Watch: Burning e-bikes turned into bonfires as France reels from violent protests
Times of India •

Watch: Burning e-bikes turned into bonfires as France reels from violent protests

France witnessed a violent weekend as protests over rising living costs and underfunded public services escalated into riots and looting. Burning e-bikes, torched vehicles and smoke-filled streets marked the unrest in Paris and other cities. Hundreds of shared bikes and scooters were damaged, causing an estimated €400,000 in losses to one operator. Authorities arrested around 2,400 people and are ...

Amnesty on Turkish media crackdown: 'Disinformation flourishes when media landscape's narrowed down'
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Amnesty on Turkish media crackdown: 'Disinformation flourishes when media landscape's narrowed down'

The state takeover of Halk TV, one of Turkey’s most widely watched news channels, represents far more than an isolated confrontation between the authorities and an independent broadcaster. For Milena Buyum, Amnesty International’s Turkey campaigner, it is part of a broader erosion of media pluralism, characterized by the appointment of state trustees, the detention of journalists and mounting rest...

Hong Kong to focus on infrastructure monitoring in first phase of ‘AI city brain’
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Hong Kong to focus on infrastructure monitoring in first phase of ‘AI city brain’

Hong Kong authorities will focus on incorporating infrastructure monitoring into the first phase of its AI-powered urban management system, while exploring its expansion into public services in later stages. Officials also told a Legislative Council meeting on Tuesday that government arms were encouraged to develop their own databases before connecting them to the “AI city brain”. Undersecretary f...

Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7% as John Healey’s first budget looms

Surprise drop in UK unemployment to 4.7% as John Healey’s first budget looms

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Latest ONS data presents mixed picture amid slump in job vacancies and analysts warning labour market is ‘running on idle’Business live – news updatesHealey to reject calls to raise CGT in budgetUnemployment in the UK has fallen unexpectedly in the final snapshot of the jobs market before John Healey’s first budget next week.The jobless rate fell to 4.7% in the three months to August, from 4.9% ac...

Suzhou Dongshan’s US$1.8b Hong Kong IPO trails expectations amid US trade risk concerns

Suzhou Dongshan’s US$1.8b Hong Kong IPO trails expectations amid US trade risk concerns

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Suzhou Dongshan Precision Manufacturing raised less than expected in its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO), as investors weighed potential US trade restrictions on its optical modules business amid the city’s cautious appetite for mega listings, analysts said. The company has started taking investor orders for a Hong Kong listing, offering 113.7 million shares at a maximum price of HK$93.80 ...

Ex-army captain in Singapore jailed 17 months for sex with 15-year-old boy

Ex-army captain in Singapore jailed 17 months for sex with 15-year-old boy

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Two Singaporean men lost their positions in the armed forces after they were convicted of having sex with a 15-year-old boy. Former army captain Chaw Chia Jun, 41, was sentenced to 17 months’ jail on Tuesday, while his co-accused Owen Toh Wei Song, a former navy cook, was jailed for 12 months on September 22, according to CNA. Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that both were suspended ...

Energy shock could spark Asia’s next debt crisis

Energy shock could spark Asia’s next debt crisis

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A country need not run out of money to find itself in a debt crisis. It only has to run short of US dollars to pay for its energy. At the recent International Monetary Fund-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, the IMF, which expects global economic growth of 3.1 per cent this year and 3.4 per cent the next, cautioned that energy-importing and lower-income economies face a harder road, even as th...

Nashville held a developer's permit for years over a future road; appeals court revives lawsuit

Nashville held a developer's permit for years over a future road; appeals court revives lawsuit

Times of India •

A federal appeals court has reinstated the lawsuit of SW Nashville EB Owner, LLC against the city of Nashville regarding a stalled building permit. The developer faced an indefinite delay on their application, purportedly linked to prospective road developments, resulting in losses exceeding $8.2 million while the property remained undeveloped. The court's decision enables the developer's claims t...

1880s Rhode Island social club hits market at $9.75 million

1880s Rhode Island social club hits market at $9.75 million

Times of India •

The Reading Room, an iconic establishment in Narragansett, has hit the market, presenting a unique opportunity for discerning buyers. This beautifully restored five-bedroom residence retains its historic charm after significant renovations in 2010. With a current asking price of $9.75 million, it boasts breathtaking views and generous outdoor areas, making it an exceptional find for those seeking ...

Zelenskyy arrives in Oslo ahead of meeting with Trump envoy Witkoff

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The latest diplomatic push comes amid a deepening rift between Kyiv and Washington, as the US presses Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian oil infrastructure while Kyiv faces delays in Patriot missile deliveries and reported restrictions on intelligence-sharing and satellite communications.

Kentucky sinks 1,700 discarded Christmas trees in a lake to create homes for fish

Kentucky sinks 1,700 discarded Christmas trees in a lake to create homes for fish

Times of India •

Kentucky collected around 5,000 discarded Christmas trees in 2026 to restore underwater habitats in its ageing lakes. As part of the state's 'Christmas for the Fishes' programme, approximately 1,700 trees were submerged in Boltz Lake alone. The trees provide shelter and feeding areas for fish, replacing natural structures that have decayed over time. The initiative also helps improve recreational ...

Chinese carmakers gear up European production to sidestep tariffs, import quota

Chinese carmakers gear up European production to sidestep tariffs, import quota

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Chinese carmakers, facing a European Union import quota targeting their hybrid electric vehicles (EVs), are gearing up for more local production to reinforce their go-global drive. They plan to either splash out billions of yuan to set up their own factories or tap international marques’ idle plants to build their vehicles, looking to sustain a sales boom in one of the world’s major automotive mar...