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Japan Hit by 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake; Injured People Reported as Tsunami Alert Sounds
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, shaking cities hundreds of miles away, injuring dozens and forcing more than 100,000 people to evacuate coastal areas under urgent tsunami alerts. The quake, one of the strongest to hit the region in years, triggered widespread warnings, power outages, transport ...
Air Transat Begins Gradual Shutdown as Pilots Issue 72-Hour Strike Notice Ahead of Holiday Rush
Air Transat has entered a critical phase of its operations after receiving a formal 72-hour strike notice from the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), triggering a gradual shutdown plan that will fully suspend flights by Tuesday. The move comes after nearly a year of stalled negotiations, raising urgent concerns for ...
Holly Willoughby Fined After Guilty Plea in Crash That Broke Scooter Rider’s Neck Near London Home
In a serious road incident that has raised significant public attention, television presenter Holly Willoughby has pleaded guilty to careless driving after knocking down a scooter rider in southwest London, leaving the victim with a fractured neck and a broken toe. The former This Morning host admitted the offence via ...
Serious M5 Crash Near Weston-super-Mare Forces Full Closure Between J20 and J21
A serious late-night collision on the M5 in Somerset brought the motorway to a complete halt, causing hours of disruption for commuters, airport travellers and overnight motorists. The police-led incident, which unfolded around 11:05 pm between Junction 20 for Clevedon and Junction 21 for Weston-super-Mare, prompted a major emergency response ...
St Andrew’s Day 2025: History, Global Traditions, Scotland’s National Celebrations & Major New Developments
St Andrew’s Day 2025, observed worldwide on 30 November, arrives with a blend of ancient history, vibrant cultural traditions and several notable updates for Scotland, the UK and countries where Saint Andrew remains a deeply revered figure. From Scotland’s national celebrations and global rituals to Ukraine’s calendar shift, the Scottish ...
Australia PM Anthony Albanese Marries Long-Time Partner Jodie Haydon in Historic First at The Lodge
Anthony Albanese Marries Jodie Haydon: Australia witnessed a political and personal milestone on Saturday as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese married his long-time partner, Jodie Haydon, in an intimate ceremony at The Lodge in Canberra. The 62-year-old leader became the first sitting Australian Prime Minister in 124 years of federal governance ...
Nationwide Building Society Transactions Jump 13.6% on Black Friday 2025 as Activity Hits 7.3M by Afternoon
Black Friday 2025 delivered a powerful jolt to the UK retail sector as Nationwide Building Society reported a remarkable surge in customer spending from the early hours of the day. Between midnight and 10am, transactions crossed 2.5 million, marking a 13.6% increase compared with Black Friday 2024, when the figure ...
Royal Mail Issues Urgent Delay Alert as 25 UK Postcodes Hit by Severe Delivery Disruptions
Royal Mail has issued a major warning to customers across the UK as widespread delivery delays affect 25 postcode areas due to staffing shortages, resourcing challenges and a key transport breakdown. The disruption, impacting mail centres from the Home Counties to the East Midlands and Scotland, comes at a time ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin to Visit India from December 4–5 for High-Level Strategic Summit
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin will arrive in India for a two-day State visit from December 4–5, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This high-level engagement marks the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit and comes at a time of shifting geopolitical equations and ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to ...
John Lewis Unveils Ambitious £800m Revival Plan as Bluewater Store Leads a New Era of Experiential Retail
John Lewis is entering one of its most ambitious eras in decades, launching an £800m national reboot aimed at transforming every one of its 36 remaining department stores by 2029. With the pandemic years behind it and consumer confidence slowly recovering, the brand is moving decisively toward experiential retail, new ...
