[RFI] The United States is planning to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train the country's military to fight Islamist militants, weeks after President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes against what he called Islamic State targets.

La cour d’assises de Papeete juge, depuis ce mercredi 11 février, un homme de 57 ans, pour violences ayant entraîné la mort d’un autre sans domicile fixe en avril 2023. La victime, grièvement blessée lors d’une altercation, était décédée trois jours plus tard à l’hôpital. L’accusé encourt jusqu’à vingt ans de réclusion criminelle. Le procès se déroule sur deux jours.

Les épisodes pluvieux récents ont entraîné une augmentation des cas de leptospirose, dont certains ont présenté des formes graves. Depuis le 1er janvier, 23 cas ont été confirmés par examen de laboratoire. Parmi eux, 21 personnes ont nécessité une hospitalisation, dont 9 prises en charge en service de réanimation, et un décès est à déplorer.

L'ancien principal du collège de Tubuai, Willy Vaiho, a reçu une convocation au vice-rectorat de Polynésie française, fixée au vendredi 13 février. Cet entretien professionnel est en lien avec les mesures prises depuis sa suspension en octobre dernier.

Le championnat scolaire de va’a V6 de vitesse a réuni une vingtaine de collèges et lycées de Tahiti et de Moorea, ce mercredi 11 février à la pointe de Tehoro, à Mataiea. Sous un ciel plus clément et après plusieurs reports liés aux intempéries, toutes les équipes avaient une seule ambition : décrocher le titre de champion de Polynésie en va’a de vitesse. Entre esprit d’équipe, stratégie et puissance, les jeunes rameurs ont tout donné sur le plan d’eau.

Over 10 central trade unions, farmer organisations, and Left parties called for a 12-hour Bharat Bandh on Thursday, protesting against the Centre's alleged anti-worker, anti-farmer, and pro-corporate policies. The strike, supported by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, aimed to oppose new labor codes, the Indo-US trade agreement, and changes to MGNREGA, with an estimated 30 crore workers participating across India.

Russia’s ministry of economic development has recommended Russian tourists refrain from visiting Cuba amid the «fuel emergency» in the country

Military expert Andrey Marochko told TASS earlier that Russian forces have expanded the zone under their control near the settlement of Tatyanovka east of Svyatogorsk

The Department of War has reportedly instructed another aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for possible deployment to the Middle East Read Full Article at RT.com

CBC Sports' daily Olympics newsletter previews a stacked Day 6 for Canada, including some strong gold-medal chances and the men's hockey opener.

It’s impossible to pinpoint where the Olympic journey started for Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, Canada’s ice dance champions. It had a thousand starting points.

A review of sexual misconduct at P.E.I. schools sheds new light on what school officials knew about a substitute teacher who inappropriately touched students in the classroom — and when they knew it.

RCMP say nine people are dead in total, including the suspect, correcting their previous report of 10.

A car ended up on a road divider and knocked over a traffic light on Bedok North Road following an accident on Wednesday (Feb 11).The accident, which involved a silver BYD multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and a red Toyota Sienta compact MPV, happened at about 6.14pm, at the junction of Bedok North Road and Bedok North Avenue 3.Two videos posted on a motoring chat group show the EV on a road divider and resting on a fallen traffic light.Meanwhile, the MPV is seen in the middle of the junction.One police ground response force patrol car was seen near each of the two involved cars.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force said that two persons were assessed for minor injuries but declined to be taken to a hospital. The police added that they are investigating the incident. [[nid:729724]]editor@asiaone.com 

Singaporeans are concerned about job security amid rapid technological change and an increasingly uncertain global environment, said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong in a video on Wednesday (Feb 11).This is despite Singapore's strong economic and labour market performance last year, he noted. Full-year growth for 2025 came in at 5.0 per cent, with the growth forecast for 2026 recently upgraded to between 2 per cent and 4 per cent.In response to these concerns, the Government will step up support to help them navigate the challenges, with further measures to be unveiled at Budget 2026, said PM Wong. «The Government will do more to support Singaporeans in navigating these changes, and that includes helping you manage job transitions, equipping you with relevant skills to stay competitive, and ensuring that all Singaporeans are able to secure good jobs with rising incomes,» he said.

Norwegian athletes have won seven gold, two silver, and four bronze medals

According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko, Russia is ready to discuss with the United States the issue of missile deployment in Germany

According to Armando Mema, Brussels continues the policy «that goes against its own interests and agaisnt a peaceful resolution for the conflict in Ukraine»

Romanian President Nicusor Dan said on February 8 that he had received an invitation to take part in the Board of Peace’s first meeting in Washington on February 19

Venezuelan authorized President said that she is convinced that the issues between Venezuela and the United States can be resolved diplomatically

A 19-year-old male teenager was arrested on Tuesday (Feb 10) for his alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment in Choa Chu Kang.The harassment incident happened at about 8pm on Monday, at a residential unit along Choa Chu Kang Avenue 5.Police said that the male teenager had topped over a wooden shoe cabinet outside the victim's house.He was identified and arrested through follow-up investigations by officers from Jurong Police Division and with the aid of images from police cameras.Preliminary investigations revealed that the 18-year-old was allegedly involved in another similar case of loanshark harassment.The police did not say when and where this other case happened.The teenager will be charged in court on Thursday under the Moneylenders Act 2008. If found guilty of the said offence, he could be jailed for up to five years, fined up to $50,000, and receive up to six strokes of the cane.Members of the public are advised to stay away from loansharks and not work with or assist them in any way.Those who suspect or know of anyone who may be involved in loansharking activities can call 999.

France is aiming to claw back lost sway in Africa by toppling “undesirable” governments, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Michael Barrymore pulled back from the limelight while at the height of his fame - but in recent years the comedian has been enjoying a newfound fame with a different audience.

Roksana Lecka, who was jailed in September after she admitted to harming seven children and was convicted of abusing another 14, was freed and deported.

The president could veto the measure if it reaches his desk, but the action underscores Republican frustrations with his trade policies.

Le Maroc a été élu, mercredi à Addis-Abeba, membre du Conseil de Paix et de Sécurité (CPS) de l'Union africaine (UA) pour un mandat de deux ans, confirmant ainsi son retour au sein de cet organe stratégique chargé des questions de stabilité et de sécurité sur le continent. Le Royaume a remporté cette élection dès le premier tour avec une majorité qualifiée, obtenant 34 voix, soit plus des deux tiers des suffrages exprimés, lors du scrutin tenu en marge de la 48e session ordinaire du (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Entre les rangées de cannes à sucre du Kongo-Central, une révolution silencieuse est en marche. Loin de se contenter de sa production historique, la Sucrière de Kwilu-Ngongo s'impose comme le fer de lance de l'économie circulaire en République démocratique du Congo. En transformant ses méthodes de culture et en misant sur les métiers verts, l'entreprise ne produit plus seulement du sucre. Elle cultive la durabilité et prépare les talents de demain pour une industrie respectueuse de la (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ogooué-Ivindo le 07 février 2026-Louise Pierrette Mvono, ministre en charge de la Planification et de la Prospective, a rencontré les jeunes de la ville de Makokou pour leur présenter le Plan National de Croissance et de Développement (PNCD). Elle a souligné l'importance de la planification pour l'avenir du pays. Les jeunes de Makokou ont été édifiés sur le Plan national de croissance et de Développement (PNCD) par la ministre de la Planification et de la Prospective, Louise Pierrette (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON