Japan's 'Ibaraki Passport' draws 27,000 applications, prompting additional printing

Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34

The actor, who played the defiant son of drug kingpin Walter White in the drama series, dies aged 34.

London Family Finds £30,000 Chinese Imperial Porcelain Dish Under Sofa

Council Drops 6,752 Homes: Hertsmere rewrites Local Plan; consultation continues

Hertsmere Borough Council has decided to withdraw multiple large housing projects based on community feedback from public consultations. The updated Local Plan still aims to provide over 14,000 homes, focusing on urban areas. This action showcases the balance between housing demand and the necessity for appropriate infrastructure. Although four major developments have been removed, the overall housing strategy remains effective.

Six Ukrainian energy sites hit by Russia since Trump announced ceasefire, Zelensky says

Despite the US president announcing energy infrastructure would not be targeted strikes have continued, Ukraine says.

Marcos thanks outgoing Spanish envoy for bolstering PH-Spain ties

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday received outgoing Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Miguel Utray in a farewell call at Malacañan Palace. In a press release, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos thanked Utray for his contributions to strengthening cooperation between the Philippines and Spain during his four-year tour of duty

Analysis: Trump's global headaches worsen weeks before crucial elections

As election day looms, the president turns his eyes overseas for help with a pressing domestic problem.

Qantas flight grounded after bedbug outbreak

The flight from Italy to Australia was cancelled after passengers on the plane's previous journey complained of bug bites.

Pupil arrested after two teachers shot at French school

A 14-year-old was detained after the middle-school principal and teacher were injured.

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

It comes after the armed group hit Riyadh's international airport and another facility, killing 13 people, in a significant escalation.

Selma Blair arrested at JFK, then hospitalized after she attacked flight attendants on a Delta plane

Bus Driver Removal Dispute: Kitten rescue costs Maryland driver route; parents press for return

Cynthia Morgan, a dedicated school bus driver in Maryland, was dismissed after she permitted a student to save a kitten. This decision has ignited discussions on student welfare and the appropriateness of the response. Parents and locals are rallying for her return as support grows. The school district insists on safety protocols, reflecting on Morgan's history with students, prompting an evaluation of transport safety rules and disciplinary actions.

Why Moscow is staying tight-lipped on Trump's energy ceasefire

While Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky suggests he would sign up to a ceasefire on energy infrastructure, Russia has said little.