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history.co.uk > articles > the-aberfan-disaster

60 years on: The Aberfan Disaster

22+ hour, 18+ min ago   (529+ words) October 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster. Sky HISTORY examines what happened at Aberfan, the failures that led to it, and the injustices the community faced in the decades since. To understand how the tragedy of Aberfan came to…...


medium.com > @subhajyoti204 > utkala-the-land-i-inherited-335e3612087b

Utkala — The land I inherited

20+ hour, 19+ min ago   (1146+ words) I have heard the word Utkala for as long as I can remember.. As a child, I never really stopped to think about it. It was simply the name of the land I belonged …...


dailymail.com > news > article-16/14/4521 > Second-World-War-veteran-Northern-Irelands-oldest-man-laid-rest-hero-dying-aged-107.html

WW2 veteran who was Northern Ireland's oldest man is laid to rest

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (585+ words) The funeral of Second World War veteran Norman Irwin, who died at the age of 107, has heard how he lived a remarkable life and was a 'hero' in the world. Mr Irwin, Northern Ireland's oldest man, served in North Africa…...


irishtimes.com > ireland > 09/19/2026 > funeral-of-northern-irelands-oldest-man-told-of-his-heroism-in-second-world-war

Funeral of Northern Ireland’s oldest man told of his heroism in second World War

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (437+ words) The funeral of second World War veteran Norman Irwin, who died at the age of 107, has heard how he lived a remarkable life and was a “hero” in the world. Irwin, who was Northern Ireland’s oldest man, served in North…...


allafrica.com > stories > 202609180554.html

Ethiopia: Beyond Corridor Development - a New Urban Vision for Jigjiga's Sustainable Growth

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (811+ words) Addis Abeba — Jigjiga is entering a decisive period in its urban development. As the capital of Ethiopia's Somali Regional State, it is expanding through population growth, private investment, new settlements, and infrastructure development. This growth presents an important opportunity to…...


ghanaweb.com > GhanaHomePage > NewsArchive > From-Danger-Warning-to-Announcing-Chiefs-Rare-footage-details-Ghana-s-earliest-communication-channels-2052901

From Danger Warning to Announcing Chiefs: Rare footage details Ghana’s earliest communication channels

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (76+ words) Rare 1967 footage has shown how traditional drums in Ghana were once used to communicate messages over short and long distances. - You are only allowed to submit content which you have created yourself. - No nudity, pornography and any unlawful content is…...


wicnews.com > saint-kitts-nevis > pm-terrance-drew-highlights-history-and-symbolism-of-st-kitts-and-nevis-coat-of-arms

PM Drew highlights history and symbolism of St. Kitts and Nevis Coat of Arms

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (138+ words) As St. Kitts and Nevis prepares for its 43rd Independence anniversary, PM Terrance Drew says the National Coat of Arms reflects the Federation’s history, unity and enduring quest for freedom....


telegraphherald.com > upload_photos > image_acb0cd10-d573-56ae-9e49-4ca6c2067a41.html

South Africa Urban Waste

1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (124+ words) TelegraphHerald.com ‘Its own little town’: What happens when a data center moves into a community? Homelessness grows in Dubuque County, organizations seek community support Lost in the woods: When and where to find fall foliage in the tri-states…...


thesouthafrican.com > news > heavy-rain-hits-durban-mudslides-homes-collapse-and-power-outages-spread

Heavy rain hits Durban as homes collapse and power outages spread

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (519+ words) Home » News » Heavy rain hits Durban as homes collapse and power outages spread Heavy rain has left eThekwini on high alert after mudslides caused homes to collapse, while power outages affect areas across Durban. eThekwini Municipality is on high alert…...


archdaily.com > 1184936 > asmara-heritage-project-documenting-a-colonial-project-that-became-eritreas-national-symbol

Asmara Heritage Project: Documenting a Colonial Project that Became Eritrea's National Symbol

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (386+ words) Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, sits at over 2,300 meters above sea level on a plateau at the edge of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Although situated in a country not known for large visitor numbers, the city has gained fame…...