyanka Gandhi expressed hope he would address the Gaza genocide, while Rahul Gandhi questioned his dealings in Israel, referencing the Epstein Files and alleging foreign policy was shaped by the convicted sex offender.

Addressing the Israeli Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly backed Israel on terrorism, condemning the Oct 7 attacks and naming Hamas. He asserted India's unwavering support, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy against terror, drawing parallels to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. Modi also endorsed the UNSC-backed Gaza peace initiative, highlighting the need for dialogue, peace, and stability in the region.

Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has deemed BSNL director Vivek Banzal's lavish, now-canceled trip to Prayagraj «improper and absurd.» Appropriate action will be taken against the senior executive, with a show-cause notice already issued. The extravagant arrangements, including extensive personal kits and nearly 50 officials, sparked widespread concern over misuse of resources.

Omar said her guest, Aliya Rahman, was “aggressively handled.”