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Leeds Considers Long-Awaited Tram System Plans
WorldThe Guardian3d ago

Leeds Considers Long-Awaited Tram System Plans

After decades of discussions and promises, plans for a tram transport system in Leeds are once again being considered, though not all locals are convinced the service will materialize.

Czech Town Ratiboř Unveils AI Digital Twin of Its Mayor
Technologyirozhlas9d ago

Czech Town Ratiboř Unveils AI Digital Twin of Its Mayor

Ratiboř, a town in the Vsetín region of the Czech Republic, has become the first municipality in the country to launch an AI-powered digital twin of its mayor. The life-sized video panel can answer citizens' questions and is designed to learn about the community from locals.

Cyprus Gears Up for Spring Festivals
Culturecyprus-mail15d ago

Cyprus Gears Up for Spring Festivals

Cyprus is preparing for a series of outdoor, floral, traditional, and seasonal spring festivals in the coming weeks, offering joy and entertainment for families, locals, and visitors.

Japan Deploys Longer-Range Missiles and Gliding Projectiles
WorldAPle-figaroSCMP+4NHK Worldstraits-timesjapan-timesvanguard-ng17d ago7 sources

Japan Deploys Longer-Range Missiles and Gliding Projectiles

Japan has deployed its homegrown longer-range missiles and new hyper velocity gliding projectiles to two military bases, marking a significant step in developing its 'counterstrike capability'.

Two Indonesian UN Peacekeepers Killed in Southern Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict
PoliticsReutersBBCNYT+26Al JazeeracbcfazSCMPFrance 24la-repubblicadie-presseel-mundo+18 more18d ago29 sources

Two Indonesian UN Peacekeepers Killed in Southern Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict

Multiple UN peacekeepers have been killed in Southern Lebanon within 24 hours, including two Indonesian UNIFIL members who died after an explosion destroyed their vehicle, as Israel expands its operation against Hezbollah, increasing danger for UNIFIL forces.

Foreign Spending Surges in Gwanghwamun During BTS Event
CultureKorea Herald19d ago

Foreign Spending Surges in Gwanghwamun During BTS Event

Foreign card spending in the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul surged 74 percent from a year earlier during a BTS concert weekend on March 21, indicating a reshuffling of spending rather than a broad retail boost for local merchants.

Japan Tourism Agency Considers Dual Pricing for Tourists
Businessjapan-times29d ago

Japan Tourism Agency Considers Dual Pricing for Tourists

Japan's Tourism Agency is planning to establish a panel to discuss the implementation of dual pricing systems, where tourists might pay different rates than locals, a measure already adopted by some municipalities due to a surge in inbound visitors.

TV shows we love: Bodkin
Culturecyprus-mail1mo ago

TV shows we love: Bodkin

Gilbert is not welcome in Bodkin, Ireland. Especially as an American podcaster poking his nose into affairs the locals have for years swept under the carpet. Flanked by English researcher Emmy and Dublin-born investigative journalist Dove reluctantly sent to lie low, the unwilling trio embark on a quest to create the best podcast ever to […]

Alaminos City celebrates signature ‘longganisa’
Cultureinquirer1mo ago

Alaminos City celebrates signature ‘longganisa’

ALAMINOS CITY, PANGASINAN, Philippines — For locals and visitors alike, Alaminos longganisa is a sausage with character—juicy, garlicky and perfectly crispy when fried. But what makes it unique is not just the taste—it’s the small buri sticks separating each portion, a simple detail that has become the city’s delicious trademark. The Alaminos longganisa is sold

Morning chills in Baguio linger at 10°C
Worldinquirer1mo ago

Morning chills in Baguio linger at 10°C

BAGUIO CITY — Residents and tourists in this city woke up to a crisp morning on Monday as temperatures hovered around 10°C at 5 a.m., slightly warmer than the 9.4°C recorded the previous day. Locals described the cool breeze as unusually brisk for this time of year.  READ: Pagasa records coldest day so far in

La Rambla Reform Aims to Attract Locals
Culturela-vanguardia2d ago

La Rambla Reform Aims to Attract Locals

A discussion is underway about whether the ongoing reform of La Rambla, which includes new ordinances restricting street displays, will succeed in attracting Barcelonans back to the iconic street.

Srinagar's Last Tonga Driver Returns to Streets
CultureTimes of India4d ago

Srinagar's Last Tonga Driver Returns to Streets

Ghulam Rasool Kumar, a 70-year-old tonga driver, has resumed his rides on Srinagar's streets after a break, offering a nostalgic experience for both tourists and locals despite past disruptions.

Chios Rocket War Amazes Locals and Tourists
Cultureprotothema-en6d ago

Chios Rocket War Amazes Locals and Tourists

The traditional 'rocket war' (Rouketopolemos) between two parishes in Vrontados, Chios, once again captivated a large number of visitors, including many from Turkey, with its spectacular display.

Θα εκτροχιάσει η σύγκρουση μεταξύ Ισραήλ και Λιβάνου την εύθραυστη εκεχειρία; – Ανεβαίνουν ξανά οι τιμές των καυσίμων
WorldReutersBBCNYT+60le-mondeAl Jazeeranrknosruvaftonbladetberlingskele-figaro+52 more8d ago63 sources

Θα εκτροχιάσει η σύγκρουση μεταξύ Ισραήλ και Λιβάνου την εύθραυστη εκεχειρία; – Ανεβαίνουν ξανά οι τιμές των καυσίμων

Ένα από τα βασικά ερωτήματα που παραμένουν ανοιχτά είναι κατά πόσο ο πόλεμος μεταξύ του Ισραήλ και της Χεζμπολάχ θα εκτροχιάσει την εύθραυστη εκεχειρία, την ώρα που οι εξελίξεις στη Μέση Ανατολή…

New Zealand Prepares for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu as it Approaches
Environmentrnzfiji-times9d ago2 sources

New Zealand Prepares for Tropical Cyclone Vaianu as it Approaches

Tropical Cyclone Vaianu (also referred to as Vainu) continues to intensify, leading to school closures across Fiji and prompting close monitoring for its potential threat of heavy rain and strong winds to New Zealand's North Island, where locals are now bracing for its arrival.

Trump Administration Closes Rural US-Canada Border Road, Sparking Outrage
PoliticsThe IndependentYahoohindustan-times18d ago3 sources

Trump Administration Closes Rural US-Canada Border Road, Sparking Outrage

The Trump administration has decided to suddenly shutter a quiet rural border road between the US and Canada, a move that has caused outrage among local residents, including a Montana farmer who called it 'ridiculous', with the route set to close to Canadian traffic from July 1 due to US security concerns.

Hong Kong to test new campsite booking system amid overcrowding, litter concerns
CultureSCMP1mo ago

Hong Kong to test new campsite booking system amid overcrowding, litter concerns

Hong Kong could introduce pilot schemes for booking campsites in the city before the National Day holiday in October, as authorities revealed that 32 people were prosecuted for offences in Sai Kung’s countryside over the Chinese New Year holiday period. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan told the Legislative Council on Wednesday that most of those prosecuted were non-locals charged with littering. Authorities had earlier said they were looking at implementing a booking system ...

30% jump in demand for regional holidays among Hongkongers amid Middle East war
WorldSCMP1mo ago

30% jump in demand for regional holidays among Hongkongers amid Middle East war

Demand for some regional holiday destinations among Hong Kong travellers has jumped by as much as 30 per cent ahead of Easter, as locals seek to avoid long-haul trips amid rising airfares and disrupted routes caused by the ongoing war in Iran, according to industry players. Travel agencies said the number of inquiries for trips to Japan, South Korea, mainland China and Australia had risen by between 10 and 30 per cent since the war escalated, while demand for destinations linked to the Middle...

A Ukrainian attack on a Russian missile plant killed at least seven civilians. Locals say they had nowhere to hide.
Worldmeduza1mo ago

A Ukrainian attack on a Russian missile plant killed at least seven civilians. Locals say they had nowhere to hide.

On March 10, the Russian border city of Bryansk suffered its deadliest attack since the start of the full-scale war against Ukraine. Ukrainian forces struck the Kremniy El microelectronics plant, also damaging a nearby technical college and several residential buildings. According to the latest reports, seven residents were killed and 42 people were injured, 29 of whom were hospitalized. To understand how the attack unfolded on the ground, the independent journalists’ cooperative Bereg review...

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey House Special Election
PoliticsAPbloombergThe Guardian+7NPRCNNFox NewsThe IndependentYahoodh-les-sportsn1-bih17h ago10 sources

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey House Special Election

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia, endorsed by Bernie Sanders and AOC, has won a special election for a U.S. House seat in New Jersey. Her victory is seen as a significant win for Democrats, preventing the GOP from expanding its fragile majority.

Israel and Lebanon Hold First Direct Talks in Decades
CultureAPReutersBBC+108bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+100 more3d ago111 sources

Israel and Lebanon Hold First Direct Talks in Decades

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to and held their first direct negotiations in decades, with talks facilitated by the United States. An Israeli envoy described the discussions as an excellent exchange of views.

Immigrants Share Why Lithuania is Attractive
Culturedelfi-lt4d ago

Immigrants Share Why Lithuania is Attractive

Foreigners living and working in Lithuania highlight the country's positive aspects, such as its green environment, safety, modernity, and career opportunities, which locals often overlook.

Man Accused of Killing Four Children Faces Tent Trial
WorldThe Independent4d ago

Man Accused of Killing Four Children Faces Tent Trial

Christopher Okello Onyum, accused of a machete attack that killed four children and shocked locals, is set to face a controversial trial held in a tent. The unusual trial setting has drawn attention to the case.

Elephants Participate in Songkran Festivities in Ayutthaya
CultureBangkok Post7d ago

Elephants Participate in Songkran Festivities in Ayutthaya

Elephants joined locals and tourists in Ayutthaya to celebrate the start of Songkran, the Thai New Year, by splashing water, painting, and dancing at the city pillar shrine. The event was co-organized by the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal.

Canary Islands Hit by 'Storm of the Decade'
World24ur22d ago

Canary Islands Hit by 'Storm of the Decade'

The Canary Islands, typically known for warm weather, are experiencing severe weather chaos due to 'Storm Therese,' dubbed the 'storm of the decade' by locals, which has brought wet, windy, and winter conditions, prompting authorities to declare a red alert.

Chad Reports 17 Killed in Sudanese Drone Attack
WorldDW29d ago

Chad Reports 17 Killed in Sudanese Drone Attack

Officials in Chad have reported that 17 people, identified as civilians, were killed in a Sudanese drone attack. Locals claim the victims were mourners at a funeral and children playing nearby, marking the latest deadly spillover from the ongoing civil war in Sudan.