Homeless man scavenges for 21 years unaware of $63,000 pension sitting in his account

VNExpress - Oct 7, 2026

A 71-year-old homeless man in central China who spent 21 years collecting scrap to survive has received more than 420,000 yuan (US$63,000) in pension payments he did not know he was owed.

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The Philippine government put a bounty on Friday on the head of the top enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody anti-drug crackdown, nearly a year after the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered his arrest. Former Philippine police chief and sitting Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa had mostly been in hiding for months before The Hague-based tribunal unsealed the November 2025 arrest warrant against him in May and put him into flight. The bounty comes just over a month before...

Storm Austen brings 80mph winds: 9,000 homes without power, schools closed, flights and trains axed

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Storm Austen smashed into Britain today with 80mph gusts and heavy rain as schools closed and thousands of homes lost power while trains and flights were cancelled.

Fury as BBC Breakfast presenters fail to wear poppies despite launch of annual Poppy Appeal - unlike their ITV and Sky rivals

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Fury as BBC Breakfast presenters fail to wear poppies despite launch of annual Poppy Appeal - unlike their ITV and Sky rivals

Presenters Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty fronted this morning's programme but appeared not to be wearing the red flower synonymous with the Royal British Legion's annual appeal.

Prince William appears on The Graham Norton Show to discuss his love of Traitors... and the job he'd have if he wasn't first in line to throne

Oct 23, 2026

Prince William appears on The Graham Norton Show to discuss his love of Traitors... and the job he'd have if he wasn't first in line to throne

William walked out on stage to joyful cheers and gasps as host Graham was chatting to celebrity guests Cate Blanchett, Robert Irwin and Hannah Waddingham.

British mother drowns in Bahamas while trying to save her two children who were swept away while snorkelling

Oct 23, 2026

British mother drowns in Bahamas while trying to save her two children who were swept away while snorkelling

A British woman has reportedly drowned in the Bahamas while trying to save her two children who were swept out to sea.

Police forced to apologise after officers captured on body-worn camera joking about death of Paul Hardcastle's son

Oct 23, 2026

Police forced to apologise after officers captured on body-worn camera joking about death of Paul Hardcastle's son

Paul Jr, 35, was being pursued by police when his motorcycle collided with a van near Ongar, Essex, and he died on January 12 of this year.

Met Office issues new 33-hour weather warning for Greater Manchester as 65mph winds to hit during Storm Boelo

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Child psychologist was suspended for a'sexual in nature' relationship - but now he's teaching children on the NDIS

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Child psychologist was suspended for a'sexual in nature' relationship - but now he's teaching children on the NDIS

Now suspended from practicing psychology, Benjamin French is operating a disabled learning support service for children and teens.

'I've painted more Lowrys than Lowry' says the world's greatest art forger whose 'Old Masters' sell for £25,000

Oct 23, 2026

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David Henty is an art forger. By his own account, the very best art forger in the world, and extremely proud of his work.

MRT-3 privatization eyed by mid-2027 under P103.6-billion deal

Oct 23, 2026

MRT-3 privatization eyed by mid-2027 under P103.6-billion deal

Transportation Secretary Giovanni 'Banoy' Lopez says the government would retain control over fares of MRT-3 under the proposed arrangement.

Cheers! England's oldest pub is finally named as experts confirm 'national treasure' boozer started pulling pints 600 years ago after studying tree rings in timber frame

Oct 23, 2026

Cheers! England's oldest pub is finally named as experts confirm 'national treasure' boozer started pulling pints 600 years ago after studying tree rings in timber frame

Everyone thinks they know where England's oldest pub is - and have had many a drunken debate over it. But that argument now seems to have been settled.

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