The main trial of Ming Ting Mancel begins today at the Reykjavík District Court. Mancel is charged with causing the death of her daughter in collaboration with her husband at the Edition Hotel in Reykjavík in June of last year.

Residents of Grindavík and their supporters have called for a peaceful demonstration outside Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament, building at 12:00 noon today.

“As you can see, the real exchange rate measured by wages swings wildly, prices swing enormously, wages swing a great deal, everything that shapes production costs, the exchange rate of the Iceandic Króna ISK, and so on,” said Vilhjálmur Hilmarsson, economist for the trade union Viska, at a VR breakfast meeting this morning.

India demands protection for civilians and summons US Chargé d’Affaires for a second time in a week after strikes on merchant ships off Oman Read Full Article at RT.com

 New Delhi says European countries sell weapons used to target India and should stop moralizing about the Ukraine war Read Full Article at RT.com

Slovenia’s prime minister lifted a ban on arms exports to Israel after an Israeli spy firm intervened in a recent election Read Full Article at RT.com

Keir Starmer claimed he was being 'bold' on funding as he reels from the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has dismissed reports that Kuwait has imposed a new ban on Kenyan workers, clarifying that recent changes announced by Kuwaiti authorities do not amount to fresh restrictions on the recruitment of Kenyans.

[SAnews.gov.za] The eThekwini Municipality has advised the public of road closures ahead of the 99th Comrades Marathon on Sunday.

Satellite images released by Denmark's national broadcaster in cooperation with intelligence services show a flurry of construction work over the past two years.

There is a little part of Kansas City that will be forever England thanks to a Yorkshire lad called Chris and his tasty lip-smacking pies and sausage rolls.

Some have called into question the singer's hair, sunglasses and dance moves as evidence that could reveal it was a stand-in who performed the tournament's opening ceremony on Thursday.

Keir Starmer claimed he was being 'bold' on funding as he reels from the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey.

Councillors at Thursday's general meeting of the St Catherine Municipal Corporation renewed calls for the construction of a new municipal building, arguing that the current facility is no longer suitable for effective governance and poses serious health risks.

WESTERN BUREAU: Andrea Purkiss, the opposition spokesman on tourism, is accusing the Government of presiding over a decline in Jamaica’s cruise tourism sector, arguing that the island is losing market share while competing Caribbean destinations enjoy record growth in passenger arrivals.

Residents of Cross Keys and more than a dozen surrounding districts are celebrating the return of their post office to the rural Manchester town after a temporary relocation to Knockpatrick left many struggling with increased travel costs and inconvenience. The facility has a long history in Cross Keys. It originally occupied a prominent position in the centre of the town square, a location that offered sweeping views of sections of Clarendon and nearby cays on clear days. 

WESTERN BUREAU: LaSonja Harrison, the president-elect of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), on Thursday expressed disappointment with the current state of some of the schools in western Jamaica, which were impacted by Hurricane Melissa. "When I go around to the schools in the west, we still have colleagues who, when rainfall comes, are getting wet all over again, and education is expected to take place in those settings,” she said, while addressing the JTA’s St James Parish Association Annual General Meeting in Montego Bay.

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Dr Wayne Henry is suggesting that flexible, hybrid, and remote-work arrangements could help to manage fuel price shocks, reduce pressure on imports, and strengthen Jamaica’s economic resilience by reducing commuting activity and lowering fuel demand.

Launched in 2018, Uttar Pradesh's One District One Product (ODOP) initiative redefines the narrative of craftsmanship by celebrating the uniqueness of traditional arts and crafts. By facilitating artisans with resources, promotional support, and expanded market reach, the program not only nurtures micro-enterprises but also strengthens the rural economy.

An FIR has been filed against former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for alleged provocative remarks made at a Kolkata rally. The complaint cites concerns over public peace and communal harmony. The TMC has labelled the case politically motivated amidst the party's internal dissent and recent election results, with investigations now underway.

[This Day] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday defended his administration's economic reforms, saying they were necessary to rescue Nigeria from fiscal strain and lay the foundation for long-term prosperity.

[RFI] Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have launched an online campaign to tackle growing mistrust surrounding a deadly Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) says misinformation is hampering efforts to contain the haemorrhagic fever, which broke out in the eastern province of Ituri on 15 May.

[IPS] Bonn -- Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world's most severe climate-related health impacts. Several realities define the continent's climate and health landscape - increased infectious diseases, air pollution, death, disruption and pressure on health systems through heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms.

Europeans will ultimately suffer from the EU’s decision to cut economic ties with Russia, Slovak MEP Judita Lassakova has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Two Brazilian football players from Russian club CSKA Moscow have been added to the Mirotovorets database of Ukraine’s ‘enemies’ Read Full Article at RT.com

J'ai eu l'honneur de participer à une séance de travail entre le Conseil National des Églises Pentecôtistes, Évangéliques et de Réveil (CNEPER), la Direction Générale de la Protection Civile du Ministère de l'Intérieur, ainsi que les responsables des Églises non affiliées. Cette rencontre portait sur l'aménagement et la sécurisation des lieux de culte, notamment par l'installation d'extincteurs et la mise en place de mesures de prévention adaptées. Des orientations pratiques nous ont (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans le prolongement de la vision portée par Son Excellence, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République Gabonaise, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, visant à renforcer la présence diplomatique du Gabon et à consolider ses partenariats stratégiques en Afrique, Son Excellence Marie Rosine Itsana Ngoua a présenté, le 10 juin 2026, ses Lettres de Créance à Son Excellence Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Président de la République Algérienne Démocratique et Populaire. La cérémonie (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

À Lébamba, le collège Saint Félicien de Dibwangui, situé au quartier Letogo Mabengo, semble avoir trouvé une seconde vocation. Une fois la nuit tombée, les salles de classe ne résonnent plus des leçons de mathématiques ou de grammaire. Elles deviennent, selon les langues bien pendues du quartier, le point de rendez-vous préféré de certains couples en quête de discrétion. Dans une ville où tout le monde connaît tout le monde, certains amoureux, soucieux d'éviter les regards curieux à (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The US and Iran look like they're headed back to war. Which begs the question, will a second round of fighting solve this crisis or just make things worse?