Also the island is strategically important in the event of a war in the Arctic

The training took place at the SpaceX facility in Hawthorne, California

Many of the disconnected buildings had already been reconnected

In response to the newspaper's request, the European Commission stated that it is monitoring the corruption scandal in Ukraine

Ryabkov explained that «it is counterproductive to hold high-level events that are later deemed fruitless»

Labour plunged deeper towards civil war tonight as Andy Burnham announced his bid to become an MP - his first step in challenging Keir Starmer's fragile leadership.

A woman was seen spitting water onto other commuters and the floor of a train, in a viral video posted online on Friday (Jan 23).The video, which was reportedly first uploaded to Xiaohongshu and then re-circulated online, stated that the train was travelling from Bukit Gombak to Choa Chu Kang on the North-South Line when the incident occurred.The clip, posted by Instagram user Summeryeow, has since garnered over 58,000 likes.In the video, the woman can be seen drinking water from a plastic bottle before spitting it onto the floor and at commuters, who looked exasperated at her behaviour.She did this several times before another female commuter confronted her by attempting to snatch the bottle away from her hands.«What's wrong with you?» the commuter asked her. «Nobody is offending you right?»«This is not the first time you do this [sic],» she continued.

A police officer responding to a case of noise disturbance in a Housing and Development Board (HDB) estate in Punggol on Thursday (Jan 22), ended up with nearly 20 stitches on his face, allegedly caused by a male teenager dragging him for some distance while fleeing.The incident happened at Treelodge@Punggol, a HDB estate along Punggol Road, at about 10.30pm. A 17-year-old male teenager, who was seated on his personal mobility device (PMD) was stopped by a police officer, who had held on to the device's handlebar and the teenager's arm.Despite this, the teen allegedly sped off, causing the officer to be dragged for some distance before falling off. The teen later crashed into a nearby pillar and was arrested.

The haze detected in eastern Singapore on Saturday (Jan 24) was likely due to a detected hot spot and smoke plume in Johor, said the National Environment Agency (NEA) in a statement.The one-hour PM2.5 level, which refers to the air particles that measure less than 2.5 micrometres, was 57 at 7pm that evening, or in the “elevated” range.Several residents also took to social media to report a faint burning smell.In a Facebook post at about 8pm on Saturday, NEA wrote: «PM2.5 levels in the eastern part of Singapore are currently slightly elevated. Some residents have reported a faint burnt smell. This is likely due to a detected hotspot and smoke plume in Johor that is near to Singapore.»It added that with prevailing winds blowing from the North and Northeast, some haze could have drifted over and affected air quality. As of 1pm on Sunday, air quality in all parts of Singapore fell within the normal range, according to readings posted on NEA's website. The one-hour PM2.5 was 11 in the East.

A new wave of Indian entrepreneurs, dubbed BARBIE founders, are returning from abroad to build successful startups. These individuals, who pursued undergraduate degrees overseas, are outperforming IIT and BITS alumni in creating unicorns. Their global exposure and often family business leverage contribute to their success, particularly in consumer-focused ventures.

National Voters’ Day is observed annually on January 25 to mark the foundation day of the Election Commission of India (ECI), established in 1950. The day aims to recognise voters, encourage youth participation, reinforce democratic values, and promote universal adult suffrage. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said National Voters’ Day is about “further deepening our faith in the democratic values of our nation”.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 130th Mann Ki Baat on January 25, 2026, coinciding with National Voters' Day and the eve of Republic Day. He urged first-time voters to participate actively and highlighted the decade-long success of the Start-up India initiative, emphasizing the need for quality and excellence in Indian manufacturing and innovation.

Speaking during the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi highlighted the significance of the upcoming Republic Day and the constitutional values it represents. He also drew attention to the importance of January 25, which is observed as National Voters’ Day, describing it as a key occasion in the democratic calendar.

The victim in the shooting was identified as Alexander “Alex” Pretti, 37, of Minneapolis.

The White House event, celebrating a documentary about first lady Melania Trump, was scheduled before a U.S. Border Patrol agent fatally shot an ICU nurse.

Donald Trump backtracked on his claim that British troops had dodged the front line in Afghanistan after King Charles intervened with his 'concerns', it has been reported.

The Indian Army’s push for an Integrated Rocket Force marks a shift from scattered inventories to a dedicated missile command Read Full Article at RT.com

The previous record was set 2021, when Georgia supplied 15,100 metric tons

According to Vladimir Medeiko, Russian online encyclopedia Ruwiki will provide readers with the opportunity to receive this knowledge through a customary dialogue with the neural network

Thus Russian Presidential Envoy responded to a publication of Poliico, where it is said that the ex-commissioner does not hate the United States

Fifteen of them were destroyed in the Krasnodar Region

«However, it does not level out lack of meaningful reaction to certain important themes,» Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov added

The man killed by US immigration agents in Minneapolis has been identified as nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti Read Full Article at RT.com

Canada’s thaw with China is testing how far strategic flexibility can go inside a close alliance Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Department of Homeland Security alleged that the man shot dead by federal agents in Minnesota had planned “a massacre” Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has praised British soldiers in Afghanistan following a backlash over his earlier remarks Read Full Article at RT.com

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has described the three-way talks with Russia and Ukraine as “very constructive” Read Full Article at RT.com

Melanie, a 25-year-old clerical worker, was last seen with an unidentified man at Cadillacs nightclub in Bath, on June 9, 1996, at about 1.10am. Her remains were not found until October 5, 2009.

Libreville le 24 janvier 2026 La vague actuelle de contestation sociale au Gabon a pris naissance dans le secteur éducatif avant de s'étendre progressivement aux médias publics et au secteur de la santé. Cette propagation en chaîne met en lumière un malaise profond au sein de la fonction publique et révèle les limites du dialogue social face à des revendications anciennes restées sans réponses durables. Médias publics : Gabon 1ère et Radio Gabon en grève illimitée Depuis le 22 janvier (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

SINGAPORE - Years of concern over Mary's (not her real name) phone use came to a head in June 2025, when her parents discovered she had an online boyfriend.Now 16, she has had two such relationships since she was 15, meeting both boys through Roblox, an online game platform hugely popular among the young.Mary, a Secondary 4 student, told The Straits Times that she had been cautious, screening these individuals - who are not in Singapore - through video calls to ensure they were around her age before getting into a relationship. She had never met them in person.But her parents, alarmed and upset, made her cut off contact.In the most recent incident, her father smashed her phone in a fit of anger when he realised she had continued messaging one of the boys.When she falls out with her parents, she seeks solace online, resulting in a cycle of tension and unhappiness at home.Her mother has lashed out in frustration, sometimes comparing Mary with her twin sister.«I'm not as pretty, slim or smart (as her). I feel hurt when my parents compare us,» she said.