Surge in abandoned animals amid land clearance for Northern Metropolis development

Transport communication has been restored with 46 settlements in Dagestan.

In Dagestan, traffic has been restored on 10 sections of roads damaged during the downpour, and communication has been restored with 46 settlements. Access to another 53 settlements is still limited.

New path for wildlife: Nepal’s first overhead canopy bridge debuts

Madhyabindu (Nawalparasi), July 5: In a groundbreaking move for wildlife conservation, the Narayanghat-Butwal road exten...

Behind Pyongyang’s showcase streets, satellite images reveal neighborhoods left behind

High-resolution satellite imagery analyzed in 2026 reveals the true condition of two long-neglected neighborhoods in central Pyongyang: Tungme-dong in Sonkyo district and Worrhyang-dong in Moran Hill district. Hidden behind the capital’s gleaming main thoroughfares, both areas are defined by densely packed single-story homes, deteriorating low-rise apartment blocks, and basic infrastructure in a state of serious []

Establishment of New Settlement Outpost Northeast of Quds

Establishment of New Settlement Outpost Northeast of Quds

Siġġiewi council objects to Ta’ Brija crematorium

Siġġiewi Local Council says proposed crematorium and columbarium complex at Ta’ Brija would unjustifiably urbanise ODZ agricultural land and alter the rural character of the Girgenti outskirts

Guangxi Floods Devastate Zoo, Leave Thousands of Dead Pigs Floating at Submerged Farm

Days of torrential rain and reservoir failures in China’s Guangxi region have left widespread destruction, affecting not only tens of thousands of residents but also wildlife and livestock. A zoo in Guigang lost more than 100 animals after rising waters overwhelmed the facility, while a flooded pig farm in Binyang County saw thousands of pigs []

Sektor pertanian, pelancongan desa dipertingkat di Kota Tinggi

KOTA TINGGI: Sektor pertanian dan perikanan serta pelancongan desa perlu dipertingkat untuk menjadi pemacu ekonomi luar bandar di daerah ini sekali gus meningkatkan pendapatan penduduk. Ahli Parlimen Kota Tinggi, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin berkata, pendekatan itu dipilih kerana pembangunan sesebuah kawasan tidak semestinya diukur melalui pembinaan bangunan pencakar langit mahupun projek mega, sebaliknya berdasarkan ... Read more The post Sektor pertanian, pelancongan desa dipertingkat di Kota Tinggi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Israel plans to build 450 settlement units in occupied East Jerusalem, rights group warns

Settlement project in Umm Lison to significantly alter neighborhood’s urban and demographic character, says Ir Amim organization

Evansville’s Habitat ReStore Moves to New Location

Evansville’s Habitat ReStore Moves to New Location

15 Hidden Illinois Towns Most People Have Never Heard Of

15 Hidden Illinois Towns Most People Have Never Heard Of

Govt moves 575 wild animals to conservancies to restock species

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has translocated 575 wild animals from Etosha National Park to conservancies in the Kunene, Otjozondjupa and Omusati regions to restore wildlife populations affected by drought. According to the ministry, the translocations happened between 22 and 29 June. The animals include 256 springboks and 190 gemsboks moved to the Kunene [] The post Govt moves 575 wild animals to conservancies to restock species appeared first on The Namibian.

Abia community groans over abandoned health centre rotting away for years

By Ugochukwu Alaribe Indigenes and residents of Ntighauzo Amairi Community in Obingwa local government council of Abia State have decried the dilapidated state of their Comprehensive Health Centre, which has turned to a permanent home for reptiles and other wild animals. The Health Centre, built through communal efforts by the ten villages of the community [] The post Abia community groans over abandoned health centre rotting away for years appeared first on Vanguard News.

Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by severe series of microburst storms

PHILADELPHIA, July 13, (AP): Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, shor...

Quebec launches task force to overhaul South Shore’s Route 132

After several years of waiting and complaints from municipal officials, redevelopment work will begin on a section of Route 132, between the municipalities of Saint-Constant and Delson, on the South Shore (Montreal). While in Saint-Constant, Premier Christine Fréchette announced Saturday morning the establishment of a project office for the redevelopment of this section of road [] The post Quebec launches task force to overhaul South Shore’s Route 132 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

N12 Informal Settlement Residents in Ekurhuleni Permitted to Return and Rebuild Following Court Order

EKURHULENI, Gauteng – Residents of the N12 informal settlement in Ekurhuleni have been granted the opportunity to return to their land and rebuild their homes following a decisive Gauteng High Court ruling. The landmark court order compels the metropolitan municipality to reverse the aftermath of recent demolitions that left hundreds of families displaced and destitute. []

Locals fear McDonald's 5am closing plan will put 'extra strain' on police

Residents are opposing the plan, saying the town centre is already ‘plagued’ with McDonald’s debris

House of a million records

I hadn’t heard of Mendota before March, when I discovered a reason to visit. The town is about 90 miles southwest of Chicago and maybe a 30-minute drive north of Starved Rock State Park. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Mendota’s population at 6,894 as of 2025, a 2.3 percent decrease since 2020. Mendota hosts a [] The post House of a million records appeared first on Chicago Reader.

India restores 34 million hectares of degraded land, boosts rural livelihoods

Speaking at the 5th NAREDCO Mahi Real Estate Convention 2026 in New Delhi, officials emphasised the need for sustainable urbanisation alongside rural development

Signal No. 1 up as Typhoon Francisco intensifies again, accelerates

Batanes, two towns in mainland Cagayan, and three islands in the Babuyan group are placed under Signal No. 1 due to Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) early Monday morning, June 22

There's a new plan for one-off housing - will it make it easier for locals to build in their area?

The proposals were signed off by cabinet this week.

नारायणघाट–बुटवल सडकमा ‘क्यानोपी ब्रिज’ निर्माण

मध्यविन्दु (नवलपरासी) । नारायणघाट–बुटवल सडक विस्तार आयोजनाको पूर्वी खण्डमा नेपालमै पहिलोपटक बाँदरलगायत रुखमा बस्ने वन्यजन्तुलाई सडक सुरक्षित रूपमा वारपार गराउन ‘ओभरहेड क्यानोपी ब्रिज’ निर्माण गरिएको छ। जैविक विविधता संरक्षणलाई प्राथमिकता दिँदै नारायणघाट–बुटवल सडक आयोजना (पूर्वी खण्ड) अन्तर्गत नवलपरासी (बर्दघाट सुस्तापूर्व)को गैँडाकोट जङ्गलस्थित पितौजीमा उक्त संरचना निर्माण गरिएको हो । वन क्षेत्र हुँदै सडक विस्तार भएपछि []

Caution on land tenders key to Hong Kong’s property recovery: analysts

As Hong Kong moves forward with its huge new Northern Metropolis development zone, analysts argue the government should take a cautious approach to land sales to help sustain the recent recovery in the residential property market. The large-scale project near the border with the Chinese mainland continues to progress, as the government set a tender deadline for midday on Friday for several plots in the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area. The parcels of land – which comprise three...

My suburb has what could be Melbourne’s most famous landmark. But nobody knows it’s here

My suburb is not one that looms large in the city’s consciousness, but it has many of the city’s best known features.

Environmental Consulting Firm Roux Takes 5K SF at Circle Realty’s 14 Penn Plaza

Environmental consulting and compliance firm Roux is relocating within Midtown. The company signed a lease spanning 5,250 square feet for a term of 10 years and five months at Circle Realty’s 225 West 34th Street, also known as 14 Penn Plaza, according to tenant broker Lee Associates NYC. Asking rent in the 22-story Art []

Shanty Town Demolition Displaces Just Over 200 People

Shanty Town Demolition Displaces Just Over 200 People

Colorado's first reported bear attack of the year shuts down Jefferson County park

A popular hiking and biking area near Golden was closed Monday after a bear attacked a hiker the night before — Colorado’s first reported attack of the year, according to state wildlife officials. Jefferson County Parks and Open Space ...

Beyond Borders: What It Takes to Build a Climate-Resilient Megalopolis

The Greater Bay Area in China is implementing nature-based solutions to build climate resilience amid rapid urbanization, biodiversity loss and worsening storms.

Following Move-Out Deadline, All Former Chatham Estates Residents Have Housing

Many residents displaced by the impending sale of the Cary mobile home park received assistance, but some face difficulties with the loss of a long-standing community

General : Proposed SJKT Ladang Sungai Muar Relocation In Land Ownership Stage - Yuneswaran

JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 (Bernama) -- The proposed relocation of Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Ladang Sungai Muar in Segamat is currently at the land ownership stage, with the process being handled in collaboration with the Segamat Land and Mines Office.

Govt's relief measures to revive real estate sector: Mian Nauman

Govt's relief measures to revive real estate sector: Mian Nauman

Natural population decline slows in early 2026

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Two new Illinois locations make their pitch to become the home of the Chicago Bears – WGNTV (Chicago)

The patch of property within city limits lies near South 85th Street and DuSable Lake Shore Drive, formerly known as the U.S. Steel South Works Site, and major investments are already being made on that specific plot of land in anticipation of the Quantum Microelectronics Park and a new Advocate Health hospital. A second pitch comes from McCook: the 150-acre Vulcan property, filled-in quarry land valued at around 160 million in a village with a population of 241.

Pigs rescued from typhoon floods in China

Heavy machinery rescued stranded pigs from floods in China's Guangxi Province, which displaced animals in zoos and on farms. Typhoon Maysak made landfall on Friday, July 3, causing widespread transportation disruptions and school closures. The rainfall forced 53,000 residents in Guangxi's Hengzhou City to seek shelter in temporary facilities, according to a press conference held on July 7. Rescue teams continue to search for stranded residents in the province, according to China's national emergency officials. #Trending

Chaos Erupts As Montgomery Village Is Demolished

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Drama unfolded in Montgomery Village on Monday, as the informal community was targeted for demolition by the Ministry of Works' Unregulated Communities Action Task Force.

Local developer revives Middletown-area warehouse project, neighbor concerns

Plans for a massive distribution center near Middletown that in past years raised concerns with neighbors is gaining new traction after a local developer bought the land for about 25 million last month. The post Local developer revives Middletown-area warehouse project, neighbor concerns appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Japan’s AI goldrush faces backlash as data centers sprout up in urban areas

Residents living next to new developments are raising concerns over environmental and health issues linked to the factories of today.