Protesters could be jailed for six months for demonstrating outside politicians’ homes

PROTESTERS could face up to six months in jail for demonstrating outside politicians’ homes, the Home Office announced today. Under proposed amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill, demonstrating outside the home of public office holders — where...

Gavin and Stacey star shares health update after horror fall left her ‘lucky to be alive’

A Gavin and Stacey star has given a health update after a ‘shocking’ accident (Picture: BBC/ Toffee International Ltd./ Tom Jackson) Alison Steadman has revealed she is in the process of recovering from a ‘shocking’ fall that saw her end up in a...

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani credits Cape Town childhood for shaping politics

Incoming New York mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani who has made history by being the first Muslim in the position spent several formative years in Cape Town in the mid-1990s, an experience he has credited with shaping his politics and worldview. Born in...

UVW secures union recognition at Science Museum

SECURITY guards at the Science Museum have won recognition for their union the United Voices of the World (UVW). Secured through the government’s Central Arbitration Committee, recognition has been hailed by the union as a landmark victory in a...

Senedd backs business rates revamp

Mark Drakeford MS Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter The Senedd has rubber stamped plans to cut business rates for about 13,000 smaller high-street shops in Wales while raising the amount payable...

Starbucks sells 60% stake in China business in $4B deal

Starbucks said Monday it is forming a joint venture with Chinese investment firm Boyu Capital to operate Starbucks stores in China. Under the agreement, Boyu will acquire a 60% interest in Starbucks' retail operations in China, which is valued at...

Innovation, investment in Africa's creative economies take centre stage at SACO

COLLEGE of Science, Technology & Applied Arts President in Trinidad and Tobago Dr Keith Nurse used his keynote at the 5th South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) International Conference, the first to be held in the city, to challenge attendees...

Black rice or brown rice: Which whole grain boosts health more and supports long-term wellness

Rice forms a central part of diets across the globe, but not all varieties provide the same nutritional benefits. Among the healthiest options are black rice and brown rice, both rich in fiber, essential minerals, and bioactive compounds that...

Doctors and health staff announce strike from November 13

Doctors and other health workers held a press conference yesterday evening (2025.11.04) and formally announced they will go on strike starting Thursday, November 13. The executive council of the Mongolian Healthcare Workers’ Union met in an...

Rep. Salud Carbajal Joins Discussion on Effects of Environmental Rollbacks

Surrounded by representatives from local environmental groups and officials, Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, expressed concern about the Trump administration’s rollbacks on environmental protections. “This new wave of federal disinvestment...

The Quiet Strategist: How Saliu Mustapha’s Grassroots Politics Shapes Kwara Central

Saliu Mustapha is a Nigerian politician and a former Deputy National Chairman of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), one of the political parties that merged to form the All Progressives Congress (APC).Mustapha contested and won the...

Community Activists Call County Health’s Patient Transfer Plan Premature

Community activist groups say they’re frustrated with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department’s process for crafting a plan to transfer patients with “unsatisfactory immigration status” to a different primary care provider. In September,...

Anthony Hopkins' admits he was in 'big, big trouble' as he makes poignant health update

Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter and Jane Lavender 08:00, 05 Nov 2025 Anthony Hopkins has made a poignant health admission(Image: Greg Doherty/Getty Images) Oscar-winning actor Anthony Hopkins has shared an emotional health update,...

Ugandan court asked to nullify Gen Moses Ali’s candidacy over health...

Uganda’s Constitutional Court has received a petition challenging the nomination of retired General Moses Ali as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Adjumani West Constituency, citing his advanced age, frail health, and...

Why starting your day with chia seed water is great for your health? Nutritionist shares 7 benefits how to eat it

If you have been scrolling through wellness trends, you have probably seen people sipping on chia seed water first thing in the morning. But is it really worth the hype? Absolutely, here's why! These tiny black seeds are rich in fibre, protein,...

Health insurance rates set to skyrocket for thousands of Hawaii residents under Obamacare

Health insurance premiums are set to rise sharply for thousands of Hawaii residents under the Affordable Care Act. State Insurance Commissioner Scott Saiki said rates are expected to increase by more than 10% for nearly 25,000 residents in the...

Newbury Garden Club Awards Local Business and Non-Profit Organization with Certificate of Recognition

Wednesday November 05, 2025 by Charleen Maunsell Newbury Garden Club Beautification Committee Chair newburygardenclub.org NEWBURY – The Newbury Garden Club has started a new annual project that recognizes and honors organizations, businesses and...

‘Emman Atienza Bill’ revisions urged as mental health gaps are noticed

Suggestions to improve the proposed “Emman Atienza Bill,” filed in the Senate, have been raised amid concerns over consultation fees and the limited number of psychiatrists and psychologists in the country. On Monday, November 3, Senate Deputy...

Do fun and politics mix? Can we ‘leave our cares behind’ when we go on holiday?

Do fun and polit­ics mix? Can we or should we ‘leave our cares behind’ on holiday? It’s a “Good Tour­ism” Insight Bites question. Thanks to Jim Butcher, K Michael Hay­wood, Chris Kit­tish­in­nak­uppe, and Vil­helmi­ina Vain­ikka for tak­ing the...

Erie environmental lawyer falls short in race for Commonwealth Court

Erie environmental lawyer Matthew Wolford has lost his attempt to be the first resident of Erie County elected to Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court. Wolford, 64, a Republican, came up short against the Democratic nominee, Stella Tsai, 61, a judge on...