The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and forecasters are suggesting that it will be a very active one. As a result, Head of the Weather Branch at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica (Met Service), Rohan Brown, is urging...

An 18-year-old has been charged for the shooting of a man in his yard in Dunkirk, Kingston earlier this month. Charged with wounding with intent, being in possession of a prohibited weapon, and unauthorized possession of ammunition is Kevin Levy,...

Senior Advisor and Strategist in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright, has disclosed that official tourist arrival numbers as at the first week of May are ahead of the corresponding period in 2023. Jamaica has recorded 1.7 million...

Four males, including a juvenile, were arrested following the seizure of an illegal gun and 15 rounds of ammunition in St Andrew this afternoon. The weapon was found during an operation by the St Andrew North police and military personnel in...

The Government is being urged to remove a clause from its employment contracts which allows it to dismiss an employee without notice or payment in lieu of notice if they "become of unsound mind”. The call is being...

Zoe Rider, 36, and Nicola Lethbridge, 45, attacked 'quiet' 60-year-old Stephen Koszyczarski, even filming some of the sadistic attack as they taunted him with sickening, unfounded abuse.

The Nevermets, Channel 4's new six-part series narrated by Dawn French, explores the growing trend of online relationships.

The professional dancer, 33, reportedly quit Strictly Come Dancing after the scrutiny became 'too much' when three of his ex dance partners slammed his 'militant' approach.

Alleged gunman Juraj Cintula, 71, is facing life in prison if convicted of the 'lone wolf', 'politically motivated' attack that rocked Europe, as it emerged he holds a range of political views.

Dana Abuqamar, 19, a law student at the University of Manchester who said she was 'full of joy' after Hamas launched its attack on Israel, claims the Home Office revoked her visa on 'baseless' grounds.

IAEA said its experts examined the nuclear site’s perimeter and «other buildings, which they are permitted»

Yevgeny Garkavy, the technical director of Ukrainian electric and thermal power generation company Centrenergo, described the damage as «critical»

Another drone attempted to attack a filling station near the village of Bessonovka near Belgorod, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said

«We call upon them to focus on a realistic search for solutions on the basis of Moscow’s proposals, which they are well aware of,» Sergey Ryabkov said

During his visit to the administrative center of China’s northernmost Heilongjiang province, the russian president will be accompanied by Chinese Vice President Han Zheng

Les contrôleurs aériens polynésiens sont en grève depuis jeudi 16 mai au matin. D’après la représentante de l’union syndicale de l’Aviation civile affiliée à la CGT, Tiarama Lehartel, la grève n’est pas effectuée pour une question d’argent, mais pour la reconnaissance d’une activité qui justifie le recrutement de plus de contrôleurs aériens et de plus de moyens.

Serbian government awards hotel project to ex-US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law on site wrecked by NATO’s 1999 bombing campaign Read Full Article at RT.com

This week, the crew discusses former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's testimony and cross-examination by defense lawyers – and whether Cohen ended up being the star witness prosecutors hoped for. Law enforcement reporter Tom Jackman joins the show to discuss what he's seen in court, whether the jury is likely to believe Cohen's testimony, and the tight-rope Justice Juan Merchan has walked in trying to control Trump. Plus, a whole host of Republican politicians have attended court this week to support Trump. Why are they there, and what are they accomplishing?

U.S. officials said aid deliveries from the Gaza pier could start “within days,” but it was unclear if there was a firm deal with the U.N. for its distribution.

Actions on audio recordings, marijuana, debates address political vulnerabilities

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has sentenced the mother and stepfather of a six-year-old boy who died from blunt-force trauma in 2018 to 15 years in prison.

Bundelkhand region in UP, including Jhansi, sees improvements with projects like Har Ghar Nal, defense corridor, and BIDA. Political dynamics involve BJP, SP-Congress alliance, and issues like unemployment and development. The region has four LS seats and faces murmurs of anti-incumbency. The SP-Congress alliance aims to challenge the BJP stronghold by uniting caste groups.

Water crisis in Bundelkhand region emphasized in political rallies, discussions on Ken-Betwa riverlinking project, Modi government's involvement, benefits for Bundelkhand region of MP and UP, concerns raised by farmers like Prem Kishan

Tanuj Punia, INDIA bloc candidate from Barabanki, prioritizes survival over the Ram Temple. In an interview with TOI, he contrasts his corporate background with politics, highlighting accountability differences. Despite past election losses, he remains motivated by voter support and focuses on local issues like peppermint farming and education in Barabanki.

BJP's Anurag Sharma in Jhansi faces challenge from INDIA bloc's Pradeep Jain Aditya. Sharma, backed by PM Narendra Modi's popularity, confident due to party's micromanagement of elections. He criticizes INID alliance, highlighting SP and Congress' limited constituency-based approach. Sharma emphasizes development in Bundelkhand, including free ration scheme and industrial projects.

Congress's candidate Pradeep Jain Aditya campaigns in Jhansi, advocating for a separate Bundelkhand state and addressing economic challenges, job scarcity, and industrial development issues in the region.

Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh has broken her own world record in the women's 400-metre individual medley with a time of four minutes 24.38 seconds at the Olympic & Paralympic Trials.

As pro-Palestinian encampments pop up on university campuses across Canada, there's a renewed focus on freedom of expression.

Canada's new $10-a-day child care program is expanding, but there's growing evidence that demand for the program is rising even faster, leaving many parents on the outside looking in.

Barely a match, let alone a weekend, goes by without yet more controversy over decisions made by officials watching on multiple TVs at Stockley Park in Uxbridge, west London.

His comments come as Russian troops continue to seize territory in eastern Ukraine, forcing thousands in Kharkiv to flee their homes after Moscow launched another ground invasion in the region

A private-hire vehicle (PHV) driver claimed he earned more than $750 by driving for 24 straight hours, causing concern that he might have compromised his passengers' safety. Stomp contributor Jovis alerted Stomp to a Facebook post shared by the driver on May 12, which included a screenshot of his earnings. «Okay, this is the result of my 24-hour non-stop driving challenge,» said the driver. He had earned a total of $753.47. «Hmmm, I'm personally kind of disappointed with the result but nonetheless, I did my best.» After seeing the post, the Stomp contributor said: «Apparently, PHV drivers are doing well. In a single day, a driver could earn up to $700? »But more importantly, is it safe for passengers to be driven by someone who has been on the road driving non-stop for long hours? Such a selfish act that might lead to some sort of accident due to fatigue." In November 2023, a contest to see who earn the most in 24 hours resulted in a Gojek driver being on the road for 22 straight hours to earn $1,017. This drew flak from netizens who said it put drivers, passengers and other road users at risk.

SINGAPORE - Prime Minister Lawrence Wong hit the ground running a day after he was sworn in as Singapore’s fourth prime minister on May 15. In posts to his social media platforms on May 16, the first day in his new role, PM Wong said he held his first Cabinet meeting in the afternoon. “We have a full agenda ahead,” he said alongside a photo of the meeting with his ministers, in what looked to be a different and bigger room at the Istana than where past Cabinet meetings were usually held. “Look forward to working with all of you to take Singapore forward in our next phase.” Earlier in the day, he also spoke with foreign counterparts who had phoned him to congratulate him on his new role. PM Wong said he spoke with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and thanked them for their good wishes.

British broadcaster Sky News has suggested that the shooting of Slovakian PM Robert Fico was to be expected, given his “pro-Russian” views Read Full Article at RT.com