A devastating fire broke out at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district early Monday, trapping hundreds of revellers. Social media images show flames erupting from the entrance, with rescuers attempting to aid injured patrons outside.
A campaign against African immigrants in South Africa has led to deaths and mass displacement. Cultural historian Fezokuhle Mthonti explains this wave of xenophobia is well-funded, legitimized by media, and linked to state failure and a fragile national identity, distinct from past incidents.
Hong Kong experienced severe flooding with over 70mm of rain in 24 hours, causing rivers to overflow and pavements to flood. Viral videos initially met with skepticism about their authenticity were confirmed by residents.
A video showing a damaged section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan has gone viral, drawing criticism. The NHAI terminated the contractor's agreement in April 2026 due to poor performance, with another builder now undertaking repairs at the original contractor's risk and cost.
UK ministers may soon legalize autonomous delivery robots on pavements, despite concerns from safety groups like Living Streets, who warn of increased congestion and hazards for vulnerable pedestrians.
Autonomous delivery robots are becoming a common sight in Milton Keynes, UK, operating since 2018. With potential nationwide approval, these Starship Technologies robots offer convenience but raise concerns about pedestrian safety and potential vandalism.
A minibus mounted a pavement in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, killing one pedestrian (44) and seriously injuring two others, with 13 passengers and the driver also injured; the 48-year-old driver was arrested for dangerous driving causing death.
A TOI investigation reveals Delhi's footpaths are often unusable, blocked by encroachments, parked vehicles, and construction, despite the Supreme Court recognizing the right to walk safely. Pedestrians face constant obstacles, forcing many onto busy roads.
A 10-year-old girl was abducted, raped, and murdered by a cab driver in South Delhi. The accused, Basu Kumar Singh, was shot while attempting to escape during a crime scene reconstruction. The girl's father recounted the harrowing moments before her disappearance.
A Hong Kong taxi fleet terminated a driver's contract after a video showed passengers alighting mid-road in Tsuen Wan with suitcases, causing traffic disruption. The passengers had reportedly instructed the driver en route for an airport trip.
A dispute over driveway access highlights the legal requirements for dropped kerbs. While a driveway can exist without one, using it to access a road is illegal and can lead to fines. Pavement parking rules vary across the UK, with new enforcement powers coming into effect.
Protesters in Northern Ireland clashed with police for a second night, throwing bricks and setting fires in response to a stabbing. A 30-year-old Sudanese man, Hadi Alodid, appeared in court charged with attempted murder.
A personal account of a night in Kyiv, detailing a small act of animal rescue amidst the war, followed by a Russian missile attack. The author reflects on the resilience of Kyiv's residents and the role of art in processing wartime trauma, contrasting it with political discourse.
Two brothers have been jailed for the murder of 16-year-old Abdullah Yaser Abdullah Taleb in Sheffield. Zulkernain Ahmed received a life sentence with a 30-year minimum for murder, while his brother Armaan Ahmed was sentenced to 17 years for manslaughter.
The runner's high, a euphoric state during exercise, is primarily driven by endocannabinoids (eCBs), not endorphins. eCBs reduce anxiety and modulate pain, while dopamine and norepinephrine also contribute to mood and focus. Sustained, moderate-to-hard aerobic effort maximizes chances of experiencing it.
A staged video depicting a blind woman being hit by an e-bike in Beijing has gone viral in China, igniting public anger and raising concerns about trust in the visually impaired community.
Beijing is implementing new regulations for electric bicycles and scooters, moving from unbridled micro-mobility to a state-guided model. New rules require helmets and address safety risks, infrastructural deficits, and spatial chaos, following a rise in fatalities.
The UK Treasury, led by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, rejected a proposal to cut VAT on public EV charging from 20% to 5%. This decision came despite support from the Department for Transport and pressure from EV operators, who argue the disparity unfairly penalizes drivers without home charging. HMRC is appealing a tribunal ruling that favored the lower rate.
The Nova exhibition, commemorating the 378 victims of the 7 October music festival massacre, opens in London. The show features personal belongings and documented evidence to challenge denial of the atrocity's gravity, with security heightened due to potential protests.
A Hong Kong taxi driver in his 70s lost control, driving onto a pavement, killing one woman and leaving another unconscious, with the driver and passengers also injured.
Lorry left at near 45-degree angle after ground gave way on road near WaltonA lorry became stuck in a sinkhole after being sent to fix it.Contractors from a company called Stabilised Pavements were sent to fix the sinkhole on Butleigh Drove, near Walton in Somerset, when the ground gave way, the Times reported. Continue reading...
Bangkok's iconic street food culture faces threat as government tightens controls on vendors, clearing footpaths and relocating them to designated market stalls. Vendors like Looknam Sinwirakit, 45, who was fined 1,000 baht for obstructing the street while selling fried glutinous rice cakes in Chinatown, worry about their livelihoods despite the risk of fines.
Cornwall Council is facing significant public opposition after announcing plans to reintroduce glyphosate for roadside weed management. Despite a council vote to pause the scheme, the cabinet must now decide whether to proceed with the controversial herbicide use.
The UK government will pass legislation this summer allowing households without off-street parking to charge electric vehicles via pavement gullies without planning permission. The measure enables EV owners to run power cables through charging gullies built into pavements outside their homes. Currently, almost half of UK councils allow cross-pavement charging with council permission. Home charging is significantly cheaper than public points due to VAT differences (5% vs 20%). The legislation is part of broader measures to help households cut fossil fuel costs following energy supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
