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Vietnam police address ex-politician's car crash that killed a teenager

Sicily's Catania airport restarts flights after Etna alert downgrade

A drone view shows molten lava flowing inside a crater during an eruption of Mount Etna, in Sicily, Italy, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Giuseppe Di Stefano
A drone view shows molten lava flowing inside a crater during an eruption of Mount Etna, in Sicily, Italy, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Giuseppe Di Stefano

13 motorists caught for traffic offences at Woodlands Checkpoint during National Day period

Travellers are advised to cooperate with ICA officers, comply with traffic laws and maintain lane discipline when using the land checkpoints.
Travellers are advised to cooperate with ICA officers, comply with traffic laws and maintain lane discipline when using the land checkpoints.

PMD seen ‘at high speeds’ in KPE tunnel; 100 other non-compliant devices seized in LTA operations

More than 300 offences were spotted during various LTA enforcement operations targeting errant cyclists and device users.
More than 300 offences were spotted during various LTA enforcement operations targeting errant cyclists and device users.

Torque Shop

Consider typical commute, weather conditions and treadwear life when choosing the right tyre

Distance travelled per trip, environment and the travel route are parameters that one should consider when selecting tyres.
Distance travelled per trip, environment and the travel route are parameters that one should consider when selecting tyres.

Etna ash keeps Catania airport shut until Friday, disrupting summer travel

Incandescent lava and volcanic material are ejected from a crater during an eruption of Mount Etna, in Sicily, Italy, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Giuseppe Di Stefano
Incandescent lava and volcanic material are ejected from a crater during an eruption of Mount Etna, in Sicily, Italy, August 13, 2026. REUTERS/Giuseppe Di Stefano

Gulf shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz falls to six vessels

Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Leaders confront first big tactical test off Land’s End

Passage of ships to Black Sea continues smoothly, Turkish officials say

FILE PHOTO: SAIPEM 7000, a semi-submersible crane vessel used for natural gas pipeline work, transits the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: SAIPEM 7000, a semi-submersible crane vessel used for natural gas pipeline work, transits the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, August 6, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer/File Photo

Paris orders e-scooter users to wear helmets, reflective gear

The new rules apply to anyone riding motorised mobility devices, including e-scooters, Segways and hoverboards.
The new rules apply to anyone riding motorised mobility devices, including e-scooters, Segways and hoverboards.

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