Oil

Corporate

UK Flat Prices Drop as Leasehold Abuses Erode Trust

Flat prices across England fell 0.5 percent in December, with inner London seeing the sharpest declines amid a leasehold system plagued by exploitative charges and building safety fears. Experts warn the crisis threatens urban housing for essential workers like nurses and teachers.

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Medicina

Familia pide donaciones tras quema de mujer en gasolinera de Westmoreland

Familiares de Dacia Forrester, de 40 años, solicitaron donaciones públicas tras sufrir quemaduras de tercer grado en el 70% de su cuerpo. Otra mujer la roció con gasolina e incendió en una gasolinera de Whithorn.

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Climate Change

Canine Distemper Virus Kills 72 Tigers at Thailand’s Tiger Kingdom

A canine distemper virus combined with bacterial respiratory infections has killed 72 tigers at Tiger Kingdom, a private animal park in northern Thailand's Chiang Mai province. Authorities confirmed the outbreak through testing announced on February 20.

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Public Health

Brazil Forest Study: Mosquitoes Shift to Human Blood Amid Habitat Loss

Mosquitoes in Brazil's Atlantic Forest are increasingly feeding on human blood as deforestation forces them closer to people, according to new research. Scientists warn this dietary shift heightens risks of disease transmission.

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Mental Health

91% of New Year’s Resolutions Fail by Late January Without Plans

A 2024 University of Adelaide study shows 91% of attempts to break bad habits collapse by late January without proper planning. Psychologists blame emotional highs, lack of strategy and daily routines for the rapid fade.

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Corporate

KSINC Launches Symphony Vessel for 50th Anniversary Expansion

The Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation has kicked off construction on a new cruise vessel named Symphony to boost its Kochi operations. The project leads a series of expansions marking the state-run agency's 50th year in 2026.

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Corporate

Myitsone Hydropower Electricity to Prioritize Myanmar Domestic Use

Electricity from the Ayeyawady Myitsone-Upstream Hydropower Project will prioritize domestic consumption in Myanmar, with surplus shared across regions, a top official said. The project could fully meet national demand and boost local jobs, Union Minister U Tin Aung San told 1,480 residents at Myitkyina University on February 19.

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Climate Change

Volunteers Learn Coppicing at Pengelli Woods in Pembrokeshire

Dozens of volunteers wielded axes and saws at Pengelli Woods in north Pembrokeshire to master the ancient craft of coppicing. The hands-on session with Cwm Arian staff and Coppicewood College students highlighted sustainable woodland practices dating back thousands of years.

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Markets

GeoSphere Capital Buys 1.385M Shares of Borr Drilling in Q4 Filing

GeoSphere Capital Management disclosed a new stake in Borr Drilling, purchasing 1.385 million shares worth $5.58 million during the fourth quarter. The position equals 1.84% of the fund's assets under management.

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US Politics

CGG Urges ADC to Zone 2027 Presidential Ticket to Southern Nigeria

The Coalition for Good Governance pressed the African Democratic Congress on Thursday to reserve its 2027 presidential ticket for a southern Nigerian candidate. Group leaders warned that ignoring the zoning principle risks fracturing party unity and dimming opposition chances against the ruling party.

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Medicine

Make Natural Holi Colours at Home with Beetroot, Spinach, Turmeric

Households across India prepare for Holi by crafting organic colours from kitchen staples like beetroot, spinach and turmeric. These homemade powders and liquids dodge the skin-irritating chemicals in commercial dyes.

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Medicine

Family Begs Aid for Dacia Forrester, Burned in Westmoreland Gas Station Attack

Relatives of 40-year-old Dacia Forrester pleaded for public donations Friday after she suffered third-degree burns over 70% of her body when another woman allegedly doused her with gasoline and set her ablaze at a Whithorn gas station. An air ambulance stands ready to evacuate her once funds arrive.

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Corporate

India AIFs to Hit Rs 455 Lakh Crore by 2030, Outpacing Markets

India's alternative investment funds are set to drive the managed investments industry to Rs 455 lakh crore by March 2030, more than doubling from Rs 212 lakh crore in March 2025, according to a Crisil report. AIFs have consistently beaten public market benchmarks and are projected to grow at 25 percent annually over the next five years.

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Energy & Commodities

21 Families Displaced 6 Days After Centreville Gas Explosion

Twenty-one families in Centreville, Virginia, remain displaced six days after a natural gas explosion destroyed a home, with crews still hunting for the leak's source. Residents like Kim Rogers and Cami Minks have taken up temporary residence at the Hyatt Place in Chantilly, footing the bill for hotel stays and restaurant meals.

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Corporate

Indian Aviation Faces Rs 170-180B Losses in FY2026 Despite Traffic Uptick

India's aviation sector braces for net losses of Rs 170-180 billion in FY2026, up sharply from Rs 56 billion last year, even as passenger traffic rebounds. Icra blames operational snarls, a sliding rupee and new aircraft costs for the hit.

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