Surveillance programmes that monitor the UK's outbreak suggest flu hospital admissions in England are more than double last year.

Four mayoral contests that were due to be held in May are being pushed back by two years, with accusations that the PM is 'subverting democracy'.

L'Espagne a renouvelé, avec une clarté assumée, son appui à l'initiative marocaine d'autonomie comme voie réaliste et crédible de règlement de la question du Sahara marocain, à la faveur de l'adoption de la résolution 2797 par le Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies. Réunie ce jeudi à Madrid à l'occasion de la 13e Réunion de Haut Niveau entre les deux Royaumes, Espagne s'est félicitée de ce nouveau jalon onusien, issu de la résolution du 31 octobre 2025, laquelle souligne qu'« une (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Je suis convaincue que, lorsqu'un dirigeant aspire véritablement au développement de son pays, il ne peut se laisser guider par les affinités personnelles ni s'entourer par simple loyauté amicale. L'exemple de Singapour, sous la direction de son premier ministre Lee Kuan Yew, demeure à cet égard particulièrement éclairant. À son arrivée au pouvoir, Singapour était un territoire dépourvu de ressources naturelles, sans richesses propres et fragilisé par de profondes tensions sociales. (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le lundi 1er décembre 2025 à Libreville, le Ministère du Pétrole et du Gaz a lancé officiellement un programme de formation en partenariat avec l'Institut Français du Pétrole (IFP). Cette initiative, consécutive à la signature d'un contrat en juillet 2025, s'étendra jusqu'en mars 2026. Elle vise à consolider les compétences techniques et stratégiques des agents, dans un secteur en perpétuelle mutation, marqué par les enjeux de l'innovation, de la transition énergétique et des exigences (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

NATO should be paying €1 billion a month to buy US weapons for Ukraine, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has blocked Roblox citing extremist and harmful content as the gaming platform faces lawsuits and scrutiny over child safety Read Full Article at RT.com

[RFI] The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda are meeting in Washington to endorse two long-negotiated agreements, in a United States-backed push to revive a fragile peace process. The summit comes amid ongoing violence in eastern DRC and an atmosphere of mistrust, making progress uncertain.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man alleged to be the founder and leader of a Haitian gang was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison in the United States for orchestrating the kidnapping of 17 people, including five children, who were on a missionary trip...

The National Works Agency (NWA) has instituted traffic changes for Christiana, Manchester and Santa Cruz, St Elizabeth for the festive season. The adjustment will run from Monday, December 8 to Monday, January 5, 2026. In Manchester, Main...

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has departed the country for New York, USA on official duties. A statement from the Office of the Prime Minister says Holness will be away from Thursday, December 4, to Saturday, December 6. Details were not...

A UBC Okanagan researcher is raising concerns about the serious health risks for youth who use oral nicotine pouches. It comes after a study found the pouches are being portrayed on social media as trendy and enjoyable among young people.

Omid Khaledi recently reached the rank of FIDE master with the International Chess Federation, or FIDE, which is just two steps below becoming a grandmaster.

The system for “parking and timed access” will be launched in late June.

After learning the man who killed their loved one would not go to jail, several of Ryden Brogden’s family members stormed out of the courtroom. On Wednesday, a judge announced John Sproule would serve a conditional sentence order involving two years of house arrest.

Food prices in Canada could increase by four to six per cent next year, largely led by pricier meat products, according to a forecast by researchers at Dalhousie University.

Polish students have attacked Ukrainian classmates after a school teacher called them “scum,” according to Onet Read Full Article at RT.com

The hardware has proven itself more than capable time and again while repelling Ukrainian air raids Read Full Article at RT.com

South Africa’s president has said Pretoria will not push for a G20 Summit boycott in the US, as each country must decide whether to attend Read Full Article at RT.com

[New Times] Animal-sourced protein consumption in Rwanda remains critically low, a challenge nutrition experts say must be addressed to help curb stunting.

[New Times] Hypertension, that is, high blood pressure, is a non-communicable disease that has increased in prevalence all over the world due to lifestyle factors. Its ill effects on the heart, kidneys, eyes, and other targeted organs are well known, but few people are aware of its adverse effects on reproductive health as well.

[Global Witness] Up to 6,500 people could be at risk of eviction by the flagship project, a new Global Witness investigation reveals

More than five ships and boats from the base participated in the combat training exercise

Hostility toward the US president is somewhat lower in Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, and Portugal

CEO of the Russian company Vadim Badekha said the project creates new opportunities for the industry of the two countries

According to Deputy Head of the Russian Presidential Administration Maxim Oreshkin, the expansion of bilateral interaction will make any sanction restrictions introduced by third countries inefficient

Restrictions were introduced in the light of the publication of investigation results for circumstances of death of Dawn Sturgess

Food handlers will no longer be required to wear masks or spit guards from Jan 1, 2026, said the Singapore Food Agency (SFA).The change was announced in a press release on Dec 4, and is part of SFA's regular review of Singapore's food safety regulatory framework.Food handlers involved in the sale and preparation of food were previously required to wear masks and spit guards since April 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.At the time, the rule was implemented to prevent any substance expelled from the mouth or nose from contaminating food.«Food contamination has primarily been due to inadequate sanitation, poor handling and temperature management, and contact between raw and ready-to-eat foods,» said the agency in its latest statement.It also assessed that there is a low risk to food safety when handlers do not wear such gear.«Nonetheless, food businesses should continue adopting good food safety practices to ensure food safety for all consumers,» said SFA. Such practices may include proper food handling, time and temperature control, thorough cleaning, and good housekeeping.

A 15-year-old teen was among 268 people assisting in police investigations for their suspected involvement in scams as scammers or money mules, where victims reportedly lost more than $4.66 million.Officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and the seven police land divisions conducted a two-week operation between Nov 21 and Dec 4, said the police in a statement on Thursday (Dec 4). A total of 91 women and 177 men, aged between 15 and 78, are believed to be involved in more than 800 cases of scams, comprising mainly e-commerce scams, friend impersonation scams, job scams, government official impersonation scams, investment scams and rental scams.They are being investigated for the alleged offences of cheating, money laundering and providing payment services without a licence.The latest enforcement operation comes right after another two-week operation conducted between Nov 7 and 20.During that operation, 250 people were asked to assist in police investigations. 

The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) has been present on Aneityum Island in the southern part of the country since July this year.

Joselyn Matan is a well-known figure in the Waterfall community, Pentecost, recognised not only for the taste of her local dishes at Noda Guest House but also for her contribution to community development.

The Pentecost Island Council of Chiefs, Bilmalvanua, has resolved in its annual meeting at Amagilua on North Pentecost last week to ask the national government to build a kava factory and to mechanise its planting.