Around 25 people, including a six-month-old baby, were trapped inside The Tan Hill Inn in Richmond, the Yorkshire Dales, when heavy snow and ice blocked the roads.

Keir Starmer stepped off the plane in Beijing for the first visit by a UK premier for eight years.

[Liberian Observer] The unauthorized circulation of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) before the conclusion of its delivery has triggered sharp debate, raising questions about government protocol, institutional discipline, media ethics, and national security.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to upholding the rule of law, pledging that no court ruling will be disregarded under any circumstances.

[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) was recently granted access to El Fasher, Sudan, to assess the current situation of the civilians and health facilities. The visit came as the North Darfur city is now under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who seized it last October after a prolonged siege and having committed atrocities.

A woman who was filmed spitting water onto other commuters and the floor of a MRT train in a viral video last week was charged at the State Courts on Wednesday (Jan 28). Sabrina Han Meizhen, a 37-year-old Singaporean, was charged with one count of being a public nuisance by spitting water at a female passenger and on the train, causing annoyance to her and other members of the public. Han allegedly committed the crime on Jan 16 at about 7.57am at Choa Chu Kang MRT station, according to her charge sheet. 

The Commissioner of Charities (COC) has launched an inquiry into Animal Lovers League (ALL), one of Singapore's pioneer animal welfare groups, following its non-compliance with the Charities Act.In a statement on Wednesday (Jan 28), the COC reiterated its earlier remarks from last December, that its commissioner has been looking into the governance and administration of ALL, following feedback.ALL, which was set up in 2002, has been a registered charity since Jan 30, 2015.The COC said ALL has not complied with the Charities Act, including the «persistent» non-submission of annual reports, and its failure to furnish specified documents and information relating to the charity.«Therefore, the office of the COC has decided to conduct an inquiry into ALL to look into the feedback comprehensively,» it said.ALL had lost its tenancy at The Animal Lodge in Sungei Tengah — a facility run by the Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) that supports animal welfare groups and independent shelters.

The Indian Army has contracted Shield AI for its V-BAT unmanned aircraft and Hivemind autonomy software, bolstering India's advanced military platforms. This emergency procurement includes licenses for software development, enabling local creation of tailored autonomous solutions.

Ajit Pawar, a formidable Maharashtra politician and six-time Deputy Chief Minister, tragically died in a plane crash. Known for his sharp instincts and administrative prowess, Pawar consistently pursued the top job but never attained it.

Tragedy struck Baramati as a plane carrying Maharashtra's deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar crashed moments after clearance for landing. All five on board perished. The uncontrolled airfield's traffic information was relayed by flying instructors. The aircraft initially reported the runway out of sight before a fatal final approach.

A chartered Learjet 45 crashed at Baramati airport on Wednesday morning. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar was among the five people on board who died. The flight had departed Mumbai earlier. It lost control during landing and caught fire. Investigations into the cause are underway. The victims included Pawar's security officer, an aircraft attendant, and the pilots.

This European implementation assessment supports the European Parliament's implementation report on the EU Youth Strategy (EUYS) 2019-2027 prepared by the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT). Part I of this study examines recent European Commission developments on the EUYS, Parliament's oversight of the EUYS, and the results of consultations. Part II of the study examines EUYS implementation at the EU level and in six selected Member States, drawing on the most recent evidence from a literature review, stakeholder interviews, and a survey. It analyses the 11 European Youth Goals and their implementation and relevance, before assessing the extent to which the EUYS has promoted youth mainstreaming across policy areas. It further explores youth participation, focusing on social inclusion, equality and young people with fewer opportunities (case study 1), and examines the EUYS's role in improving access to quality education and training (case study 2). It concludes with recommendations to enhance the EUYS, thereby informing its update and future implementation beyond 2027. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Romulus Chikafutwa, a 26 years old who is a  founder and managing director of AppleGuy MW and a 2021 Computing and Information Systems graduate from Malawi College of Accountancy has transformed a simple mobile vending hustle into a thriving national electronics brand. Today, as the founder of Apple Guy MW with  stores in both Blantyre […] The post From Campus Hustle to National Brand: The Romulus Chikafutwa’s Story appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Association of Retired Civil Servants in Malawi has commended the current government for initiating the mass payment of gratuities to retired civil servants, particularly those who retired in 2022 and 2023 and were left without their benefits for years. In a press statement signed by Association President Nellie Nkhumba and Publicity Secretary Ben Motochi, […] The post Retired Civil Servants Praise Government for Mass Gratuity Payments appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) will be sounding the «important message» signal through the islandwide Public Warning System (PWS) on Feb 1 at 3pm. Usually held on Feb 15 at 6.20pm, the one-off change in date is to mark the commencement of Exercise SG Ready 2026 in support of Total Defence Day, SCDF said in a statement on Wednesday (Jan 28). The signal will also sound for 20 seconds on all smartphones with the SGSecure mobile app, accompanied by a brief text message on the PWS sounding. Users must enable the app's notification and alert settings to receive the signal and message. Members of the public should immediately tune in to any local FM radio station or Mediacorp TV channel for a Total Defence message, said SCDF. [[nid:728219]]esther.lam@asiaone.com  

A video showing a male driver of a SF Express delivery van cutting off a white Hyundai hatchback along Kallang Way, and then getting off to kick the car and try to open the driver's door has emerged on social media.Dashcam footage posted by Facebook page SG Road Vigilante showed a man wearing a black shirt chasing after the white car outside Mapletree Hi-Tech Park at 163 Kallang Way.

A Malaysian man almost faced a travel nightmare after losing his wallet and passport at a cafe in Singapore on Jan 21. Speaking to AsiaOne on Wednesday (Jan 28), Mohana Marugiah, 45, recounted the day he feared he might not be able to return home. «I was completely clueless. It happened after I visited a temple and stopped by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at Forum Mall (on Orchard Road) to get a hot chocolate before heading back to my hotel,» said the secondary school teacher. «When I returned to the hotel, I started getting back to work and took out my lecture notes before ending the night.» Remaining unaware of what he had lost until the following morning, Mohana said he was stunned to receive a Facebook message the following day from a stranger. 

Amore Ital Living is not merely a wellness brand. It is the product of survival, love and a hard-earned reckoning with the body. Founded by Rajah Amore and Kimberley Webber, it emerged from a life-altering health crisis that reshaped both their...

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With a call for unity, reform and renewed community engagement, Paulette Kirkland has taken leadership of the Lay Magistrates’ Association of Jamaica (LMAJ), pledging to guide the body into what she calls its next phase of service. Only the second...

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Infighting is threatening to escalate with the PM away in China, as the party braces for a potential by-election humiliation in Gorton & Denton.

The US star, still just 21, was dumped out of the tournament in under an hour by Elina Svitolina and she let her frustration out in a rare display of anger - which was broadcast for the world to see.

For a woman who is not yet 50, Katie Price has lived enough for several lifetimes. One of the original 'Page 3 Stunnas' in The Sun newspaper, she made her debut in 1996.

Caelan Blades, 16, and Rowan Kay, 15, were scaling a gully filled with ice on Helvellyn in the Lake District on January 10 when they came across a group of five people who were struggling.

In early September last year, a van crashed into our field and overturned. There was extensive damage to our fence.

Jenny Field, 77, was forcibly removed from her house by bailiffs on Monday after a judge ordered her property be sold to pay the £113,000 she owes neighbour Pauline Clark in legal fees.

This European implementation assessment supports the European Parliament's implementation report on the EU Youth Strategy (EUYS) 2019-2027 prepared by the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education (CULT). Part I of this study examines recent European Commission developments on the EUYS, Parliament's oversight of the EUYS, and the results of consultations. Part II of the study examines EUYS implementation at the EU level and in six selected Member States, drawing on the most recent evidence from a literature review, stakeholder interviews, and a survey. It analyses the 11 European Youth Goals and their implementation and relevance, before assessing the extent to which the EUYS has promoted youth mainstreaming across policy areas. It further explores youth participation, focusing on social inclusion, equality and young people with fewer opportunities (case study 1), and examines the EUYS's role in improving access to quality education and training (case study 2). It concludes with recommendations to enhance the EUYS, thereby informing its update and future implementation beyond 2027. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

It's fair to say January has not always been the kindest of months for Cath Wiggins. Two years ago, it marked the finalisation of her divorce from Sir Bradley Wiggins, the Olympic champion cyclist

The 'datafication' of everyday life and various data scandals have made the protection of personal data an increasingly important social, legal and political topic for the European Union (EU). Privacy and data protection are recognised as fundamental rights in EU law and were strengthened when the Lisbon Treaty came into force in 2009, giving the EU a stronger legal basis for updating its data protection and privacy system. In 2012, the European Commission began reforming the outdated framework. This led to the adoption of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Law Enforcement Directive, along with updates to EU institutional data protection rules, in 2016 and 2018. The European Parliament played a key role in these reforms, both as co-legislator and author of own initiative reports and resolutions, seeking to guarantee a high level of data protection for EU citizens. The Court of Justice of the EU further developed the EU data protection framework through case law. Nevertheless, new concerns have emerged under the updated data protection framework. These relate to shortcomings in GDPR enforcement, tensions between compliance and competitiveness, difficulties in reconciling security-related data access with privacy protection, and the risk of overburdening small and medium-sized enterprises with compliance requirements. In response, EU lawmakers adopted GDPR procedural rules for cross-border cases, and introduced a temporary derogation from the e-Privacy Directive to combat online child sexual abuse. Meanwhile, the Commission has proposed a permanent framework intended to replace the temporary rules, and a digital omnibus regulation easing certain data protection requirements in support of competitiveness and artificial intelligence development. It also appears to be preparing a legislative initiative on data retention. This is a further updated edition of a briefing originally written in 2020 by Sofija Voronova and previously updated most recently in 2025. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP