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75-year-old man to marry 30-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh

A 75-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh are set to marry, sparking discussions about their unique love story and 45-year age gap.

Platform workers should not be penalised for delays during haze: Jasmin Lau

Under the Platform Workers Act, platform operators have workplace safety and health responsibilities towards their workers, said the Acting Minister for Manpower.

European leaders rally around Zelensky as Trump ties slump

Zelensky infuriated Trump further by ordering Ukraine's forces to restart strikes on Russian oil refineries in defiance of Washington's demands.

Inside the forgotten Limerick railway station given a €1.1m new lease of life

Ukraine pushes for European alternatives to US air defences and Starlink amid tensions with Washington

As tensions between Kyiv and Washington deepen Ukraine is looking to Europe to help secure its long-term defence and technological independence. A senior Ukrainian presidential official told Euronews that concrete plans are already taking shape.

After my friend lost his job, he asked AI what came next

The fortunes of a laid-off worker reveal how artificial intelligence is becoming the latest vessel for some of China’s oldest beliefs

Four killed fighting wildfires in Indonesian national park

The four men were overwhelmed while battling flames in the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java.

Emergency alert for strong quake withdrawn minutes later

Initial alerts warned of strong shaking across northern, eastern and central Japan following a quake near the Kuril Islands.

Singapore-listed First Resources, Bumitama Agri point to El Nino, say some fires began beyond their boundaries

Palm oil producer First Resources said the current hotspots are largely concentrated in regions where the group does not operate, while Bumitama Agri said a number of incidents appear to have developed outside the areas directly managed by the group.

Singapore-listed First Resources points to El Nino, says haze-linked fires were outside its operations

Palm oil producer First Resources said the current hotspots are largely concentrated in regions where the group does not operate.

KBO's Landers bring back pitcher Avila after strong season

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- The SSG Landers announced Friday they will bring back...

Broad Arrow Auctions: Broad Arrow Reveals 106-Mile Ferrari F50 for Second Annual Auction in Partnership with Concours at Wynn Las Vegas

1997 Ferrari F50 is likely the lowest-mileage example of the last analog Ferrari supercar | Time capsule Ferrari halo car joins Broad Arrow's second annual Las Vegas Auction, set for October 31 as ...

Weather: Temperatures tumble as cold snap grips New Zealand

Christchurch is forecast to drop from 26.5C to 10C in three days.

30,000 people in Wellington region fail to pay first Tiaki Wai water bill

Second bills from the water agency will be sent to Wellington, Lower and Upper Hutt and Porirua residents and businesses from late October.

Waiuku community fights to save Franklin Memorial Hospital

Franklin Memorial Hospital served the local community for more than 100 years before closing for refurbishment in 2024.

Water pistols, National absent from Aro Valley's notorious candidates debate

The Wellington North electorate turned up en masse for the Aro Valley meet the candidates debate on Thursday night.

Former gambler says regulators need sharper teeth, wants all online ads banned

Jack* says ads for illegal online casinos continue to infiltrate the phones of recovering addicts.

Mother heartbroken toddler's cancer treatment delayed by Starship Hospital staff shortages

Some chemotherapy and bone marrow treatments have been delayed at the children's hospital for up to seven days due to lack of staff.