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Glasgow Times
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow cat cafe launces new charity
Purrple Cat Cafe, located on Trongate, have started Purrple Cat Rescue after receiving request to rehome pets. The charity has set up foster homes across Glasgow while staff and volunteers have ben providing veterinary care, carrying out home checks and arranging for the adoption of unwanted, abandoned and surrendered cats. The cafe announced the news on Instagram, with one person commenting: "This is a fantastic new project. Well done guys." READ NEXT: They will be hosting a Big Summer Raffle on Facebook and TikTok live at 7pm on Friday, August 1 in aid of the new charity. Prices include a Mega Pass, providing 100 passes to Purrple Cat Cafe, a haircut and Wagamama vouchers. A website for the charity states : "Glasgow rescue centre coming soon." You can find out more at
New Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
No level-crossings in 100 km of Bengaluru zone
BENGALURU: The central government aims to eliminate all level crossing gates within a 100-km radius of Bengaluru over the next three years. A comprehensive survey of surrounding taluks and hoblis has been ordered, with a 45-day timeline to identify suitable locations for constructing Road Under Bridges (RUBs) and Road Over Bridges (ROBs). The initiative is expected to enhance both road and rail safety and improve connectivity, said V Somanna, Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti. He was speaking on Sunday at the inauguration of a new RUB constructed at Challaghatta in the Kengeri-Hejjala section, replacing level crossing no. 15. The project was completed for Rs 5.52 crore. 'I've instructed officials to survey all surrounding taluks and hoblis,' the Minister said. Somanna also announced plans for a Mega Coaching Terminal near Bengaluru Airport. 'The Railway Board has completed the survey, and a Detailed Project Report (DPR) is being prepared. We're currently evaluating sites around the airport, including Devanahalli and Chikkaballapur. A final decision will be made within three to four months,' he said. Before the inauguration, he also performed the ceremony for another RUB at level crossing no. 16 in the same section, connecting Ramohalli to Mysuru Road. That project will be developed for Rs 7.74 crore. Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Labour & Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, also present at the event, recalled a tragic accident where a person was fatally hit by a train and stressed the urgent need for more RUBs and ROBs to prevent such incidents.
CairoScene
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Scoop It, Stack It, Sandwich It - Mega Lets You Build Your Own Cool
Mega Ice Cream Shop is letting you take the reins this summer with bold new flavors, customizable sticks, dreamy Sando sandwiches, and a seaside pop-up at Seashell. Build it your way. Jul 07, 2025 What's cooler than ice cream on the beach? Ice cream you get to build. This summer, Mega Ice Cream Shop is handing you the reins - and a stick. You start with a base: a chunky Mega ice cream stick, ready for its makeover. Then comes the creative chaos: coatings, toppings, and desserts stacked the way you want them. And just in time for the season, Mega is rolling out bold new chocolate coatings - orange, lemon, and coconut - for anyone ready to ditch the basic and try something brighter. But the real plot twist? The Sando. Imagine pistachio ice cream with a cookies and cream chocolate drizzle. Or mango coconut in a frozen hug. Or a nostalgic hit of chocolate hazelnut. These are your new summer essentials, and they're only at Mega. For those city days, there's Mega's shop at District 5, a sweet escape you don't need to leave Cairo for. But if you're heading north, look out for the Mega Pop-Up at Seashell. It's a whole setup: a wide range of ice cream flavours, desserts, coffee, and a retail corner - all designed to make the experience different from your usual Mega run. Whether you're in town or toes-deep in sand, the invitation stands: build your own summer.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
US aircraft carrier docks in Philippines a day after China's Shandong visits Hong Kong to ‘boost patriotism'
The US Navy 's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington arrived off the coast of Manila on Thursday, July 3, just a day after China's Shandong aircraft carrier battle group entered Hong Kong. The George Washington, part of Carrier Strike Group 9, dropped anchor in Manila Bay as part of a 'routine port visit' during its summer patrol in the Indo-Pacific region. According to US Navy officials, the visit demonstrates Washington's continued commitment to a 'free and open Indo-Pacific' and strong defense ties with the Philippines. Also Read: Volcano erupts in Japan as manga artist Ryo Tatsuki's 'Mega Disaster' prophecy stokes fears and echoes Baba Vanga by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Romania: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House Search Now The timing of the visit, however, has not gone unnoticed. It closely follows the arrival of China's Shandong, Beijing's first domestically built aircraft carrier, along with two destroyers and a frigate in Hong Kong on Wednesday, July 2. Live Events That visit was timed to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the city's return to Chinese rule from the British. Local media reported that over 10,000 public tickets for ship tours were swiftly claimed. While the US Navy insists the George Washington's deployment is part of a scheduled mission, analysts and regional experts suggest the close timing of both port calls reflects a quiet strategic signaling between Washington and Beijing, amid growing tensions in the South China Sea. 'This is a typical patrol for us,' said Capt. Timothy Waits, commanding officer of the George Washington, to Philippine broadcaster ABS-CBN. 'We're here to strengthen alliances and show our shared commitment to regional stability.' According to the US Embassy in Manila, diplomats from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and the UK also boarded the carrier. Chinese state-run media, however, viewed the US port call with concern. In a strongly worded commentary, a researcher from China's National Institute for South China Sea Studies researcher said the visit could 'escalate regional confrontation' and 'embolden the Philippines in future conflicts.' Although Chinese experts downplayed the geopolitical implications of Shandong's visit, they criticized international media for drawing comparisons with the US carrier's stop in Manila, calling it 'sensationalism' and 'unhelpful.'
Daily Tribune
04-07-2025
- Climate
- Daily Tribune
Hundreds evacuated as Greece wildfire rages on Crete
A wildfire fanned by galeforce winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of residents and tourists, officials said yesterday. Hot dry weather in Greece, which is not unusual for this time of year, has heightened the risk of a repeat of the summer wildfires that have hit the country in recent years. Media reports said around 1,500 people had to be evacuated because of the blaze, which broke out on Wednesday evening. 'Evacuations took place in numerous hotels and tourists were safely transferred to a closed gymnasium in the municipality of Ierapetra,' vice-prefect Yannis Androulakis told TV channel Mega, referring to the holiday town in the southeast. The authorities acted because water bomber planes could not reach the affected areas overnight, he added. 'At the moment, there are three active fronts,' Androulakis said. 'Because of the strong winds, the fire has progressed quite rapidly.' Around 270 firefighters, 10 helicopters and drones have been deployed to tackle the blaze, said Vassilios Vathrakoyannis, a spokesman for the fire service. They include reinforcements sent in from the capital, Athens. 'There are still a number of different fronts. The fire is burning scrubland and crops,' he said. 'The winds are very strong -- up to nine on the Beaufort scale.' - Uneven, arid terrain - Crete, Greece's largest island, has an arid, uneven landscape criss-crossed by gullies, making it difficult for firefighters to tackle the blaze.
