Riot police were deployed to guard more properties in Thetford, Norfolk, last night as protests over migrants being housed in a residential street escalated, with crowds chanting: 'Get them out.'

It comes after a group of Left-wing councils warned they will defy the new equality watchdog guidance as they claimed it is 'harmful to the rights of trans people'.

The gunman opened fire from inside the Debsirin Nonthaburi School on the outskirts of Bangkok, shortly after 10am local time, reportedly killing six people and injuring at least 15 others.

The US shift towards making nuclear weapons battlefield ready is extremely dangerous, Chinese military expert Zhang Junshe emphasized

During these 40 days, the Kiev regime reshuffled the government, dismissed the defense minister, appointed a new commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian forces, lost hundreds of gas stations and dozens of locomotives, retired Major General Leonid Ivlev recalled

The gunman fired 26 shots during the attack at the school

The fire did not damage the majority of the goods at the logistics facility

According to Battlegroup West Spokesman Ivan Bigma, 62 enemy UAV control centers have been destroyed in the area of battlegroup's responsibility

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky would lose a presidential election if it were staged now, a poll by Socis suggests Read Full Article at RT.com

[UN News] Agencies are on high alert amid reports that the rapidly spreading Ebola Bundibugyo virus species in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has infected 19 internally displaced people, killed five of them, according to the UN's refugee agency (UNHCR).

[New Times] The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has ordered the immediate recall of more than 20 alcohol brands after shutting down a dozen manufacturing facilities in an ongoing crackdown on substandard alcohols.

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Wanderers head coach Bob Mpinganjira has described a tough Champions League draw against Tanzania’s Simba Sporting Club as an opportunity for his side to show its progress on the continental stage. Mighty Wanderers Football Club will face Simba SC in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, following a draw conducted in […] The post Wanderers coach Mpinganjira relishes Champions League test against Simba SC appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Stock Exchange listed National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has taken 10 business journalists from various media houses in the country on an educational tour of Botswana aimed at strengthening business and financial reporting in Malawi. The tour forms part of the bank’s ongoing media engagement programme designed to enhance journalists’ understanding of […] The post NBM plc takes business Journalists on learning tour to Botswana appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Vice President Jane Ansah, despite being pushed to the margins by her own government, has called on farmers to collaborate with one another in the pursuit of food security and meaningful development for the country. Ansah made the remarks on Thursday during a visit to Rumphi, where her foundation donated an assortment of items to […] The post ‘Sidelined but still serving’: VP Ansah donates farming supplies and hosts luncheon for elderly in Rumphi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Israel has charged a settler with killing a Palestinian activist in the West Bank, in the first such indictment since 2019 Read Full Article at RT.com

A deadly shooting has occurred at a school in Nonthaburi, Thailand Read Full Article at RT.com

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay rejected an all-party meeting on the Mekedatu Dam. He asserted his government would not compromise on Cauvery water rights. The opposition leader demanded the meeting, citing concerns over water release. Vijay stated the state's position was already conveyed to the Prime Minister. He urged the opposition not to politicize the serious water dispute.

Ahead of the National Day on Sunday (Aug 9), various Government agencies, including the President's Office, Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) held their national day observance ceremonies on Friday morning.President Tharman Shanmugaratnam was joined by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong at the Istana, where they sang the national anthem and recited the national pledge.They also watched a Malay choral singing (dikir barat) performance by the Attorney-General's Chambers.

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has charged a 23-year-old man for his alleged involvement in trafficking etomidate vaporiser pods, also known as Kpods.Dean Daniel Ong was arrested on July 30 after HSA officers, acting on a tip-off, raided Ong's residence in Hougang, where officers seized two vaporisers and 55 pods.In a news release on Friday (Aug 7), HSA said that laboratory testing has since confirmed that the pods contained etomidate.Investigations are ongoing and the case, which was mentioned again in court on Friday, has been adjourned to Sept 16.HSA said that it takes a serious view of e-vaporiser and etomidate trafficking offences.Importers, sellers and distributors of etomidate e-vaporisers now face stiffer penalties. If convicted, importers can be jailed for three to 20 years and receive five to 15 strokes of the cane, while sellers and distributors can be jailed for two to 10 years and receive two to five strokes of the cane. Need support around vaping or addiction?

Lim Tean was arrested by the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) in Johor Bahru on Thursday (Aug 6), the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Friday.Lim, who is the secretary-general of the People's Alliance of Reform, was issued an arrest warrant on Aug 3 to begin his jail term for practising law without a certificate.«As Lim Tean has an outstanding court warrant for arrest in Singapore for failing to surrender to court, the SPF is working closely with the RMP to secure his return to Singapore,» the police said.«The SPF expresses appreciation to the Malaysian authorities for their prompt assistance.»[[nid:741894]]daoen.wong@asiaone.com

WESTERN BUREAU: As Jamaica celebrates its 64th year of independence this year, Montego Bay Mayor Richard Vernon says that the nation’s growth over the decades is connected to the history of the African continent, with the Caribbean and African regions’ collaboration being indicative of strength across borders.

WESTERN BUREAU: Montego Bay-based reggae artiste Hezron Clarke never expected to be publicly honoured on Independence Day for his musical contributions to St James and the wider Jamaica.

FALMOUTH, Trelawny: The historic Water Square in Falmouth provided a fitting backdrop on Thursday as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), in partnership with the Trelawny Municipal Corporation, hosted the parish’s Independence Civic Ceremony. The ceremony, commemorating Jamaica’s 64th Anniversary of Independence under the theme ‘United in Celebrating Resilience’. brought together government officials, civic leaders, members of the uniformed services, students, and residents in a patriotic observance celebrating Jamaica’s achievements.

WESTERN BUREAU: Disappointment over low public turnout overshadowed St Elizabeth’s Independence Day observance on Thursday, as civic and municipal leaders gathered with only a handful of residents to mark Jamaica’s 64th year of Independence. The flag-raising ceremony, a symbolic display of resilience and national pride, was held against the backdrop of the parish’s ongoing recovery from Hurricane Melissa, which destroyed homes, public facilities and the municipal offices.

NEW YORK: Jamaicans across the United States and Canada have been well represented among the 140 people in this year’s list for national honours and awards list. At least 12 diasporans are set to be among those honoured on National Heroes Day in October. Heading the list is Donette Chin-Loy, who has been awarded the Order of Jamaica (OJ), the nation’s fourth highest national honour. She has been honoured for her contribution to nation building in Jamaica and Canada.

According to the report by Khaosod, law enforcement and emergency services are at the scene