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The African Development Bank and Rwanda have initiated a flood adaptation project to enhance community resilience in western Rwanda with a $9 million grant.

A convicted rapist, Neil Trennan, received a life sentence after attacking a woman with a knife shortly after persuading the Parole Board to grant him day release.

The director of the Male Prison of Lages, SC, was arrested for allegedly granting privileges to a prisoner in exchange for benefits including steak.

A 25 million króna grant has been allocated to support foster children in Bakkakot, Iceland.

The UK government is increasing its grant for home electric vehicle chargers to £500 to encourage EV adoption.

The municipality of Sońsk in Poland has introduced a program that will provide 1500 zł for adopting dogs caught in the area.

American AI company Anthropic has refused to grant the U.S. Department of Defense unrestricted rights to its technology, despite threats of emergency powers to compel compliance.

Anthropic has declined the U.S. military's demand for unrestricted access to its AI technology after an ultimatum was issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Rob Grant, known for co-creating the British sci-fi series Red Dwarf, has passed away.

The Japanese government plans to grant comprehensive coordination authority to the National Intelligence Agency for centralized information collection and analysis from various ministries.

The APC chairman has announced a ₦100 million grant for Akwa Ibom State University to support research initiatives.

Germany's parliament has voted to grant broader powers to the military to intercept or shoot down drones in response to increased sightings since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Rob Grant, co-creator of the iconic British sitcom 'Red Dwarf', has died suddenly at the age of 70, prompting tributes from fellow stars and fans alike.

Japan has committed to providing $41 million in grant assistance to Ukraine as part of the Emergency Recovery Programme.

A fund is providing quick grants to civic organizations to encourage more young people to vote.

Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver 'Power' Grant has passed away at the age of 52, leading to tributes from fans and fellow musicians for his significant contributions to hip-hop.

Oliver "Power" Grant, a significant figure in the hip-hop community, has passed away.

Norway's government is tightening rules on residency for displaced Ukrainians, no longer granting collective protection for men aged 18 to 60.

The Norwegian government has decided to tighten regulations on temporary collective protection for Ukrainian men aged 18-60, allowing only individual asylum applications instead.

A new government grant increasing to £500 for home electric vehicle charger installations is set to take effect in April 2026, aiming to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in the UK.

The Estonian Supreme Court upheld the Environmental Board's refusal to grant a permit for the restart of the Kunda hydroelectric power plant, citing minimal electricity production that would not justify the environmental impact.

Oliver 'Power' Grant, a key figure in the Wu-Tang Clan, has passed away at the age of 52, with tributes pouring in from fellow members for his contributions to the group's success.

Oliver "Power" Grant, a founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan and influential hip-hop figure, has passed away at the age of 52.

Oliver 'Power' Grant, a member of the iconic hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, has passed away at the age of 52.

Oliver Grant, a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, has passed away at the age of 52, confirmed by fellow rapper Method Man on social media.

Oliver "Power" Grant, a co-founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, passed away at the age of 52, as reported by Okay Player.

The Supreme Court's Professional Liability Chamber refused to lift the immunity of judge Maciej Nawacki despite acknowledging that he did tear a document.

Approximately 12.9 million children in South Africa depend on the Child Support Grant, which is set at R560 per child per month.

New legislation in Canada may grant citizenship rights to millions of individuals of Canadian descent living in New England.

Former royal butler Grant Harrold reveals surprising insights about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's living conditions at Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate.

The Czech government under Andrej Babiš has approved new legislation to grant police extraordinary powers to seize assets suspected of being obtained illegally without court approval.

The Angolan parliament has passed a bill that would grant the government extensive control over NGOs, prompting Human Rights Watch to urge the president to reject it in favor of international standards.

Egypt has denied reports claiming it is willing to grant Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for concessions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) negotiations.

New regulations will grant more freedom to auditing firms in Poland.

DSB has decided to grant days off to train conductors and staff as compensation for breaches of the employment contract due to criticism of a new IT system and workplace conditions.

Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, announced a commitment to grant Ukraine a €90 billion loan amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Ursula von der Leyen confirmed that the EU will provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine despite some obstacles from member states.

Spain faces a critical shortage in its electric network capacity, risking thousands of new homes and industries due to overbooking by network distributors.

Rural councils in New South Wales face significant financial challenges, with some on the brink of insolvency, prompting calls for state government reform in grant funding allocation.

Cinven, a British investment group, has made an investment into the consulting firm Grant Thornton.

A Polish developer has announced it will grant an apartment to Olympic medalist Kacper Tomasiak, despite him not winning a gold medal, due to his three-medal performance at the Winter Olympics.

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a petition seeking Other Backward Classes (OBC) status for Pasmanda Muslims, asserting that the power to include new castes or communities in the reservation list lies with the government and Parliament, not the judiciary.

The MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation funding program has reopened for applications, allowing all households to request grants, despite some delays caused by budget suspensions.

The Afghan government has announced a new initiative to grant legal residence to foreign investors in an effort to stimulate the country's struggling economy.

The voting for the Lithuanian Eurovision selection will take place on LRT.lt, allowing viewers to cast their votes until February 23 at midnight.

The separatist region of Somaliland has expressed its readiness to grant the United States exclusive rights to exploit its minerals and establish military bases, as stated by an official.

The article discusses the concept of 'languishing,' a state of mental health characterized by lack of joy and purpose, highlighted by psychologist Adam Grant and further explored by sociologist Corey Keyes, who suggests ways to overcome this condition.

The Lithuanian government has approved a proposal from the Ministry of National Defense to grant centralized procurement status to specific defense institutions.

Claudia Sheinbaum is increasing pressure on the new president of Peru to facilitate the asylum of Betssy Chávez in Mexico as she remains in a Mexican diplomatic office to avoid imprisonment.

A woman in the UK details her eight-year struggle to gain access to her home due to issues with securing a Disabled Facilities Grant for necessary modifications.