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Man dies after landslide hits two-storey house in Penang
Preliminary findings indicate that a leaking water pipe at a hillside construction project may have triggered the landslide, local authorities said.
Winnipeg Jets’ winless skid hits 5 with another 1-goal loss in Heritage Classic
The Jets scored their lone goal with under five minutes left as their losing streak went to five games with a 2-1 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens in the Heritage Classic.
China Box Office: ‘Resident Evil’ Stays at No. 1 as Market Hits Fall Lull
Constantin Film and Sony Pictures’ horror reboot “Resident Evil” secured the top spot at the mainland China box office for the third consecutive weekend, grossing RMB37.6 million ($5.6 million) over the Oct. 23–25 frame, according to data from Artisan Gateway. Since rolling out during the Golden Week holiday corridor on Oct. 5, the film has […]
RLWC quick hits: Big crowds and bigger scorelines in week two
From blowout results to bumper attendances, here are the highlights from week two of the Rugby League World Cup.
Last two bodies recovered as Rivers boat death toll hits seven
The bodies of the last two victims of a boat accident in Rivers State have been recovered, bringing the total death toll to seven after the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/last-two-bodies-recovered-as-rivers-boat-death-toll-hits-seven/
States’ six-month debt servicing bill hits N800bn
Nigerian states spent N800.42bn servicing debt in the first half of 2026, a 39.5% increase from 2025, with Lagos accounting for nearly one-third. Read More: https://punchng.com/states-six-month-debt-servicing-bill-hits-n800bn/
Akwa Ibom revenue from tricycle, minibus drivers hits ₦14m weekly
Akwa Ibom State Government now generates ₦14 million weekly from tricycle and minibus drivers in Uyo through a new e-ticketing system, boosting its IGR. Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-revenue-from-tricycle-minibus-drivers-hits-%e2%82%a614m-weekly/
'Save Mass Effect' petition hits over 180,000 signatures within days of BioWare's closure
The desperate plea to EA has fans sharing their memories of the spacefaring shooter.
'This is the bit where the comet hits the earth and the dinosaurs die:' Tim Sweeney revisits scathing 26-year-old eulogy for beloved studio Looking Glass
Sweeney's assessment of the games industry in the 2000s hits close to home today, but I still hold out hope that the future can be better.
Man killed in Keralam’s Kochi as luxury car, allegedly driven by judge’s minor son, hits scooter
Accident occurs around 2.20 a.m. near a car showroom at Maraparambu on Container Road in Cheranalloor
FC Barcelona gegen Real Madrid: José Mourinho spielt seine bekannten Hits
Trainer-Altmeister José Mourinho steht mit Real Madrid beim Clásico in Barcelona unter Druck – und reagiert darauf wie gewohnt: Er nimmt die Schiedsrichter ins Visier.
Hanson hits back at AFP chief’s cartoon claims as MPs urged to sign civility pledge
AFP chief Krissy Barrett said growing “abuse that is targeted at female parliamentarians is … sexual violence threats.”
Man killed in Kochi as luxury car, allegedly driven by judge’s minor son, hits scooter
Police have taken into custody the minor driver, reportedly the son of a senior judge; the police have registered a case against the driver on charges of rash driving and rash or negligent act that does not amount to culpable homicide
Grandparents, two grandchildren among four killed after Ford hits stranded tow truck on PLUS near Yong Peng
BATU PAHAT, Oct 25 — Police have confirmed the identities of four people, including two children, who were killed...
One dead as landslide hits Paya Terubong house, two escape, says Penang Fire Dept
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 25 — A man was confirmed dead after being buried in a landslide that affected a house in Taman Se...
Woman's body found in house after train hits car in Bay of Plenty
A homicide investigation has been launched into the "suspicious" death after the woman's body was found in a Kawerau house.
‘Like Saddam opened a Cheesecake Factory’: Obama hits out at Trump in campaign trail comeback
Campaigning for Democrats in Ohio, the former president accuses the Trump administration of being “defined by incompetence” unseen in modern times.
Pakistan Railways hits panic button after repeated accidents
<p>• Emergency declared, holidays cancelled for officers until Dec 31<br>• Minister orders removal of operational flaws by year-end<br>• Says health analysis of 1,546 coaches, wagons completed<br>• Deteriorating tracks, faulty rolling stock among causes of accidents</p> <p>LAHORE: In view of repeated derailments and accidents, including a recent incident nea
Obama hits the campaign trail for Democrats with midterms less than 2 weeks away
Former President Barack Obama was hitting multiple campaign stops in Ohio and Michigan this weekend to speak out against the Trump administration, with midterms less than two weeks away. Nikole Killion has more.
Foldable iPhone Duo hits market amid debate about price, features
The first-ever foldable iPhone hit stores nationwide Friday. Apple is playing catch-up — Samsung, Google and Motorola have had folding phones for years. So what are the new features of the first-generation iPhone Duo? And is it worth the hefty price tag? CBS' Evyn Moon reports from Apple's flagship store in New York City.
BRS hits back at govt., terms as lies claims on energy, water for irrigation
Former energy minister Jagadish Reddy rejects Congress argument on YTPS location
Trump foreign policy hits voters in the pocketbook, imperilling Republicans in midterms
<p>Foreign policy is rarely the deciding factor in US midterm elections, when economic considerations usually drive voters choices.</p> <p>But this time, with Donald Trump’s <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039463/trumps-threat-to-strike-iran-raises-public-concerns-congressional-questions">war on Iran</a> and his sweeping tariff campaign pushing up costs
Trump foreign policy hits voters in the pocketbook, imperiling Republicans in midterms
<p>Foreign policy is rarely the deciding factor in US midterm elections, when economic considerations usually drive voters choices.</p> <p>But this time, with Donald Trump’s <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039463/trumps-threat-to-strike-iran-raises-public-concerns-congressional-questions">war on Iran</a> and his sweeping tariff campaign pushing up costs
Queenstown hotel crash: Car hits diners and smashes into Ramada entrance
Police were notified about 11.40am of a crash on Hawthorne Drive.
Again, petrol price hike looms after crude hits $115
A potential petrol price hike looms in Nigeria as Brent crude climbs to $115 per barrel amid fears of military strikes on Iran and supply disruptions. Read More: https://punchng.com/again-petrol-price-hike-looms-after-crude-hits-115/
Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring hundreds
Storm topples trees, triggers brief flooding, disrupts power lines and forces 5,000 people to evacuate.
Turmoil hits AI buildout as neoclouds face pressure, credit risks mount and Solidigm pulls IPO
Stock slumps, pulled IPOs and rising spreads on credit default swaps this week sets stage for hyperscaler earnings.
Apple's foldable iPhone hits stores with US$2,000 price tag and scarce supply
Queues formed outside Apple Stores in Sydney and New York and CEO John Ternus welcomed buyers at a store in Austin, Texas.
US consumer sentiment hits a near-record low before midterm elections
Independent voters’ economic anxieties highlight political implications of plummeting US consumer sentiment.
Agent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation backed by FirstMark and a who’s who of angels
Daytona is building a cloud for agents that's like giving every agent its own computer. It has attracted founders of Stripe, Perplextity, Datadog, Mercor, and others as angels, it says.
Global Oil Price Hits $116 a Barrel, Highest Since April
Investors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk.
Asian flavours, fresh pastries and pub hits: Why Baillie Hill is Vic Park’s new food hub
Following a $25 million makeover, a historic East Vic Park building has found a new way to look after the community.
Congress hits out at PM Modi over face-offs with Chinese PLA in Arunachal
The Opposition party accused Mr. Modi of being a "coward" for not raising border issues with China during his meetings with the Chinese President
Brent crude hits more than five-month high on concern over Middle East escalation
<p>Oil prices rose on Friday, with Brent crude touching a more than five-month high, after <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039176">Houthi attacks</a> in Saudi Arabia stoked concern over further disruption to energy supplies from the Middle East.</p> <p>Brent crude futures gained $1.40, or 1.2 per cent, to $114.57 a barrel by 1138 GMT (4:38pm PKT), having
Drone hits another ship in Black Sea near Romania, killing at least 1 sailor
President Nicușor Dan said the incident was part of Russia’s “escalation” of the war in Ukraine.
Mild earthquake of magnitude 3.0 hits villages in Bengaluru Rural; KSNDMC says no need to panic
The incident was reported on Friday at 9.01 am. According to the details shared by KSNDMC, the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.0 which was low and the tremors were experienced upto a radial distance of 20-30 kms.
Watch: BBC presenter battles strong winds as storm hits Newquay
BBC lead weather presenter Simon King is in Newquay as the "full force" of the storm arrives.
Big Hits: Rapid Critical Metals, Benz Mining, Encounter Resources
Big Hits looks at notable drill intercepts reported to the ASX this week, led by Rapid Critical Metals in NSW, with runners-up Benz Mining and Encounter Resources in WA.
China’s first AI-generated film hits cinemas amid weak sales
China’s first fully AI-generated feature film, “Sanxingdui: Future Past”, has opened in cinemas to a lukewarm reception and poor advance ticket sales. Read More: https://punchng.com/chinas-first-ai-generated-film-hits-cinemas-amid-weak-sales/
China's first AI film hits cinemas but ticket sales lag
Nearly 100 people took more than two years to make the film, which cost more than 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million).
Magnitude-7 earthquake hits Tibet, killing at least 16 and destroying hundreds of homes
<p>Search and rescue efforts under way after quake strikes region’s north, with at least seven aftershocks recorded</p><p>A magnitude-7 earthquake has hit Tibet, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and destroying hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media have said.</p><p>Search and rescue efforts continued after at least 33
Oil hits $117 for first time since April on fears of flare-up in Iran hostilities
Rise in energy prices pushes US inflation expectations higher
Trump claims Iran is 'making up fake hits' on tankers to drive up oil costs ahead of elections
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Losing streak hits four for Winnipeg Jets after 3-2 OT loss in Dallas
Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor scored, and Stuart Skinner stopped 35 shots, but Roope Hintz scored in the dying minutes and in OT to get Dallas the win.
Lee's approval rating hits 40 pct for 1st time since early Sept.: poll
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose to 40 ...
Amber warning in place as Storm Austen hits parts of UK
Disruption to travel is likely as the season's first named storm brings a swathe of powerful winds to south-west England on Friday.
Small plane crash lands on Nevada highway; United Airlines jet hits major turbulence
A United Airlines jet ran into heavy turbulence and a small plane made a crash landing on a major Nevada highway. Tom Hanson has the details on both incidents.
Osimhen hits back at critics
Victor Osimhen has hit back at his critics, insisting he is one of the world’s best strikers after ending his goal drought for Galatasaray in the Champions Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-hits-back-at-critics/
Magnitude-7 earthquake hits China's Tibet region, killing 16 people
A magnitude-7 earthquake has struck China's south-western region of Tibet, killing 16 people and injuring 32 others, state news agency Xinhua has reported.
Quick hits: Bavuma hides from Smith implosion as Boland outdoes batters
Temba Bavuma turns his back as Steve Smith throws his wicket away, while Scott Boland shows the batters how it's done as the Aussies go down in Gqeberha. Here are the quick hits from the final day of the second Test.
England's Brook hits record ODI double ton but Sri Lanka pull off epic chase in Rawalpindi clash
<p>England’s Harry Brook smashed the fastest double-century in One-Day International (ODI) history and became the first Englishman to score 200 in the format but Sri Lanka sealed a two-wicket win in their <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2038950">tri-series</a> clash with one ball to spare in Rawalpindi on Thursday.</p> <p>The 27-year-old captain rewrote t
Six dead, 40 injured as bus hits tree in Chhattisgarh; CM announces compensation
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased and ₹50,000 each to the injured
John Anderson Dies: Country Singer Of Hits ‘Wild And Blue’ & ‘Swingin” Was 71
John Anderson, one of the “New Traditionalist” country singers of the 1970s who broke into the mainstream with chart-topping hits like “Wild and Blue”, “Swingin'” and “Black Sheep”, died Wednesday, October 21, at his home in Smithville, Tennessee. He was 71. His death was announced by family on social media. A cause of death was […]
Trump asks Musk to lift Starlink restrictions after Russia hits Kyiv with cluster bomb - report
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