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Overloaded boat capsizes killing 13 children in Patna
Thirteen children died and six others survived after an overloaded boat capsized on the Ganges River in Bihar while carrying passengers to a Hindu festival.…
Tongi factory fire, Uttara garment workers' blockade trigger Dhaka-Mymensingh highway gridlock
A fire at the Drug International Ltd pharmaceutical factory in Tongi and a simultaneous road blockade by garment workers in Uttara caused major traffic jams…
How oldest public high school aims to save 120-year GPS run
Sydney Boys High School is raising $4 million to rebuild the Fairland Pavilion in Centennial Park to secure a 45-year licence for continued use of…
Singaporeans advised to defer travel to Saudi Arabia due to heightened security risks: MFA
Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged its citizens to postpone all travel to Saudi Arabia following increased missile and drone attacks on civilian airports…
Building under reconstruction collapses in Tel Aviv, workers escape unharmed
A partially renovated building on Nahalat Binyamin Street in south Tel Aviv collapsed unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, with five construction workers evacuating safely and no…
Some schools suspend outdoor activities
Several schools in western Singapore have reduced or suspended outdoor activities after PM2.5 levels spiked to very high concentrations on October 14. The Ministry of…
New watch group to boost safety, security at healthcare facilities
The Singapore Police Force launched the Healthcare Industry Safety and Security Watch Group on October 14 to enhance security measures across healthcare facilities following recent…
I sip cocktails as council pays me to house the vulnerable
Dubai-based businessman Shaun Davis has built a profitable enterprise by providing government-funded supported housing for vulnerable groups in England and Wales, co-managing a mentorship program…
Workers commuting 250 miles a day
Thousands of workers are relocating to Valladolid and commuting to Madrid due to soaring housing costs in the capital, highlighting a widening housing affordability crisis…
Feathers fly over annual folk festival goose race
The annual goose race in Lacchiarella, Italy, took place this year amid protests from animal rights activists who claim the birds suffer distress during the…
Danny Dyer campaigns for nationalised water industry over water quality
Actor Danny Dyer staged a protest on the River Thames using a large sculpture of human waste and delivered a petition with 350,000 signatures to…
Antique Mulberry Table Planted by Shakespeare Found in Suburban Home
A rare antique table made from a mulberry tree planted by William Shakespeare over 400 years ago has been found in a home in Horsham,…
Army Bans Perms and Mullets for Buckingham Palace Guards
Guards at Buckingham Palace have been ordered to stop wearing perms and mullets after some soldiers in the Grenadier Guards’ Inkerman Company adopted these unconventional…
Spain’s royals visit Muslim cemetery in Ceuta to honor migrants
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Ceuta to show support for residents and honor migrants who died during a recent surge of nearly 80,000…
Wild Turkeys Cause Trouble in Massachusetts Neighborhoods
Wild turkeys in Massachusetts have rebounded from near extinction to an estimated 37,000 birds statewide, leading to increased interactions with residents. This growing population has…
Stately, not stuffy vibes at South Station Tower restaurant
The Moseley, a new fine dining restaurant operated by Chicago-based Episcope hospitality, has opened on the ninth floor of South Station Tower in Boston. With…
Before opening a bakery, Arlington’s Daisy Chow was a math whiz and an engineer
Daisy Chow, former engineer turned baker, opened Breadboard Bakery in Arlington after years of training and pop-up events, specializing in artisan breads made with local…
A Palestinian bishop on settlers, survival and reconciliation
An Israeli airstrike on October 3, 2026, killed two members of Gaza’s shrinking Greek Orthodox community, adding to the 58 Christian deaths amid the ongoing…
Drama honors Shanxi's pioneers, rail workers
A theatrical production titled *The Long Song of Iron* in Taiyuan dramatized the lives of railway workers and revolutionary figure Gao Junyu, highlighting their contributions…
Jimsar taking the high road to improve people’s quality of life
Jimsar county in Xinjiang completed a five-year, $600 million redevelopment project upgrading transportation, municipal utilities, housing, and green spaces to improve residents' quality of life.…
Homeowners Face Financial Impact of Neighbouring HMO Conversions
David and Diane Ormston have seen their Sutton home’s value drop by around £25,000 after their next-door property was converted from a family house into…
Homeowners Face Challenges Over HMO Conversions
Homeowners in parts of England are facing challenges from properties being converted into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) without proper planning permission or licensing, as…
Anne Healion Fights Against Conversion of Home to HMO
A Gravesend resident, Anne Healion, is challenging plans to convert a neighboring home into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without prior notice, fearing it…
Noise Nuisance from Loud Jukebox in Rental Property
A Dorset resident has raised complaints about frequent late-night noise from a neighbour's loud jukebox, which is audible throughout the area multiple times a week.…
1st-class treatment for nonprofit boss
The 1736 Family Crisis Center has faced scrutiny over lavish benefits and high compensation paid to its CEO, Carol Adelkoff, including luxury housing and vehicle…
Diner’s on shaky ground: Future of Googie-style Santa Monica spot
A mid-century Googie-style building at the western end of historic Route 66 in Santa Monica faces possible demolition after its owner filed plans to replace…
The Last Days of a Floating Counterculture in Richardson Bay
Authorities have nearly completed the removal of the “anchor outs,” a longstanding community of boat dwellers in Richardson Bay, citing environmental damage and safety concerns.…
Commuters Face Delays In Final Phase of Project
NJ Transit and Amtrak have reduced train service and rerouted many trips as they enter the final phase of replacing the 116-year-old Portal Bridge on…
A Sleek New Wing in Burbank Airport’s $1.3-Billion Terminal
Hollywood Burbank Airport opened its new $1.3 billion terminal after over two and a half years of construction, replacing the historic 1930s buildings with a…
Carriage horse ban set for vote
New York City officials will vote on October 22 to ban horse-drawn carriages across the five boroughs, with the ban planned to take effect in…