European leaders are also grappling with challenges such as «budget shortfalls, worsening public opinion and the far right» in their attempts to ensure their countries' security and assist Kiev

Animal Lovers League (ALL) will downsize operations after its shelter lost its tenancy at The Animal Lodge (TAL), co-founders Mohan Div Sreedharan and Catherine Strong told reporters on Wednesday (Dec 10).The pair also hope to gather enough funds to settle the shelter's rental arrears totalling about $500,000 in January.On Dec 8, the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) said ALL's lease at TAL would not be renewed due to concerns about the health and welfare of animals there, as well as the unpaid rent.The animal welfare group was started in 2002 and has operated out of TAL since March 2018. TAL is managed by AVS.The founders said on Wednesday that the root of their troubles is the lack of funds, which have dwindled since the Covid-19 pandemic.«We hardly receive any donation at all,» Strong said.Mohan elaborated that ALL used to board animals, which helped supplement revenue. He did not say when this service stopped.

A 22-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were arrested by police on Tuesday (Dec 9) over their alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment.The police said in a media release that they were alerted to a case of loanshark harassment along Woodlands Avenue 4 on Dec 9, where the walls near a lift lobby were scribbled with loanshark-related graffiti. The duo were identified and arrested by officers from Woodlands Police Division within 12 hours of the report being made. «They are also believed to be involved in at least five other similar cases of loanshark harassment across Singapore», the police added.Both of them will be charged in court on Dec 11.If found guilty of loanshark harassment, the two may be fined up to $50,000 and jailed for up to five years.In addition, the male suspect may receive up to six strokes of the cane. As caning can only be imposed on male offenders below 50 years old, the woman may receive an additional sentence in lieu of caning if she is found guilty.[[nid:726495]]editor@asiaone.com 

Several transmission towers collapsed on Fjarðarheiði during the night. Conditions on the heath are poor, and repairs will take some time.

A 46-year-old US national was arrested on Tuesday (Dec 9) for allegedly molesting a six-year-old girl in the transit area of Changi Airport Terminal 3.In a statement on Dec 10, the police said that the girl was sleeping on a bench next to her mother when the incident happened at about 4.55pm on Dec 9.«When the girl's mother woke up and noticed the man's presence and actions, she immediately confronted him. The man then walked away from the scene. The girl's mother subsequently alerted the police.»The man was identified and arrested by officers from the Airport Police Division, with the aid of CCTV cameras, within four hours of receiving the report. He will be charged in court on Dec 11 for using criminal force to a person with intent to outrage modesty.If found guilty of the offence, the man may be jailed for up to five years, fined, caned, or sentenced to any combination of the punishments.[[nid:725101]]editor@asiaone.com 

Singapore's survival and success, as it commemorates SG60, were hard won through leadership, courage and a focus on national interest, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Dec 10).In a Facebook post after visiting The Albatross File exhibition a day earlier with Digital Development and Information Minister Josephine Teo, the Prime Minister reflected on the series of events and choices faced by Singapore's founding leaders.«After the 1964 race riots, it had become clear to leaders on both sides that merger was not working. »The question then was: what next? A complete break was not the starting point. But through a series of unexpected turns and difficult choices, events gathered momentum and the path became clear," said PM Wong in his post.[[nid:726382]]

Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange as Rahul Gandhi challenged Home Minister Amit Shah to a debate on the Special Investigation Report and alleged fake voters. Shah firmly stated he would decide the debate's timing and sequence, asserting parliamentary procedure. He countered 'vote chori' claims, referencing past instances and a Delhi High Court case involving Sonia Gandhi.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has refuted Rahul Gandhi's allegations of vote theft in Haryana. Shah clarified that a house listed with a single number housed multiple families and that duplicate voter entries are a result of systemic issues, not manipulation by the BJP or Election Commission.

Home minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of «vote chori» in Lok Sabha, citing alleged instances involving Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and a pending case against Sonia Gandhi regarding voter registration. Congress MPs protested, with KC Venugopal asserting the case against Sonia Gandhi was dismissed. Shah maintained he stated a fact about a court case.

Dental nurse Celia Marsh, 42, collapsed and died after eating a ' vegan rainbow' flatbread sandwich while strolling around Bath on a post-Christmas shopping trip.

Eighty sexual assaults, 16 rapes and 65 incidents of voyeurism happened across leisure centres in England and Wales in 2023, according to police data obtained by the Women's Rights Network.

Dozens of diners have been struck down with food poisoning after tucking into a pub's Sunday lunch.

Jan Jahanzeb, who claims to be 17, charted his journey from Afghanistan where he claimed to be perscuted by the Taliban to the UK where he raped a schoolgirl in a park

The US president's envoys, son-in law Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, delivered the ultimatum during a two-hour long phone call with Zelensky after discussions with Putin in Moscow.

On 17 July 2025, the Commission released its proposal for the MFF for the 2028-2034 period.The European Parliament’s Committee for Environment, Climate and Food Safety (ENVI Committee) has requested this briefing to analyse how the proposed 2028-2034 MFF would provide funding for climate and environment objectives. The proposed MFF introduce a horizontal 35% spending target for climate and environment, and streamlined 'do no significant harm' principle.The proposed NRP Fund and European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) would replace the LIFE programme as the principal source of funding for climate and environmental initiatives. Horizon Europe would support the ECF regarding collaborative research activities. The Connecting Euroope Facility would continue to support the transition to decarbonised transportation networks and renewable energy supply. Global Europe would remain the main instrument to support EU external action in the fields of climate, environment and sustainable development. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Next year’s contests seem destined to produce a congressional delegation of staunch conservatives and liberals, as determined by primary voters.

Govs. Josh Shapiro (D) and Spencer Cox (R) join forces to denounce the rise in political violence in the past few years.

NATO has become “a Cold War relic” and a burden for American taxpayers, Thomas Massie has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

Nigerian lawmakers have backed President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin to defend constitutional order Read Full Article at RT.com

A Sudanese IL-76 cargo plane has crashed near Port Sudan, killing all crew members, according to local sources Read Full Article at RT.com

The French first lady used a slur against feminist activists who disrupted the show of an actor-comedian previously accused of rape Read Full Article at RT.com

Egypt and Iran are protesting plans to turn their FIFA World Cup match in Seattle into a pro-LGBTQ event Read Full Article at RT.com

The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) is correct in not renewing the lease of Animal Lovers League (ALL) over concerns regarding the health and welfare of its shelter animals and more than four years of unpaid rent, said Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam on Wednesday (Dec 10).Shanmugam, who is also Coordinating Minister for National Security, made the comment following a visit to The Animal Lodge (TAL), an AVS-managed facility in Sungei Tengah supporting animal groups and businesses.ALL had operated Singapore's largest no-kill shelter out of 10 units at TAL since March 2018. From December 2024, however, AVS started receiving volunteer feedback citing welfare concerns. The agency also identified poor management of the shelter during inspections and conducted multiple follow-ups in the coming months.Speaking to members of the media on Wednesday, Shanmugam said it would have been a «serious dereliction of duty» if AVS did not act against ALL after the feedback was lodged.«AVS really is in a difficult position. They have tried to be sympathetic to ALL,» he noted of the agency under the National Parks Board.

Two schools in Delhi's Sadiq Nagar and Laxmi Nagar received a bomb threat on Wednesday, said Delhi Police.

Rahul Gandhi met PM Modi and Amit Shah to finalise key appointments for the Central Information Commission and Central Vigilance Commission, submitting a dissent note. This meeting occurred as Gandhi's upcoming Berlin visit for an Indian Overseas Congress event drew criticism from the BJP, accusing him of prioritizing foreign trips over parliamentary duties.

Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in West Bengal are facing immense pressure and exhaustion during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Working 12-16 hour days, they are struggling with tight deadlines, demanding tasks, and fear of consequences, blurring the lines between work and personal life. Political parties blame each other for the strain.

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