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Britain's Got Talent star Dave Betton has died at the age of 82.

Duke, 25, was dressed all in black as he mourned the loss of the Hollywood star who adopted him as a baby. Yet he found a unique way to pay tribute to the Oscar winner.

Frank-Walter Steinmeier, accompanied by the First Lady of Germany , Frau Elke Büdenbender, will be greeted by His Majesty and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle in December.

Chrissy Teigen fiercely defended her 'deeply misunderstood' pal Meghan Markle, who she described as 'incredibly strong' in a new interview with People this week.

The historic exchange is part of a Donald Trump-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas that aims to bring an end to the devastating two-year war.

The remains of the deceased captives are expected to be returned in separate batches this afternoon, according to the Red Cross Read Full Article at RT.com

Three Qatari officials have been killed in a car crash near the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the Qatari Embassy in Cairo.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali government has expressed deep sorrow and sincere condolences to the government and people of Qatar following the deaths of three Qatari officials in a car crash near the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) and the Ministry of Communications and Technology (MoCT), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), on Sunday launched a two-day National Multi-Stakeholder Consultation Workshop to validate the country’s Digital Transformation Strategy (2025–2030).

Robert Jenrick's comments this week have reignited an age-old question - what does multiculturalism really look like?

[Leadership] The Federal Government has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against embarking on a strike action, reiterating that the «no work, no pay» policy remains in force.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has revealed that he has brought on board key political rivals, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Senator Gideon Moi, as part of a bold initiative to transform Kenya into a first-world country by 2055.

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The BJP has accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misrepresenting facts regarding a medical student's gang-rape in Durgapur. While the college states the victim left at 8 p.m. for food, Banerjee claimed 12:30 a.m., a discrepancy the BJP uses to highlight alleged police negligence and a breakdown in law and order. Three arrests have been made.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's remarks on a Durgapur gangrape, calling out an «illiberal gang» for their silence. Banerjee questioned why a student was allowed to leave a campus in a «forested area» late at night, drawing parallels to a past incident. Three suspects have been arrested in the Durgapur case.

The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI to investigate the stampede at a rally in Tamil Nadu, appointing a retired judge to supervise the probe. The court emphasized that a fair investigation is a citizen's right, despite claims from the state government about the petition's origin. An NDA fact-finding team deemed the tragedy preventable due to negligence.

A US vlogger, @jaystreazy, gifted a new bicycle to an Indian boy named Samarth, a gesture made possible by his viewers. The heartwarming video shows Samarth choosing a bike worth Rs 24,000 after the vlogger explained it was a collective gift from fans who saw his old, broken bicycle. The vlogger also ensured to get parental consent before the purchase.

Hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel has begun under US-brokered deal amid Gaza ceasefire Read Full Article at RT.com

Flames coach Kallisto Pasuwa has warned his players against complacency as Malawi take on Group H bottom-placed Sao Tome and Principe this afternoon in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Stade Olympique de Sousse in Tunisia. While Sao Tome look like easy prey on paper — losing all nine of their qualifiers — […] The post Pasuwa Sounds the Alarm: “No Room for Complacency” as Flames Face Sao Tome appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The exercise focused on the use of drones for reconnaissance and strikes

Last year’s Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson «for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity»

Andrey Marochko noted that Russian fighters also destroyed five tanks, including a Leopard tank, 49 field artillery guns, two US-made HIMARS multiple rocket launchers

40 of them were destroyed over the Republic of Crimea

The media reported that a column of the International Committee of the Red Cross has left for the site of the expected transfer of Israeli hostages

Barely a week into office, President Peter Mutharika has already set a disturbing tone — one that reeks of authoritarian nostalgia and contempt for Malawi’s hard-won democratic freedoms. His threats to “bite” civil society leaders allegedly planning protests are not only reckless but dangerously reminiscent of the same arrogance that cost him power in 2020. […] The post OPINION | APM’s Threats Are a Dangerous Echo from Malawi’s Darkest Political Days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Minister of Civic Education and National Unity Timothy Mtambo has dismissed as false and misleading social media reports linking him to alleged plans for demonstrations against the newly elected administration of President Peter Mutharika. In a statement released on his official Facebook page, Mtambo described the reports as “completely false and malicious,” urging Malawians […] The post Mtambo Dismisses Social Media Claims Linking Him to Planned Anti-Government Protests appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Speaker of Parliament is one of the most powerful offices in Malawi’s democracy—entrusted with enforcing parliamentary order, ensuring impartiality, upholding decorum, and safeguarding the Constitution from the passions and partisanship of politics. It is a position that demands restraint, credibility, and moral authority. Which is why the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) nomination of Sameer […] The post ANALYSIS | Is Sameer Suleman Fit to Be Malawi’s Next Speaker of Parliament? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An owner of a Malaysian-registered car was accused of allegedly providing illegal cross-border service in Singapore.In dashcam footage shared on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook group on Sunday (Oct 12), a man was seen helping a family load several pieces of luggage into the vehicle in Gardens by the Bay.A man was heard asking the car owner if they are his relatives, to which the latter ignored.The video has since garnered over 500 comments, 620 shares and 230,000 views. In the comments, several netizens were shocked that a Malaysian private-hire vehicle driver was providing an illegal cross-border service in broad daylight.“The fine is too light. They are not scared,” said user Kym Wong.“Just report online. No point confronting them,” added Tan Chow Hong.