[New Times] Nine people, including the driver of a minibus, were killed and 13 others injured after the vehicle collided with a truck in Musambira Sector, Kamonyi District, on Sunday, July 19.

Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC Members of Parliament (MP) have assured residents of Kembangan division, previously helmed by former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim, that they will be looked after.This follows the 58-year-old's resignation earlier on Monday (July 20), over conduct that fell short of the standards expected of a political office holder.In separate posts, Speaker of Parliament Seah Kian Peng, Minister of State Goh Pei Ming, and four-term MP Tin Pei Ling, also assured their respective residents that this will not affect the work in their own constituencies.Setting out their approach, Seah said the remaining MPs will handle all Meet-the-People Session (MPS) cases and appeals.They will also continue the ongoing community initiatives that provide support for the elderly, vulnerable families, and community cohesion within Kembangan, he stated.

Several Singapore politicians were spotted at community live screenings of the World Cup final early on Monday (July 20) morning.Spain secured the title for a second time in a 1-0 victory over Argentina – which President Tharman Shanmugaratnam described as «beautiful end» to the tournament.President Tharman, who watched the final match live at Taman Jurong Community Club, praised Spain for their performance in a Facebook post on Monday.«They deserved the World Cup: Undefeated in all their matches, and utterly dominating the finals against Argentina,» he wrote.Tharman also shouted out the tiny island nation of Cabo Verde for being the dark horses of the World Cup, acknowledging that they were the only team to hold the champions to a draw this tournament.«They both showed the world why football is called the beautiful game,» he concluded, attaching a photo of Spanish player Ferran Tores celebrating his goal.

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan is making a five-day visit to Manila from Monday (July 20) to attend the 59th Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting (AMM) and related meetings.In a statement on Monday, Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said the visit will include Dr Balakrishnan's participation at the post ministerial conferences (PMC), 27th Asean Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting (FMM), 16th East Asia Summit FMM, 33rd Asean Regional Forum, as well as the commemorative activity of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.Sharing further details on the AMM, MFA said the foreign ministers will reaffirm their commitment to Asean unity and centrality, as well as discuss ways to advance Asean integration and community-building initiatives under the Philippines’ chairmanship theme of “Navigating Our Future, Together”.MFA added that the ministers will also continue discussions on strengthening regional trade, food and energy security, accelerating the green energy transition, and strengthening cooperation in new growth areas such as the digital economy.

The case against Malawian actor Tumpe Mtaya — better known to fans by his stage name Phwedo — will continue on 23 August 2026, after court proceedings resumed this week following an earlier adjournment caused by the rejection of the State’s bid to amend the charge sheet against him. The Lilongwe Principal Resident Magistrate’s Court […] The post ‘Phwedo’ back in court as witness admits hiding sex claim from police appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Coca-Cola Beverages Malawi says more than 250 customers have won over 5,000 prizes since the launch of its Sangalala Ndi Coca-Cola promotion, as the campaign heads towards its conclusion next month. The update came on Sunday evening as the company hosted a World Cup final watch party at Casa Milano in Lilongwe, one of several […] The post Coca-Cola marked World Cup final with star-studded watch party at Casa Milano in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Carrying the 'NEET hai, ki Cheat hai' placard, Dimple Yadav said «we stand with the students», adding that the «entire process is corrupt, and it is the country's youth and students who are bearing the brunt of it and suffering immense mental stress».​​ Akhilesh Yadav also accused the BJP-led government of ignoring students' concerns and alleged that repeated paper leaks had taken place in Uttar Pradesh.

Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease reported in more than 125 countries. According to the company, India accounts for nearly one-third of the global dengue burden, with rapid urbanisation, climate change and widespread mosquito breeding continuing to increase the risk of infection across the country. Vaccine QDENGA is given as two injections of 0.5 ml, administered under the skin three months apart.

The National Testing Agency has dismissed allegations regarding discrepancies in OMR sheets presented by five NEET-UG candidates. They emphasized that the images circulating are likely digitally altered, enhanced with AI, or otherwise modified. The agency affirmed the authenticity of the OMR sheets and the accuracy of the candidates' scores. Severe penalties may be imposed for submitting fraudulent records under new regulations.

[Capital FM] Machakos -- Police have launched a murder investigation after the partially decomposed body of a man was discovered in a shallow grave near Mukengesya River in Kithyoko, Machakos County.

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The quantum of punishment was decided after the sentencing hearing concluded last Tuesday before Judge Kenneth George, who heard detailed submissions from both the prosecution and the defence before reserving the verdict. The prosecution urged the court to impose the death penalty, arguing that the crime fell within the «rarest of rare» category. It told the court that Chenthamara posed a continuing threat to society and cited his remarks after conviction to argue that he had shown no remorse.

When the chat turned to 'Kirsty and Frank', I nudged the woman next to me and asked who they were. 'You haven't met them yet,' she said enigmatically.

The two boys who abducted, tortured and murdered James Bulger a month before his third birthday in February 1993 will both turn 44 next month.

Jean Harris, 79, is up in arms against the council plans to build a new road that would cut through her garden in the village of Allensmore, Herefordshire.

11million customers of Southern, South East, Cambridge and Anglian Water, as well as Affinity Water, have been ordered not to use hosepipes, with threatened fines of up to £1,000.

Lamine Yamal isn't the only member of his family captivating audiences around the world. Younger brother Keyne, 3, once again stole the show on Sunday.

The US FDA has given the green light to the world's first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, a groundbreaking medication that promises a convenient once-daily tablet alternative to injections for managing high cholesterol in adults, particularly those with genetic variations. When combined with other treatments, this innovative drug has shown a significant reduction in bad cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, it may not be available in India right away.

Supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar ahead of the proposed 'Chalo Sansad' march to Parliament on Monday. Addressing the gathering, CJP president Abhijeet Dipke said the march would go ahead despite restrictions. «The biggest march in India's history is about to take place. For the past 10-12 years, attempts have been made to destroy democracy in this country. By sitting at Jantar Mantar for a month, you have revived democracy,» Abhijeet Dipke said.

Taunting Rahul Gandhi in a veiled attack, PM Modi praised the succcessful mission of Vikram-1 orbital launch vehicle highlighting how the average age of the young Skyroot team is merely 28 years, unlike a «56-year-old youth.»​​ «India's youth have embarked on a new journey into space. I was told that the average age of the entire team working at the 'Skyroot' startup is merely 28 years. Young people like these have accomplished this feat. I am not speaking of a 56-year-old youth,» PM Modi said.

Prime Minister Modi lauded India's young space innovators while addressing Parliament. He highlighted Skyroot Aerospace's average team age of twenty-eight years. This achievement marks a significant milestone for India's private space sector. The Prime Minister also discussed India's economic resilience amidst global challenges. He appealed for productive discussions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

[New Times] Football fever swept across Kigali as thousands of fans gathered at fan zones throughout the city to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

A 26-year-old woman is assisting with police investigations after she was involved in an altercation with a 17-year-old teenager at *Scape on Saturday (July 18). A Reddit post on Sunday claimed that two women got into a fight at a makeshift football court the day before, after one allegedly scratched the other's face.The post added that the police were called to the scene, and that officers were seen speaking to *Scape staff and a security guard. In response to media queries, a spokesperson for the youth hub said that an altercation occurred between two players during a small-sided football match at the venue on July 18, reported The Straits Times (ST). «Staff and event officials responded immediately to contain the situation and protect the safety of other participants and spectators,» the spokesperson reportedly said, adding that on-site medics administered first aid to the injured person.The remaining matches resumed as scheduled, the spokesperson told ST, who added that the hub was assisting the police in ongoing investigations and was unable to provide further details.It is not known what sparked the fight.

The UK welcomes its seventh prime minister within a decade, Andy Burnham, following the collapse of the Keir Starmer government Read Full Article at RT.com

More than 400 Ukrainian drones were launched toward the Moscow Region overnight, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has released footage of its drone unit eliminating Ukrainian saboteurs in the city of Konstantinovka Read Full Article at RT.com

A 61-year-old man who lived alone was found dead in his Ang Mo Kio flat after a neighbour alerted the police upon noticing a strong foul smell coming from the unit.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said they received a call for assistance at Block 510 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 at around 9am on Friday (July 17). The police said the man was found lying motionless and was pronounced dead at scene.A neighbour, who identified herself only as Suliana (transliteration), told Shin Min Daily News the deceased had lived in the estate for 30 to 40 years and was a familiar face.He was often seen riding his mobility scooter to a nearby coffee shop in the early mornings for breakfast.However, she had not seen the man for about a week and also noticed that the incense he typically burned in his flat had not been lit for several days.A social worker would leave two meal boxes outside the man's unit every evening, but Suliana did not immediately suspect anything amiss as the man had occasionally failed to collect the meals.After detecting a strong stench on Friday morning, she decided to call the police.

Fans were spotted cleaning up Kallang Wave Mall after watching the World Cup final on Monday (July 20) morning.In videos taken by AsiaOne, fans can be seen carrying chairs and returning them to their original places after the match ended, while the floors and tables looked visibly clean.The mall hosted a live screening of the match, bringing many football enthusiasts into the premises to catch defending champions Argentina take on 2010 winners Spain on the field.The match – which kicked off at 3am – went into extra time and concluded with a single goal from Spain's Ferran Torres in the 106th minute, giving the Spanish their second World Cup title.Meanwhile, Japan fans gained the hearts of many online after they were spotted using blue bags to clean the stands at the World Cup, following a tradition that dates back to the country's first appearance at the World Cup in 1998.

Wayne Rooney has savaged the 2026 World Cup final halftime show as he described the performance as 'c**p' and said the 'best part was when it ended' live on BBC.

OLIVER HOLT AT THE NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM: The voice of Frank Sinatra rang around the MetLife Stadium before the World Cup final.

Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Tom Cruise led the superstars attending the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.

World Cup fans branded FIFA's controversial first-ever World Cup halftime show starring Madonna and Justin Bieber a 'disaster' on Sunday - as the spectacle divided viewers around the world.