8 Assamese Workers Rescued from Nepal Border, 5 Still Missing

Former gravel pit in Cotswolds transformed into wildlife haven and holiday retreat

A 53-hectare former gravel pit in the Cotswolds, England, has been converted into a thriving wildlife sanctuary known as Log House Holidays. The owner invested his life savings into the 130-acre site after gravel extraction ended. Restoration efforts included planting 50,000 trees along with wildflowers and reeds to create diverse habitats for birds and other wildlife. The estate has since earned designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, recognising its ecological value. It also operates holiday cabins, blending conservation with rural tourism.

Melbourne's M80 upgrade recycled 35.5M plastic bags and 22M bottles in road construction

Melbourne's M80 Ring Road upgrade, completed in 2022, made extensive use of recycled materials across its pavement layers. The project repurposed waste equivalent to 35.5 million plastic bags and 22 million glass bottles. Recycled pavement materials and eMesh technology were also incorporated into the construction process. The upgrade was designed to enhance the freeway's capacity, safety, and traffic reliability. The initiative marked a significant step forward in integrating recycled content into large-scale infrastructure projects.

‘Civilians must not be harmed’: PM Modi meets Iranian President Pezeshkian in Bishkek

Argentine Navone stuns idol Djokovic in five sets at US Open first round

Argentine tennis player Mariano Navone defeated his childhood idol Novak Djokovic in a dramatic five-set match in the first round of the US Open. The 25-year-old, nicknamed 'La Navoneta', called the victory the biggest win of his career. Navone began playing tennis at a local club at the age of three and steadily built his game through the Challenger circuit, winning five titles along the way. He had long admired Djokovic, once describing the Serbian great as 'very special', making the victory a deeply personal milestone.