An 18-year-old man, accused of kicking two young brothers (aged 2 and 4) at Westfield Belconnen, has been refused bail. One child suffered a broken nose, and the other was assessed for head injuries. Police apologised for not responding to Triple Zero calls, citing a 'breakdown' in response urgency.
Police stepped up patrols at Craigieburn Central in Melbourne's north after reports of gunshots and an argument between two groups of masked men armed with machetes on Thursday evening, leading to a brief lockdown.
Childhood vaccination rates have fallen across Britain over the last 15 years. To counter this, inventive local clinics—such as one in a vacant Keighley shopping centre unit—are bringing vaccines directly to parents to improve accessibility.
India's real estate market is booming in luxury sectors while facing an acute supply crunch in affordable housing, with the shortage estimated at 9.4 million units.
Executives from Habita, which operates a variety store in the Aeon shopping centre, apologized to the family of 22-year-old Kurumi Otake, who died after re-entering the Kashima building following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake.
Kumamoto prefectural government ended rescue operations at an Aeon shopping centre where seven workers died in an explosion following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake. The quake killed 36 people, injured 11, and left 69,400 households without water, with over 9,000 evacuated.
Gumatj Corporation, an Aboriginal entity, purchased and renamed Nhulunbuy's Captain Cook Shopping Centre, removing its signage. This acquisition marks a "defining moment" for the Yolŋu people, promoting economic independence and self-determination amidst the impending closure of Rio Tinto's bauxite mine.
The £500m Elephant and Castle redevelopment in south London is opening, replacing a historic shopping centre with modern towers. However, many displaced Latin American businesses, like Diana Sach's restaurant, feel promises of affordable new premises have been broken, leading to closures and struggles amidst rising rents and corporate tenants.
An off-duty firefighter was arrested in Hong Kong after surrendering to police following a viral video showing him assaulting a young couple in a shopping centre. The 48-year-old man allegedly shoved and shouted at the couple, claiming they bumped into him.
Six Hong Kong universities have relocated to office buildings and shopping centers in the last three years due to a shortage of classroom space, driven by increased non-local student enrollment. HKUST acquired a 31,410 sq ft campus in Admiralty for its business school.
An 11-year-old boy, Huzaifa, has been named as an accused in a chargesheet filed by Pakistani police over the deadly Gul Plaza shopping centre fire in Karachi that killed 72 people. He allegedly started the fire while playing with matchsticks. He will face trial with his father and four management committee members.
Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, a 43-year-old security guard, was rescued after 8 days trapped in the collapsed basement of a shopping center in La Guaira, Venezuela, following devastating earthquakes. He survived in a pocket of air within his workstation cabin. International rescue teams cheered as he was brought out.
Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, a 43-year-old security guard, was rescued alive from a collapsed shopping center basement in La Guaira, Venezuela, eight days after twin earthquakes. International teams, including the Costa Rican Red Cross and Chilean firefighters, coordinated the complex operation, bringing hope amidst devastation.
Hongkongers celebrated the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty by taking advantage of discounts and perks at restaurants, shops, transport, and museums. Long queues were observed at various establishments, with museums reporting high visitor numbers.
Southeast Asia's malls are thriving, contrasting with the US retail market's decline. The region boasts four of the world's top 10 malls, driven by a growing middle class, urbanization, and FDI, with private consumption projected to reach $5 trillion by 2035.
A woman was injured when a ceiling panel fell and hit her leg at Telford Plaza in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. MTR Corp is investigating the incident, and the woman has been discharged from the hospital.
Pet funeral service providers in Hong Kong are urging the government to permit the placement of animal ashes alongside human remains in columbarium niches. Citing growing demand and the increasing role of pets as family members, companies like Petmento are lobbying for regulatory changes to accommodate these evolving afterlife preferences.
Moscow endures its largest Ukrainian drone attack since the war's start, with nearly 200 drones fired, hitting a refinery and causing black oil rain; 1,000+ drones intercepted across Russia in 24 hours.
Moscow experienced its largest Ukrainian drone attack with nearly 200 drones targeting the capital, causing thick smoke plumes. Russia reported intercepting almost 1,000 drones and four missiles nationwide. An oil depot in Rostov was hit, killing one person. President Zelensky stated the strikes were retaliation for a recent Russian attack on Kyiv.
Kyiv's Lukianivska Square, once a symbol of normalcy with its McDonald's, now faces intense Russian strikes, damaging civilian structures and causing severe anxiety among residents. The area's increased vulnerability is linked to Russia's strategy of targeting urban centers and a global shortage of missile interceptors.
Kyiv's Lukianivska Square, once a symbol of normalcy with a busy McDonald's, now faces intense Russian strikes, damaging civilian structures and causing severe anxiety among residents. The area's increased vulnerability highlights Russia's strategy of targeting urban centers and Ukraine's urgent need for air defense.
An incident at a Tokyo mall saw 19 people hospitalized after a man sprayed an irritating substance, possibly tear gas. The affected individuals reported headaches and throat pain, but their conditions are not life-threatening. Authorities are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.
At least 19 people were hospitalized after a man sprayed an irritant substance, likely containing capsaicin, at an ATM in Tokyo's Ginza 6 shopping complex. The suspect is still at large.
West Ham United confirmed their relegation from the Premier League despite a 3-0 win over Leeds, as Tottenham's victory sealed their fate. The club's season is described as a "macro-collapse" and a "case study in managed corporate entropy" due to executive failure and mismanagement.
