Court intervenes in Gauteng government’s funding blunders
Dozens of organisations have not been paid by the provincial social development department.
Inside the nuclear war leaflet given to Sweden families as WW3 fears grow
Instructions on how to stockpile food and even seek shelter during a nuclear attack are included in the pamphlet given to millions of residents in Sweden as fears grow of World War Three
Maha campaign ends, polls tomorrow
Mumbai: The election campaign for the Maharashtra assembly polls ended on Monday, with the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance vying to retain power and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) combine hoping for...
Moscow warns U.S. over allowing Ukraine to hit Russian soil with longer-range weapons
Kremlin warns Biden's decision to let Ukraine strike Russia with U.S. missiles escalates tensions, sparking international concern.
Hong Kong pro-democracy icons sentenced to years in jail
Joshua Wong and Benny Tai were convicted for attempting subversion in a controversial national security trial.
Car driven into crowd outside primary school in China
State media says "several students and adults were injured and fell to the ground".
Greedy sisters con taxman out of £446,000 and splurge cash on clothes and holidays
Sara and Jean Barnbrook, who ran Girl Guide groups across Leeds, exploited a charity Gift Aid scam to steal the huge some from HMRC, a judge was told on Monday
Tiruchendur temple elephant ‘Deivanai’ tramples mahout, his relative, to death
Temple elephant Deivanai tramples mahout and relative to death at Tiruchendur shrine, shocking devotees, leading to closure.
BJP will kick out infiltrators once in power in Jharkhand: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that once the BJP formed the government in Jharkhand, Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas, who are taking over the rights of locals in Santhal...
A closely watched trial over Idaho’s near-total abortion ban continues Tuesday
Physicians are expected to take the stand in Idaho's capital on Tuesday to argue that the state's near-total prohibition of abortion care is jeopardizing women's health, forcing them to carry fetuses with deadly anomalies, and preventing doctors from intervening in potentially fatal medical emergencies.
Divided G20 fails to agree on climate, Ukraine
G20 leaders fail to reach climate agreement amid tensions over Ukraine and Trump's return to power.
Abkhazia: Leader of Georgia breakaway region resigns
Aslan Bzhania is quitting days after crowds stormed government buildings over a controversial pro-Russia bill.
Pursuit ends in eight-vehicle crash, one seriously injured in Fishersville
A pursuit involving a county deputy and a suspect Monday ended in an eight-vehicle crash in Fishersville, the sheriff's office reported.
Reporters search for checked out Biden as president misses photo op
At the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, President Joe Biden missed the official group photo, prompting a frantic search by reporters and staffers. Biden was eventually spotted behind a palm tree after the shoot.
Thousands protesting New Zealand’s Indigenous bill set to march to parliament
Political turmoil erupts in New Zealand as thousands protest a bill redefining the founding treaty between the Crown and Māori.
Manipur BJP MLAs want Centre to declare Kuki militants responsible for Jiribam killings as ‘unlawful organisation’
Manipur violence: Manipur BJP MLAs urge Centre to review AFSPA after killings, demand action against Kuki militants within 7 days.
Ghose probe panel to summon KCR, Harish
Hyderabad: Justice P Chandra Ghose Commission on the Kaleshwaram project is likely to summon former chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao and former irrigation minister T Harish Rao as the commission...
Reckless teen hits speeds of 130mph and crashes into home in dad's BMW causing £357,000 damage
Samin Ahmed, 19, ploughed through the front of a house causing serious structual damage following a police chase that saw him reach speeds of around 130mph in his dad's BMW
New calls to put police back in Northumberland towns after station closures
Prudhoe councillor Gordon Stewart says residents are continually asking for local police office to be reopened.
Dissolving historic part of Nottinghamshire 'step too far' as plan could be scrapped
Over 1,000 people opposed the plans that would have seen the historic area wiped off the map
Soweto spaza owners back registration process
As the registration of spaza shops got underway in Soweto on Monday, local spaza owners said they wanted to do the right thing and follow the law despite the tedious process.
Derbyshire homes empty for more than 10 years causing 'nuisance' and attracting 'vermin'
A number of homes in the Derbyshire Dales have been empty for more than 10 years, causing a number of issues
Former teacher banned from the classroom for life after conviction for sex with pupil
He also failed to report a safeguarding issue involving a fellow teacher and pupil's inappropriate relationship
‘AAP govt settling Rohingyas in Delhi, giving voter cards’
Opening a new front against the AAP government, the BJP on Monday accused Chief Minister Atishi’s government of facilitating the illegal settlement of Rohingya migrants in Delhi for political gains.
Hong Kong activists get 10 years prison in biggest national security case
Dozens of activists sentenced to prison in Hong Kong's national security case under Beijing's law, crushing pro-democracy movement.
No confidence in Biren Singh govt, NPP supremo says after a day after withdrawing support
A day after withdrawing support from the BJP-led government in Manipur, National People’s Party (NPP) supremo and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Monday said that there is no confidence...
We must win the war against Putin as tensions rise in Ukraine
Record View says defeating Russia is not just a matter for Ukraine, but imperative for all of us.
Disgruntled Scots tenants 'waiting three years for repairs' at block of flats
Residents in Edinburgh have joined together to protest their letting agent over safety and maintenance concerns that have taken three years to address.
Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in war between Sudan's rival forces
Russia vetoed UN resolution for Sudan ceasefire, sparking outrage from UK, US, and China over humanitarian crisis.
Football fans 'moved to tears' raise £10,000 for Birmingham pub bombings families
Ian Williams and Glenn Randall have collectively raised around £10,000 for the Justice 4 the 21 campaign group
Ivana Bacik says Labour won't be 'lovebombed' into coalition after election
In an exclusive interview with the Irish Mirror, the Dublin Bay South candidate stated that her party would also not talk to Sinn Féin in its initial bid to enter government
Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch says Kinahan threat on his life is still in place amid election bid
The 61-year-old gangland figure is 'taking precautions' over his personal safety amid a whirlwind election bid in the Dublin Central constituency
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