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Tai Po blaze: no fire risk checks done for HK$336 million estate renovation
Hong Kong authorities did not conduct a fire risk assessment of a HK$336 million (US$42.9 million) renovation project at Wang Fuk Court before the city’s deadliest blaze in decades engulfed the housing estate, a public inquiry has heard. Sam Keung Sai-ming, an assistant director of the Fire Services Department’s licensing and certification branch, said on Friday that authorities did not pay special attention to fire hazards at residential estates undergoing large-scale maintenance before the...
Taxi passengers won’t benefit from Hong Kong’s 50% reduction in tunnel tolls
Hong Kong taxi passengers will still have to pay full tunnel tolls despite government relief measures that cut the fee for commercial vehicles by half, transport authorities have said. The Transport and Logistics Bureau said on Friday that the relief measure, contained in a package to support the transport sector as oil prices rise, was aimed at helping commercial vehicle drivers and operators. For two months, the government will reduce tunnel tolls by 50 per cent for all commercial vehicles,...
Dutch police urge victims of 'international sextortion campaign' to come forward
Dutch police urge victims of 'international sextortion campaign' to come forward15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAnna HolliganThe HaguePADutch police have issued a social media plea for victims of an alleged "international sextortion campaign" to come forward, warning that dozens of women and girls were coerced into degrading sexual acts on camera.Investigators say a 22-year-old Dutch man, posing online as a teenage girl, contacted victims on popular platforms...
Texas mom's remains discovered in a hidden grave decades after her disappearance
Tiffani McInnis was a teenager in Texas when her mother, Kimberly Langwell, failed to return home from work, leaving her family searching for answers. More than 20 years later, detectives investigating the case received critical information that would finally reveal Langwell's fate. Peter Van Sant has a preview.
Gaza father searches for his children’s remains in the rubble for years
A father in the Al Bureij camp in Gaza survived an Israeli airstrike but four of his children died.
FAA investigating close call between plane and two trucks at LAX
At Los Angeles International Airport, a Frontier plane full of passengers nearly collided with two trucks, according to the pilots, who said they had to slam on the brakes. Tom Hanson explains how the incident unfolded.
Parkin announces paid parking rates for Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2
Dubai motorists have a new paid parking zone to be aware of. Parkin Company on Friday (Aparil 10) announced the rollout of tariffs in Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2.Public parking has been activated under Code 326G, with clear signboards marking designated areas. Fees are set at Dh4 per hour, applicable from Monday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm.During Ramadan, timings are split between 8am to 6pm and 8pm to midnight.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Earlier, on...
Bodies of at least 11 people found in hidden graves in western Mexico
World Bodies of at least 11 people found in hidden graves in western Mexico April 10, 2026 / 8:13 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google The skeletal remains of at least 11 people were found in hidden graves in western Mexico, local authorities said Thursday.The graves were found in a rural lot in Ixtlahuacan, a suburb of Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, the local prosecutor's office said.Meanwhile, another 12 bags containing human remains were found at a construction site in nearby Tlajom...
Robert MacIntyre flips middle finger towards Masters green
AUGUSTA, Ga. — This was supposed to be one of the easier holes on the course. No. 15? That’s usually the second-lowest scoring at Augusta National. Par five, 550 yards. Downhill approach. Easy? Of course not. Nothing at Augusta National Golf Club is. But this is a scoring hole.So why was Robert MacIntyre giving the bird to the 15th green on Thursday?Advertisement
Red Roses ready to be 'entertainers' in Six Nations opener
It has been 196 days since the Red Roses won the Women's Rugby World Cup for the third time, putting on a show in front of a record-breaking sold-out crowd in Twickenham. Now, as the Women's Six Nations commences on April 11, the Red Roses are ready to entertain under the lights again, with Swing Low carrying them through their tournament opener against Ireland at the Allianz Stadium.
Solo room, unlimited coffee for Dh99: Why more UAE residents prefer to work from hotels
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]As UAE offices continue to allow employees to apply a hybrid work model amidst the ongoing regional tensions, several residents are trading their office desks for hotels. To meet the demand, many establishments in the country are stepping up with special discounts and unique offerings.Yann Decaix, Cluster General Manager at Dubai Gold District and Dubai...
Watch: Delivery rider gets knocked down by driver; police warn against sudden swerving
Dubai Police on Friday issued an advisory urging residents to drive safely and avoid sudden lane changing. They cautioned that driving in such a manner can put others at risk and are among the leading causes of serious traffic accidents. The authority warned that this is punishable by law and can bring a fine of up to Dh1,000 and 4 black points.The police shared multiple videos of cars swerving into another lane. In the first clip, a lorry crashes into a barricade after a car swerves into anot...
Pakistan Navy rescues 18 crew members, including foreign nationals, of merchant vessel in Arabian Sea operation
The Pakistan Navy carried out an operation in the Arabian Sea and rescued 18 crew members, including foreign nationals, of a merchant vessel following a distress call, a statement issued by the PN said on Friday. The statement said: “In a swift humanitarian operation, Pakistan Navy successfully rescued and evacuated 18 crew members, including nationals of China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Vietnam and Indonesia, following a distress call from merchant vessel (MV) Gold Autumn, operating in North Arabian...
Al-Aqsa Mosque reopens to worshippers for 1st Friday prayers after weeks-long closure
Thousands of Palestinian worshippers gathered at Al-Aqsa Mosque for the first Friday prayers after a closure that lasted more than five weeks. Israel announced on Wednesday that it would reopen Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in occupied East Jerusalem starting Thursday morning, allowing access for the first time in 40 days following restrictions imposed during the US-Israeli war on Iran. Following 40-day closure, tens of thousands of Muslim worshippers fill Al-Aqsa...
Gaza families still unable to bury dead six months into ‘ceasefire’
About 10,000 Palestinians remain missing, believed to be buried under rubble of collapsed buildings during Israel's war.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann hid his evil, but I spotted the fatal flaw that would bring him to justice
Exclusive: ‘I used to always tell him, eat the crust,’ Donna Sturman, who worked for killer-of-eight Rex Heuermann, told The Independent as her former boss finally admitted to his monstrous deeds in a New York courtroom
UAE residents answer Sheikh Mohammed’s call, raise flags across homes and buildings
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Residents across the UAE have begun raising the national flag above villas, shopfronts and neighbourhood buildings, answering Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s call to let the banner fly “above every home and building” as a symbol of unity, loyalty and love for the country.The public response has played out both on the ground and online, with citizens a...
Man who killed sheriff’s deputy in California dies after being run over with armored vehicle
A central California sheriff's deputy was fatally shot on Thursday morning while serving an eviction notice, leading to a prolonged standoff that concluded with authorities killing the suspect by running him over with an armured vehicle.
Moment boy is attacked by teenager with a machete as mob of feral youths run riot outside John Lewis in Liverpool shopping centre
Did YOU see the attack? Email sophie.carlin@dailymail.co.uk Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By SOPHIE CARLIN, REPORTER Published: 11:03, 10 April 2026 | Updated: 11:32, 10 April 2026 e-mail
'Car didn't stop' after braking: UAE motorists urged to check vehicles ahead of rainy weekend
As rain is expected across parts of the UAE, motorists and automobile experts are recalling what happened the last time it poured not just slippery roads, but braking issues that led to minor accidents.According to a Khaleej Times report, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast rain, with cloudy conditions and scattered showers likely in some areas.For some, the danger came even after the rain had stopped.Abbas W, a Sharjah resident, said the roads looked dry when he stepped out a...