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Good food, better value: Wine bars in Singapore up their game

Les Climats (left), a wine and cheese shop in Tessensohn Rd and Wildcard, a bistro-cum-wine bar in Furama RiverFront.
Les Climats (left), a wine and cheese shop in Tessensohn Rd and Wildcard, a bistro-cum-wine bar in Furama RiverFront.

Uganda army chief denies allegation of assault on opposition leader's wife

FILE PHOTO: Muhoozi Kainerugaba of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who leads the Ugandan army's land forces, looks on during his birthday party in Entebbe, Uganda May 7, 2022. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Muhoozi Kainerugaba of the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF), the son of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, who leads the Ugandan army's land forces, looks on during his birthday party in Entebbe, Uganda May 7, 2022. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/File Photo

Uganda police detain opposition lawmaker after at least seven killed

Uganda's military chief tells hiding opposition leader to surrender

Suspects arrested for public nuisance, inciting violence and obstructing police officers during the recently concluded general elections stand at the City Hall Magistrate’s Court, where they were charged, in Kampala, Uganda, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa
Suspects arrested for public nuisance, inciting violence and obstructing police officers during the recently concluded general elections stand at the City Hall Magistrate’s Court, where they were charged, in Kampala, Uganda, January 19, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa

Fewer scallops but more pinot noir: Hokkaido is changing in a warmer world

In Hokkaido, Japan's winter playground, climate change is offering opportunities to grow new crops, such as grapes, and the drive to tap green energy to power new industries.
In Hokkaido, Japan's winter playground, climate change is offering opportunities to grow new crops, such as grapes, and the drive to tap green energy to power new industries.

Pop star Bobi Wine sets sights on Ugandan presidency despite campaign violence

Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP), rides on a motorcade as he campaigns ahead of the general elections, in Kampala, Uganda, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP), rides on a motorcade as he campaigns ahead of the general elections, in Kampala, Uganda, January 12, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa

Uganda bans live broadcasts of riots and 'unlawful processions' ahead of vote

FILE PHOTO: Supporters of Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, attend his campaign caravan ahead of the general elections in Kampala, Uganda December 15, 2025. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Supporters of Ugandan Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, attend his campaign caravan ahead of the general elections in Kampala, Uganda December 15, 2025. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/File Photo

Taylor’s endorsement prompts Swift sell-out for Sancerre wine

Taylor Swift is known to be a wine fan, referencing the drink frequently in her lyrics and in photos posted to social media.
Taylor Swift is known to be a wine fan, referencing the drink frequently in her lyrics and in photos posted to social media.

Uganda restricts imports of Starlink equipment weeks before election

FILE PHOTO: Motorcycle taxis ride past campaign posters of Uganda's President and leader of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Yoweri Museveni, ahead of the upcoming general election in Kampala, Uganda October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Miriam Watsemba/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Motorcycle taxis ride past campaign posters of Uganda's President and leader of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Yoweri Museveni, ahead of the upcoming general election in Kampala, Uganda October 13, 2025. REUTERS/Miriam Watsemba/File Photo

Hungary winemakers fear disease may ‘wipe out’ industry

An outbreak of the flavescence doree disease has ravaged Europe's wine regions, including in Hungary.
An outbreak of the flavescence doree disease has ravaged Europe's wine regions, including in Hungary.

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