The operation to occupy what is believed to be the last remaining Hamas stronghold has been confirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Read Full Article at RT.com

West Jerusalem has rejected the accusation, slamming the body as a “Hamas proxy” and calling for its abolition Read Full Article at RT.com

A “rollback” in peace efforts is being driven by “rabid militarists” in Europe, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has said   Read Full Article at RT.com

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[allAfrica] A Zambian court has sentenced Leonard Phiri from Zambia and Jasten Mabulesse Candunde from Mozambique to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to kill President Hakainde Hichilema.

The cottage in County Mayo has been placed on the market for £300k and clearly continues to have a special place in the Oasis brothers' hearts.

One migrant who arrived in Britain last month had been due to be sent back aboard a scheduled flight to Paris on Monday afternoon. But the removal under the 'one in, one out' deal was abandoned.

Shocking videos claim to show a meteorite which has sprouted a giant organism with tentacles which have been growing uncontrollably.

Since catapulting to fame on BBC show The Apprentice back in 2017, Thomas Skinner has portrayed himself in public as a successful 'cheeky chappie' businessman.

Sir Keir finally broke cover in an interview in which he insisted he would never have appointed the controversial peer as US ambassador if he had known the full truth about his friendship with Epstein.

SINGAPORE — The 6.3m-long carcass of a baleen whale was found in the waters off Tanjong Pagar on Sept 6.Announcing the discovery in a statement, the NUS Lee Kong Chian National History Museum said the cause of the whale's death is unclear.The carcass was in an advanced stage of decomposition, and research is underway to find out more about the animal, said the museum's curator of mammals Marcus Chua.Officers from the National Parks Board (NParks) had alerted the museum researchers to the carcass.However, while preparations were ongoing, the whale's «delicate carcass» was reported on Sept 12 to have drifted towards the Marina Bay Cruise Centre.To prevent it from being lost to the open sea, museum staff worked with Singapore Salvage Engineers to secure the remains.

SINGAPORE — Another eatery has reported being targeted by a fake bulk order, bringing the total number of reported cases in just over a week to six.The latest case to surface affected Hapiha Mediterranean Taverna, located near Holland Road, and involved the impersonation of someone from Singapore Chinese Girls' School.Hapiha's co-owner, who wanted to be known only as Ali, told The Straits Times that a man contacted the restaurant on Sept 10 at around 3.45pm, claiming to be from Singapore Chinese Girls' School and the «education sector».The caller wanted to book the restaurant, which serves non-halal food, for three days between 3pm and 6pm for 30 people each day, on Sept 12, 13 and 14, said Ali.The estimated value of the booking, inclusive of operating costs, was more than $3,000, said Ali.«(The caller) told us he had been to the restaurant before. It was as if he knew the restaurant very well,» she added.The restaurant, which has been operating for two years in Ridgewood Close, in the Mount Sinai area, seats a maximum of 30 people.

This study examines how structural labour market inequalities affect women’s mental health in the EU. It highlights the gender pay and pension gaps and new forms of work as drivers of poorer well-being among women. The study identifies fragmented policy responses and recommends coordinated, gender-responsive action across labour, health and gender equality domains. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

[New Times] Members of Parliament on September 15 adopted a resolution condemning the European Parliament's recent call for the immediate and unconditional release of Victoire Ingabire.

[New Times] The healthcare system in Rwanda is on the verge of a critical transformation. With the prepayment model which is also known as capitation set to launch in October, patients and health facilities alike stand to gain from a financing approach designed to improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.

[New Times] Hollywood filmmaker Michael Bay has shared his remarkable experience behind naming a baby gorilla at the recent Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, and revealed plans to produce a short film using footage he captured with his Nikon Z camera.

CRPF's CoBRA battalion, specializing in jungle warfare, has neutralized 20 hardcore Left-wing extremists in Jharkhand this year, including two central committee members, in collaboration with the state police. The operations led to the recovery of a significant cache of weapons, explosives, and ammunition, severely impacting the CPI(Maoist)'s operational capabilities by dismantling hideouts and bunkers.

Heavy rain, cloudbursts, and landslides have caused widespread destruction in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In Himachal Pradesh, three people died in Mandi district due to a landslide. Uttarakhand was hit by a cloudburst in Dehradun, damaging properties and infrastructure. Rescue operations are underway, and authorities are providing assistance to those affected, with the Chief Ministers monitoring the situation.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has announced interest-free education loans for all Class 12 graduates under the Student Credit Card Scheme, aiming to boost higher education accessibility ahead of state elections. Loan repayment periods have also been extended; borrowers of loans up to Rs 2 lakh now get seven years, while those with larger loans get up to ten years.

Kiev has ordered all Indian-origin fuel to be checked for Moscow-linked oil components Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump claims that the paper has been lying about him for decades, while serving as a mouthpiece for the Democrats Read Full Article at RT.com

The IDF conducted intensive airstrikes in Gaza overnight, according to Palestinian media Read Full Article at RT.com

An emergency summit of Arab and Muslim countries held in Doha has declared its solidarity with Qatar and condemned Israel’s bombing of the Qatari capital last week.

Doha (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed Somalia’s solidarity with the government and people of Qatar following the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha last week.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre has affirmed that he will not run for president of Somalia, making clear that he will never compete against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who appointed him.

A Singaporean man accused of drug trafficking has been handed fresh charges of possessing vape cartridges containing Class A controlled drugs.47-year-old Lim Heong Sheng was allegedly found in possession of a vape cartridge containing methamphetamine and another containing MDMB-4en-PINACA, a synthetic cannabinoid or designer drug. According to court documents, Lim allegedly consumed methamphetamine on or before Jan 16 this year.He was found with the drug-laced vape cartridges at around 10.20am at a carpark in Jurong West Street 65 on the same day.He was also accused of having other drugs on him at the same location, including a packet of cannabis, a packet of ketamine, and drug utensils. His other alleged offences include trafficking methamphetamine and possessing a single 7.62mm hollow point ammunition round in a laptop bag found in the boot of his vehicle.Hollow point bullets are specially designed with a hollow cavity at the tip. This feature makes the bullet expand upon impact, especially when it comes into contact with a soft target.

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Sergey Shoigu pointed out that issues related to business, economy, and transport, military and military-technical cooperation are being discussed

According to the agency, Russia currently supplies about a quarter of enriched uranium needed to power 94 US nuclear reactors that generate about a fifth of US electricity

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed hope that Poland «as a key European country will play a constructive role in promoting a political settlement of the crisis» taking into account its and pan-European long-term interests

«The discussions and understanding reached in Anchorage form a foundation that must be built upon,» Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said

The Commission has not indicated new possible dates for the official launch of the sanctions

The UK will send jet fighters to hunt for Russian drones in Poland, the prime minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Dear Mr Bassie, I understand that I need a digital photo to apply for a British passport online. Any guidance on this would be appreciated. – WP Dear WP, Persons will need to obtain a digital photo to apply for a passport online. They must...