Australian Open plans more shade, 700 seats and day-pass limits for 2027
Tennis Australia chief executive Andrew Abdo outlined changes at a Melbourne launch as the tournament weighs record crowds against queues and visitor comfort.
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Bracknell vape shop adds darts equipment amid vaping duty concerns
Vapers Cave is diversifying as its owner voices concern about the new vaping duty. The tax began on 1 October, with a separate transition for eligible old stock until next March.
UK consulate signs removed in East Jerusalem as Israeli closure deadline arrives
Reuters journalists saw workers take down the British mission’s signs on 8 October. The removal leaves its operating status and services for Palestinians unresolved.
Luton residents challenge MP’s claim of ‘no-go zones’ for white people
People interviewed in Bury Park describe shopping, football trade and feeling safe after a Conservative MP’s remarks. Their accounts challenge his portrayal but do not...
Hygiene Bank warns working families are struggling to afford essentials
Guildford charities describe demand for basic toiletries and cleaning products, while a national survey shows household hardship without establishing an October increase.
Anwar pledges closer Myanmar cooperation as repatriation concerns persist
Malaysia’s prime minister signalled support for Myanmar’s fuller place in ASEAN after meeting Min Aung Hlaing, while questions remain over the safety of people returning from...
Thai consumer confidence falls as floods and living costs weigh
September confidence fell for the first time in four months, with the university linking weaker sentiment to flooding, high living costs and a slow recovery.
Singapore driver wins sentencing appeal after cyclist's negligence considered
Eric Yeo's one-week jail term was replaced with a S$5,000 fine after the High Court found the cyclist's conduct reduced his culpability. His conviction and five-year driving...
Some Singapore hotel rooms listed at seven times usual rates before Grand Prix
CNA found steep prices for some rooms ahead of the Oct. 9–11 race, while Trip.com reported stronger bookings and the city prepared for more than 40 business events.
South Korea promises action if Russia-bound fuel shipments broke domestic law
Seoul says it will examine tanker routes and declarations after reports of fuel shipments to Russia, while stressing that loading refined petroleum at its ports is not itself...
Asian shares fall as AI borrowing plans add to bond-market concerns
Reported financing plans at Broadcom and SpaceX drew attention as Treasury yields hovered near a 24-year high, with oil prices and rate expectations also weighing on markets.
South Korea’s FSC chief defends leveraged ETF launch, apologizes for investor harm
Lee Eog-weon said the decision reflected various views and disputed a reported loss estimate, following July restrictions on single-stock leveraged products.
Bolotana’s long-lived women put Sardinian village in blue-zone spotlight
Researchers estimate unusually high survival from 70 to 100 among Bolotana’s women, but small numbers and changing results leave its blue-zone status unresolved.
West Kalimantan wildfire lawsuit adjourned after government defendants miss first hearing
Indigenous and civil-society plaintiffs want action on recurring fires and haze. Indonesia’s government says it will address the case through the courts.
NHS Lothian carries out first UK testicular tissue transplant in 19-year-old
Edinburgh surgeons have returned tissue frozen before chemotherapy to a young man who later had no sperm in his semen. Whether the transplant can produce viable sperm remains...
Walter Peak fire: crews contain at least 80% of perimeter
Rain helped firefighters strengthen containment around the 1,400-hectare blaze near Queenstown, but hotspots remain and monitoring will continue.
France announces school dialogue plan as student protests spread
After a nationwide demonstration, France’s Education Ministry announced time for student discussions and opened a consultation. Students’ complaints about staffing and school...
Three killed in attacks on Saudi airports as Houthis claim responsibility
Saudi aviation authorities reported three deaths and 36 injuries after attacks at airports in Abha and Riyadh on 6 and 7 October. The Houthis claimed responsibility, but the...