Kris Marshall quit paradise because he wanted to see more of his children - but now he's finding the West Country just as distracting as the Caribbean. 'I surf, sail, swim, do triathlons,' says the actor.

US military officials are looking into the possibility of using airborne troops to capture Iran’s Kharg island, the NYT has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Floods have killed at least 81 people in Kenya as heavy rains continue and displace thousands of families Read Full Article at RT.com

A chef of two decades at a zi char restaurant in Singapore was rewarded for his long service with a gift he'd always wanted — a Rolex watch.In a social media post published on Monday (March 24), Kelly Jie Seafood — formerly known as TPY Mellben Seafood — shared how its head chef, who has been with the restaurant since its beginnings in 2006, has stood by them through every chapter of their journey.«20 years, not just of work, but of loyalty, trust and heart. Not just as our head chef, but as our mum’s closest partner, carrying the kitchen through the toughest days and quietly holding everything together behind the scenes,» the post read.The restaurant added that it had bought the watch for its head chef as it was something he had always wanted but was reluctant to buy for himself.«We got him something he has always wanted but never brought himself to buy — a Rolex. A small gift for something that can never truly be measured,» it said.When presented with the gift, the man appeared surprised and joked about its authenticity before opening the box.«Is it really mine? Don't prank me,» he said, still in disbelief.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Hainan and Hong Kong from March 25 to 28, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a press release on Tuesday (March 24).In Hainan, he will deliver a keynote speech at the Opening Plenary of the 2026 Bo'ao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference. The theme for this year's conference is «Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation». PM Wong will also attend a welcome dinner hosted by the Hainan government and BFA secretariat for leaders attending the conference.And the prime minister will also have bilateral meetings with National People's Congress chairman Zhao Leji and Communist Party of China Hainan Provincial Committee secretary Feng Fei.In Hong Kong, PM Wong will meet and have lunch with Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) chief executive John Lee.He will also meet HK political and business leaders. To gain a better understanding of Hong Kong's economic and development trajectory, and explore new opportunities for collaboration, PM Wong will visit key sites in the Northern Metropolis, said the PMO.

The police on Monday (March 23) arrested a 52-year-old man for public nuisance and mischief in Jurong West. A video posted on Facebook shows several vehicles in a carpark with their windscreens smashed. By comparing the building facade seen in the background, and the livery on a van — against Google Map's street view and publicly accessible business listings — AsiaOne was able to verify that the incident took place at 18 Enterprise Road.The address is listed as the place of business for a diversified industrial conglomerate specialising in manufacturing, engineering, mining and distribution activities across Southeast Asia. Another video shows a man walking along Soon Lee Road towards Fan Yoong Road with police officers following him on foot and giving him instructions. He was seen holding a statue-like object in his right hand.As five police officers, two with riot shields, closed in on him, the man was seen complying and squatting near a tree.AsiaOne understands that the man seen along Soon Lee Road is the person arrested in relation to the incident at 18 Enterprise Road.

Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy, labeling it a «personal» and «universal joke,» and suggesting Modi is «compromised» by US President Trump. Gandhi also voiced concerns over rising LPG and fuel prices, warning of public suffering and questioning the Prime Minister's handling of the situation, contrasting it with the COVID-19 pandemic's tragedies.

Today, we begin publishing a series of exclusive stories that expose a sweeping RCMP program of surveillance, disruption and infiltration of Indigenous organizations between 1968 and 1982. Though long suspected by Indigenous leaders across Canada, the scope and scale of the spy program has remained hidden behind walls of government secrecy, until now.

A CBC Indigenous investigation has found the Cold War-era RCMP Security Service had a widespread and intrusive surveillance operation targeting at least 30 legitimate Indigenous political organizations and hundreds of Indigenous people.

The first set of deadlines included in the energy and climate deal struck between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are not expected to be met, showing early challenges with the agreement that includes pursuing a new export pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says the country’s nuclear program gives it strategic leverage against the US Read Full Article at RT.com

South Africa has reburied the ancestral remains of Khoisan people, including some recently repatriated from Scotland Read Full Article at RT.com

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to other religions lose their Scheduled Caste status. The top court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court order, stating that professing a different faith, like Christianity, disqualifies one from SC benefits and protections under the SC/ST Act. This bar is absolute, regardless of birth or caste certificates.

Amid escalating West Asia tensions and reports of an LPG crisis, the government convened an all-party meeting. Opposition leaders voiced concerns over the handling of the conflict and its impact on India's energy security. Prime Minister Modi is set to address Parliament on the economic and security implications, while defence officials reviewed preparedness

Ultra-processed foods - commonly known as UPFs - are products such as mass-produced bread, cereals, crisps and sweets that contain more additives than natural ingredients.

Passengers onboard an Air Canada flight that collided with a firetruck at New York City's busy LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night have praised the pilots for their 'incredible reflexes'.

It was delivered to Marsh Farm in Wolferton on the Royal Sandringham estate on the back of a lorry and has been plonked into his back garden.

Rachel Reeves is expected to make clear that any bailout will be targeted rather than universal as she responds to the Middle East crisis.

Besart Krasniqi had left a cafe in Mayfair with his pregnant wife when one man ripped the designer watch from his wrist before fleeing the scene with two other men.

The two leaders will hold talks to discuss the full range of bilateral ties, identify major areas of mutual interest and the most promising projects, the news outlet said

The Vorobey-10 has a range of approximately 15 km, and can carry a payload of up to 10 kg

According to Marcus Vinicius De Freitas, regional economies have also begun to lose investment attractiveness

They were taken under control by the Bureau 1440's Mission Control Center

According to the publication, approximately 6,200 contracts for Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude oil were traded

According to Rodion Miroshnik, most deaths and injuries were caused by UAV attacks

According to The Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other regional countries are «unified» in their discontent with Iran

A Ukrainian handler ordered a foreign national to receive a shipment of 504 improvised explosive devices disguised as heated shoe insoles through a logistics company in Moscow

Pakistan has reportedly pitched Islamabad as the venue for talks involving top US and Iranian aides Read Full Article at RT.com

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At least 66 people were killed after a Colombian military Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Monday Read Full Article at RT.com