In the complicated governor’s race, voters embraced the former health secretary’s centrist stance over the passionate promises of insurgent candidates.

A Hong Kong secondary school principal was on Wednesday (June 3) sacked after he was caught on video swearing at security guards during a student trip to Singapore on May 22.In doing so, San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School also rejected Lee Cheuk Hing's resignation, which would have been effective on August 31. A statement from the school's incorporated management committee issued on Wednesday reads: «If he were to stay on as principal until August 31, the school's normal operations would be severely impacted, hindering teachers and students from moving on as quickly as possible.»The committee noted that Lee's behaviour was «vulgar» and in contravention of the professional code of conduct for teaching staff stipulated by the Education Bureau. It added that Lee would be immediately dismissed and relieved of all duties without notice or payment in lieu.

Football's biggest tournament — the 2026 Fifa World Cup tournament — starts next Thursday (June 11) and fans will have plenty to look forward to as Mediacorp revealed its line-up for the 28 matches to be aired for free.The 28 matches are: the opening match between hosts Mexico and South Africa; 23 group stage matches; two semi-finals; the third and fourth place match; and the final, which is scheduled to to be played on July 20.This also means that football fans will get to catch all 48 teams in action — at least once.Fans of South Korean star Son Heung-min could catch him in action on June 12 during his country's game against the Czech Republic, while Cristiano Ronaldo — who is playing his last World Cup tournament — could feature during the match between Portugal and Congo on June 18.

Mark Lee's wife Catherine Ng is hosting what is believed to be Singapore's first open-water polo competition on June 26.The 52-year-old homemaker told AsiaOne in an interview today (June 4) that the event, titled EagleWings Cup, has been a work-in-progress for the past six months with local water polo coach Kuah Kar Huat and their committee of parents.She said: «Some parents and I have been speaking to coach Kar Huat after we saw videos of water polo played at sea overseas. He said it's possible to conduct it here if we can find sponsors.»They had discussed the possibility of holding this event since last year but only began putting plans into place in January and scheduling the competition in June to coincide with the school holidays.Sea water polo was played at the 6th Asian Beach Games held in Sanya, China, in April and in an article by Xinhua, coaches said challenges include dealing with the waves and currents, while the high salinity of sea water makes it uncomfortable for athletes to open their eyes.

There is growing outrage and disbelief following the appointment of murder suspect Paul Limbani Taulo as Chief Executive Officer of the Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM), a critical state institution responsible for managing fertilizer support for millions of vulnerable smallholder farmers. The appointment, announced by the Board of Trustees under Professor Moses […] The post Shock as Govt Appoints Murder Suspect Taulo as CEO for SFFRFM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Mandelson furore has been reignited after the emergence of embarrassing WhatsApps from Darren Jones - which were not included in this week's huge data dump.

The measure forms part of recommendations made by the Government's independent advisor on antisemitism after the review found Jewish NHS employees face 'routine ostracism'.

TalkSPORT legend Alan Brazil has revealed his life-saving surgery was a liver transplant. Brazil appeared from home, with his face slimmed from the surgery.

Jess Asato (pictured), the MP for Lowestoft in Suffolk, previously said it was 'violating' to see the tech billionaire's AI chatbot used to create images of her without consent.

Matt Styler, 50, has been charged with assaulting a police officer and Daniel Frost, 44, has been charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.

The BJP has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's «economic tsunami» warning, calling it fear-mongering. Party leader Amit Malviya highlighted India's economic resilience with strong indicators like rising E-way bills and FDI, asserting the government has implemented measures to protect citizens and businesses from global shocks, contrasting it with the UPA era's economic vulnerabilities.

Large Russian companies are increasingly turning to small and medium-sized domestic suppliers, a SPIEF panel has heard Read Full Article at RT.com

President Peter Mutharika administration’s decision to slash Malawi’s diplomatic appointments from 193 to 139 is not merely an administrative adjustment—it is a dramatic attempt to stop a financial drain that has been quietly costing taxpayers billions of kwacha every year. An analysis of government figures and diplomatic entitlement packages shows that the elimination of 54 […] The post Mutharika’s Diplomatic Knife Cuts K7.4 Billion a Year From Foreign Missions Bill appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The government is facing mounting questions over its decision to impose new import tariffs on some of Malawi’s most commonly used medicines, with officials maintaining a conspicuous silence even as fears grow that ordinary citizens could soon be forced to pay more for life-saving treatments. In a move approved by Parliament through the 2026/27 National […] The post Medicines Tax Shock: Government Silent as New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Prices appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A fertilizer manufacturing plant that promised to transform Malawi’s agricultural sector and potentially end the country’s dependence on imported fertilizer remains idle months after its projected launch date, with regulatory hurdles emerging as the latest obstacle. Business magnate Napoleon Dzombe has revealed that there is still no clear timeline for the commencement of operations at […] The post Fertilizer Dream Stalled as Dzombe’s Mega Plant Awaits Environmental Approval appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Three people were killed and another seven suffered injuries in a drone strike on non-residential facilities in Simferopol, Crimean leader Sergey Aksyonov said

The MOEX and RTS indices fell by 0.24% at the opening of the main trading session, to 2,595.03 and 1,114.6 points, respectively

Ararat Mirzoyan said the document is ready for ratification

The deputy prime minister added that there is no such need at the moment

According to the developer, the technology is particularly relevant in the Donetsk People’s Republic, Lugansk People’s Republic, and other regions of Russia where there is a risk of water intakes being compromised or disrupted

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Four people were killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia’s Crimea, the local governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Over 40 patients have now been selected for Russia’s personalized cancer vaccine program, ex-Health Minister Veronika Skvortsova told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

On Wednesday, a group of 58 rebel MLAs led by expelled leader Ritabrata Banerjee claimed control of the TMC legislature party after securing recognition from Assembly Speaker Rathindra Bose. The dramatic development capped nearly two weeks of mounting tensions fuelled by allegations of forged signatures, resentment over the growing influence of Abhishek Banerjee and an increasingly visible succession struggle within the organisation.

India's FSSAI has mandated a standardized green «Vegan» logo for all approved vegan food packages, effective July 1, 2027. This move aims to provide consumers with a clear, government-recognized mark, simplifying the identification of plant-based products and preventing misleading claims. The logo will help consumers confidently choose vegan options, distinguishing them from vegetarian products.

[WHO] Children aged less than five years face almost three times the risk of illness from unsafe food than older children and adults, according to new estimates released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

[New Zimbabwe] THE government has, for the first time, openly acknowledged that Zimbabwe's elections have repeatedly been dogged by allegations of rigging and violence, issues it says have undermined public trust and raised questions over the legitimacy of presidential election outcomes.

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Eight Singaporeans, including a six-month-old baby, were trapped after a boat they were in reportedly overturned in Lagoi, Bintan on Sunday (May 31).Sayyid Muhammad Fariid Syed Amzah Alsagoff and his wife Sharifah Shafiqah Syed Ezzat, both 27, were on a three-day family vacation in Bintan with their six-month-old baby daughter from Saturday, reported Berita Harian (BH) on Wednesday.The incident occurred just as the family were on their mangrove tour on Sunday, at around 2pm.The boat they were in was caught in sudden heavy rain and strong currents as it approached a mangrove area known to be home to snakes and other dangerous wildlife.The boat was carrying 10 people, comprising of eight family members, including the baby and a nine-year-old child, the boat captain and a tour guide.Sharifah was seated next to her husband, with their infant daughter strapped to his chest in a baby carrier under his life jacket.All passengers reportedly wore life jackets except for the baby, as there were no infant-sized jackets available.

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will be launching 6,800 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in five estates in the June 2026 sales. In all, seven BTO projects will be on sale across Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Sembawang and Woodlands. The most number of units are expected to be offered in Sembawang, with an estimated total of 2,000 units, according to information from HDB's MyNiceHome website.The two projects near Sembawang MRT station have the most diverse options with one project offering 1,130 two-room flexi, three-, four-, five-room and 3Gen flats. The other project, bounded by Admiralty Lane and Sembawang Drive, will offer 870 units across two-room flexi, three-, four- and five-room.The Lakeview project is also the first new BTO project in the area in over four decades. The project marks the first of three in the estate, with two other projects to be launched in the next two years to bring young families closer to their parents living in the area.

A newly MOP-ed flat in Bidadari has recorded its first resale transaction, and it has already crossed the million-dollar mark. The 4-room flat at Alkaff Oasis was recently sold for a cool S$1.15 million, making it one of the latest examples of how strongly buyers continue to view newer flats in Bidadari.Newly MOP-ed unit in Alkaff Oasis completes first sale at S$1.15M Alkaff Oasis and the wider Bidadari estate, which recently saw its first recorded resale transaction. PHOTO: Google Maps The first recorded resale transaction at Alkaff Oasis was officially registered on Wednesday (June 3). The sale involved a 4-room flat located at Block 111A Alkaff Crescent. The unit sits on a mid-high floor, between the 10th and 12th storeys of the 17-storey development.