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Malaysia's £80bn Forest City: A Ghost Town

Explore the story of Forest City, a £80 billion Malaysian development built for 700,000 that now stands nearly empty. Discover why this ambitious project became a 'ghost town'.

Bath University Green Belt Student Housing Row

Plans to build nearly 300 student homes on protected Green Belt land in Bath threaten rare wildlife and panoramic views, sparking fierce local opposition. Join the debate on urban development.

Labour MPs urge Reeves to drop NHS private finance

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces rebellion from 40 Labour MPs demanding she abandon PFI-style funding for NHS infrastructure, warning it offers 'no value for money' and creates crippling debt.

Melania Trump's mic feedback at military base event

First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Usha Vance visited Camp Lejeune, where a technical issue briefly interrupted Trump's speech. Read more about their engagement with military families.

Default Yes for Homes Near Train Stations

New planning rules will give a 'default yes' to housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train stations, including green belt land, as the government pushes to build 1.5 million homes.

Five killed in County Louth road collision

Five young people killed in tragic two-vehicle crash near Dundalk. Gardaí appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. A nation mourns as tributes pour in.

Melania Trump Signs Historic Executive Order

First Lady Melania Trump signs a historic executive order on foster care support, marking an unprecedented moment for a presidential spouse. Discover the details of this ceremonial act.

Ramaphosa: West undermined Ukraine peace mission

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a blistering critique against Western nations, alleging they're actively sabotaging African-led peace initiatives to resolve the Ukraine conflict while pressuring other countries to take sides.

Billie Eilish pledges $10 million to climate fight

Grammy-winning superstar Billie Eilish announces staggering $10 million donation to environmental causes through her new Overheated initiative, joining forces with climate organisations worldwide.

Free Artisan Electricity: Your 3-Hour Power Gift

Households across the UK will receive three hours of complimentary artisanal electricity in an unprecedented national initiative. Discover what makes this 'power gift' special and how to maximise your free energy window.

Oxford and Cambridge Launch Massive Tree-Planting Scheme

In a groundbreaking environmental move, Oxford and Cambridge universities are spearheading a massive tree-planting project that could transform the English landscape and create woodlands rivaling ancient forests.

Ulmarra hit-and-run: Mother's plea for justice

Exclusive: A quiet Australian town is rocked by a devastating hit-and-run that left a young woman with life-threatening injuries as her distraught mother makes an emotional appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Labour's 1.5 Million Homes Plan Unveiled

Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's ambitious plan to turbocharge housebuilding across England, promising the biggest planning shake-up in a generation to tackle the housing crisis head-on.

Haitian immigrants revive Ohio town's economy

Springfield, Ohio's remarkable economic revival is being powered by an unexpected force - a growing Haitian community that's breathing new life into abandoned businesses and creating jobs where they're needed most.

Prince of Wales backs climate penguin Rio's Prince

The Prince of Wales joins forces with global celebrities including Shawn Mendes to support Rio's Prince, the rescued penguin turned climate ambassador, in a groundbreaking environmental initiative at a British museum.

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