The Home Office confirmed 605 migrants were brought ashore at Ramsgate port in Kent after being picked up mid-Channel by the UK Border Force.
The actor, 64, has spent three years trying to stop neighbours Theo Langton and Ruth McGill turning a temporary woodland encampment into a permanent travellers' site.
The luxury supermarket says sourcing of fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel will be suspended by April 29 with tinned mackerel following suit when the current stock is sold.
[New Times] Rwandan authorities on Wednesday, February 25, received 164 asylum seekers from Libya.
[New Times] For 25 years, the Community Based Health Insurance scheme, popularly known as Mutuelle de Santé, has stood as one of Rwanda's most transformative social innovations. What began as a modest, community-driven initiative to enable citizens access basic healthcare has evolved into a robust national safety net covering millions of Rwandans, including some of the most complex and costly medical interventions.
[New Times] East Africa's private sector has issued a call for action, warning that the region risks missing its integration targets unless governments move decisively from policy reform to implementation.
“All of a sudden, a flood of slush and ice came over the guardrail,” said Hilmar Andrésson, who experienced the frightening ordeal of having snow and debris thrown onto his car by a snowplow traveling in the opposite direction. He was driving south on Kringlumýrarbraut toward Kópavogur and Garðabær near the N1 station in Fossvogur this evening.
Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam said on Thursday (Feb 26) that he was «heartened» to hear what Singapore's chief Rabbi had to say on the suffering of Palestinians amid the conflict in Gaza.Shanmugam had attended the annual Religious Rehabilitation Group (RRG) Iftar event on Monday when Rabbi Mordechai Abergel delivered an emphatic speech on the plight of Palestinians via recorded video as he was overseas.«We cannot remain indifferent to the plight and suffering of many ordinary Palestinians affected by this long and tragic conflict,» Mordechai said.The chief Rabbi added that as part of a global community, Singapore must be vigilant to ensure that emotions stemming from conflicts abroad do not erode the social cohesion at home.The ongoing war in Gaza is an example of such conflict, and those in Singapore must «acknowledge the pain on all sides».
As Singapore rethinks its approaches amid a fast changing international order and domestic landscape, civil servants will be readied to better understand the world, technology and people, said Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing.Chan, who is also Minister for Defence, was speaking at the Committee of Supply debate for the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday (Feb 26).Responding to questions on how the public service will ensure that it can continue to meet the needs of Singapore and Singaporeans well, the coordinating minister set out three areas which the public service must do well.«Understand the world well; understand our people well; and, understand technology well.»He explained that understanding the world is key to sharpening the public service's clarity on how Singapore and Singaporeans can stay relevant in the new world.«Given how small and open Singapore is, everything is affected by global developments elsewhere — from security to trade, to food and technology access,» said the minister, adding that the public service needs to make «sound decisions».
The second day of search operations for a 13-year-old boy, who was reported missing and is suspected to have drowned in Kallang River on Wednesday (Feb 25), ended with no sign of him.AsiaOne was among members of the media who observed the search operations and spoke to Daniel's (the missing boy) mother, Madam Siti, who has been keeping a vigil at the river, along with her two other sons.Madam Siti told AsiaOne that her husband is in prison and she takes care of the house largely by herself.According to Madam Siti, she didn't know that Daniel was going fishing as he does not have a habit of loitering outside after school and would usually head back to their home in Redhill.
Kate demonstrated her thrifty approach to dressing by re-wearing an Alexander McQueen coat today as she joined William at a community event in Wales.
[Vanguard] Kenya began administering the first dose of a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug in a Nairobi slum on Thursday.
Industry leaders met to shape digital journalism's future. Discussions focused on making Indian users pay for news. Experts highlighted that subscriptions require more than just content. They emphasized user experience, ease of access, and personalized value. Building trust and offering unique benefits are key to achieving sustainable growth in the digital news landscape.
The DNPA Conclave 2026 in New Delhi convened India's digital media leaders to discuss the future of news, governance, and innovation. Key themes included content economics, building trust, and the enduring value of print principles in the digital age. Experts emphasized credibility, authenticity, and strategic value as crucial for a resilient digital future.
Bill and Hillary Clinton have survived decades of scrutiny and conspiracy theories. Often, their adversaries come out on the losing end.
Libreville, 26 février 2026-La Coordonnatrice Résidente du Système des Nations Unies au Gabon, Fatou Aminata Lo, a été reçue en audience par Louise Pierrette Mvono, Ministre de la Planification et de la Prospective, dans le cadre d'une visite de prise de contact. La Coordonnatrice Résidente a salué la qualité de la collaboration entre le Système des Nations Unies et le Ministère de la Planification et de la Prospective, notamment dans le cadre de l'élaboration du Plan National de (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
According to the Russian president, the trademark grants access to government procurement and other additional preferences
Earlier, the media reported citing Finnish Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen that the government was considering a review of real estate transactions signed by foreigners over the past 20 years
Instead of proper care, local medical staff used the wounded as live dummies to instruct medical trainees in intricate and dangerous procedures
According to the report, in 2025, the port’s total cargo throughput amounted to 428 million tons, which is down 1.7% year-on-year
According to the official, the Iranian initiative is «politically serious and technically creative» and contains everything necessary to reach an agreement immediately
Tributes have been paid to DC Tayyab Malik after his death on Tuesday. West Midlands Police said officers had been called to Yardley Wood Road in Birmingham , shortly after 2pm.
The Great British Bake Off Star, 41, said she was considered 'too much' after writing the cookbook, Rooza, which was described as a 'culinary exploration of the Islamic world' last year.
The daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay showed off the work she has carried out on the stunning home she shares with the Olympic swimmer - as the bitter row with his relatives intensifies.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been seemingly snubbed by the King and Crown Prince of Jordan during their whistle-stop pseudo-royal tour of the Middle East.
Soham killer Ian Huntley suffered serious injuries after being assaulted this morning at HMP Frankland in County Durham, a Category A jail for hundreds of murderers, rapists and terrorists.
The former Duchess of York , 66, fled the UK as she and her ex-husband became increasingly embroiled in the growing scandal which culminated in his arrest last week.
The 2025 Malawi Congress Party parliamentary candidate for Lilongwe City Mtandire–Mtsiriza Constituency, George Zulu, has taken a fresh legal step by challenging the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) decision that declared Alfred Gangata of the Democratic Progressive Party the winner of the parliamentary race. Zulu has now filed a new case in the High Court of […] The post MCP’s George Zulu Challenges MEC Decision Declaring Alfred Gangata Winner, Pushes for Fresh By-Election in Mtandire–Mtsiriza appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Iran and the US are meeting in Geneva for nuclear negotiations viewed as a last chance for diplomacy Read Full Article at RT.com
The EU will no longer consider using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Guinea has detained 16 Sierra Leone soldiers in a disputed border area, the sides are presenting conflicting accounts Read Full Article at RT.com
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