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 PUTRAJAYA, Nov 3 — Spot checks on drainage systems and cleaning works in Kuala Lumpur are being stepped up t...

De politiezone Demerdal heeft de voorbije weken meer dan 20 elektrische steps en fatbikes in beslag genomen in de regio Diest en Scherpenheuvel-Zichem. Veel van die voertuigen waren opgevoerd, zodat ze sneller konden rijden dan wettelijk toegelaten. Sommige in beslag genomen toestellen riskeren zelfs te worden vernietigd.

Apple revenue beat Wall Street forecasts rising 12% for the fiscal fourth quarter ended in September, led by strong iPhone sales. Mac sales boomed. The giant services sector, home of Apple TV, was a hair soft and numbers for iPads and Wearables were below estimates. Earnings per share were boosted by a hefty tariff refund. […]

Beijing urges dialogue on US-Iran war, sends envoy to Gulf as Xi hosts first Omani head of state visit since 1978.

Only 10% of agricultural land in Belagavi district has been cultivated during this year’s rabi season due to drought, according to Satish Jarkiholi

Additional EO directs officials to expedite darshan arrangements, provide sheltered Annaprasadam distribution, monitor vulnerable ghat-road stretches and keep medical teams on alert to ensure pilgrim safety

The United Kingdom Government has launched a new knife crime prevention campaign in parts of London. This is as it warns offenders of increased police operations involving metal detection, live facial recognition technology and additional patrols. The campaign, tagged ‘No Place for Knives’, was launched on Monday, November 2, 2026, in Westminster and Croydon

Agency scrutinising whether some UK partners at elite consultancy should be treated as employees for tax purposes

The international arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has signed an agreement with China's Shanghai Electric to explore energy and water investments in global markets, as the emirate seeks to expand its footprint in the international utilities sector. The deal covers potential projects in solar and wind energy, battery storage, desalination,

Jaime Chapman goes over for a hat-trick after a cut-out pass from Jesse Southwell.

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 1 — The Penang Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) has identified 51 areas across the s...

One Nation's candidate for Melbourne Matthew Collins quits and apologises just four weeks out from the Victorian election over offensive comments published on his social media accounts.

Designs for the first privately built tokamak, a nuclear reactor that uses fusion to produce energy, could be firmed up in 2027 by Bengaluru-based startup Pranos Fusion

Paris steps up security as police patrol streets

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The State has the perfect sunny conditions to launch solar-powered EV charging stations, but the industry is still in its early stages. It is still facing challenges in the form of high upfront investment and uncertain returns; the State government is aggressively developing EV charging stations, but not the solar-powered ones, says Minister

West Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Oraon is all set to visit the tigress in Assam and finalise the plan to tranquilise it and bring back to Bengal’s territory

Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would attend a meeting of European leaders in June to conclude negotiations on the proposed relationship.

Daniel Sullivan, the Tony-winning Broadway director of Proof, The Heidi Chronicles, Glengarry Glen Ross and numerous other acclaimed productions, has announced his retirement after a 55-year career in the theater. The unexpected announcement – Sullivan was scheduled to direct next spring’s Manhattan Theatre Club production of David Hare’s Montauk starring La

“Helicopters of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard are engaged in the operation, where several areas remain cut off due to flooding,” officials said

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Micheál Martin to bring proposals to Cabinet to set up body to examine issues around reunification

The decision ends months of speculation about her future as Europe ‌enters a ‌period of rising economic volatility and divisive electoral politics.

Alaska is investigating Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola's campaign over a candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent. Meanwhile, President Trump is campaigning for Darline Graham in South Carolina. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Weijia Jiang have more.

Hockey Ireland confirms news, with assistant coach Neville Rothman to take the reigns on an interim basis

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to welcome European Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen to Montreal Thursday after months of pursuing closer ties with the EU.

<p>Possible candidate to run World Economic Forum departs ECB nine months early, saying she wants to speak her mind about world affairs</p><p>Christine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, has said she is stepping down nine months early to speak her mind about world affairs and confront the “misrepresentation of the truth”.</p><p>Ending months of spec

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<p>Banks, landlords and gambling firms will pay more as the chancellor begins building a fairer economy and a more active state in a cost of living crisis</p><p>John Healey’s first budget was a Rorschach test. Supporters saw dozens of measures offering “<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/28/john-healey-breathing-space-budget-panel-re

Visits by friends and loved ones to see Sir Ranulph Fiennes are still "really selective and quite tightly controlled", according to his stepson.

In some cases, court paperwork bears unmistakable signs of urgency — typos, unorthodox tactics and the signatures of the department’s senior political leadership.

The Communist Party uses a “national team” of state-owned investment funds to stem the market rout. But this time, investors are not sure it will work.

Meetings this parliamentary term have already quadrupled compared with the last session.

&nbsp;KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 &mdash; The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has stepped up inter-agency prep...

The Trump administration is attempting to charge former FBI director James Comey again. Comey said he remains innocent. CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe has more.

The DOJ took steps to charge James Comey with leaking information earlier this month, in its third attempt to bring criminal charges against the former FBI director and Trump foe.

Two first-home-buying couples battled it out for the five-bedroom Victorian terrace in Richmond, with the bank of mum and dad on hand to help to win the keys.

The Lagos State Government has intensified Ebola surveillance and preparedness measures, urging residents to remain calm and vigilant after a case in Abuja Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-steps-up-ebola-surveillance-urges-calm/

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A programme to be organised by supporters of Irinjalakuda legislator in Thiruvananthapuram is perceived as another public show of dissent

Politiezone Noord (Kapellen-Stabroek) heeft de afgelopen weken 17 e-steps en 10 fatbikes in beslag genomen die niet op de openbare weg mogen rijden. Samen met de jeugdbrandweer in Stabroek werden ze vernietigd.

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Pinarayi claims the controversy arose from lapses of the Keralam government and its failure to maintain transparency at all levels; he says the government did not adequately address concerns of the parents of SMA-afflicted children

The weather system over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a deep depression on Sunday and into a cyclonic storm by Monday morning and is expected to make landfall on October 28

Researchers who track online influence operations say Kremlin-backed groups are renewing tactics they've used to sow distrust and discord in previous elections in the U.S. and around the world.

Fever president Kelly Krauskopf, who oversaw the team as it made the playoffs for 12 consecutive seasons, has stepped down from her position.

From UREVO and WALKINGPAD to DeerRun, today’s walking pads make at-home fitness accessible, with compact designs and features to suit different spaces, budgets and workout styles.

The ABC understands Ms Camm's resignation will trigger a mini reshuffle in the Queensland cabinet, the first movement in the frontbench since David Crisafulli came to power in 2024.

The association that represents NBA referees confirmed that LaMelo Ball took two steps too many and traveled in a widely seen clip from Wednesday night's win over Miami.

Elon Musk has invested $1 billion in the new Skydance, according to a report in Semafor, amid speculation by Wall Street, industry players and, yesterday, John Malone, that the world’s richest man and Tesla chief would step in to lend his friend Larry Ellison a hand. At a conference yesterday in New York, the former […]

<p>India began annual measures on Thursday to tackle toxic air pollution in New Delhi, a megacity of 30 million people regularly ranked among the world’s most polluted capitals.</p> <p>Delhi’s air quality deteriorates in winter, when cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground. Major sources include coal-fired power plants, traffic, construction and farm

<p>India began annual measures on Thursday to tackle toxic air pollution in New Delhi, a megacity of 30 million people regularly ranked among the world’s most polluted capitals.</p> <p>Delhi’s air quality deteriorates in winter, when cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground. Major sources include coal-fired power plants, traffic, construction and farm

Commuters seek gradual replacement of footboards to make trains safer and more accessible

The Kaduna State Government has intensified preventive measures against Ebola, including strengthening health facility preparedness and public awareness ca Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-steps-up-ebola-surveillance-sensitisation-at-entry-points/