[allAfrica] African filmmakers are no longer just asking for inclusion. They are claiming their place in the global film conversation.

Labour council chiefs in Cardiff have announced higher fees for motorists with sports utility vehicles such as Land Rovers.

Ms Giuffre, who took her own life six months ago, said she felt 'like Cinderella' when she was introduced to the Duke of York at Ghislaine Maxwell's London townhouse in March 2001.

An event this weekend set to be attended by Vice President JD Vance has prompted concerns over whether it will be necessary to temporarily shut down a major highway.

In the six weeks since changes to anti-vaping laws saw stiffer penalties for vaping kicked in, 1,339 persons were caught for related offences, said the Ministry of Health and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) on Thursday (Oct 16). Of the 1,339, 102 were in possession of e-vaporisers laced with etomidate, also known as Kpods. «Among them, 67 have been placed on rehabilitation programmes at Institute of Mental Health, Health Promotion Board and social service agencies,» said the authorities, adding that two offenders have failed to attend their first rehabilitation appointments.«HSA is investigating and will prosecute individuals for their e-vaporiser or etomidate-related offences should they fail to attend their rehabilitation appointments,» they said.1,968 cases of vaping-related activities reported to HSAOver the six-week period, HSA said it received 1,968 reports of vaping-related activities through its online reporting form and hotlines.

A 56-year-old woman died after an incident at Jewel Changi Airport on Thursday (Oct 16) afternoon.She is believed to have fallen from a height.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that they received a call for assistance at about 1.55pm from 78 Airport Boulevard.The woman was subsequently taken to Changi General Hospital.The police said that the woman was unconscious when she was taken to the hospital where she subsequently died.Investigations are ongoing. 'We are deeply saddened'In a TikTok uploaded by sgseewhatsee, a woman can be seen administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a person lying on the ground of Jewel.A few people dressed in black, likely staff members from the mall, are also seen barricading the area.In response to queries from AsiaOne, Lee Ching Wern, chief executive officer of Jewel Changi Airport Development, said that Jewel is working closely with the authorities to provide their full support for investigations.

Gujarat's entire cabinet resigned, excluding the CM, ahead of local elections and a major reshuffle. India rejected President Trump's claim about halting Russian oil imports, prioritizing energy security and consumer welfare. In Bihar, JD(U) unveiled its candidate list, focusing on OBC/EBC outreach and new faces for state elections.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath slammed opposition parties, accusing them of prioritising family politics over national development. He highlighted the NDA's commitment to progress in Bihar, contrasting it with alleged «jungle raj» and «dynastic politics» of the past. CM Yogi also criticised the Congress for questioning religious figures and allowing illegal infiltration.

India has strongly rebuffed the UK's new sanctions on Russia's oil sector and Indian firms, asserting its commitment to energy security and warning against «double standards» in global trade. New Delhi reiterated its non-recognition of unilateral sanctions, emphasising the paramount importance of meeting citizens' basic energy needs. The UK's move targeted Russian oil exports and entities, including India's Nayara Energy.

The BJP has unveiled its initial list of 40 star campaigners for the Bihar Assembly elections, featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top party leaders. The list predominantly includes figures from North India and chief ministers of neighboring states, alongside prominent Bhojpuri actors and former Union ministers.

A Supreme Court petition challenges the Air India Flight AI171 crash probe, alleging the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's report is flawed and biased. The deceased pilot's father and pilots' federation demand an independent, judicially monitored inquiry, citing technical inconsistencies and potential system failures over pilot error.

Daniel McGarey (pictured) relentlessly pursued Alyce Rockliff for three months in a desperate bid to win her back.

The jets, from NATO's Quick Reaction Alert, identified an IL-20 COOT-A flying in international airspace in Finnmark.

Raila Odinga was a key figure in Kenyan politics for more than four decades, running for president five times without success Read Full Article at RT.com

JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon has said gold could more than double in price, amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions Read Full Article at RT.com

Outlawing vapes is also being considered as an additional measure by the EU, the German tabloid has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

German drone purchases will include defense and attack craft, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Western media deliberately ignore Moscow’s advances and overstate Kiev’s battlefield successes, Ambassador Andrey Kelin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Libreville MPG, 14 oct 2025 : la politique de gabonisation des postes dans les stations-service, initiée par le ministre du Pétrole et du Gaz Sosthène Nguema Nguema, sur instruction du Président Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, porte déjà ses fruits. En effet plus d'un mois après la prise de l'arrêté indiquant la nationalisation des postes au sein des stations-services du Gabon, le Directeur général de l'Aval pétrolier et gazier, Thibault Gaël Idoumi, a effectué une tournée de terrain (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Kenya et l'Afrique entière pleurent la disparition de Raila Odinga, décédé à l'âge de 80 ans le 15 octobre 2025 en Inde, où il avait été hospitalisé depuis plusieurs semaines pour raisons médicales. Cette figure emblématique de la démocratie kenyane, plusieurs fois candidate malheureuse à la présidence, laisse derrière lui, un héritage politique et humain exceptionnel. Fils de Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, le tout premier vice-président du pays, Raila Odinga aura marqué de son empreinte (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The star died at his £1.7million home in Hyde, Greater Manchester on September 14 at the age of just 46.

Able Seaman Jake Creek, 19, had been at a football game when he went out 'looking for a fight' and launched attacks on two of his fellow sailors.

«The aggressiveness of IS-KP activity against the republics of Central Asia and Russia is only increasing,» Alexander Bortnikov stated

«This policy is doomed from the outset because Trump's plan relies on whether Europe agrees to stop buying Russian oil and gas,» Eddie Gonzales said

Alexander Bortnikov said that the Euro-Atlantic ruling circles use aggressive propaganda, armed conflicts, sanctions wars, color revolutions, international terrorism, political and religious extremism to fend off the growing demand of the world's majority to unify

According to Sergey Tsivilyov, around 1 bln people in the world currently rely on open fires for cooking

Russia's position is extremely clear, and it is well known both in Washington and in Kiev, Dmitry Peskov said

Joshua Adiefeh, 20, was found unresponsive in his accommodation on September 2 just two weeks into starting at the Manchester Metropolitan University.

Cardiff University's Men's Cricket Society is facing allegations that freshers had wet socks forced into their mouths during a social event at Misfits night club (pictured).

Country singer Steve Ray Ladson had returned from a gig in Paris via the Eurostar when the thieves grabbed his belongings, including his Iphone , Ipad and 'twenty years worth' of original music, on Sunday.

The Sussexes' were also described as 'very businesslike' together by someone who  said they were watching from the audience of the World Mental Health Festival they supported last week.

The Prime Minister is mired in a deepening crisis over the role played by No10 in the collapse of the trial of two Britons accused of espionage on behalf of the Communist regime.

Once again, the main and children’s pools at Vesturbæjarlaug have had to be closed due to maintenance work. In recent months, the pool has repeatedly been shut down because of problems with the paint on the pool floor.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed to enhance agricultural education and research in Vanuatu, especially by supporting the integration of the Vanuatu Agriculture College (VAC) into the National University of Vanuatu (NUV) and fostering joint research initiatives with…

Copra farmers in Santo and across Vanuatu are expecting a boost in earnings with a new copra buying price of VT90,000 per ton.