Gardai believe encrypted chats uncovered in global swoop will bring biggest crime gang to justice
Gardai are confident they will nail the leaders of ‘The Family’ crime group
Labour councillor accuses Greens of planning 'no-go zone for disabled people'
It comes after comments made by a Green councillor in the wake of a city centre transport consultation
Error causes $2M deficit
The Kamloops-Thompson school district says there hasn’t been any staffing cuts as a result of an accounting error that has caused a $2 million deficit.
Kejriwal's Resignation: A Master Stroke
With Atishi at the helm it will not be easy for the BJP to continue using the LG's office and the bureaucracy as political instruments to hinder governance and thereby provoke the electorate's ire against the AAP, expects Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains
India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a resolution that demanded Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months, with Delhi underlining that it is a strong advocate of 'dialogue and diplomacy' and efforts should be made towards 'building bridges', 'not furthering divides'.
U.S. lawmakers express outrage over vandalism of temple in New York
Outrage and condemnation from American lawmakers over hateful vandalism at BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Melville, New York.
Pollution levels are STILL too high in 64 Greater Manchester places as Clean Air Zone saga continues
Campaigners are calling for action after 'endless delays'
Sinn Féin criticises Govt over pension tax break
Sinn Féin's finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said the Government has given a massive tax break to people with gold plated pensions.
RG Kar: CBI summons CPI(M) leader who interacted with victim’s parents on August 9
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned youth CPI(M) leader Meenakshi Mukerjee as a witness for interrogation in the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical...
Tennis players, poisoned toothpaste and explosive phones: Israel's long history of assassination plots
While Israel's alleged involvement in the pager and hand-held radio attacks in Lebanon may never be confirmed, the country's security and intelligence agencies have been linked to a string of assassinations plots over the years.
Union govt attempting to 'infringe' on J&K political executive's powers: Congress
Congress questions PM Modi's actions in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting issues with Union Government's powers and investment in the region.
Top secret clearance sought
Canada's senior public servant has invited his provincial and territorial counterparts to apply for top secret-level security clearance as a way of fostering "healthy, transparent dialogue" on foreign interference and other threats.
Coalition's gang legislation passes into law banning patches in public places
The coalition's gang legislation - that bans patches in public - has passed into law.
Deadly explosions continue
Just one day after pagers used by hundreds of members of the militant group Hezbollah exploded, more electronic devices detonated in Lebanon Wednesday in what appeared to be a second wave of sophisticated, deadly attacks that targeted an extraordinary number of people.
Evangelicals voting Harris?
When the Rev. Lee Scott publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president during the Evangelicals for Harris Zoom call on Aug. 14, the Presbyterian pastor and farmer said he was taking a risk.
Flips, flops and surges
If the lead up to British Columbia's provincial election campaign is any indication of what’s to come, voters should expect the unexpected.
When the world said goodbye to the Queen
At 11am two years ago today, the nation and hundreds of millions of people across the world turned on their televisions to watch the final goodbye to the woman who gave them everything.
Ayodhya's Khurchan Peda, Khadau, Chandan Tika and Jaggery to get GI tag
Ayodhya's Khurchan Peda, Khadau, Chandan, Tikka, and Jaggery will get a GI tag. For this, the GI expert of Kashi filed a GI application, which has been accepted by the GI Registry, Chennai.
Liberia Abstains from Voting for UN Resolution calling for Israel to Leave Palestine in 12 months - FrontPageAfrica
Monrovia – On Wednesday, Liberia abstained from voting as the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) overwhelmingly passed a resolution demanding an immediate end to Israel’s occupation of Palestine within 12 months. The resolution was passed despite opposition from the United States, which joined Israel and 12 other countries in voting against it. By Jaheim T.
Defence Minister engages with Beijing-based advanced tech firms on bilateral cooperation: Focus on drone production and air defence
Deputy Prime Minister and Union Minister for Defence General Tin Aung San held talks with advanced industrial technology companies based in Beijing, China, in order to cooperate in the technologies of the two countries, including the production of unmanned aircraft and air defence, sources said. The delegation led by General Tin Aung San attended the 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum at the invitation of Admiral Dong Jun, Minister for National Defense of China, and discussed this during the visit.
PM Modi to e-auction his mementos, gifts
PM Modi mementos e-auction: Bid on unique gifts received by PM Narendra Modi in an online auction supporting the Namami Gange initiative.
Woman 'terrorised' and raped by 'sexual bully' she met on Facebook, court told
Alexander Hutchinson-Bernard denies charges of rape and strangulation
Former Joint Commissioner of Tiruchendur temple in T.N. booked on corruption charges
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) of Tamil Nadu has booked the former Joint Commissioner of the Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department, who was then posted at the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Thirukovil, Tiruchendur, on the charge of taking a bribe from a headmaster with visual impairment in exchange for clearing a file pertaining to pay anomalies.
D. Kempanna, who exposed ‘40% commission’ scam in Karnataka, dies of heart attack
President of Karnataka State Contractors’ Association, D. Kempanna, who exposed corruption in government contracts, died on September 19, 2024.
South Sudan's peace monitors approve two-year extension of transitional period
The extension of the transitional period for the South Sudanese administration and the postponement of national elections for two years was approved by a monitoring commission for the...
Israel declares 'new phase of war' after second wave of explosions kills 20, as UK calls situation 'deeply disturbing'
Israel has declared a "new phase of war" after a second wave of explosions in Lebanon on Wednesday, as Downing Street called the situation "deeply disturbing".
Centre to share information with Supreme Court on collegiums resolutions on HC chief justices
Attorney General seeks adjournment for PIL hearing, Jharkhand files contempt case against Union government for judicial appointments delay.
Meet Prince William's new right-hand man - a seasoned helicopter pilot
Squadron Leader Mike Reynolds is heading on secondment from the Royal Air Force to replace Commander Rob Dixon, who is heading back to the Royal Navy after four years.
What are the safest countries on Earth if World War III starts?
The recent surge in global conflict has led to speculation that World War III could be on the horizon. So, what are the safest countries to be in if World War III does take place?
UN General Assembly demands Israel ends occupation of Palestinian territories
Israel denounces the Palestinian-drafted, non-binding resolution as "diplomatic terrorism".
Political system under stress
The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to elections officials in more than a dozen states. State police have begun sweeps of schools in an Ohio community where conspiracy theories have fueled bomb threats. Violent rhetoric is rippling across social media.
Municipality spends R160k to help four employees get driver's licence
A cash-strapped Mpumalanga municipality has spent R160,000, three times that the normal price, to upgrade driver licences of four staff members.
Giving anticipatory bail in NDPS Act case 'very serious' issue, unheard of: Supreme Court
Supreme Court deems granting anticipatory bail in NDPS case "very serious" and "unheard of", directs state to consider cancellation.
Judge's scathing takedown of thug family in one of UK's 'worst ever street fights'
The family launched a vicious attack on a group of men and women leaving a club in Birmingham - wich spiralled into several minutes of mayhem before cops intervened
Floods in Central Europe
A massive flood wave moving across Central Europe threatened new areas after claiming 24 lives, raising concerns among residents and officials and prompting European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen to plan a visit to the region Thursday.
Hezbollah 'may launch revenge attack on Jewish targets outside Israel'
This week's coordinated attacks, unprecedented in scope and scale, appear to be the work of Israel 's Mossad spy agency and have ushered in a new era of psychological warfare
The Netherlands demand opt-out of EU migration rules
The new Dutch government which came to power in November is planning to declare an 'asylum crisis' to pave the way for tougher measures.
I thought I'd found chocolate buttons but they were coins worth £100k
Tony Asquith unearthed the find while searching a recently ploughed field in August 2022 in Lenham, near Maidstone, in Kent.
SC, ST, OBC faculty positions lie vacant at IIM-Tiruchi: RTI data
As much as 86 percent of faculty positions reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) has not been filled at the Indian Institute of Management-Tiruchi (IIM-T), according to data obtained under the Right to Information (RTI) Act by the All India Other Backward Class Students’ Association (AIOBCSA).
Row after Chandrababu Naidu alleges animal fat used in Tirupati laddus
Andhra Pradesh CM's comments on animal fat in Tirumala temple offerings spark controversy, leading to political accusations and demands for investigation.
Diddy 'as bad as Epstein' says cop who raided rapper's Miami mansion
A Department of Homeland Security agent who helped raid the rapper's Miami mansion claimed there were rooms within the property solely 'dedicated to sex' with cameras planted around.
Lebanon holds its breath for a possible third day of explosions
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is set to make an address this afternoon, with Lebanese civilians holding their breath over how the hardline militia will retaliate and how Israel will respond in turn.
Exploding walkie-talkies rock Lebanon after Hezbollah pager attack
The attacks which were widely believed to be carried out by Israel targeting Hezbollah have also killed civilians.
The Welsh words that have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary
The September 2024 update of the dictionary has included these 10 Welsh words
Locals locked in legal dispute over loss of ancient grazing rights
Residents living near the beachside spot at upmarket Brancaster in north Norfolk are demanding the proceeds are split equally four ways - but have run out of funds for the legal battle for now.
Kwara holds LG polls with only five political parties participating
The electoral commission says it has made arrangements for a hitch-free exercise.
Israel Issues Fierce Response to UN Resolution Demanding Disengagement from Post 1967 Areas of Israel
"The Palestinian Authority is conducting a campaign whose goal is not to resolve the conflict but to harm Israel. Israel will respond accordingly."
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