Latest updates, analysis and reaction from day six of the general election campaign.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Brand Africa has released its 14th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa's Best Brands rankings, highlighting a consistent preference for non-African brands despite 64% of Africans expressing confidence in the continent's potential. African brands maintained only 14% of the top 100 most admired brands in Africa for the second consecutive year.

Nairobi (HOL) — The leader of the SSC-Khatumo administration, Abdiqadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye, has urged Somalia’s federal government to grant full recognition to their administration and move it from its temporary status.

Several Israeli tanks have reached the center of the Palestinian city of Rafah in Gaza, according to witnesses cited by Reuters Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian government has rejected proposals to ban Muslim head garments and re-introduce ethnic categorization in internal passports Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s grain harvest will amount to 129 million tons due to damage wrought by May frosts Read Full Article at RT.com

A flight from Delhi to Varanasi was grounded after a ‘bomb note’ was found in the lavatory Read Full Article at RT.com

In some very real ways, the Gonzales-Herrera fight has brought the problems of Washington and House Republicans home to the district. It’s a clash not only between House GOP colleagues, but also for the future of the House Republican majority, already hanging by a thread.

Over and over, claims about Dominion machines have been debunked, only to reemerge again.

The niece of Emperor Naruhito, 29, arrived in Athens on Sunday, where she is currently undergoing an official visit to celebrate diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Princess Charlene of Monaco, 46, attended the principality's annual race - one of the most famous grand prix in the world - with her husband Prince Albert of Monaco.

The drunk Russian was said to have whispered to the teenager that he wanted to have sex with her, infuriating the Brit (pictured in police station) who delivered a knockout punch

A domineering girlfriend subjected her lover to a regime of terror during which she bullied, belittled and humiliated him over his weight, hair, sex drive and even his breath, a court heard.

Latest updates, analysis and reaction from day six of the general election campaign.

Liwonde Police in Machinga district is keeping in custody three people for being found in possession of suspected body parts. Confirming the development, Liwonde Police officer-in-charge, Ulemu Kalua identified the three as Milward Kabotolo, 30, Shaba Bello, 18 and Roseby Steward. According to Kalua, the two, Kabotolo and Bello were arrested on Sunday at Liwonde […] The post Three arrested in Liwonde for being found in possession of suspected body parts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Anti-Corruption Bureau Chief Martha Chizuma won’t renew her contact as it expires by Friday, 31st May, 2024, that’s according to local reports. On Tuesday Morning, Zodiak Radio reported that the Chizuma won’t review her contract and that the Bureau is in financial challenges, including huge debts and staff shortages.   However, it has transpired that […] The post Good riddance Martha Chizuma! No more of her at ACB as her contract expires this Friday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

BBC is reporting that Pope Francis has used extremely derogatory language in an incident that could have a profound impact on the way his attitude towards gay people is perceived. When asked at the Italian Bishops’ Conference if gay men should now be allowed to train for the priesthood as long as they remained celibate, […] The post Pope Francis, a friend of gays, now stands accused of attacking them: Is he changing his stand? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Rising housing costs hold implications for this year’s presidential election, especially in battleground states where rents and home prices are skyrocketing.

By tying donation requests to pledges of tax cuts and other policies, Trump is testing the boundaries of federal campaign finance laws.

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan emphasised the importance of the small island developing states (SIDS) presenting a united front at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) that officially began on Monday in St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda. Ramkalawan made this statement during his address at the heads of state and government general debate Plenary Segment of the SIDS4 conference. «Today, as we convene, our shared commitment is to confront the distinctive challenges confronting small island nations. Despite three decades of recognition of the special considerations deserved by SIDS, we face a complex web of interlinked issues, from climate change and rising sea levels to environmental degradation, devastating pandemics, geopolitical tensions, economic vulnerability, and sustainable development,» said Ramkalawan. He added that the outcomes have spiralled into mounting debt levels and a dearth of capacity to invest in resilience and climate action, making the pursuit of enduring prosperity a daunting and seemingly unending endeavour. Ramkalawan said all SIDS are insular and not attached to continents and therefore face similar challenges and vulnerabilities. «The climate crisis will destroy all of us. Already, we are being hit by coastal erosion, coral bleaching, rise in sea level, stronger storm surges, and destruction of our biodiversity and sea life in general. Tourism forms an important part of our economy and this is closely linked to the beauty of our environment. Speaking with one voice will ensure we protect our economic gains and thus allow us to continue giving our children and people good education, appropriate health services and a good standard of living,» he stressed. The head of state of Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean, emphasised the importance of the Multi-dimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) for SIDS and said, «Our intention is not to beg or rob others, but rather we simply want access to concessionary financing for us to be able to face the future and survive. That is why we believe in an MVI.» In his address, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, called out to the Group of 20 (G20), which represent 80 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, to take accountability for the effects that climate change is having on SIDS. He reaffirmed the United Nations' stance of supporting the SIDS. «We cannot accept the disappearance of any country or culture under the rising waves. The idea that an entire island state could become collateral damage for profiteering by the fossil fuel industry or competition between larger economies is simply obscene,» said Guterres.  He added that the SIDS «served as the world's conscience in the climate crisis and it's in large part because of you, the SIDS, to your effort that we have the UN framework convention and the Paris agreement.» Guterres said that the past decades have delivered a series of blows that have set behind the SIDS development such as natural catastrophes like hurricanes, which have caused enormous amounts of damage. He added that SIDS also deserves economic justice and some of these countries desperately need resources for climate mitigation and finance is the fuel. The SIDS4 is taking place from May 27-30.Under the overarching theme of «Charting the course toward resilient prosperity,» the conference will assess the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference is held every 10 years and brings together representatives from around 37 member states of the United Nations.  Discussions will focus on revitalising SIDS' economies, aid effectiveness and increasing climate finance in the wake of the 28th UN Framework Conference on Climate Change (COP28). Participants will also discuss human capital, health and youth, as well as address data and digital technologies – an area of focus of the upcoming Summit of the Future in September 2024.

In an interview on Good Morning Britain, the BBC presenter said the whole experience was 'absolutely humiliating and desperate for my daughter', adding that anaphylaxis is 'terrifying'.

Taking to X, a British customer shared an image of the updated meal deal with a grape and berry medley as a main, and said: 'Fruit pot as a main, bring the general election forwards.'

Ukraine’s top general Aleksandr Syrsky has said he’s signed papers allowing French instructors into the country Read Full Article at RT.com

An EU proposal to buy weapons for Ukraine with revenue from immobilized Russian sovereign funds remains in doubt, Josep Borrell has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Catheryne Langford sailed around the world for more than five months, and was the only Canadian to take part in the inaugural international race for amateur sailors.

Premier Doug Ford's push to get beer and wine into convenience stores ahead of schedule will cost Ontario taxpayers at least $225 million, but there's evidence the full price tag could add up to hundreds of millions more.

Downtown Windsor is grappling to deal with an increase in homelessness and people facing substance use and mental health challenges — among the issues the southwestern Ontario city's revitalization plan hopes to address. But questions are being raised about what this means for vulnerable individuals. 

The tables below show basic statistical data in several areas relating to the common fisheries policy (CFP), namely: the fishing fleet of the Member States in 2024 (Table I), the situation of employment in the fisheries (2021), aquaculture (2020) and fish processing (2021) sectors (Table II), the production, import and export of fisheries and aquaculture products in 2021 (Table III), the apparent and per capita consumption of fisheries and aquaculture products in 2021 (Table IV), and the prospective resource allocations of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) from 2021 to 2027 (Table V). Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The European System of Central Banks (ESCB) comprises the ECB and the national central banks of all the EU Member States. The primary objective of the ESCB is to maintain price stability. In order to achieve this objective, the Governing Council of the ECB bases its decisions on an integrated analytical framework and implements both standard and non-standard monetary policy measures. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The World Trade Organization (WTO) works to guarantee a rules-based international trading system. Despite the impasse in trade negotiations, ways to modernise WTO rules and address new global challenges are being explored. Under the Lisbon Treaty, Parliament legislates jointly with the Council, has to approve any changes or new WTO agreements and has an important scrutiny role on international trade policy. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The European neighbourhood policy (ENP) applies to Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and Ukraine. It aims to strengthen the prosperity, stability and security of all. It is based on democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and is a bilateral policy between the EU and each partner country, with regional cooperation initiatives: the Eastern Partnership (EaP) and the Union for the Mediterranean[1]. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

On 5 July 2023, the Commission tabled a proposal for a regulation on certain new genomic techniques (NGTs). It establishes two categories of plants obtained by NGTs: plants comparable to naturally occurring or conventional plants, and plants with modifications that are more complex. The two categories will be subject to different requirements to reach the market, taking into account their different characteristics and risk profiles. Feedback from stakeholders is mixed. While industry interest groups hailed the 'game-changing proposals' bringing innovation in plant breeding, the organic food and farming movement criticised the Commission's plan to take NGTs out of the existing legal framework, as it could leave organic food systems unprotected. In a vote on 7 February 2024, the Parliament adopted its first-reading position with 307 votes for to 263 against and 41 abstentions. MEPs agreed to support a simplified registration for plant varieties produced using NGTs that are deemed to be equivalent to conventional varieties, while retaining stricter controls for others that are not (plants resulting from targeted mutagenesis and cisgenesis). The Council is yet to reach a general approach. Third edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages in the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Ukraine’s top general Aleksandr Syrsky has said he’s signed papers allowing French instructors into the country Read Full Article at RT.com

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola Banda says Malawi will utilise the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, to push for increased development funding and climate financing to accelerate socio-economic growth. AfDB started holding its annual meetings on Monday and the minister, who is one of the governors of the […] The post Finance Minister Chithyola in Kenya for AfDB annual meeting: Lobbies for more financing towards ATM strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dowa district commissioner Stallichi Mwambiwa was recognised for his outstanding management style. The council received K774 109 512 as part of the performance-based grant, and another K2.5 million from NBS Bank for emerging the top performer whereas Mchinji and Kasungu received K1.5 million each from the bank. Speaking when he presented the awards, Local Government […] The post Dowa DC Stallichi Mwambiwa recognized for his outstanding management style: “He is a consistent top performer.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.