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Five gardening teams have been shortlisted for the RHS Railway Stations in Bloom award for their efforts in beautifying and sustaining wildlife at railway stations across the UK.
At least 20 passersby helped move a fallen tree in MacPherson, clearing one lane. No one was injured.
Amazon's Ring doorbell maker is launching a new app in the UK to replace neighborhood WhatsApp or Facebook groups for safety and pet-related updates.
Founder of 3Pumpkins Lin Shiyun created a safe space for children from low-income families through arts and development charity, offering art activities and play to help them cope with issues.
‘Numakage Public Pool’ documents the demise of a third space
A documentary captures the final days of a public pool in Saitama, Japan, as it closes due to a new school construction.
In northern Japan, 1,800 people came together to pull a 360-tonne castle keep a little more than two metres closer to its original resting place as part of ongoing renovations. The keep had to be moved to repair a wall damaged in a major earthquake.
Spanish Singer Silvia Pérez Cruz Brings Her Music to a Havana in Shadows
Spanish singer Silvia Pérez Cruz recently performed a free concert in Havana, Cuba, as part of her tour for her latest album, Oral Abisal. The concert was held in the Iglesia de San Francisco el Nuevo and was a welcome respite from the city's struggles with poverty and la…
What happens when neighbors stop being neighbors?
Across Japan, people often live in close physical proximity to one another, yet many know remarkably little about the people living next door. This phenomenon is not unique to Japan, but it is a growing concern in the country.
1,000 help tow 400-ton castle keep closer to original position
About 1,000 people towed the roughly 400-ton keep of a traditional castle in northeastern Aomori Prefecture on Sunday, moving it 109 centimeters closer to its original position after it was relocated 11 years ago.
Children aged nine to 13 in Punggol can receive up to $3,000 in funding and mentorship for heritage projects, culminating in a public presentation in March 2027. Separately, the "Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out!" stage show is set to entertain pre-schoolers at Esplanade Theatre o…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is offering a limited-time discount on passes until August 21. The event, which takes place in San Francisco from October 13-15, focuses on building and developing in the AI era.
A new generation of Catalans tries to rekindle the independence movement
A new generation of Catalans is fighting to preserve their identity and language, turning to culture instead of politics after years of failed political attempts to establish independence.
Seeking Alpha's Dividend Growth Investing (DGI) chat forum is introducing a new bi-weekly article format, incorporating community feedback and contributions to foster deeper discussion.
Thousands of techno fans gathered in Berlin's Tiergarten for the 'Rave The Planet' parade, a demonstration against terror anxiety. The event, which took place near the site of a recent terrorist attack, featured a mix of music, dance, and activism, with participants calli…
A visit to a community gallery in Singapore highlights how public notices are available in four languages, symbolizing belonging for all.
The police are appealing for information on a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for nearly three weeks since she was last seen in Serangoon. Sarah Fitriyana Abdullah was last spotted near NEX shopping mall at about 1.25pm on July 24.
A 21-member contingent from the Singapore Disability Sports Council marked the largest and most diverse participation of people with disabilities at NDP 2026. Over 1,200 civilians joined the parade, the biggest civilian turnout in more than a decade.
A running group organized a 61km run tracing the Merlion head, attracting 195 participants from 10 countries to celebrate Singapore's 61st National Day.
Germany's Sovereign Tech Agency has announced a new fellowship program, which will provide GNOME with a fellow dedicated to working on design and community management for the next two years.
A 78-year-old man was found dead in East St. Louis, Illinois, after being stabbed by a teenager in a clown costume. The victim's family said he was likely making a surprise visit to his older sister when the attack occurred.
A blog post on Schneier on Security features a video of an Arctic bobtail squid, serving as a traditional "Friday Squid Blogging" entry and an open thread for readers to discuss security news.
Two people were killed in an explosion in a city on the outskirts of Syria's capital Damascus on Thursday night, according to the country's health ministry. Thirteen others were injured in the vehicle explosion.
Firefighters in the Ruhr region of Germany rescued ducklings from a nest in danger of being crushed by a broken tree branch. A pedestrian alerted authorities after hearing a loud cracking sound, and the firefighters carefully removed the branch to save the nest.
Police are seeking information on two missing individuals last seen near Chai Chee Road and Bishan. Lee Fatt Kow, 65, was last seen on Aug 2 wearing a white-striped shirt and black shorts. Ryan Chin Ke En, 19, was last spotted on Aug 1 wearing a white T-shirt and shorts.
The Haunted Bookshop in Bristol is seeking £20,000 to avoid closure. Ongoing cost-of-living pressures and reduced footfall have impacted the business.
Outernet is a new app that helps users turn their saved social media posts into real-world adventures. The app, founded by Danielle Egan and Athena Leong, allows users to save posts and organize them into a list of to-dos for exploring the world around them.
A group of Aljunied residents surprised Workers' Party chief and Aljunied Member of Parliament (MP) Pritam Singh ahead of his 50th birthday. The residents organized a birthday celebration for Singh, complete with cake and a card, at his Tea With Residents event on Jul. 25.
This children’s cafeteria in Shikoku serves up free meals and global perspectives
A children’s cafeteria in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, serves free meals and promotes global perspectives through food. The cafeteria is run by a team of cooks who prepare meals ahead of busy dinner services.
Photographer Kieran Dodds has been documenting people with red hair across the US, revealing a diverse community with a complex history.
Shigure may look a bit unusual, but he’s a very special cat
Shigure, a visually impaired 2-year-old cat, arrived at Animal Refuge Kansai (ARK) with his siblings after his owner's death. Despite his poor vision, he is a fearless, friendly, and playful cat seeking a loving home.