A British tourist has died at an Ibiza hotel after coming down his hotel pool water slide and failing to surface.

Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has confirmed it is now leading the investigation into the death of the 78-year-old former minister in Devon last week.

Top Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died, aged 38, weeks after he was dropped from the World Cup over a sexual assault arrest in the United Kingdom.

The broadcaster wiped away tears as he revealed that a member of his team had been in contact with the former Tory minister 'by chance' on the day she died.

A transgender ex-Labour candidate who celebrated the death of Ann Widdecombe and prayed she had 'screamed in agony' is being investigated.

Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) Deputy Governor Kisu Simwaka has warned that Malawi’s stubbornly high inflation cannot be defeated by monetary policy alone, arguing that the country must address deeper structural weaknesses, including foreign exchange shortages, fiscal pressures, and climate vulnerability. Simwaka says Malawi’s inflation crisis has persisted because the economy lacks the foundations required […] The post RBM Deputy Governor Simwaka warns Malawi’s inflation fight requires more than interest rates as he outlines path to single digits appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

There is a particular type of donor that any well-run charity ought to fear: the one whose generosity arrives with more baggage than a private jet’s cargo hold. Beautify Malawi, the charity chaired by the country’s first lady, Gertrude Mutharika, appears to have acquired exactly such a benefactor in Wicknell Chivayo, the Zimbabwean businessman whose […] The post Chivayo’s charm offensive reaches First Lady: Malawi’s most awkward donor appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Senior officials from Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states are holding a preliminary meeting in Salima ahead of the 28th SADC Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation. Speaking at the opening of the meeting on Monday, Secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chancy Simwaka […] The post SADC officials gather in Malawi to discuss Madagascar, DRC crises appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Speaker of the National Assembly Sameer Suleiman has established a special parliamentary committee to investigate challenges facing businessman Napoleon Dzombe in his efforts to establish a fertiliser manufacturing plant in Dowa District. The matter was first raised in Parliament by Lilongwe Likuni MP Kelvin Mphande, who expressed concern over administrative and regulatory processes he said […] The post Speaker sets up parliamentary committee to probe delays to Dowa fertiliser plant appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe Nyanja MP Steven Baba Malondera sparked laughter in the National Assembly on Monday after questioning changes to the seating arrangement of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the chamber. Rising on a point of order after the House had adopted a motion, Malondera first sought clarification on how long the newly constituted ad hoc […] The post MP’s question over DPP seating sparks laughter in Malawi’s Parliament appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

L'annonce d'une probable visite d'État du Président de la République gabonaise, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, auprès de son homologue français, Emmanuel Macron, suscite déjà de nombreuses attentes. Si cette rencontre venait à être confirmée, elle s'inscrirait dans une longue tradition diplomatique qui lie le Gabon et la France depuis l'accession de notre pays à l'indépendance, le 17 août 1960. Au-delà de son caractère protocolaire, une visite d'État constitue toujours un moment (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Je dois le confesser d'entrée : Lambaréné était pour moi une première. Jamais encore je n'avais eu l'occasion de vivre, de l'intérieur, un grand rendez-vous du football gabonais. Alors quand la finale du Championnat national U15 a été annoncée dans la capitale du Moyen-Ogooué, j'ai voulu être de ceux qui allaient vivre cet événement autrement qu'à travers un écran. Je ne le regrette pas. Car si le stade a offert son lot d'émotions sportives, c'est en dehors du terrain qu'est né, pour moi, (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A pickup truck towing a caravan was caught by strong winds on Holtavörðuheiði today, causing the caravan to overturn and come to rest on its side across the road, while the pickup became stuck in the roadside shoulder for quite some time.

An American Tree Sparrow is currently staying in the Kjós area of southwest Iceland. The species has never before been recorded in Iceland and has only been seen once previously in Europe, about a decade ago in Scania, Sweden.

Russia owes no proof to the Baltic states over claims they have allowed Ukrainian drones to use their airspace, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

South African police have arrested a British national wanted over the alleged murders of his wife and two daughters in the UK Read Full Article at RT.com

This study analyses the US critical mineral strategy, mapping its institutional framework, policy instruments and value-chain priorities – such as such as tax incentives, funding mechanisms, strategic stockpiling and demand-anchoring mechanisms. It provides a comparative analysis with the EU’s approach, highlighting differences in scale, coordination and market intervention. Finally, it explains how its findings relate to the specific policy areas of the European Parliament’s IMCO and ITRE committees. The document was prepared by the Policy Departments for Economy and Growth and Transformation, Innovation and Health. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Nigerian troops have reportedly rescued 44 children and teachers kidnapped by terrorists from schools in Oyo State in May Read Full Article at RT.com

Organisers of the Sand Music Festival have revealed the real reason behind the delay in announcing this year’s venue – and it’s down to Mother Nature rather than anything more dramatic. Rising water levels on Lake Malawi have forced bosses to ditch plans to host the beloved festival in Salima, with rising floods swallowing up […] The post Sand Music Festival forced to change venue after Lake Malawi floods wreck original plans appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

There is a particular kind of vindication that comes from watching your successor discover the arithmetic you once had to live with. Sosten Gwengwe, who held Malawi’s finance portfolio under the Chakwera government, now chairs Parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee — and from that vantage point, he has delivered a verdict on the current administration’s […] The post Gwengwe says Mwanamvekha’s budget numbers were never going to add up appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (Macra) says mandatory registration fees for data controllers and processors will take effect on 1 September 2026, as the country moves to enforce the Data Protection Act of 2024. The annual fees, ranging from K50,000 for small and medium enterprises to K7 million for larger organisations, will apply to entities […] The post Malawi to enforce mandatory data protection fees from September appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Police in Nkhata Bay have arrested a 31-year-old man, Maxwell Banda, of Chilumba village, Traditional Authority Ngokwe in Machinga district, on suspicion of impersonating a soldier in the Malawi Defence Force (MDF). Police spokesperson Enala Kalua said the incident occurred in March this year at a guesthouse in the district, where Banda had been lodging […] The post Fake soldier arrested in Nkhata Bay over impersonation, impregnating two women appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Police in Mchinji are hunting for answers after the body of an unidentified woman was found stuffed inside a sack and callously dumped at a graveyard in Daniel Village. The gruesome discovery was made on 10 July, sending shockwaves through the local community. Cops say the victim, believed to be aged between 25 and 30, […] The post Woman’s body found in sack dumped at graveyard after brutal stabbing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

TEHRAN – The 2026-2027 edition of the U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings has included 80 Iranian universities among the world’s 2,250 top universities.

TEHRAN – A total of 99 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from June 27 to July 3, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – The health ministry and the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG), with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office, have carried out a study applying WHO New Vaccine Introduction Prioritization and Sequencing Toolkit (NVI-PST) to help establish a transparent, evidence-based roadmap for introducing new vaccines over 2025–2030.

TEHRAN – The Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, and Pakistan’s Minister of Law and Justice, Azam Nazeer Tarar, have highlighted the need to enhance collaborations between the two countries in areas related to women.

From Boris Johnson to Emmanuel Macron: why Western Europe’s political class appears less capable than previous generations Read Full Article at RT.com

An Indian crew member is reported missing following an attack on the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy off Oman Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian and Chinese warships held live-fire drills in the Yellow Sea as part of the Joint Sea-2026 exercises Read Full Article at RT.com

Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Brunei from July 14 (Tuesday) to 17 as the Singapore Government's representative to the 80th birthday celebrations of Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.As part of the official celebrations, SM Lee will attend the royal guard of honour parade and the investiture ceremony on Wednesday, as well as the royal banquet on Thursday. While in Brunei, SM Lee will have audiences with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and other members of the royal family. He will also meet with various Bruneian ministers and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel training in Brunei.The SAF has been using Temburong for training since 1977.SM Lee will be accompanied by his wife Ho Ching, and Minister of State for Home Affairs and Social and Family Development Goh Pei Ming.Singapore's leaders send congratulatory lettersPresident Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, SM Lee, and Emeritus Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong have written congratulatory letters to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. 

Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing will make a two-day working visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, from July 14 (Tuesday) to July 15.Chan, who had previously served as Singapore's military attache in Indonesia when he was in the Singapore Armed Forces, will jointly launch the Indonesia-Singapore Defence Alumni initiative with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said in a news release on Monday that the alumni is intended to bring together officers from the Singapore Armed Forces and Indonesian National Defence Forces who have worked together or completed a study stint in Singapore and Indonesia respectively.It added that the alumni will allow officers from both countries to maintain their personal relationships forged through shared experiences, and, in turn, support the bilateral defence relationship between both countries.Singapore's Chief of Defence Vice Admiral Aaron Beng and his Indonesian counterpart General Agus Subiyanto will also participate in the launch as co-presidents.

A 46-year-old man was arrested for dangerous driving causing hurt after a collision involving a car and a motorcycle in Jalan Besar on Sunday (July 12).Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to an accident at the junction of Kitchener Road and Jalan Besar at about 9.40pm. A video of the incident shared on Facebook page SGRV Admin shows a car travelling through the junction while the traffic light in the opposite direction was red.A motorcycle was seen travelling straight through the junction before colliding with the car. The motorcyclist was later seen lying on the road, appearing to be in distress.A 28-year-old male motorcyclist was taken conscious to Tan Tock Seng Hospital, said the police. A 46-year-old male car driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing hurt. Police investigations are ongoing. 

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The long-running dispute over the proposed boundaries for Portmore intensified last Thursday as the Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) began the process of finalising constituency and electoral boundaries for the country’s proposed 15th parish.