Isabelle Dale certainly went for a type - tattooed 'bad boys'. And given her look - nose piercings, false eyelashes, acrylic nails and platinum-blonde hair - the then-teen had no shortage of admirers.

Adam Peaty's brother has been arrested over allegations he sent threats to the the sportsman during his stag weekend.

The Russian Federal Security Service reported that it had thwarted an attack on one of Russia’s top officials during his visit to the graves of close relatives at the Troyekurovskoye Cemetery

Normally, temperature monitoring in the soil is carried out by drilling wells and placing temperature sensors into them

The forum will feature more than 2,000 Russian and foreign experts

Arctic business residents are implementing more than 150 investment projects in tourism with investments of $590 million, with 2,600 new jobs

When asked whether he was concerned about possible US aggression, Nicolas Maduro did not answer directly, saying instead that he was focused on the peaceful governance of his country

A male youth, dressed in what appears to be a Catholic Junior College (CJC) uniform, was allegedly slapped and forced to kneel on the ground along a HDB corridor.A 38-second video of the incident was shared on Thursday (Nov 13) by SGFollowsAll on Telegram, and shows a boy with a bloodied face and hands being berated by the person holding the camera.The video appears to be taken at night, with the victim being forced onto the ground. With his arms folded against his chest, the victim is repeatedly slapped by someone off-camera who can be heard saying «angkat paiseh», meaning to apologise.The victim is heard pleading with the person off-camera while apologising for allegedly riding his bicycle.The camera zooms in on the boy's face towards the end of the video, before he is forced to say «amitofo», a Buddhist chant.Investigation yielded no further information: CJCIn response to AsiaOne's queries, a spokesperson from CJC said that the school was alerted to the video in June this year.

To better reflect rail reliability and passenger experience, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will be including three additional indicators in its monthly rail reliability reports. These include train service delivery, train punctuality and passenger impact of rail disruptions — and they are meant to give the public a more comprehensive representation of the MRT network's performance, said the authority on Friday (Nov 14).The agency released its monthly rail reliability report, which for the first time includes more detailed data on train trips and disruptions.Singapore's rail reliability is mainly tracked using the mean kilometres between failure (MKBF) metric, which counts the average distance a train travels before it meets a delay lasting over five minutes.Alongside this, the number of train delays that last over 30 minutes is also included in rail performance reports.Beginning Friday, the monthly report will see the addition of the three performance indexes, which the authority has been tracking as a regulatory standard, to complement the currently reported data by measuring other facets contributing to rail reliability.

A 67-year-old man was taken to the hospital after his motorcycle was struck by a lorry in Eunos on Wednesday (Nov 12).In a video posted to Facebook group SG Road Vigilante on Thursday (Nov 13), a motorcycle can be seen stopping at a junction.A lorry driving behind the motorcycle fails to brake in time, rear-ending the bike and sending it flying forward, knocking the motorcyclist off.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said they were alerted to an accident involving a motorcycle and a lorry along Eunos Link towards Hougang Avenue 3. The 35-year-old male lorry driver is assisting with investigations, added the police. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, SCDF said the 67-year-old male motorcyclist was taken conscious to Changi General Hospital.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:725190]]esther.lam@asiaone.com 

Lauriya constituency in Bihar's Paschim Champaran gears up for a spirited electoral battle in 2025, featuring BJP's Vinay Bihari, VIP's RK Pratap Singh, and Jan Suraaj's Sunil Kumar. BJP has dominated this seat in recent polls, with Bihari securing victories in both 2020 and 2015.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned “barbarian” Donald Trump for striking alleged drug boats Read Full Article at RT.com

Paul Ingrassia had withdrawn his nomination as head of Office of Special Counsel after racist remarks and other controversies.

MAGA leaders erupted over the president’s assertion that the U.S. needs foreign workers. That rift and others have raised GOP concerns about enthusiasm ahead of the midterms.

Les députés ont quasi unanimement supprimé la baisse de l'aide fiscale aux entreprises ultramarines. Dans sa copie initiale, le gouvernement prévoyait de limiter le dispositif aux investissements verts. C'est une « bonne nouvelle pour nos Outre-mer », se félicite le député Moerani Frébault.

Les douaniers essaient tous les jours de stopper la drogue avant qu’elle n’atteigne les foyers. À l’aéroport, sur les routes ou les quais, 133 agents sont mobilisés. Reportage en zone sous douane, rarement accessible aux médias.

The Oceans Act recently passed by Parliament will restore authority over coastal waters to traditional leaders and communities that depend on ocean resources.

Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat has voiced support for the release of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report into the alleged sale of Vanuatu diplomatic passports, saying the investigation should cover the period from 2016 to the present.

The Supreme Court of Vanuatu heard yesterday that Justin Ngwele has stepped down as legal counsel for the five Members of Parliament (MPs) challenging the Constitution (Eighth) (Amendment) Act No. 21 of 2023.

A newly revealed by-law from the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) that forbids women from selling food during their menstruation has sparked strong backlash from civil society groups, with the Vanuatu Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (VANGO) calling it discriminatory while…

The Minister of Education, Simil Johnson, said in Parliament yesterday that the government is prepared to face court if there are any teachers' damage claims.

Vote counting for Bihar's Bagaha assembly constituency begins today, with BJP's Ram Singh, INC's Jayesh Mangal Singh, and Jan Suraaj's Nandesh Pandey as key contenders. The seat, a BJP stronghold, has seen competitive contests in the past, with the NDA projected for a strong overall performance in Bihar.

Counting for the Raxaul assembly seat in Bihar begins today. Voters await results for this key contest in Purvi Champaran district. The Bharatiya Janata Party has traditionally held this seat. Pramod Kumar Sinha of BJP, Shyam Bihari Prasad of INC, and Kapil Dev Prasad of Jan Suraaj are the main contenders. The outcome will impact the state's political landscape.

Canada’s trade minister Maninder Sidhu, in an interview with TOI’s Sachin Parashar & Sidhartha, says his govt is focusing on quality skilled workers and both the countries are taking one step at a time before they move ahead with talks on a trade deal. Excerpts:

Bihar's Kalyanpur constituency is witnessing a close contest between BJP, RJD, and Jan Suraaj Party candidates. Polling has concluded, with results due November 14. The seat, historically a battleground, is crucial for East Champaran's political landscape. Exit polls suggest an NDA lead in Bihar, with Jan Suraaj Party unlikely to secure significant seats.

The Kesaria assembly constituency in Bihar is experiencing a close triangular contest between JD(U), VIP, and JSP candidates. Polling concluded on November 11, with results to be declared on Friday. The constituency, located in Purvi Champaran, has a politically aware electorate and played a key role in past elections.

SINGAPORE — The «symbiotic relationship» between the PAP government and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) lets hard decisions be made by Singapore to overcome crises, sustain growth and protect livelihoods, said Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong on Nov 13.Speaking at the NTUC Ordinary Delegates' Conference, DPM Gan touched on the heightened relevance of the three-way partnership between the Government, labour movement and employers amid geopolitical, technological and demographic shifts.«(Tripartism) also gives businesses and investors confidence that Singapore remains a place where change can be managed responsibly, where policies are rational and predictable, and where workers and employers can both have a stake in our success.»DPM Gan was the guest of honour at the event, which was held at Downtown East. It marks the midterm of the current central committee, the labour movement's highest decision-making body.While much has changed in the world of work, he said, NTUC's mission to champion the interests, dignity and progress of every worker has remained.

SINGAPORE — Britain's Princess Anne met President Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the Istana on Nov 12 and discussed issues relating to sustainability, biodiversity, education and skills development during their meeting.They also reaffirmed the longstanding and multifaceted ties between Singapore and Britain, including strong people-to-people ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Nov 13.Princess Anne was in Singapore on a two-day trip from Nov 12 to 13, during which she also met Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.PM Wong and the Princess Royal, as she is also known, marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Singapore and UK, MFA said.They also reaffirmed Singapore and Britain's strong co-operation across different sectors and exchanged views on how greater collaboration can be achieved in emerging areas such as trade, artificial intelligence and cyber security.