‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale
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‘An enchanting oasis’: Venetian island with Napoleonic fort up for sale

Smaller than a football pitch, Crevan has a rich history – but how rich its buyer needs to be is strictly under wrapsAn island in the Venice lagoon boasting a Napoleonic fort and lush gardens is up for sale.Described as an “enchanting oasis of peace and beauty”, Crevan offers a “spectacular view” of Venice’s main island, but is far from its crowds. Continue reading...

Another suspect in HK$7m gold robbery at Hong Kong airport held after car crash
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Another suspect in HK$7m gold robbery at Hong Kong airport held after car crash

A suspect linked to a HK$7 million (US$893,200) gold robbery at Hong Kong International Airport has been arrested after crashing his car inside Tate’s Cairn Tunnel. The 21-year-old man was driving a private car towards Sha Tin around 3am on Tuesday when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle. Police discovered around 66 grams of suspected cocaine, five e-cigarette cartridges suspected to contain etom...

Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers
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Five more arrested over crash that killed seven people including two police officers

A total of 17 people have now been arrested over Saturday’s crash in which car drove wrong way along dual carriagewayFive more people have been arrested by detectives investigating a crash that killed seven people, including two police officers.PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, were killed on Saturday when a Volkswagen Passat, which had been pursued by police, was driven the wrong way ...

US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism

US removes Syria off its list of state sponsors of terrorism

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Turkey has welcomed a US decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move rescinds a decades-old designation which came with severe economic consequences for Damascus. Corresponding sanctions relief for Syria have also been announced.

Mother and two-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike in Florida

Mother and two-year-old daughter killed by lightning strike in Florida

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Kenya Glasgow and her toddler died after lightning struck in Margate, near Fort LauderdaleA mother and her toddler were killed recently by a lightning strike in south Florida, local authorities said.The tragedy happened in Margate, near Fort Lauderdale, on Sunday. The victims were Kenya Glasgow, 31, and her two-year-old daughter, named in media reports as Kennedi. Continue reading...

JD.com boosts Northern Metropolis logistics hub, but hurdles loom: experts

JD.com boosts Northern Metropolis logistics hub, but hurdles loom: experts

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JD.com may be a major logistics leader in mainland China, but as part of a joint venture that won the first land project in the Northern Metropolis, it must overcome labour and road traffic hurdles to become an economic driver in Hong Kong, experts have said. Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, chairman of the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company – the first government-owned entity established to accelerate deve...

Five more people arrested over A66 crash that killed seven people

Five more people arrested over A66 crash that killed seven people

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News comes day after 12 people were arrested over crash in which car drove wrong way along dual carriagewayFive more people have been arrested by detectives investigating the events leading up to the crash on the A66 that killed seven people, including two police officers.Cleveland police made the announcement after 12 people were arrested on Monday. Continue reading...

In 1932, an Ohio worker lost his job and began building a rock garden; he spent 12 and his wife...

In 1932, an Ohio worker lost his job and began building a rock garden; he spent 12 and his wife...

Times of India •

Upon losing his job at the factory, Harry Hartman transformed his passion into a breathtaking folk art garden made from more than 250,000 stones and repurposed materials. For 53 years, his devoted wife Mary cared for this enchanting space until the Kohler Foundation restored it and handed it over to a community non-profit. The garden is now a beautiful destination for public tours, showcasing Harr...

In 2014, Texas bought 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch; 15,000 acres later became a wildlife area

In 2014, Texas bought 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch; 15,000 acres later became a wildlife area

Times of India •

In 2014, a coalition of conservation groups bought 17,351-acre Powderhorn Ranch on the Texas coast for $37.7 million. A major share of the funding came from BP and Transocean penalties linked to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Four years later, more than 15,000 acres were transferred to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as a wildlife management area.

Can Taiwan’s new F-16s level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters?

Can Taiwan’s new F-16s level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters?

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Taiwan’s first two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States are expected to arrive within days, with some analysts saying the improved models could give Taipei better odds against the People’s Liberation Army’s fifth-generation J-20 fighters. The jets will be the first deliveries under a long-delayed NT$247.3 billion (US$7.76 billion) deal for 66 aircraft. The two fighters, numbered 6727 ...

Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

Third drone and suspected military explosives found near Leipzig airport

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Local media report discovery by German investigators after attempted attack on cargo and military logistics hubEurope live – latest updatesGerman investigators uncovered a third drone and suspected military explosives thought to be connected to an attempted attack on Leipzig airport, local media have reported.The drone was discovered in Kabelsketal, just to the west of the airport, along with abou...