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Council tax warning as appealing 'could mean bigger bill'
Council tax warning as appealing 'could mean bigger bill'Millions of households face council tax increases this April, but experts warn challenging your council tax band could backfireCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor03:48, 06 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBills are rising for most this month(Image: John Lamb via Getty Images)Millions of households are bracing for a council tax shock this April, with bills soaring by up to 10 per cent in certain parts of the UK. While some financial expe...
Sindh flags Tarbela delays, warns of Kharif water crisis
HYDERABAD: The Sindh government has expressed grave concern over ‘persistent delays’ in Tarbela Dam infrastructure works by Wapda, which have been causing severe operational constraints for Sindh and posing an imminent threat to the kharif crop season. Sindh Irrigation Minister Jam Khan Shoro wrote to federal Minister for Water Resources Mian Mohammad Mueen Wattoo that Wapda had failed to complete projects within the 33-month timeline approved by Irsa in 2022. The deadline expired in June 2025,...
E-challan: SHC issues directives for authorities
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday issued directives to the authorities concerned for submission of response related to pleas against e-challan system, ARY News reported. As per details, SHC hearing concerning applications related to traffic violations under the e-Challan system highlighted a lack of response from key government officials. The Chief Secretary, Secretary of Local Government, DG KDA, and the Mayor have not submitted their replies on this critical matter, with only the Transport...
Auburn salvages disappointing season with NIT championship win over Tulsa
The 2026 season did not go the way the Auburn Tigers had hoped in Steven Pearl's first season as head coach. Sunday's 92-86 overtime win over Tulsa in the NIT championship game ended it on a high note.
Some Indian expats in UAE spend up to Dh9,000 to fly to Kerala ahead of elections
Some expats in the UAE are spending up to Dh9,000 on flight tickets to go to India and vote in the upcoming state assembly elections in the southern Indian state of Kerala. However, the state is expecting a much lower turnout from residents of the Gulf given the high airfares and scaled back flight operations of Indian airlines to the region. Muneer Berike, who flew to his hometown in Kerala last week, said that he spent Dh9,000 for him and his family of four for a one-way ticket. The Duba...
Meet Filipino baker who gives free groceries to UAE expats facing job loss, pay cuts
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran war for the latest regional developments.]59-year-old Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, the owner of a well-established pastry chain in the UAE, has found a new way to support fellow expatriates struggling with job loss or unpaid leave.A month-long US-Israel-Iran war have left many families now struggling with reduced wages or unpaid leave.In an interview with Khaleej Times on Sunday (April 5), Maria said, “Our customers aren’...
Baby among 3 dead in holiday horror as Easter egg hunt turns deadly
Three people were killed, including a 10-month-old girl, after high winds toppled a tree in Germany during an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning, according to authorities.Around 50 people from a nearby residential facility for new mothers, pregnant women and children were attending the egg hunt in a wooded area near the town of Satrupholm at about 11 a.m. when a 100-foot tree fell on top of them, police said in a statement.Four people became pinned under the tree, police said.DUCK-HUNTING TRIP IN...
Storm Dave: Major rescue op launched to save trio who tried to camp in Lake District
Storm Dave: Major rescue op launched to save trio who tried to camp in Lake DistrictA major multi-agency rescue operation was launched on Easter Saturday when an inflatable canoe capsized on Derwentwater during Storm Dave, with none of the trio wearing life jacketsNewsBethany Abbit, Paige Ingram and Beth Abbit02:27, 06 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesMountain rescuers at Sprinkling Tarn(Image: Keswick Mountain Rescue)Three ill-equipped canoeists, who had planned to camp on a Lakeland island, were thrown in...
Stag and hen dos staying at £1.6m luxury Airbnb are making our lives a misery: Neighbours say loud music and partying guests have shattered peace and quiet in Welsh village
Residents in Halkyn, North Wales, which has a population of less than 3,000, say their weekends are being ruined by stag and hen party revellers.
Neighbours' fury as 'unneighbourly and overbearing' newbuild six-bed mansion still has not been demolished despite homeowner being ordered to get rid of it TWICE
Neighbours' fury as 'unneighbourly and overbearing' newbuild six-bed mansion still has not been demolished despite homeowner being ordered to get rid of it TWICEDo YOU have a story? Email: olivia.christie@dailymail.co.uk By OLIVIA CHRISTIE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 02:10, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 02:10, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
A plague o' ALL your houses! Furious villagers say the childhood home of William Shakespeare's mum - Mary Arden's Farm - will be swamped by new town of 6,000 homes
A plague o' ALL your houses! Furious villagers say the childhood home of William Shakespeare's mum - Mary Arden's Farm - will be swamped by new town of 6,000 homesHave YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.ukBy NICK FAGGE, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 02:09, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 02:15, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Kind People Notice a Cat with Her Kittens Living Inside an Empty Tire and Change Their Lives Overnight
Kind people noticed a mother cat and her kittens living inside an empty tire and changed their lives forever. Molasses and her kittensLittle Wanderers NYCAn animal rescuer was visiting a tire shop when he noticed a mother cat and her tiny kittens living inside an empty tire.Though the mom was severely underweight, she was doing everything she could to keep her kittens safe. "A tire shop is no place for tiny kittens, with loud machinery, heavy equipment, and constant activity," Little Wanderers...
Disturbing drama behind the scenes of Netflix's new hit movie... and leading lady's chilling link to Morgan Metzer's real-life tragedy
Disturbing drama behind the scenes of Netflix's new hit movie... and leading lady's chilling link to Morgan Metzer's real-life tragedyBy CHARLOTTE MCDONALD-GIBSON Published: 01:50, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 01:53, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Qatar: Step-by-step guide for obtaining driving licence
The Qatar Ministry of Interior has issued a comprehensive guide outlining the process for obtaining a driving licence, detailing eligibility criteria, documentation requirements, and testing procedures for applicants. In a public advisory, the ministry said individuals seeking a licence must provide valid identification documents, a recent personal photograph, and a residence permit. Applicants are also required to undergo a medical assessment, including an eyesight test, to ensure they meet the...
US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNardine SaadGetty ImagesThe US Secret Service is investigating gunfire heard near the White House early on Sunday morning.Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area around Washington DC's Lafayette Park just after midnight local time (04:00 GMT) and conducted a search of the park, just north of the president's residence, and the surrounding area, the agency said.N...
Savannah Guthrie shares emotional Easter message amid search for missing mom
Savannah Guthrie has shared a deeply personal reflection on faith, doubt and resilience in an emotional Easter message, as the search for her missing mother continues. The Today co-anchor, 54, recorded the message for her church, Good Shepherd New York, which streamed its Easter service on April 5. The appearance comes just days before her scheduled return to television and more than two months after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona. In her address, Guthrie...
Israeli rescuers search for missing in building strike, two dead
HAIFA: Israeli firefighters were searching for two missing people in the rubble of a residential building in the northern city of Haifa after it was struck by an Iranian missile that killed two others, authorities said Monday. The direct hit on a seven-storey building tore through sections of the structure which has partially collapsed, the military and rescue services said. AFP footage showed rescuers using flashlights to search through rubble and scattered concrete blocks. The strike took plac...
45 killed, over 100 injured in rain-related incidents in NW Pakistan
At least 45 people were killed and over 100 injured after heavy rains triggered different incidents across Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since March 25, said the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday.
Local media empire spat turns nasty between two heir brothers as one fights to sell centuries-old business for millions: 'I will destroy you'
Local media empire spat turns nasty between two heir brothers as one fights to sell centuries-old business for millions: 'I will destroy you'Sign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 01:20, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 01:20, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Reaper drones, hundreds of crack troops, two £100m aircraft obliterated and a furious firefight... GUY ADAMS on one of the most daring rescues in military history
Reaper drones, hundreds of crack troops, two £100m aircraft obliterated and a furious firefight... GUY ADAMS on one of the most daring rescues in military historyGet your news delivered straight to you - sign up to the Morning Mail newsletter for FREE to be first with the day's biggest storiesBy GUY ADAMS Published: 01:05, 6 April 2026 | Updated: 01:09, 6 April 2026 e-mail View comments