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DENR ramps up forest protection, reforestation amid El Niño risk

Oct 18, 2026

DENR ramps up forest protection, reforestation amid El Niño risk

MANILA, Philippines — Forests help keep water flowing to communities, particularly during prolonged dry spells. As El Niño recurs every few years, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is expanding forest protection patrols and accelerating targeted reforestation across critical watersheds nationwide to help forests retain water, regulate streamflow, reduce soil erosion and recharge

'Totally reckless' GMP cop caused suspect to fall headfirst into road then told him: 'You're not talking big any more'

Oct 18, 2026

'Totally reckless' GMP cop caused suspect to fall headfirst into road then told him: 'You're not talking big any more'

PC Brian Seu has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct

Witness appeal after assault on woman at Bluewater

Oct 18, 2026

Witness appeal after assault on woman at Bluewater

Police want witnesses to come forward after a woman was assaulted and three girls were harassed at a shopping centre.

John Swinney 'like Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe' in his bid to nationalise buses

Oct 18, 2026

John Swinney 'like Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe' in his bid to nationalise buses

Bus operators have threatened legal action against plans to bring services into public control, as they accused John Swinney of acting like dictators Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe.

Bomb squad called to Heald Green street after 'harmful chemicals' discovered

Oct 18, 2026

Bomb squad called to Heald Green street after 'harmful chemicals' discovered

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of possessing hazardous chemicals

After months of silence and NO mention of 'flagship' policy at SNP conference, retailers deliver a stinging ultimatum to John Swinney: Ditch it now!

Oct 18, 2026

After months of silence and NO mention of 'flagship' policy at SNP conference, retailers deliver a stinging ultimatum to John Swinney: Ditch it now!

John Swinney is under pressure to scrap his food price cap 'gimmick' after failing to mention the flagship policy at the SNP conference.

Leading role for Esther McGregor - another member of star Ewan's acting dynasty

Oct 18, 2026

Leading role for Esther McGregor - another member of star Ewan's acting dynasty

She is the daughter of a Scottish movie star who is more than used to getting top Holywood roles.

Everything heard this week in the trial of a man accused of murdering Stretford Grammar headteacher Michael Mullins

Oct 18, 2026

Everything heard this week in the trial of a man accused of murdering Stretford Grammar headteacher Michael Mullins

WARNING: Graphic details. Simon Richardson, 35, denies murdering Michael Mullins

Biblical storm brings fatal floods in Spain: Mother is killed after being swept away by raging torrent while rain cascades through airport terminal at tourist hotspot

Oct 18, 2026

Biblical storm brings fatal floods in Spain: Mother is killed after being swept away by raging torrent while rain cascades through airport terminal at tourist hotspot

A mother in Spain has been swept away by powerful floodwaters in Cabrera de Mar, about 19 miles from Barcelona, as Storm Adam continues to wreak havoc along the Mediterranean coast.

Rạp xinê trước 1975 ở Đà Lạt đã trở thành quán cà phê

Oct 18, 2026

Rạp xinê trước 1975 ở Đà Lạt đã trở thành quán cà phê

Sau khi có tin đồn phá bỏ rạp Hòa Bình ở khu Hòa Bình, trung tâm Đà Lạt, tỉnh Lâm Đồng, nơi này đã biến thành một quán cà phê The post Rạp xinê trước 1975 ở Đà Lạt đã trở thành quán cà phê appeared first on Nguoi Viet Online.

Democrat star admits family's terror watchlist ties ahead of planned campaign rally with Obama: 'She did nothing wrong'

Oct 18, 2026

Democrat star admits family's terror watchlist ties ahead of planned campaign rally with Obama: 'She did nothing wrong'

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the US Senate in Michigan, confirmed over the weekend that a member of his family was on a federal terror watch list.

From next month, these two Greater Manchester councils could be acting unlawfully

Oct 18, 2026

From next month, these two Greater Manchester councils could be acting unlawfully

Government planning reforms come into effect on October 31. But the two Greater Manchester councils voted not to accept them

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