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British Couple's Cheap Italian Home Has a Big Problem

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British Couple's Cheap Italian Home Has a Big Problem

A British couple bought what they thought would be a cheap Italian holiday home - but they soon spotted a significant drawback.

02-08-2026
Australia's Netball Team Wins Bronze Medal

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Australia's Netball Team Wins Bronze Medal

Topic:Commonwealth Games

02-08-2026
Britain's Best Seaside Towns

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Britain's Best Seaside Towns

The 15 best seaside towns in the UK have been revealed. It has been an almost unbelievable British summer so far this year. We've had four heatwaves that have delivered dozens of days of scorching temperatures and dazzling sunshine.

02-08-2026
10 New Restaurants in Singapore Added to Michelin List

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10 New Restaurants in Singapore Added to Michelin List

This brings the total number of Bib Gourmand establishments to 97, the Michelin Guide Singapore announced on Tuesday, The Straits Times reported.

02-08-2026
Kyle Reyes Wins Judo Gold for Canada

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Kyle Reyes Wins Judo Gold for Canada

Fellow Canadian judoka Coralie Godbout earns bronze

02-08-2026
I Visited the Best UK Seaside Town and Found Something Unexpected

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I Visited the Best UK Seaside Town and Found Something Unexpected

With its stunning green coastal views, lovely harbour and charged creative energy, Folkestone in Kent has been named one of the UK's best for 2026. The popular spot of Folkestone was featured in a list by Time Out, which described it as one of the country's "most exciting seaside, port, harbour and resort towns". Folkestone is just an hour-long train ride from London. Sending my deepest apologies to Brighton, I embarked on a journey to discover something new.

02-08-2026
Visit Cham Islands by Yourself

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Visit Cham Islands by Yourself

Cham is an island cluster located 23 km off the coast of Hoi An. Designated as a UNESCO world biosphere reserve, this scenic archipelago consists of eight islands and is home to a tight-knit community of around 3,000 residents.

02-08-2026
Kuala Lumpur Airport Is No Longer Second Busiest in Southeast Asia

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Kuala Lumpur Airport Is No Longer Second Busiest in Southeast Asia

Soekarno-Hatta Airport recorded seat capacity of 3.3 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.2% just after Singapore's Changi at 3.56 million.

02-08-2026
World's Second-Best Airport Moves Up in Ranking

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World's Second-Best Airport Moves Up in Ranking

Singapore's Changi claimed the top spot with a score of 95.19, followed by Hamad International Airport in Qatar and Istanbul Airport in Turkey, based on 661,000 votes.

01-08-2026
Singapore Steak Restaurant to Close After 6 Years

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Singapore Steak Restaurant to Close After 6 Years

In an Instagram post on July 28, Ong said the business could no longer absorb mounting operating costs, citing higher food prices, staff wages and rental expenses.

02-08-2026

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