Kiev fails to recognize soldiers repatriated by Russia as killed in action, its latest tally suggests Read Full Article at RT.com
Microsoft founder Bill Gates says he was “foolish” to spend time with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein Read Full Article at RT.com
Nigeria’s leader has said Boko Haram militants killed dozens in the state of Kwara for refusing the group’s extremist beliefs Read Full Article at RT.com
Alex Edwards, 35, told of feeling targeted by a series of social media posts by the 84-year-old ex-newsreader about a trip to a hotel and restaurant in Kent.
I couldn't tell anyone how low I felt. Stuck in the middle of the sandwich years - caring for both my children and parents - the thought that ending my life would end all this misery flitted across my brain.
I have learned the hard way that the NHS has a problem with pain. Especially women's pain. It simply doesn't treat it with the seriousness and urgency that it demands.
The British countryside is a racist hellscape, a 'white environment' hostile to all outsiders. That's seemingly the message from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Applications have come in hot from first-timer singles looking for a 2-room HDB unit at the upcoming Tampines Nova Build-To-Order (BTO) project in central Tampines, reaching a rate of 50 applicants for each available unit as at 8am on Thursday (Feb 5) — just a day after the project was launched. Tampines Nova is one of three BTO projects with a shorter wait time in the HDB's first sales exercise of the year, with an estimated completion time of two years and eight months. It will comprise 122 units of 2-room Flexi and 133 units of 4-room flats. Located at the heart of Tampines Regional Centre, and bounded by Tampines Concourse and Tampines Avenues 5 and 8, Tampines Nova lies in close proximity to Tampines MRT station and a range of amenities. The application rates by first-timer singles across the four other BTO projects with 2-room flats, in comparison, did not exceed 2.5 as at 8am.
A 76-year-old female personal mobility aid (PMA) user was taken to hospital following an accident with a car in Bedok on Wednesday (Feb 4) night.The accident happened at about 10.35pm along Bedok Reservoir Road. A photograph circulated on an online motoring group showed a PMA lying on its side at the pedestrian crossing. Steps away, paramedics were seen attending to the elderly woman.A silver colour Toyota car was also stopped at the scene with its hazard lights switched on.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said that the 76-year-old woman was conveyed conscious to Changi General Hospital, adding that police investigations are ongoing.
The Traffic Police (TP) will void demerit points and issue refunds for any fines paid for 1,523 speeding tickets that were erroneously issued between Oct 30 and Dec 8 last year.In a statement on Thursday (Feb 5), TP and Land Transport Authority (LTA) said that the speed limit for three speed enforcement cameras along the KPE was incorrectly set at 70kmh, which was 10kmh lower than the actual speed limit of 80kmh.TP discovered the error — made by LTA's contractor during a hardware replacement on Oct 30 last year — during an audit in mid-December. «As a precautionary measure, the Traffic Police have also checked all other speed cameras islandwide.»«TP and LTA sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. We take a serious view of this matter and are strengthening our checks and controls to prevent similar occurrences,» the statement said,Affected motorists do not have to take any action as TP will be notifying them of the error.Those who have already paid their fines will receive refunds through PayNow or bank transfer.[[nid:726986]]chingshijie@asiaone.com
Le Directeur du Bureau Central du Recensement Général de la Population et des Logements (DBCR/RGPL), Noel Moussavou, a annoncé le lancement officiel de la phase de dénombrement du RGPL sur l'ensemble du territoire national. Le dénombrement du Recensement Général de la Population et des Logements suit bien son cours, avait annoncé le Directeur du Bureau central du Recensement, Noel Moussavou. Objectifs de l'opération : – Recueillir des informations exhaustives sur les personnes (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
Ryan Wesley Routh has been sentenced to life in prison after he stalked Donald Trump with a rifle during his 2024 presidential campaign Read Full Article at RT.com
[The New Humanitarian] «I would rather die before I returned to Burundi.»
Guthrie - surrounded closely by her sister Annie and brother Camron - then directly addressed her mother's possible captors, in the first firm, public admission that she may be held for ransom.
Last month the estranged son of Sir David, 50, and Victoria, 51, released a scathing statement where he publicly said he did not wish to reconcile with his family.
The US government is investigating Nike over allegations of bias against white employees Read Full Article at RT.com
Hungary has condemned the forced conscription of ethnic Hungarians by Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com
The UK regulator has reportedly sought an explanation on how a 787 took off from London with a possibly faulty fuel switch Read Full Article at RT.com
Tensions between the US and Iran pose a threat to the entire Middle East, which Russia seeks to deflate, Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Confrontation with Russia in the Arctic would not have “any positive effect,” the Kremlin has warned the EU Read Full Article at RT.com
Egg freezing in India is increasingly seen as a fertility preservation choice for all women, not just the married. Experts emphasize it empowers women to plan their reproductive future independently, offering flexibility to pursue careers and education without biological clock pressure. This proactive step is gaining traction among unmarried women, promoting informed decisions beyond societal norms.
Public transport operator SMRT has released the operating schedule for Singapore's rarest bus service — 405 — for this year.Bus service 405 is considered 'rare' because it operates only seven times a year during the Qing Ming festival, Good Friday, the start of Ramadan, Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, Deepavali and All Souls' Day.The service underwent a route adjustment in 2025 following the realignment of Lim Chu Kang Road — also popularly referred to as 40 tiang (lamp post in Malay) by the local car community.This year, service 405's first operating date will be on Feb 19 — the first day of Ramadan. Following that, its next operating date will be during Hari Raya Puasa and the Qing Ming period on March 21 and 22.When in operation, service 405 will start at 7am and end at 5pm, running at a frequency of 22 to 30 minutes.
Singapore broadcaster Mediacorp has secured the media rights for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and football fans here will have more reasons to cheer, with 28 matches set to be aired for free on local television screens.The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded tournament with 48 teams, up from 32. This also means that the total number of games to be played will increase from 64 to 104.All 104 matches and official ceremonies of the 2026 edition will be available to subscribers of Mediacorp's video streaming service mewatch and its carriage partner platforms. The broadcaster also announced that it will «substantially expand» free coverage of matches on mewatch and Channel 5, which it said will ensure that more Singaporeans can enjoy the world's biggest football event together.«This expansion will see the number of free-to-air matches increasing from nine in 2022 to 28 this year, comprising the opening match, 23 group stage matches, two semi-finals, the third-place playoff and the final,» it said.Mediacorp will announce details on its carriage partners, subscription plans and pricing at a later date.[[nid:726348]]
Kim Dotcom noted that Western countries have dumped «warehouses full of outdated weapons on Ukraine for hundreds of billions»
The special presidential envoy and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO responded to Donald Tusk's statements that Jeffrey Epstein was allegedly a Russian spy
According to Diane Sare, «great damage has been done to US-Russia relations over the last 13 years, particularly following the color revolution in Ukraine»
Dennis Kucinich noted that Russians and Americans share a common interest in nuclear arms reduction
According to the source, the French leader is focused on achieving results
Le Président de la République, S.E. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu en audience le Vice-Président du Gouvernement, Hermann Immongault, venu présenter les feuilles de route des 100 jours assignées à l'ensemble des ministères. Élaborées à partir du projet de société « Bâtissons des édifices nouveaux », du Plan National de Croissance et de Développement (PNCD) et du Plan d'Action Gouvernementale, ces feuilles de route traduisent une méthode claire : des actions prioritaires, mesurables (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON
The BJP has strongly criticised a Tamil Nadu minister's remarks about North Indian migrant workers, calling them derogatory and part of a pattern by the ruling DMK to fuel social divisions. The party highlighted the minister's comments about migrants working in low-paying jobs and questioned the silence of opposition alliance leaders, deeming such statements dangerous amidst rising violence against workers.
The Washington Post has undergone significant layoffs, impacting a substantial portion of its workforce, including foreign affairs columnist Ishaan Tharoor and numerous international correspondents. This restructuring drastically curtails the newspaper's global coverage, leading to the closure of bureaus and the elimination of key sections. The move has drawn sharp criticism from former editors and staff.
The UK's aviation regulator has requested information from Air India regarding maintenance on a Boeing 787 after a fuel control switch issue was reported in London. While Air India conducted precautionary checks and found no further issues, an NGO has lodged a complaint, urging the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau to secure evidence and maintain its independence.
