Remains of a saltwater crocodile were found dumped with litter on a suburban Adelaide road. The Department for Environment and Water confirmed the species, but the origin and circumstances remain a mystery. The discovery is under investigation by the department, SA Police, and RSPCA.
Pakistani director Umar Nasir Ali lauded Imtiaz Ali's film 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' for its emotional portrayal of Partition. Ali noted the film's themes of memory and belonging resonate with his own upcoming project, and praised Naseeruddin Shah's performance and Aarti Bajaj's editing.
Tens of thousands fled their homes in the Philippines following massive explosions from Mount Pinatubo on June 12, 1991. The eruptions sent ash plumes up to 25km into the sky, forcing residents like Theresita Santiago to evacuate.
Broughton Sanctuary estate in North Yorkshire is undergoing a major rewilding transformation with funding from Rebalance Earth. The project aims to restore natural habitats, increase biodiversity, and generate economic returns through nature credits.
England's preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 have been disrupted by the theft of vital team equipment, including match boots of stars like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, and official World Cup footballs, en route to their training base in Kansas City. Local authorities are investigating, with one individual reportedly in custody.
England's football team experienced a security breach when their match boots, along with official tournament balls and training equipment, were stolen en route to their World Cup training camp in Kansas City, Missouri. The incident occurred during transport from their Florida base, impacting star players' gear and presenting a challenge for the Football Association ahead of their opening match against Croatia.
The Humanity Protocol, a decentralized identity project using palm biometrics, suffered a private key compromise resulting in losses exceeding $30 million. The H token plummeted 85% from $0.70 to $0.08, with the project’s founder confirming the incident and advising users to avoid the bridge and liquidity pools.
Weekly choir sessions at NSW's Illawarra region, including Wombarra Bowling Club and Thirroul's Slapdash Choir, serve as communal antidotes to loneliness, grief, and burnout, leveraging the therapeutic benefits of group singing.
Photographer Sophie Green discusses her projects on British subcultures, focusing on the joy and nostalgia of seaside funfairs, Black-majority churches, and Traveller horse fairs. Her exhibition "Tangerine Dreams" highlights the diverse ways people find belonging in contemporary British society.
Tigray's absence from Ethiopia's federal parliament nears a decade, sparking concerns over its representation and belonging, amid rising tensions and fears of renewed conflict.
Long-time members of Delhi Gymkhana Club describe it as a 'second home' integral to family life, friendships, and daily routines for decades, now facing an uncertain crisis threatening a way of life.
Since the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire, Israel has expanded its control from 53% to 59%, establishing new outposts and controlling the Salah al-Din road. Hamas disarmament remains a key issue amid stalled peace talks.
Hong Kong's note-issuing banks are replacing fire-damaged cash for residents of Wang Fuk Court, following a devastating November fire. The initiative by the Monetary Authority and lenders aims to support those affected, with residents recovering significant amounts of burnt money.
Councils across Australia are struggling with rising homelessness, with some opting for enforcement like evictions and fines, while others advocate for a welfare-first approach. A landmark Queensland court ruling highlighted the human rights implications of dismantling homeless encampments.
A new play by Rory Mullarkey at the Royal Exchange explores Manchester's complex identity and sense of belonging through three interconnected scenes, questioning who truly calls the city home.
A report by FairSquare details alleged labor rights abuses against migrant workers in Saudi Aramco's supply chain, including serious safety risks and challenges in claiming compensation after injuries or deaths.
Russian attacks on Ukraine have devastated wildlife, particularly birds. An owl named Sunny, injured in a drone strike, is recovering in Dnipro. Experts note habitat destruction, entanglement in drone cables, and disruption of migration patterns, though some species show resilience.
The 'Holy Pop' exhibition at London's Somerset House showcases fan collections and shrines dedicated to pop culture icons, exploring fandom as a spiritual practice, a coping mechanism for loss, and a form of 'citizen curation'.
A 70-year-old man has been charged with 264 counts of fraud for allegedly stealing over $54,000 from a person with a disability he was hired to support. The funds, including NDIS payments, were allegedly used for personal purchases like holidays and massages.
NS&I will contact thousands of families next week regarding a savings scandal, confirming £367m owed to 34,000 estates. The state-backed bank's interim CEO apologized for the errors and outlined plans for repayment, expected to complete by mid-2027.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 700.27 crore belonging to late gangster Iqbal Mirchi and his family. The assets include properties in Mumbai and Dubai, with the ED alleging the family used trust entities and corporate holdings to launder wealth.
West Bengal's Suvendu Adhikari-led government has ended religion-based schemes and scrapped the state OBC list, citing a Calcutta High Court judgment. A new panel will determine quota eligibility. Benefits under the 'Annapurna' scheme and free bus travel for women were approved.
‘Polyclass’ of 6 million people consider themselves to belong to more than one social category, researchers sayMore than a third of Britons say they have changed social class, with upper-middle and upper-class people most likely to identify as belonging to more than one class, according to a survey.Working-class people were the least likely to say they had changed class or identified with more than one, with 70% saying they were in the same social category they were born into, the study by research firm Attest found. Continue reading...
Residents of Wang Fuk Court return home to collect belongings after November 26 fire killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000
