L'équipe de France a assuré dimanche sa qualification pour les quarts de finale de la Coupe du monde de rugby en écrasant le Brésil 84-5, avec quatorze essais inscrits contre l'équipe la plus faible de la compétition, dimanche à Exeter.

SINGAPORE - Rental rates have more than doubled for privately held HDB shop units, particularly over the past year, while rents for shops directly leased out by HDB have mostly held steady.Median rentals for heartland shops held by private landlords rose from $3.51 per sq ft (psf) in the second quarter of 2024 to $7.34 psf in the second quarter of 2025.This is the highest ever rental rate for privately held HDB shops, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s Realis data that dates back to 1999.Meanwhile, shops directly rented out by HDB have seen rents rise at a more gradual rate.HDB said rents for nine in 10 of such shops have remained largely unchanged over the past five years.Property analysts and agents attributed the rise in rental rates for privately held HDB shops to increased demand for such units after consumer sentiment improved post-pandemic, even though there are signs that this demand is now moderating.

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani fractured his vertebra after the car he was in was struck from behind on a highway in New Hampshire, authorities said.

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists earlier that Putin’s agenda may include other meetings and conversations

His video address was published on the Kremlin website

People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding has declared that financing his party’s ambitious plans to raise the income tax threshold to $3.5 million has become more attainable, following confirmation that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio...

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Campaign Committee Chairman Dr Christopher Tufton has declared that «the real poll is really the result in the ballot box» amid two national polls painting completely different pictures as it relates to voting intention...

A mentally-ill Manchester man who allegedly attacked a member of a police party with a machete has succumbed to gunshot injuries received during the incident. The deceased has been identified as 36-year old Raynard Smalling of Ellen Street...

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has apprehended Amit Agarwal for allegedly orchestrating a money laundering scheme, funneling ₹697 crore to Hong Kong and Singapore via shell companies. Agarwal purportedly used fabricated documents to register these entities and open bank accounts. The ED is investigating the involvement of bank officials who may have overlooked due diligence procedures.

PM Modi highlighted J&K's progress, citing Pulwama's first day-night cricket match and Srinagar's Khelo India Water Sports Festival as signs of change. He praised Mohsin Ali, a kayaking gold medalist, for his Olympic dream, emphasizing the potential of J&K's youth. Modi also acknowledged recent natural disasters and lauded rescue efforts.

In Bihar, over two lakh objections have been filed against the draft electoral roll, primarily from individuals who submitted enumeration forms while already registered elsewhere. This surge follows notices issued to prominent figures for holding multiple voter IDs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, honored Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's crucial role in Hyderabad's liberation from Nizam's rule, emphasizing its significance in unifying India after independence.

Airports in India may face reduced user development fees for lapses like dirty toilets, baggage delays, and long queues, as per a proposal from the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). The regulator plans to implement uniform performance standards for major airports, linking compliance to tariff structures with rewards for exceeding standards and penalties for failures.

Joseph was nominated by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar

This position is expected to be officially confirmed by Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his speech at the House of Commons on September 1

No casualties or damage were immediately reported

Hans Grundberg demanded that the Houthis «release immediately and unconditionally all UN personnel, as well as staff from national and international NGOs, civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions»

The new agreement will supersede the 1999 document

Un débat ouvert un samedi, poussé jusqu'aux douze coups de minuit, et toujours inachevé : l'examen de la réforme du Régime des Non-Salariés (RNS) s'est immédiatement transformé en un affrontement marathon, devenant le point de cristallisation de la session extraordinaire. Signe de l'extrême tension entourant ce texte, le gouvernement défend une refonte vitale pour la PSG, tandis que l'opposition dénonce un «hold-up fiscal». La bataille, suspendue ce week-end, reprendra lundi soir pour les neuf articles restants.

President Xi Jinping proposed suggestions for a healthy China-India relationship, emphasizing that the border issue shouldn't define the overall bilateral ties. However, PM Modi stressed that the boundary situation impacts relations, highlighting the need for border peace. Both leaders acknowledged the importance of their relationship for global stability, with discussions also involving future cooperation.

Consumers are facing a double blow as ethanol-blended petrol (E20), despite its higher price, reduces vehicle mileage by 2-6%. Delhi-based engineer Surender Pal Singh experienced a significant drop in his car's mileage, prompting concerns shared by other users on social media.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assured that tribals in the northeast and other regions would be exempt from the proposed Uniform Civil Code, allowing them to maintain their social systems. Speaking at an event, Rijiju highlighted the government's commitment to UCC while respecting tribal autonomy.

Assassins failed to take the Orange Man out. Impeachment didn’t stick. Is the Grim Reaper the new favored candidate? Read Full Article at RT.com

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Sunday said he is making every effort to stop President Donald Trump “from using the military to invade states.”

Transparency activist Anjali Bhardwaj's RTI queries to the Election Commission regarding the basis for the nationwide special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have yielded surprising responses. The EC claims no files exist on the decision-making process and provided a 2025 order when asked about Bihar's 2003 roll revision, raising concerns about transparency and potential information concealment.

Donald Trump has announced an executive order to mandate voter identification, restrict mail-in voting, and allow paper ballots only Read Full Article at RT.com

About 20 employees of the airline Play were laid off this week. Birgir Olgeirsson, Play’s communications officer, told mbl.is that the layoffs affect staff across the company.

Immediate action is needed to prevent the collapse of the Gulf Stream. If the world waits too long, it could be too late. Iceland would feel the effects acutely, as the country would experience significant cooling.

A fairly strong earthquake swarm has been occurring off Reykjanestá since around 5 a.m. this morning, with the largest quake, magnitude 3.3, measured at 4:48.

Educate Girls, an Indian non-profit, receives the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award. The organisation has enrolled over two million girls in school. They support remedial learning for over 2.4 million children. Safeena Husain's personal experiences inspired her mission. The organisation addresses cultural stereotypes through education. Educate Girls aims to expand its reach to ten million learners.

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Tianjin for the SCO Summit marked his first trip to China in over seven years, following a visit to Japan. Discussions with President Xi Jinping emphasized a partnership approach, focusing on trade expansion and dispute resolution. Modi also met with President Putin, while the summit addressed trade tensions and included leaders from over 20 nations.

Prime Minister Modi's China visit after seven years signals a potential reset in relations amidst global trade tensions. Discussions with President Xi Jinping focused on enhancing mutual trust, maintaining border peace, and expanding bilateral trade and investment. Both leaders emphasized strategic autonomy and the need for cooperation on global issues, viewing each other as development partners, not rivals.