A spate of recent ethics cases illustrates the limits of a process that is slow and prone to political calculation.

At least five officials have left Trump’s Cabinet and U.S. military leadership since the start of the war with Iran. Here’s a look at who left and why.

Republicans devised a time-consuming, two-pronged approach to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history.

Two of the biggest global names in Punjabi music are set to take over Canada’s largest venues — underscoring the genre’s explosive rise worldwide. Diljit Dosanjh and Karan Aujla are launching Canadian tours drawing demand promoters say rivals some of the biggest names in hip-hop.

Fresh veggies cost 7.8 per cent more in March compared to March last year, according to Statistics Canada's most recent inflation numbers. And the worst offender? The mighty cucumber.

A 52-day, 5,200-kilometre Canadian Ranger patrol along the Northwest Passage revealed the human and technological limits of Arctic operations. From impromptu square dances in remote communities to frozen batteries and fragile communications gear, the Canadian military is finding the North demands adaptation and partnership.

Airlines around the world are cutting flights as they face what some experts are calling the worst aviation crisis ever, with fuel shortages caused by the blockage of the critical Strait of Hormuz.

L'Agence Gabonaise de Normalisation (AGANOR) a officiellement ouvert ce lundi le séminaire d'adoption des normes relatives au projet gouvernemental de production locale de poulets de chair, dont l'entrée en vigueur est prévue le 1er janvier 2027. La cérémonie s'est tenue dans la salle de réunion du 7ᵉ étage des locaux de l'AGANOR, sous la présidence de Madame Marina Pemba Mavoungou, Directeur Général de l'Agence, et en présence des membres du Comité Technique 1 (CT1) – Produits (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du gouvernement s'est entretenu ce jour avec une délégation conduite par monsieur Marco Patricio Zambrano Restrepo, nouveau Représentant de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'Éducation , la Science et la Culture ( UNESCO). Les échanges ont porté sur le renforcement du partenariat dans le domaine éducatif, notamment à travers l'appui au système scolaire gabonais, l'intégration accrue des outils numériques dans les apprentissages, (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema s'est entretenu ce jour avec S. E. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Représentant Spécial par intérim du Secrétaire Général des Nations-Unies pour l'Afrique Centrale. Cette audience a permis de réaffirmer la solidité du partenariat entre le Gabon et les Nations- Unies, dans un contexte où notre pays assume pleinement ses responsabilités en tant que siège de la CEEAC et du Bureau (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

West Bengal's first phase of assembly elections saw violence, voter intimidation, and EVM glitches. Crude bombs were hurled, clashes erupted between party workers, and a BJP candidate was allegedly attacked. Several polling stations experienced delays due to malfunctioning Electronic Voting Machines, disrupting the electoral process across multiple districts.

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul's car was vandalized in a stone-pelting incident in Asansol after she exited a polling booth. Paul alleged a deliberate attempt to influence the elections and filed a complaint. Contesting from Asansol South, she expressed confidence in the BJP's prospects, calling the election a 'war to save Bengal' focused on jobs and development.

Tamil Nadu witnessed brisk voting across 234 constituencies, with high-profile leaders, celebrities, and first-time voters participating in large numbers. Actor Vijay's TVK sought extended polling hours due to delays, while a robot greeted voters at a Chennai booth. The election sees a three-way contest between DMK, AIADMK, and TVK.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has responded to an Election Commission notice regarding his «terrorist» remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge stated his party would reply to the EC's ultimatum, which warned of action if he failed to explain his stand within 24 hours. The controversial comment was made during campaigning in Chennai.

House prices in some of London's most expensive boroughs have suffered double-digit falls as a North-South divide opens up in the property market.

[allAfrica] The Zambian government has said that it has taken possession of the body of former president Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa 10 months ago, against the wishes of the family.

After arriving in the Ukrainian capital secretly by train on Thursday morning, Harry, 41, spoke a security conference where he made a plea to Putin for peace, telling him he will never win.

House prices in some of London's most expensive boroughs have suffered double-digit falls as a North-South divide opens up in the property market.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said it was 'overhauling decades of practice' and has advised the public to not rely on passwords for protection due to the threat of hackers.

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi has sharply rebuked Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu Namalomba over his decision to stop granting phone interviews to journalists, warning that the move strikes at the heart of transparency and public accountability. MISA Malawi chairperson Golden Matonga did not mince words, describing the directive as a dangerous […] The post MISA Calls Out Namalomba: “No Phone Interviews” Order Threatens Public’s Right to Know appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has delivered a blistering indictment of the Public Service Pension Trust Fund, calling for its licence to be revoked over what he described as a brazen and unlawful push to buy the controversial Amaryllis Hotel. Dr. MacDonald Mafuta Mwale, appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee […] The post Ex-RBM Boss Drops Hammer: Revoke Pension Fund Licence Over K128bn Amaryllis Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Standard Bank Plc has stepped up its environmental agenda, committing an additional MK50 million to re-afforestation efforts along the Dr. Saulos Chilima Highway and Mzimba Street in Lilongwe—areas impacted by the expansion of the road it helped finance. As the lead financier of Malawi’s first six-lane highway, the bank says the move is part of […] The post Standard Bank Injects MK50 Million Into Lilongwe Re-Greening Drive Along Chilima Highway appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Australian resources firm Lindian Resources, which is constructing the Kangankunde Mine in Balaka, has secured US$11.6-million equipment finance and working capital facility from NBS Bank to support construction of the mine. Lindian said in a statement that the NBS Bank facilities reinforce its deliberate strategy of building long-term partnerships with in country Malawian financial institutions […] The post NBS Bank finances Lindian US$11.6M equipment appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba, is once again refusing to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament, intensifying scrutiny over what lawmakers and analysts describe as a troubling pattern of defiance toward parliamentary oversight. Zamba has now declined to honour PAC summons three times, each instance accompanied by […] The post Zamba Snubs PAC Again, Defies Summons as Lawmakers Question ‘Above the Law’ Conduct appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, April 23rd

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced the adoption of decisions aimed at stabilizing wholesale prices on the exchange

Ali Akbar Jowkar added that Iran strongly condemns the military attacks on Caspian Sea ports and «expects other Caspian states to also condemn this unjustified aggression»

Alexey Meshkov noted that «the Non-Proliferation Treaty is actually the only major disarmament agreement that remains in effect at the present moment»

The fighter is being used in the special military operation in Ukraine

The impact assessment (IA) clearly identifies the initiative's central trade-off: the more flexibility manufacturers are granted, the lower their compliance costs – but the higher the running costs for vehicle users and society, because more non-zero-emission vehicles remain in the fleet. The IA assesses many options with different degrees of flexibility for car manufactures. It is based on a relatively rich methodology. It quantifies impacts for manufacturers, consumers, society and the environment based on a solid modelling set-up complemented by a total-cost-of-ownership approach. It captures distributional impacts and sectoral shifts. At the same time, considerable weaknesses remain. The intervention logic is weakened where problems are framed as risks relying significantly on stakeholders' perceptions, particularly on non-compliance, possible premiums and investment gaps. The objectives and monitoring framework remain largely broad, particularly at operational level, and the uncertainty analysis is limited to electricity- and battery-price sensitivities. Although the evaluations of impacts on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and on competitiveness are useful, they rely on limited and partly qualitative input, with no disaggregation by SME size class. More importantly, the final proposal departs from the IA in several respects – notably on 2035 targets, fuel and steel flexibilities, multiannual compliance, and 'made in the EU' conditionalities – without explaining the reasons or likely impacts of these differences. Finally, the IA, which usefully situates the proposal within the wider automotive package, would have benefited from an assessment of the combined effects of that package, providing clearer visibility on how its measures are expected to interact. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

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Prime Minister Modi playfully responded to opposition criticism about his unscheduled jhalmuri stop in West Bengal, stating the state will celebrate BJP's victory with sweets and the popular snack. He suggested the TMC felt the «heat of chillies» from his brief break, while the TMC accused him of staging a «scripted drama» and humiliating an Adivasi leader.

The Supreme Court, while hearing a case on gender discrimination in temples, cautioned against relying on information from 'WhatsApp University.' A nine-judge bench, led by the Chief Justice, emphasized that while eminent authors' views are respected, personal opinions are not sufficient for judicial decisions. The court acknowledged the difficulty in defining essential religious practices.