Under what is claimed to be the most significant rewrite of planning rules in more than a decade, ministers said more homes will be built faster in every region.

A PR worker with ADHD who criticised for being 'disorganised' when she missed calls because she went to Starbucks, shopping, or for a massage, has won a discrimination case.

The Prince and Princess of Wales today led the royals arriving at the King's Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace.

A vivid detail about how Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead suggests they may have been sleeping when they were attacked.

Donald Trump pressed ahead with his legal action overnight, accusing the BBC of causing severe reputational and financial harm with misleading editing of a speech.

A company director will be charged in court on Wednesday (Dec 17) over her alleged involvement in cases of criminal breach of trust by agent and forgery-related offences.In a statement on Tuesday (Dec 16), the police said that the 55-year-old woman is suspected to have misappropriated over $400,000 in maintenance fees paid by residents of four condominiums.The acts were uncovered following a series of reports made between April 2021 and May 2024.According to the police, the woman's company was the appointed managing agent (MA) of the four condominiums.Under the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act (BMSMA), the MA assists the management council of a development in the day-to-day running of the estate. This may include handling the monthly maintenance fees from residents. Contrary to the established procedure for residents to issue cheques to the bank accounts of the respective condominium's Management Corporate Strata Title, the woman offered alternative modes of payments to residents.These include paying in cash to her or making transfers to the bank account of her company as the managing agent.

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is warning the public against two products being sold on e-commerce platforms that contain controlled substances.The agency detected tadalafil, a prescription medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction, in a product called Ferrari Candy — which is marketed as a sexual enhancement product claiming to boost stamina and vitality, it said in a statement on Tuesday (Dec 16).The product's logo looks similar to that of the car manufacturer of the same name, but they are unrelated. It is also advertised as «Rerrarii Candy» on TikTok.The inappropriate use of tadalafil is dangerous and can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, headache, migraine, irregular heart rate, and priapism (painful and exceedingly long erections), said SFA.The medication can also pose serious risks to individuals with heart-related problems as it can cause potentially life-threatening low blood pressure in those who are on heart medications, especially those containing nitrates.

Some of the athletes representing Singapore at the ongoing SEA Games in Thailand were caught by surprise when they received their competition bibs.Only parts of their names had been printed by the organisers, and a few of them were tickled at the outcome.The moment was captured by distance runner Soh Rui Yong and posted to TikTok on Dec 12.«We're doing bib collection now and we have some really interesting results because I don't think they got the names in order,» Soh said in the clip.The 34-year-old points out that the name on his bib «was not so bad» as it was just his French name Guillaume, which he rarely uses publicly.National 800m record holder Thiruben Thana Rajan's bib, however, simply said «Rajan».«That's my dad's name, my dad's running tomorrow,» Thiruben quipped amid laughter from some of his teammates.Muncherji Zubin Percy was also in a similar predicament with his bib reading his father's name, Percy.On the other hand, national 3,000m steeplechase record holder Vanessa Lee was handed a bib which simply read «Zhuang» — the last character of her Chinese name.«This is what my mum calls me,» she said.

Gujarat has banned the sale and distribution of rolling papers and pre-rolled cones, commonly known as 'Gogo paper'. The state home department cited health risks and concerns that these products are being used by youth to smoke narcotic substances. The ban, effective immediately, targets harmful substances found in the papers, aiming to curb addiction among young people.

TEHRAN – The second scientific conference between Iran and Russia was held in Moscow on Monday, with Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali; science attaché, Hadi Goudarzi, and representatives from universities and scientific institutions of the two countries in attendance.

TEHRAN – The 26th Khwarizmi Youth Award (KYA) honored 54 winners on Tuesday in a special ceremony at Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran, with science minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf in attendance.

TEHRAN – The first international and the fourth national conference on mobile learning, titled ‘Mobile learning in the age of artificial intelligence (AI): transformation of educational and vocational training system in industry’, is scheduled to be held on February 16 and 17 in Tehran’s Allameh Tabatabai University.

TEHRAN – The Bolivian Minister of Health and Sports, Marcela Tatiana Flores Zambrana, has expressed her country’s willingness to promote cooperation with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in the health sector, particularly the provision of hemodialysis and medical equipment.

Understanding the cost of a surrogate mother is a key step in exploring international surrogacy. Costs vary by country, legal systems, clinic fees, and optional extras like donor eggs, ICSI, and PGT. This guide provides a clear look at surrogacy expenses in six of the most affordable countries, including Iran. It aims to help you plan your family-building journey with confidence.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received rare personal courtesies on his Jordan and Ethiopia visits, with top leaders personally escorting and driving him. These gestures highlight the warmth and trust in India's ties with key Global South partners, reflecting strong historical and people-to-people connections.

Opposition members in Rajya Sabha demanded reforms in the anti-defection law and electoral processes, citing defections and voter list issues that undermine the people's mandate. The government defended the special intensive revision of electoral rolls as constitutionally valid. Concerns were also raised about political party funding and the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal.

Over 7.7 lakh households are now receiving zero electricity bills thanks to rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar scheme. The government has provided significant subsidy support and sanctioned numerous loan applications. Additionally, farmers are earning substantial income by leasing land for solar projects under the PM-KUSUM scheme.

The EU needs frozen Russian assets to cover Ukraine conflict costs and avoid a taxpayer backlash, Hungary’s PM Viktor Orban has said Read Full Article at RT.com

According to Volker Turk, half of the POWs held by Ukraine described torture and ill-treatment in transit places before arrival at official places of detention

Roscosmos is currently laying an «experimental foundation» for formulating further goals for human exploration of space, Denis Kutovoy emphasized

Tatyana Moskalkova stated that she was working on appeals from almost 500 people repressed in Ukraine for their pro-Russian views

The price of futures contracts of WTI crude oil for February 2026 delivery was down by 2.92%

Recent reports by The New York Times revealed that during a covert operation in 1965, the CIA installed a SNAP-19C nuclear generator on Mount Nanda Devi’s summit to monitor Chinese missile activity

The decision to push Fjarðarheiði Tunnel further down the government’s priority list has little impact on the operation of the ferry Norræna, which will continue to sail to Seyðisfjörður.

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar strongly condemned the terror attack at Sydney's Hanukkah celebration, emphasizing India and Israel's «zero tolerance» policy towards terrorism. Speaking alongside Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Moshe Sa'ar, Jaishankar conveyed deep condolences for the lives lost and injured.

The Trump administration's 2025 National Security Strategy redefines global power dynamics, placing India at a critical juncture. The document emphasizes unilateral action and self-interest, urging India to contribute more to Indo-Pacific security through initiatives like the Quad, signaling a shift towards transactional alliances.

Former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan claimed India was «completely defeated» on the first day of Operation Sindoor, alleging Indian aircraft were shot down and the Air Force grounded. The BJP criticized his remarks, accusing the Congress of disrespecting the armed forces and undermining national security.

Millions of rural Indian women are transforming their lives and communities by becoming 'Lakhpati Didis,' surpassing Rs 1 lakh in annual household income through self-help groups. This initiative, backed by government schemes, fosters financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and community influence, making these women a significant political constituency. Their economic empowerment is reshaping rural India's landscape.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a stern warning to Bangladesh, stating India will retaliate if Bangladeshi politicians continue to make remarks about the northeastern region. His comments followed a statement by a Bangladeshi leader suggesting isolation of India's northeast and support for separatists if India destabilizes Bangladesh.

In an update Tuesday, officials said damage to the building would have to be assessed before anyone would be able to return home, and there's no definitive timeline for that work. The fire had been burning since Nov. 27 before crews put it out Monday.

Nicole Hogger was described as being 'disorganised' by her manager after she missed a meeting without telling anyone she would be absent.

The founder of the Sherlock Holmes museum John Aidiniantz has been locked in a continuous court battle with his family, including his sister Linda Riley, for more than 13 years.

Nick Reiner was said to be 'acting crazy' and 'running around' Conan O'Brien's 'ritzy' holiday party 'asking people if they're famous' on Saturday night.

Trump officials maintain the president can unilaterally remake the White House. Historic preservationists are suing to immediately halt the project.