French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a new voluntary military service option amid a wider EU militarization push Read Full Article at RT.com

Meta hid research that found that Facebook use was linked to depression and anxiety, new court filings have alleged Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia will not accept the proposed US peace plan for Ukraine, independent geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar has told RT’s Sanchez Effect Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has secured control of Ukraine peace process with Western Europe pushed out of the room Read Full Article at RT.com

The Wall Street Journal has refused to publish a story about corruption in Vladimir Zelensky’s inner circle, Tucker Carlson claims Read Full Article at RT.com

Balance of Power (BOP) and the Vanuatu Daily Post have partnered over the past six months to interview, photograph and compile the third edition of a book promoting women in country called ‘Nation Builders’.

Local entrepreneur Lopez Adams has returned home following a successful business trip to China, bringing with him renewed confidence, expanded networks, and fresh opportunities aimed at elevating Vanuatu’s business landscape.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu has dismissed an application for Judicial Review (JR) brought by former lawyer George Frederick Boar, who sought to overturn a 2024 decision of the Law Council’s Disciplinary Committee refusing his restoration to the register of…

The Vanuatu Government has decided to divert the funds usually allocated for government Christmas parties—totaling VT10 million—towards incentives for Vanuatu’s Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Prime Minister’s (PM) Cup football players and coaches.

The Chief's Nakamal will host the National Forgiveness and Reconciliation Ceremony on Unity Day, 29 November 2025, in partnership with the country’s Head of State, the Church, and the Chiefs.

It was outside a photographic studio one December night that I got a glimpse of the real Stacey Solomon, the side her fans don't get to see because of her carefully orchestrated persona.

In a punchy speech to business leaders the Conservative Party leader warned that the flagship law would take Britain 'back to a world where unions call the shots'.

Brits are getting into the festive spirit as Christmas trees have started to go up - a whole five weeks in advance of the big day. So it begs the question: When is it too early to put up your Christmas tree?

Trump's press secretary has opened up about the demands of the role in an interview with the Daily Mail.

A married Irish woman accused of sexually assaulting a tourist nearly 20 years younger than her at a Magaluf holiday hotel faces an 18-month prison sentence

PC David Howarth, who has served with Norfolk Police for more than 20 years, is also said to have shoplifted meat, bottles of wine, cans of lager, oven chips, toothpaste and dog food.

The I'm A Celebrity campmates will be punished after Alex Scott was seen using salt, considered contraband, to season the vegetables and rice during dinner on last night's episode.

[allAfrica] Johannesburg -- The much-anticipated first G20 Summit held on African soil concluded with world leaders adopting a sweeping declaration on the first day. This decision signals new momentum for global cooperation, despite the notable absence of U.S. President Donald Trump and Argentina's opposition to the declaration.

[allAfrica] Nairobi, Kenya -- In Africa, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. Many countries are changing their policies. They are expanding contraceptive and maternal health services, improving HIV prevention efforts, and challenging deeply rooted social norms and stigmas. Despite this progress, young people and adolescents face a growing storm of intersecting crises.

The placement of a screen to shield a child-abuse victim in court might violate the constitutional right of a defendant to face their accuser, high court says.

The decision disqualifying Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney sets back President Donald Trump’s efforts to use the Justice Department to target perceived rivals.

Mogadishu (HOL) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo delivered sharply contrasting assessments of Somalia’s future within hours of each other this week, underscoring growing political debate over stability, security and the rising cost of living.

Hargeisa (HOL) — The Office of the Attorney General of Somaliland has released a detailed report on sexual assault cases that occurred in April in the city of Burao, involving a Quran teacher who was convicted of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn — Somali American families and community leaders in Minnesota are expressing fear and anger after President Donald Trump claimed he was “terminating, effective immediately,” Temporary Protected Status for Somalis in the state, even as legal experts and federal officials say the program remains in force and cannot be ended by social media post alone.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali singer Maryan Nasir Ali, a renowned voice in Banaadiri music and one of the most influential artists of Somalia’s cultural era in the 1980s, died Saturday in Mogadishu after a prolonged illness, according to family members and colleagues. She was 67.

Erika Kirk has revealed what JD Vance whispered in her ear during an intimate hug they shared onstage last month after it sparked intense online speculation.

Cowell, 65, has been on the hunt for breakthrough talent in the UK for the six-episode docuseries which will follow the candidates from the raw open casting calls to the release of the group's debut single.

Thomas, 35, played Liam Neeson's son Sam in the movie and his main character arc followed him learning the drums in a bit to impress his classmate Joanna 

Homes in London and the South East are seeing their value tumble, at the same time as the Government plots to clobber owners of pricey properties with a new tax.

Andrew has so far ignored a formal request from American politicians to 'come forward' with information about the paedophile financier.

[RFI] Issa Tchiroma Bakary, the Cameroon candidate declared runner-up in October's presidential election, is in Banjul, in the Gambia, reportedly for «humanitarian reasons,» according to the Gambian government.

Singapore will be establishing a new embassy in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, the city state's third in Africa and first in east Africa, announced Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday (Nov 24).PM Wong made the announcement at a joint press conference with the country's prime minister Abiy Ahmed Ali after a delegation meeting.He said that there is «clear potential» for the two countries - both hubs in their respective parts of the world - to grow their bilateral cooperation, and to bridge and connect the two regions.Calling it a «tangible demonstration» of Singapore's commitment to its partnership with Ethiopia, PM Wong said it also reflects Singapore's belief in Ethiopia's strategic importance and potential.«Our embassy will also enable Singapore to strengthen our ties with Africa as a whole. Because being here in Addis Ababa will allow us to better engage the African Union, deepen our understanding of Africa, and explore new areas of cooperation,» PM Wong said.

The sudden closure of massage chain Wan Yang Health Product and Foot Reflexology Centre has left customers with at least $29,000 worth of unutilised packages.In a Facebook post on Monday (Nov 24), Melvin Yong, the president of the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case), said that there were 15 complaints as of Sunday.“Case has reached out to Wan Yang to seek clarification on how the company would refund consumers the unutilised amounts of their prepaid packages as well as any other remedies,” he said. In a Reddit thread on Sunday, several customers complained that they were caught off guard by the abrupt closure of all five of Wan Yang’s outlets.

Six motorists, aged between 32 and 63, will be charged in court on Tuesday (Nov 25) for speeding offences involving heavy vehicles.In a statement on Nov 24, the police said that the offences were allegedly committed while the motorists were driving heavy vehicles that are required to be fitted with speed limiters.Between July and September, the six motorists allegedly travelled at speeds exceeding their vehicles' imposed limits.Three cases involved drivers of cement mixers who exceeded their vehicles' speed limit of 40kmh.The first driver travelled at 53kmh along the Pan Island Expressway, while the second and third drivers travelled at 54kmh and 55kmh along Sheares Avenue in separate incidents.The three other cases involved a bus travelling along the Bukit Timah Expressway at 74kmh, a tipper truck travelling along Upper Changi Road East at 74kmh, and a prime mover travelling along Adam Road at 65kmh.Buses and tipper trucks have an imposed speed limit of 60kmh, while prime movers have an imposed speed limit of 50kmh. 

India's aviation regulator has advised airlines to avoid flight paths and altitudes affected by volcanic ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi eruption. Airports are inspecting runways for contamination, with flight disruptions anticipated as ash plumes move eastward towards Delhi and Jaipur.