The Workers' Party (WP) has responded to a statement by the People's Action Party (PAP) on Thursday (July 3), which raised concerns over WP secretary-general Pritam Singh's recent media engagement with Malaysian political podcast Keluar Sekejap. In its statement titled 'PAP opposing for the sake of opposing', WP said that public perception in Singapore to the podcast has been positive.«It exemplified how a non-government Singaporean politician can speak fairly and frankly about Singapore and the Singapore government, without denouncing either.» Doubling down on its assessment that the podcast was well-received, the party said that it was aware one PAP member had remarked that «Pritam did well». It also said that other PAP members had happily posed for pictures with one of the podcast's hosts when the latter was in Singapore over the weekend, suggesting that Singh's appearance on the podcast «had no detrimental impact whatsoever on Singapore's national interests».

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[allAfrica] Johannesburg -- A disturbing pattern is emerging across Africa where courts are being weaponised to silence journalists, with two high-profile cases this week highlighting how the judicial system is being used to punish reporters for simply doing their jobs.

[allAfrica] South Africa predominantly relies on burning coal to generate electricity

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa urged the Commission for Air Quality Management to suspend Direction No. 89, which prohibits fuel stations from providing fuel to End-of-Life vehicles. Sirsa argued that the order should be paused until the ANPR system was fully implemented across the NCR, deeming it unfair to vehicle owners.

Himachal Pradesh is grappling with relentless monsoon rains, triggering a landslide in Lindi Dhar village, Shimla. The state has reported at least 51 deaths since June 20 due to floods, landslides, and road accidents. Mandi district is severely affected, with 13 fatalities and 29 missing after cloudbursts and flash floods.

Aaditya Thackeray warned against insulting Marathi amid a language row in Maharashtra, following an attack on a shop owner in Mira Road for not speaking Marathi. MNS justified the incident, alleging the owner's arrogance.

The BJP has criticized the Congress-led Karnataka government after CCTV footage revealed Bengaluru civic body workers pasting caste stickers on homes without collecting data during a survey of Scheduled Caste households. BJP MP PC Mohan called the exercise a «comedy of errors,» referencing a previous flawed caste census.

It has long been foreseeable that Landspítali’s housing situation would become unsustainable. Construction will need to continue over a longer period, possibly even after the new hospital is operational, due to major societal changes in recent years.

Peer support groups for people with chronic pain are cropping up across Canada, as advocates work to break down the stigma surrounding the invisible condition.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she was dealing with a 'personal issue' as she spoke about the extraordinary scenes in the Commons for the first time.

Johnathan Christmas, 35, had a five-month affair with work colleague Charlotte Crute, from Poole, Dorset, after they met at a summer party.

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest updates following the tragic news that Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota has died aged 28 in a car accident in Zamora, Spain.  

Jota died in the early hours of Thursday morning while he was travelling in the super car with his fellow footballer brother Andre, 26, who was also killed in the crash.

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has confirmed the 'Walham Green' on Fulham Road in West London will be the first of its six new pubs to open in England over the coming months.

The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved the procurement of ten capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 1.05 lakh crore through indigenous sourcing. This includes equipment like Recovery Vehicles, Electronic Warfare Systems, and Surface-to-Air Missiles. These procurements aim to enhance the operational readiness of the Armed Forces by improving mobility, air defense, and supply chain management.

ASP NV Baramani sought early retirement, citing public humiliation by Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah during a rally. PM Modi emphasized India's stability for global prosperity during his Ghana visit. India cleared Pakistan hockey team's entry for Asia Cup and Junior WC, separating politics from sports. A shooting at a Chicago nightclub resulted in four fatalities and multiple injuries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Ghana's parliament, conveying the goodwill of 1.4 billion Indians and lauding Ghana as an inspiration for Africa. He highlighted the nation's courage and commitment to inclusive progress, expressing gratitude for receiving Ghana's national award. Both countries agreed to elevate their relationship to a comprehensive partnership, addressing global challenges and advocating for reforms in global governance.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore has criticized the central government for prioritizing a nameplate on the new Parliament building while ignoring critical issues. He pointed out the government's silence on Donald Trump's claims of brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Tagore also highlighted the disregard for MPs' demands regarding Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam attack, questioning the government's respect for democratic processes.

The NHAI has inaugurated the Bandikui-Jaipur link road from the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, significantly reducing travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to 2.5-3 hours. This 67-km access-controlled highway bypasses congested routes, offering a faster and more seamless journey. The project, built at a cost of Rs 2,016 crore, will also ease congestion on existing national highways.

The portal further noted that in 2024, the EU spent nearly 22 bln euro on Russian fossil fuel imports, only 1% less than the previous year

The two countries exchanged notes of protest over each other’s actions

In his opinion, it’s America’s political system that has lost its way, not its people

Vladimir Barbin emphasized that Western nations, including Denmark, are advancing false narratives about alleged growing threats to European security in the public discourse

According to Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Kuleba, a «strike» was delivered on the port city

Louise Pierrette Mvono, Ministre de la Planification et de la Prospective, a présidé ce mercredi 02 juillet 2025, une séance de travail avec les représentants de la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD). La Séance de travail stratégique a tourné autour du Plan National du Développement (PND) 2026-2030. Au cœur des échanges : « la Mission d'Orientation et de Cadrage des travaux techniques liés à la préparation du Plan National de Développement du Gabon (PND) 2026–2030 ». Cette (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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The US president should use “every tool in the hardball diplomacy toolkit” against Brussels, Mike Benz has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Major General Mikhail Gudkov reportedly died after a Ukrainian missile strike on a Marines’ field HQ Read Full Article at RT.com

The jet stuck in the South Asian country for over 2 weeks may be taken back in a transport aircraft Read Full Article at RT.com

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Deepfakes – videos, images and audio created using artificial intelligence (AI) to realistically simulate or fabricate content – are booming on the internet. They are becoming increasingly accessible, as what previously required powerful tools can now be done with free mobile apps and limited digital skills. At the same time, they are becoming increasingly sophisticated and therefore more difficult to detect, especially audio deepfakes. While deepfakes have applications in entertainment and creativity, their potential for spreading fake news, creating non-consensual content and undermining trust in digital media is problematic, as they are evolving faster than existing legislative frameworks. A projected 8 million deepfakes will be shared in 2025, up from 500 000 in 2023. The European Commission states that pornographic material accounts for about 98 % of deepfakes. Deepfakes pose greater risks for children than adults, as children's cognitive abilities are still developing and children have more difficulty identifying deepfakes. Children are also more susceptible to harmful online practices including grooming, cyberbullying and child sexual abuse material. This highlights the need for legal action and cooperation, including developing the tools and methods needed to tackle these threats at the required scale and pace. Furthermore, there is a growing need for enhanced generative AI literacy for children, educators and parents. There is also a need for increased industry efforts and better implementation of relevant European Union (EU) legislation such as the Artificial Intelligence Act and the Digital Services Act. Monitoring indicators on children's online use at the EU level are currently non-existent, highlighting the need for their implementation. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Initiatives to restore European primary forests and thereby reverse centuries of decline are gaining traction. Such restoration could deliver significant ecological, environmental, climate-related and socio-cultural benefits, ranging from biodiversity conservation, water regulation and climate mitigation, to ecotourism and renewed human relationships with nature. However, a number of challenges and trade-offs need to be addressed, including the lack of primary forest mapping, concerns over human exclusion and potential economic losses. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP