Dozens of tearful mourners gathered in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, to honour the 19-year-old who was found dead this week in a ravine a short distance away from his last known location.

MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow live coverage of the King's Speech as we bring you the latest news and reaction from the State Opening of Parliament.

The blonde tourist, whose nationality is not known, climbed on a treasured statue of Giambologna's Bacchus in the Borgo San Jacopo area of Florence and pretend to kiss the man made of bronze.

Dozens of police officers have been pictured sweeping Whitehall ahead of the traditional day which is rich in English constitutional history.

Police have arrested 10 members of Youth Demand outside Westminster ahead of the State Opening of Parliament.

Live updates from the 2024 election campaign trail, with the latest news on Biden, Trump and the Republican National Convention.

Garowe (HOL) — The Puntland administration has declared that weapons seized yesterday in Shilo Madow, located in the Galgaduud region, pose a significant threat to regional stability and peace among Somalis.

Kismayo (HOL) — Five men affiliated with the militant group Al-Shabaab were executed by the Jubbaland Military Court on Tuesday morning in a public square in Kismayo.

Beledweyne (HOL) — A government soldier and a civilian were killed in a landmine explosion at a restaurant in Beledweyne's Hawo Tako neighbourhood, specifically in the Guufaale area, on Wednesday.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has suggested that Berlin banned Compact magazine because it interviewed her Read Full Article at RT.com

European Council President Charles Michel has rebuked Hungary’s Viktor Orban for his Ukraine peace mission Read Full Article at RT.com

Pro-war politicians in the EU are not happy with Hungary as they want Moscow and Kiev to keep fighting, Budapest has said Read Full Article at RT.com

According to Yasser al-Atta, the Sudanese Armed Forces will persist until RSF fighters surrender Read Full Article at RT.com

Polish President Andrzej Duda has warned of a potential war between Russia and NATO if Kiev doesn’t win the conflict with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

King Charles III will deliver his address at the State Opening of Parliament today, engaging in traditions like bomb checks, taking someone hostage and slamming the Commons door.

Theatre-goers are also warned that the play women as it features misogynoir references' - a combination of 'misogyny' and 'noir'.

Dozens of police officers have been pictured sweeping Whitehall ahead of the traditional day which is rich in English constitutional history.

MAILONLINE LIVE BLOG: Follow live coverage of the King's Speech as we bring you the latest news and reaction from the State Opening of Parliament.

KIERAN GILL: Fernandez's Chelsea team-mate Wesley Fofana, who is French and the son of an Ivorian father, took to X (formerly Twitter) to declare the video 'uninhibited racism'.

The Trump rally shooting was carried out with an AR-style rifle, similar to how assault weapons have “killed so many others, including children,” Biden said.

Singapore's national auditor has flagged several public agencies for lapses in areas such as procurement and contract management, in its latest annual audit of the government's accounts. The Auditor-General's Office (AGO) had carried out audits and issued unmodified opinions on the government financial statements of 16 ministries and eight organs of state. The same was done for the financial statements of three statutory boards, four government-owned companies and two other accounts. Selective audits were carried out on five statutory boards and three government funds, along with a thematic audit on selected parenthood support measures. In a report released on Wednesday (July 17), the AGO found lapses in procurement and contract management in four agencies. They are the National Parks Board (NParks), the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Building and Construction Authority (BCA), and Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC). Sport Singapore (SportSG) and Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) were found to have revenue and collection lapses, while BCA recorded lapses in grant management.

One woman's dinner at a Novena mall last Sunday (July 14) ended abruptly after an employee at the restaurant dropped a bowl of hot soup on her lap. The incident, which occurred at a Yakiniku Shokudo outlet in Square 2, left Jen, 40, limping to the nearby Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH). «I yelled and cried on the way there. I was really in pain,» the healthcare worker, who declined to give her full name, told AsiaOne. At the A&E department, she was treated for second-degree burns on her thighs and given five days of medical leave. Doctors had told her to expect pain and swelling in the burned area, as well as weakness in the legs.  Unfortunately, while resting at home, Jen fell in the toilet and had to go the hospital again. This time, she had a fractured thumb.  Recounting the scalding incident, Jen said that she went to the Japanese eatery after work, where she ordered barbecued meat and hot soup.  While waiting for the food to arrive, she was watching a Korean drama on her phone. A while later, a waiter carrying a bowl of soup approached her table.

In January 2024, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a regulation amending Regulations (EU) 2017/745 and (EU) 2017/746, to give manufacturers more time to apply the EU legislation on, respectively, medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs), without compromising safety requirements. On 25 April 2024, to avoid shortages, the European Parliament adopted its position at first reading under the urgent procedure, by an overwhelming majority. The Council adopted its position on 30 May 2024. The final act was signed on 13 June 2024 and published in the Official Journal of the EU on 9 July 2024, day of its entry into force. IVDs are non-invasive tests used on biological samples (such as blood, urine or tissues) to determine the status of a person's health. A considerable number of IVDs currently on the market do not yet comply with the new rules adopted in 2017, nor have they been replaced by new devices. The situation is especially critical for high-risk IVDs, used, for example, to test for infections in blood and organ donations. The regulation aims to address risks of IVD shortages in the EU and speed up the launch of some elements of the European database on medical devices (Eudamed). Second edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

TORONTO, Canada (HOL) — Toronto's Somali community is facing major hurdles in their efforts to establish a cultural and recreational center in Etobicoke, as local residents and political figures express strong opposition to the proposed location in Buttonwood Park. The Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation (SCCR), envisioned as a vital hub for cultural exchange and community support, has become a focal point of controversy, reflecting broader issues of urban planning and community development.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's government plans to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in 200 educational facilities across Banadir, including primary and secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and Ministry of Education offices.

Thick white smoke billowed over the rooftops and power lines at a military base housing Djiboutian troops attached to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).

The Banana Board is urging banana and plantain farmers to be prepared for possible increases in pest populations, following the recent heavy rains caused by Hurricane Beryl. Bananas are known to attract varying numbers and types of pests. Once...

Communications and entertainment provider Flow says it has been making progress in its network restoration following the passage of Hurricane Beryl with more of its fixed and mobile customers now receiving service. The company noted that as of...

The Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) has announced the Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour, an interactive tour that will allow for participants to explore shops, restaurants, art, and the music. This guided tour will begin at 2353...

IN 2018, Garfield Morgan left behind an enviable reputation in Jamaica when he migrated to Montreal, Canada, where he has since been making quite an impression on that North American country’s art scene. Among other accomplishments, he was...

A sharp increase in the number of disclaimers issued by the Auditor General’s Department (AuGD) to municipal corporations raised eyebrows on Tuesday during a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in Gordon House. Deputy Auditor General...

[New Times] There is something going on between musician Kevin Kade and Tanzanian actress and model Jasinta Makwabe. It may be showbiz, music or, believe it or not, a love affair.

[DW] Paul Kagame, the main man in Rwanda for three decades, is widely credited with the country's post-genocide recovery. But critics say he has stifled opposition and endangered democracy.

[New Times] Political parties contribute 53 members of parliament out of the 80 seats available in Rwanda's lower house.