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Indonesian rescue crews searching for 140 people after ferry hit bad weather
More than 100 others on board were evacuated from the Virgo Transport 8 ship, including one who died Indonesian rescuers were searching on Sunday for 140 people from a passenger ship that was earlier reported missing in the Java Sea after 103 others were evacuated, one of whom died, a search and rescue agency official said. A passenger ship carrying more than 240 people was reported missing after losing contact during bad weather in the Java Sea early on Sunday, the country’s search and rescue agency said. Continue reading...
First H5 bird flu death of endangered Australian sea lion recorded amid fears for small population
South Australian authorities say case discovered on Kangaroo Island is first for species of which less than 12,000 animals remain Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast South Australia has recorded the first death of an endangered Australian sea lion from H5 bird flu. Experts say about 12,000 Australian sea lions remain – though a more recent estimate put the figure at less than 10,000. Most of the population are found in South Australia, with the remainder in Western Australia. Continue reading...
UK government to offer clearer guidance on student loans after repayment row
Criticism of three-year threshold repayment freeze prompts update to guidance warning terms and conditions could change University students taking out student loans are to be warned that the terms and conditions could change so they are better informed about what they are signing up to, the government has said. In July, a report by MPs said slideshows that compared student loan repayments to the cost of a mobile phone contract, and YouTube videos that did not mention the fact that conditions could be altered amounted to mis-selling by the government . Continue reading...
Burnham must understand Wales is ‘not a region in England’, says first minister
Rhun ap Iorwerth, the first non-Labour Senedd leader, questions Westminster’s willingness to relinquish powers Andy Burnham has to be serious about devolution and understand that Wales is a nation and “not a region in England”, according to the country’s first minister. Rhun ap Iorwerth, who is the first non-Labour leader of the Senedd since devolution, told the Guardian that while he was encouraged by initial discussions with the new UK prime minister, he was wary about Burnham being captured by a consensus Westminster view against relinquishing further powers. Continue reading...
This Must Be The Place: Do We Have A Right To Housing?
In an exclusive extract from his new book, A Right to Housing, Samuel Stein argues that the struggle for affordable housing is an inseparable element of the class struggle Photo by Jonathan Billinger. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0. When most people think of a right to housing, they are conceiving of a right to a home – a city, nation, or world where no one is pushed into homelessness, and where no one is evicted because of tenant poverty or landlord avarice. A right to a home means ensuring there is always enough housing for everyone, regardless of market conditions. It is not a right to real estate, or an entitlement to for-profit homeownership – a recipe for the kind of “predatory inclusion”... The post This Must Be The Place: Do We Have A Right To Housing? appeared first on The Quietus .
The battle to save the dying heart of rural France: the village bistro
Once central to rural life, cafe-bistros are closing in the face of depopulation and falling alcohol consumption, but campaigners are seeking new ways forward It is just past noon on a midweek day, and already every table at Au Bon Acceuil cafe-bistro in the northern Burgundy village of Saint-Martin-sur-Ouanne is taken. The three-course lunch menu today – including a choice of a hefty chunk of steak with chips or a meaty lasagne – is just €18, but villagers are not only here for the food. Continue reading...
Adventurer Quack Lost in Dragon's Lair on Infernus Peak
We are saddened to report that Quack, a level 20 adventurer, has been lost in the Dragon's Lair on Infernus Peak. The community remembers the spirit and courage brought to the frontier.
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power Manga Ends in Next Volume
Manga adaptation debuted in April 2022
Why is Blizzard still announcing games years ahead of release? 'We want to convey confidence in some of our biggest bets coming forward'
Maybe it's the fact it sounds like a year from the opening crawl of a sci-fi movie, but 2030 sure feels a long way off.
One dead and more than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu coast in rough seas
Prime minister’s office tells families of those missing ‘the nation stands with you’ as search and rescue efforts continue One person has died and more than 30 are missing after a ferry sank off the coast of Vanuatu, the country’s government says. The vessel, MV Matui, had set sail with more than 40 passengers and crew on Friday from the island of Santo to Ambae island in very rough seas, but did not arrive. Continue reading...
The Record of a Fallen Vampire Manga Gets New Series After 19 Years, Teases Announcement
In/Spectre author Kyo Shirodaira, Yuri Kimura launch Vampire Jūjikai: Inu ni wa Inu no Uta on October 9
camcast uncovers Shard of the Unnamed in Dragon's Lair
Adventurer camcast, who has reached the notable milestone of level 20, explored the perilous depths of Dragon's Lair on Infernus Peak. During this expedition, they successfully located the ancient artifact known as the Shard of the Unnamed. The discovery marks a legendary achievement for our local hero and brings great honor to the community.
In the Clear Moonlit Dusk Manga to End in 12th Volume Next Spring
Series reaches 8.2 million copies globally
Random set of the day: Garan
Today's random set is 8724 Garan, released during 2006. It's one of 47 Bionicle sets produced that year. It contains 21 pieces , and its retail price was US$3.99 / £2.99, which equates to about US$6 / £5 in today's money. It's owned by 1,840 Brickset members. If you want to add it to your collection you should find it for sale at Brick Owl , BrickLink , where new ones sell for around $25.80, or eBay . Continue reading » © 2026 Brickset.com . Republication prohibited without prior permission.
NSW to put strict caps on screen time in classrooms while pushing for ‘pen and paper’ learning
Screen limits will become mandatory in NSW schools from 2028 as federal education minister says students may need a ‘digital detox’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government has announced it will implement limits on screen time in public school classrooms and push for students to take part in daily “pen and paper” learning. The state’s new regulations follow a similar announcement from the Victorian government and suggestions by the federal education minister, Jason Clare, that students might need a “ digital detox ”. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
ICYMI: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Demo Out Now On eShop
Transfer "up to 8 monsters" to the full game. During a sizzle reel in the Nintendo Direct earlier this week, Square Enix gave fans another look at the upcoming release Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World . It also included an eShop demo announcement, and in case you missed it, it can be downloaded right now! The demo starts at the beginning of the game and allows you to keep your save data & transfer "up to" 8 monsters across to the full game. You'll also get a bonus item set. Read the full article on nintendolife.com