Traffic rules: Irrational car parking regulations in different cities

Often people will double or even triple-park and leave their chauffeur in the car so they don’t get ticketed or towed. BHPian Mustang Sammy recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Last year, my car was clamped on Juhu Tara Road for being in a “No Parking” zone when the closest sign to this effect was more than 100 meters further […]

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Reason Israel is negotiating with Hamas despite knowing where hostages are kept

Sources in Israel last night said that the Shabak internal security agency knows where “many” of the 240 Israeli hostages are being kept – but cannot rescue them from Hamas’ clutches without risking a large number of civilian deaths among the Palestinian population. Locations range from “facilities such as hospitals to apartment buildings” said a source, who added: “Many locations […]

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Irans new conqueror missile can defeat Israel defences at 11,000 mph

Iranian Supreme Leader visits air force exhibition Iran has ramped up once more its threat to Israel as it unveiled a new hypersonic missile. The Fattah-2 rocket, which means “conqueror” in Persian, is an updated version of the Fattah missile announced in June. The main improvement in the new weapon is its ability to evade anti-aircraft fire, Iran claimed. Tehran […]

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Donald Trump slams Joe Biden after NO American hostages freed by Hamas

Donald Trump has lambasted Joe Biden after no Americans were freed in the second day of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire went into effect at 7am local time on Friday, and since then 41 of the 240 hostages have been released. On Friday, 13 Israeli women and children, 10 Thai citizens and one Filipino were freed. On […]

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The world’s tallest skyscraper left unfinished for half a decade

In the heart of Saudi Arabia, the city of Jeddah has been home to a towering enigma that has baffled onlookers and industry experts alike. Jeddah Tower, once envisioned to be the world’s tallest skyscraper, has stood incomplete for over five years, casting a shadow of mystery and uncertainty over the city’s skyline. Originally named the Kingdom Tower, the ambitious […]

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The once rough little city where you can still smoke in pubs

A tiny little city was once described as “rough” and “industrial” is having a staggering revival – although you can still smoke in some specially designated pubs. Aalborg, in northern Denmark, once struggled to attract visitors but it’s now a hip capital of street art, scooters and trendy beer, reports the Telegraph. The country’s ‘longest bar street’ was essentially the main reason […]

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Rise and fall of Rhyl Sun Centre and how Roland Rat made it famous

It was home to Europe’s first indoor surfing pool attracting thousands of families from across the UK, with its success credited to Roland Rat. But many were left devastated when the sun finally set on one of North Wales' most iconic attractions in 2016 as bulldozers razed it to the ground. Opened in June 1980 by since disgraced It’s a […]

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Inside the world’s smallest army with just 110 soldiers who guard one person

In the heart of Vatican City, the Pontifical Swiss Guard proudly holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest and smallest army. Since its establishment in 1506, this elite force of 110 guards, as of 2006, has been a symbol of security and tradition within the Vatican. Clad in their iconic blue, red, and yellow uniforms, Swiss Guards are a […]

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Hamas terrorists claim Israel not fulfilling truce row breaks out over aid

Hamas has accused Israel of not fulfilling its part of the ceasefire deal. The terror group claimed on Saturday afternoon that 340 aid trucks had entered Gaza since Friday – 65 of which had reached northern Gaza, the area of the Strip most affected by the fighting as it has been the stage of the IDF’s ground operation since late […]

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Unlikely country swarmed by tourists despite Israel war raging just miles away

Two unlikely countries tourism industries have been branded ‘bomb proof’ as they have been inundated with visitors, despite the war between Israel and Hamas raging just miles away. Egypt – as well as Turkey – have both seen a massive increase in the number of plane seats available to visitors travelling from Europe and North America – even surpassing the […]

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