Some carbs, fruits and vegetables can have the same effect, increasing the risk of a number of serious health issues, an anti-sugar campaigner warns the Daily Mail.

The grim milestone has been reached under Shabana Mahmood more quickly than under any of her predecessors since 2022.

Rachel Reeves has been dropping heavy hints that income tax could go up in the package on November 26 - despite the move being explicitly ruled out in the manifesto.

Deborah Turness, who quit yesterday over the editing of one of the President's speeches by Panorama, turned up for work this morning and told reporters that the corporation is not 'institutionally biased'.

He was axed from his BBC MasterChef job in July for allegedly using 'extremely offensive racist language in 2018', something he claims he has 'no recollection' of.

Sigríður Björk Guðjónsdóttir has requested to step down as National Police Commissioner. She will take up a specialist position at the Ministry of Justice, continuing to work in her area of expertise.

Activists in Germany have announced plans for a nationwide protest against the government’s conscription and rearmament drive Read Full Article at RT.com

The UK’s National Crime Agency has said that Robert James Purkiss was detained on Thursday after a warrant was issued in September Read Full Article at RT.com

The list includes Rudy Giuliani and 76 others indicted over alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election Read Full Article at RT.com

Egypt has uncovered a new gas field west of Cairo expected to add 15 billion cubic feet to reserves Read Full Article at RT.com

FBI Director Kash Patel secretly visited China to discuss the fight against fentanyl smuggling, Reuters reports Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – Supported by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), an Iranian-Chinese workshop is being held from Monday to Wednesday, focusing on new technologies for decarbonization and the sustainable built environment.

TEHRAN – Shiraz University of Medical Sciences and Tashkent State Medical University have explored ways to enhance scientific, research, and educational cooperation, as well as health tourism between the two universities.

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of October.

TEHRAN – Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), in a meeting with Abdullah bin Saudi Al-Enzi, the Saudi ambassador to Tehran, explored ways to enhance cooperation in health and relief fields throughout the Hajj pilgrimage.

This paper examines EU–US economic relations, presenting evidence on trade and investment patterns and analysing transatlantic differences in short-term macroeconomic developments, productivity trends, economic structures, and policy orientations. It outlines three plausible trajectories of the future EU-US economic relations, the risks they entail and the need for EU action. Finally, the paper assesses the adequacy of the current European Parliament oversight framework in monitoring and responding to evolving transatlantic macroeconomic dynamics. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Loin d'être un simple cadre de concertation, le Forum National des Organisations de Jeunesse du Gabon s'inscrit dans une dynamique internationale et africaine clairement définie par des instruments juridiques reconnus, notamment la Résolution 2250 du Conseil de Sécurité des Nations Unies sur la Jeunesse, la Paix et la Sécurité (2015), et la Charte Africaine de la Jeunesse (2006). Ces deux textes majeurs consacrent le rôle central de la jeunesse dans les processus de gouvernance, de paix, (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Situé à 14 kilomètres du centre-ville de Bitam, sur la route reliant la commune à Meyo-Kyé, à la frontière Gabon–Guinée Équatoriale (Ebebiyin), le pont en bois de la rivière Mviè est devenu, au fil du temps, le symbole d'une urgence ignorée. Depuis plus de deux décennies, les populations de Medounou Esseng 3 et des villages environnants attendent, en vain, la réhabilitation de cet ouvrage qui relie deux pays et soutient la vie économique du département du Ntem. Mais au-delà du pont qui (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

C'est avec un grand soulagement et une immense joie que nous, membres de la famille biologique de Harold Leckat Ndong Igassela, avons appris sa libération survenue le soir de vendredi 7 novembre 2025. En mon nom personnel et en celui des siens, je viens exprimer la gratitude à l'égard de toutes les personnes physiques et morales qui ont contribué de manière directe ou indirecte à cette libération. Monsieur Harold Leckat, Directeur de la Publication de Gabon Media Time et PDG de Global (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The question is not whether Damon Landor was mistreated but whether he can sue the individual prison officials and guards for damages.

Makan Minum Workers, a local F&B collective, has launched a crowdfunding initiative to support the workers from Twelve Cupcakes who had their employment abruptly terminated when the business shut down.The company announced its sudden closure on Oct 29.The group, which calls itself «a grassroots collective by F&B workers and for F&B workers», launched the fundraiser on Sunday (Nov 9).It aims to collect $80,000 in total — $1,000 for each of the 80 affected workers.According to Makan Minum Workers, employees received notice of their immediate termination only at 8pm via WhatsApp on Oct 29.The employees, consisting of Singaporean and migrant workers, have not been paid for the last month of work.They were also reportedly told that they would not receive any payment until the completion of liquidation, which would take about six months.«Currently, they are lacking the financial means to cover rental payments, food expenses, and basic survival needs while actively pursuing new employment opportunities as the breadwinner of their families,» said the collective.

Trump was seen arriving at the Commanders' showdown with the Lions just hours after it emerged he wants the Washington team to name their new $3.7billion stadium after him.

The senior pair sensationally stepped down amid an impartiality row which has rocked the national broadcaster after an internal report accused it of bias and censorship.

The scene was a five star hotel in the Saudi capital which is as notorious as it is opulent.

The Radio 4 presenter gave a monologue on the Today programme this morning, sharing his thoughts on the row which has rocked the BBC.

SINGAPORE — A former cook at a pre-school in Singapore was on Nov 10 sentenced to nine years, four months and seven weeks in jail, in a case that the prosecution said involved one of the most horrendous acts of sexual abuse committed in such a local facility.Malaysian Teo Guan Huat, 61, had pleaded guilty to three molestation charges on Oct 27.Five other molestation charges were considered during his sentencing.On Nov 10, District Judge Vince Gui said Teo's acts were abhorrent, and that the offences represented an abuse of trust, stressing that the victims were young and defenceless.Teo, a Singapore permanent resident, had molested three girls, aged one to two, while the victims were in a nap room at the pre-school.He abused the children by inserting his hands into their nappies, an act he carried out multiple times a week, from May 2023 to November that year, when the teachers were not looking.Teo, who was with the pre-school for about a year, eventually resigned in November 2023 when his offences were exposed.

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng's permanent resident (PR) status in Singapore has been reviewed and it will not be revoked, said the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Nov 10.ICA said in a statement that Ong has been issued a letter of warning, putting him on notice that any future adverse conduct could lead to the revocation of his PR status.This update follows the authority's statement in August that all Singapore permanent residents convicted of an offence will have their PR status reviewed.Ong, a Malaysian citizen, was fined $30,000 on Aug 15 after pleading guilty on Aug 4 to one charge of abetting former transport minister S. Iswaran in obstructing the course of justice.Ong had reportedly aided Iswaran in arranging the payment of $5,700 for a business-class flight ticket for a Dec 11, 2022, flight from Doha to Singapore.

Singapore has been allocated 900 places for the annual Haj pilgrimage in 2026, and has requested for additional quota from the Saudi Arabian authorities, said Acting Minister-in-charge for Muslim Affairs Associate Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim.Assoc Prof Faishal, who is on a working visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordan from Nov 6 to 11, made the announcement in a Facebook post on Monday (Nov 10) after meeting with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.«The signing marks an important milestone as it formally confirms Singapore's Haj quota for the upcoming (2026) season.»Each year, this agreement represents more than numbers. It reflects the trust and friendship between our two countries, and our shared commitment to ensure a safe, smooth and spiritually fulfilling haj journey for our pilgrims," said the Acting Minister.

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday mandated the singing of 'Vande Mataram' in all state educational institutions to foster national pride. This move follows Prime Minister Modi's criticism of the Congress party for allegedly removing stanzas from the national song, which he linked to the seeds of partition.

Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana Police jointly recovered 360 kg of suspected ammonium nitrate, arms, and bomb-making equipment in Faridabad. Two individuals, including a doctor, were arrested as part of a two-week-long investigation. Officials suspect the seized materials were intended for large-scale terror attacks in the Delhi-NCR region.

The court ruling is the latest in a weeks-long legal battle over the fate of the nation’s largest public initiative to combat hunger.

[allAfrica]