A newly released video shows the captain of a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship telling passengers a man who died aboard was “not infectious” Read Full Article at RT.com

US diplomats have reportedly been warned against using insider information to place bets on Iran talks Read Full Article at RT.com

The Saudi-Pakistan defense pact could give Riyadh a nuclear-backed deterrent as Iran, Israel and US reshape Gulf security calculations Read Full Article at RT.com

More than 500 Albertans who accessed a public, searchable database that revealed the personal information of millions of voters have been issued cease-and-desist letters.

The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the 2023 law on appointing Election Commissioners, which replaced the CJI with a Union minister on the selection panel. Petitioners argued the law undermines the Election Commission's autonomy and was passed with minimal debate due to MP suspensions. The court questioned its power to direct Parliament on lawmaking.

Nida Khan, an accused in the Nashik TCS case involving alleged sexual harassment and forced religious conversion, has been taken into custody from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Khan was wanted after her anticipatory bail was rejected by the court. Police are continuing their investigation and legal proceedings.

The president previously committed to helping the 78-year-old Lai, a symbol of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement who has been imprisoned since 2020.

A teenager worried about his family's home and an 84-year-old concerned about agricultural impacts both saw the online comments they left on Alto's interactive map taken down. The Crown corporation says their feedback has been restored, but the initial removal has shaken their faith in the consultation process.

Viviana was born May 1, making Leavitt the first White House press secretary to give birth while in the job. She has not yet set a date to return to work.

Republicans in the state could hold a 9-0 advantage in the U.S. House with their new map, after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act last week.

West Bengal's Legislative Assembly has been dissolved by Governor R N Ravi following the BJP's decisive victory in the recent elections. Preparations for the new government's formation are underway, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected in Kolkata. Meanwhile, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign, alleging widespread poll irregularities and bias.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Nations is making one of its largest-ever infrastructure investments in Africa since its inception besides peacekeeping, with Secretary-General António Guterres expected in Kenya next week to oversee a nearly USD 340 million expansion of its Nairobi headquarters.

[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- The images coming out of South Africa are hard to ignore: Black immigrants, many of them Nigerians, harassed, displaced and, in some cases, violently driven from their communities. The scenes demand condemnation. But they also demand something more difficult and far more consequential: leadership, and specifically, demand regional responsibility.

A nearly $1 billion oil short placed before news of progress toward US-Iran deal to end the war has raised suspicions of insider trading Read Full Article at RT.com

This briefing analyses, from a gender perspective, the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Social Fund (ESF) for the period from 2028 to 2034 (2025/0239 (COD)) and compares it with the framework for the 2021–2027 period. The briefing examines changes in objectives, funding mechanisms, implementation, scrutiny and safeguards with regards to gender equality and puts forward concrete policy recommendations and suggested legislative improvements. This document was prepared by Policy Department for Citizens, Equality and Culture at the request of the European Parliament’s Committee on Women’s Right and Gender Equality. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Jake Hall said in an interview last year that the only reason he was still alive was his daughter River.

A total of 19 motorists were caught for various traffic offences during stepped up enforcement operations at Woodlands Checkpoint during the Labour Day long weekend.The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement on Thursday (May 7) evening that the operations are intended to deter and detect motorists who commit traffic offences, engage in queue cutting, and display other dangerous road behaviour.At the departure lanes, motorists were found to have committed traffic offences such as crossing double white lines, making illegal right turns, stopping in positions likely to cause danger, obstruction and undue inconvenience, as well as queue cutting.Of these, 14 were directed to make a U-turn and re-queue, while the drivers of four foreign-registered vehicles were banned from entering Singapore for offences including crossing double white lines and queue cutting.All 18 have been referred to the Traffic Police for further action.ICA added that one motorist was caught at the arrival lanes for crossing double white lines and was also referred to the Traffic Police.

The crocodile seen in the waters off Sentosa Cove on Wednesday (May 6) evening has been trapped and removed by the National Parks Board (NParks).It was then sedated and humanely put down, NParks group director of wildlife management How Choon Beng was quoted by The Straits Times as saying.Water activities at Siloso, Palawan, and Tanjong Beach could resume on Thursday, the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) said in a Facebook post the same day. How reportedly explained on Thursday that the reptile could not be relocated to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve as it was not a suitable release site for it.

A total of 225 people are being investigated by the police for their alleged involvement in scams as scammers or money mules, following a two-week operation between April 23 and May 6.The operation involved officers from the police's Commercial Affairs Department and the seven police land divisions.Police said in a news release on Thursday (May 7) night that the 225 people comprises 166 men and 89 women, and are aged between 16 and 75.They are believed to be involved in more than 564 scam cases, comprising mostly e-commerce, friend impersonation, job, government official impersonation, investment and rental scams, which have resulted in losses of more than $4.8 million, the police said.They are now being investigated for various alleged offences including cheating, money laundering, or providing payment services without a licence.If found guilty of cheating, an individual may face a jail term of up to 10 years and a fine, while those convicted of money laundering may be jailed for up to 10 years and fined up to $500,000.

A confidential intelligence community assessment delivered to the White House also finds that Iran retains a substantial missile and drone arsenal.

The Russian Foreign Ministry highlighted that the two ministers focused on avoiding any deliberate escalation of tensions within the UN Security Council

Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot called the current situation around the strait unacceptable

Fernand Kartheiser stressed that he was «absolutely aware of the fact that some will leak it to the press» and some others will attack him openly

The report says that the situation was caused in part by understaffing and underfunding of the healthcare sector in the country

According to the statement, such actions undermine mutual trust, harm bilateral trade and economic cooperation, and negatively impact the stability of global supply chains

Cybersecurity company Syndis is set to significantly strengthen its push into the Nordic market, as IT security firm ITSB, which Syndis acquired last year, is now being fully integrated under the updated Syndis brand.

La Semaine de l'autisme et de la trisomie 21 s'est achevée samedi à Koulamoutou par une marche d'environ un kilomètre, suivie d'une conférence scientifique consacrée à la compréhension et à la prise en charge de ces deux conditions. Organisée du 21 au 25 avril par le ministère des Affaires sociales, en partenariat avec le Centre national Ndossi, cette initiative a mobilisé près d'un millier de participants, dont certains venus de Lastourville. Conduite par la ministre des Affaires (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON