Holidaymakers heading to three Spanish hotspots warned amid ‘anti-tourism’ protests
People heading to popular holiday hotspots have been warned to be cautious as “anti-tourism” demonstrations and protests are being organised, with some targeting holidaymakers
Unilorin extends POST-UTME registration by one week for second time
The registrar advised intending candidates to register within the extended period as there would not be a further extension.
Huge rally to mark 40th anniversary of ban on unions at GCHQ
The GCHQ dispute has a special place in labour movement history, says the TUC.
Israel battles Hamas on streets of Gaza city as UN delays vote again
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Bassam Masoud CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) - Israeli troops and Hamas militants fought fierce gunbattles on the streets of Gaza's second-biggest city on Wednesday as the United
Kuwait announces extended weekends in 2024 for major national celebrations
Three-day break for Al Isra Wal Miraj and a four-day holiday for the New Year announced
Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
Could a third term under Narendra Modi see the formalising of second-class status for minorities and the destruction of the country’s ancient composite culture?
44 departure delays reported at Kempegowda International Airport due to bad weather
44 departing flights from Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru were delayed due to bad weather, affecting flights to Delhi.
Stirling traders ‘devastated’ by closure of city street days before Christmas say "we're still open"
Traders in a city centre street partially closed due to falling masonry from a building there just days before Christmas say the closure has been “devastating” for them.
NYC's code blue alert set to make migrant crisis in the city even worse
Millions of New Yorkers are under a "code blue" weather alert in New York City on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of the season's first major snowstorm in the region, which could worsen the city's homeless and migrant crisis.
Guru is the new SRC President for Legon
Guru wins the University of Ghana's SRC presidential election with 50.7% of the votes. Read about the intense campaign and legal disputes.
New Mexico creates new council to address cases of missing and slain Native Americans
New Mexico is creating a new advisory council that will be charged with implementing a state plan for responding to cases of missing or slain Native Americans.
Pope holds mass in Venice's St Mark's, first trip in months
Pope Francis presided over mass in Saint Mark's Square in Venice on Sunday, warning of environmental damage and over-tourism in a closely watched visit, the first for the ageing pontiff outside Rome since last year.
Long-awaited new bridge across the Liffey near the Phoenix Park will be closed at night
A final decision on the planning application for the bridge is expected in a few weeks
Worker dies as fire breaks out in jewellery showroom in Madurai
Mothilal, an employee of a jewellery showroom, died in a fire on South Masi Street. He went to the first floor to investigate the source of the smoke, but the fire had spread and power went out. Fire and Rescue Services personnel found him unconscious in the bathroom and rushed him to hospital, where he was declared dead.
New Mexico creates new council to address cases of missing and slain Native Americans
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is creating a new advisory council that will be charged with implementing a state plan for responding to cases of missing or slain Native Americans, with top state officials vowing Tuesday that the work will lead to more people being found and families gaining closure.
Barcelona may need water shipped in during a record drought in northeast Spain, authorities say
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Tighter water restrictions for drought-stricken northeast Spain went into effect Wednesday, when authorities in Catalonia said that Barcelona may need to have fresh water shipped in by boat in the coming months.
D-Day events and rescued bears: photos of the day – Wednesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world
How the Mail on Sunday saved the paratroopers' 80th anniversary
Soldiers re-enacted the poignant salute to the drop behind enemy lines that marked the start of the invasion of Nazi-occupied France.
Drivers warned as several M4 closures announced for the week ahead
Some disruption is expected with a number of key routes closing for repair work
Cyclone Michaung travel updates | Flight operations suspended in Chennai till December 5, disrupted in Hyderabad, Visakhapathnam; 40 trains to and from Kerala cancelled
Cyclone Michaung travel updates: The flight operations have been disrupted in Chennai, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam while 40 trains from to and from Kerala have been cancelled on Monday in view of the cyclone Michaung
'Back to business': Ayr's bus service returns to normal as major road reopens
Stagecoach has rerouted buses back to their original stop offs after Station Bridge Road reopened
Holiday rush to airports and highways is underway
It’s beginning to look a lot like a hectic holiday travel season, but it might go relatively smoothly if the weather cooperates.
Mumbai Traffic Police declares permanent speed limits on particular city roads. See list here
The Mumbai Traffic Police note, which mentions the maximum speed limit permitted on the mentioned roads, said the move will ‘prevent danger, obstructions, and inconvenience to the public’.
JAKFAS. KTA welcome Atal Dulloo on assuming charge as new CS - Greater Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 1: Jammu and Kashmir Finance and Accounts Society (JAKFAS) and Kashmir Trade Alliance has extended a welcome to Atal Dulloo, upon his assumption…
Several M4 closures announced this week as drivers are warned ahead of festive season
The closures will take place across the week
Construction on first post-wildfire home underway in Lytton
Work has started on the first build of a new home in Lytton since a devastating wildfire more than two years ago.The concrete is now being poured after the first building permit for a new home was issued last month, according to Lytton Mayor Denise O'Connor.She tweeted a photo of crews at the site, in which she added it will be the first of many to be rebuilt in the village. The building permit was issued and just like that cement is being poured! The first of many buildings to be rebuilt in #Lytton! pic.twitter.com/V3rRLAcwVA— Denise O'Connor (@deed5) December 20, 2023 Lytton was destroyed in a 2021 wildfire. It sparked amid a heat wave that shattered temperature records, and it razed the village quickly as residents fled their homes.The long-delayed rebuild process has been blamed on hazardous soils after the fire and required archaeological work.Roughly two-and-a-half years after the wildfire, the first home is being built.In addition to the devastating fire, flooding the following November restricted access…
Bluebridge ferry back in service, as investigation continues into breakdown
Report from RNZ The Bluebridge ferry that lost power in Cook Strait last week is sailing again, despite its owner not knowing what caused the blackout. The Connemara blacked out after leaving Welli...
Driving home for Christmas! 1,000 miles of roadworks will be removed from England's roads over festive break
Millions of people will be able to drive home for Christmas on clearer roads this year as hundreds of miles of motorways and A-roads will be cleared of roadworks.
“India has walked the talk on climate change”: Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi’s visit for COP28
Dubai [UAE], November 29 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), for the COP28 Summit, Indian Ambassador to UAE, Sanjay Sudhir said on Tuesday that New Delhi has always walked the talk on the issue of climate change. He also said that everyone including the global leaders is […]
Land for Thammanam-Pullepady project to be fully handed over in a month, says district administration
The land for the Thammanam-Pullepady road project will be fully handed over to the Public Works department (PWD) from the Revenue department in a month, according to the district administration. District Collector N.S.K. Umesh informed a high-level meeting convened to review the progress of development projects in the city that steps were being taken to complete the transfer of land within the time-frame.
Arson unit investigating blaze that hit two homes under construction in Sage Hill early Saturday
The Calgary Police Service’s arson unit is investigating a significant fire that demolished two homes being built in Calgary’s Sage Hill neighbourhood early Saturday morning
Rainfall warnings for ten counties lifted
A Status Yellow rainfall warning for seven counties in the south and southeast has been lifted.
Kiribati judge hopes to finally have day in court
An expatriate judge in Kiribati hopes he will get a chance to make his case on Tuesday over his controversial suspension three years ago.
Heathrow on track for busiest year after record February
Traffic numbers at Heathrow rose to record highs in February with the airport handling two million passengers during its busiest-ever winter half-term season.
S.Sudan: Elections in December 2024 conceivable only if critical decisions taken - UNMISS
“Let me underscore that elections are not a one-day event, but a process that incorporates deliberate and thoughtful decisions before, during and after the polls. All these processes must have the full buy-in and support of the South Sudanese," Nicholas Haysom said in Wau, on November 23rd.
Annual memorial service to remember those lost to suicide will be held in Paisley
The Memory Tree event is due to take place outside Renfrewshire House on Thursday, January 18.
A visit to places of worship may not be a simple act in Malaysia
Politicians, preachers, and public officials must be circumspect in their utterances and actions.
BJP, AAP spar over rejection of Delhi, Punjab tableaux in upcoming Republic Day parade
War of words continued between AAP and BJP over the rejection of Delhi and Punjab tableaux of the upcoming Republic Day parade. Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday alleged the Delhi and Punjab tableaux have been left out of the upcoming Republic Day parade due to the
£5m Birmingham Airport cannabis bust as passengers arriving from three locations handed warning
Eleven Brits had travelled from Thailand were arrested at the airport after a total of 510 kilos of cannabis was found in 28 suitcases
Watch: Rehearsal for Republic Day parade underway at Kartavya Path in Delhi
Rehearsals for the Republic Day parade were underway on Kartavya Path in Delhi on Wednesday morning. Security forces were seen marching to drumbeats at Kartavya Path in the national capital despite the chilly weather and early-morning fog.
Removal of downed Navy plane could begin Saturday morning
Weather permitting, the Navy hopes Saturday morning to begin removing a downed P-8A Poseidon plane from Kaneohe Bay using “roller bags” to lift it above water and then mechanically roll it backward onto the lone runway at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year
VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — The United States and China on Saturday renewed their mutual grievances as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Chinese counterpart held their sixth meeting since last year amid an uncertain political situation in the U.S. and growing concerns about China’s increasing assertiveness in Asia and elsewhere. Blinken and Chinese […]
There's a new busiest train station in London after 16 years
Good news for Waterloo passengers.
Banakalagi Niti of Lord Jagannath to be conducted today, temple to remain shut for 4 hours
Puri: The Banakalagi Niti of Lord Jagannath is set to take place today. Due to which, the Puri Srimandir will remain closed for four hours today on
easyJet announces new direct flight to one of Europe's oldest cities
easyJet is set to introduce a direct flight from London Luton airport to the city in April 2025.
'Challenging few years for some' - Māori weigh in on new government
As the dust of the new coalition government settles Māori experts are looking ahead to what the next parliamentary term will bring.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations take place across Canada over Christmas weekend
Pro-Palestinian protests are expected again Saturday, in the wake of increasingly threatening demonstrations in cities worldwide.
Affordable homes on site of former Viewforth High in Kirkcaldy ready for new tenants
The school closed in 2015 and was later destroyed by fire.
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