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A man stands inside the tomb of the el-Meligui family, prior to its demolition in a historic Cairo cemetery that will be partially razed to accommodate the growing mega-city, on November 6, 2024. The Egyptian government says the destruction of cemeteries in Cairo is necessary to build new roads and bridges that they hope will improve traffic in the congested, densely-populated capital, home to around 22 million people. — AFP pic

Cairo’s ancient necropolis razed for roads, leaving grieving Egyptians to rebury their dead

Fireworks ligthen the sky over the Brandenburg gate as musicians play on stage during the  ‘Konzert für Freiheit’ (concert for freedom) for the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, on November 9, 2024 in Berlin. Germany yesterday celebrates 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in the end of communism and national reunification. — AFP pic

Germany marks 1989 Berlin Wall fall with ‘Preserve Freedom’ event as global democracy faces new threats

SCMP reported that a woman in China borrowed more than 40,000 yuan (RM24,505) to undergo a series of cosmetic surgeries that were all done in a single day and ended up in her dying after being discharged. — Picture from pexels.com

China woman takes loan to do multiple cosmetic surgeries in 24 hours, dies

Many viewers of the 'kain kafan' seller's live were unable to hold in their laughter despite the serious subject matter. — TikTok screenshot

‘(Make sure to) check out before you die’: Kain kafan TikTok seller has viewers in stitches (VIDEO)

In an embarrassing turn of events, the Wicked film dolls links to a porn site on its packaging. — Photo composite via social media

Redditor spies ‘Wicked’ toys mistake: URL on children’s toys is for adult website, not movie site

Jamie Oliver has apologised over the furore caused by his children's book. — Picture via Facebook/Jamie Oliver

British chef Jamie Oliver pulls book after Indigenous criticism

A photo shows a panoramic view of the Trevi Fountain as it undergoes renovation works, during the presentation of the public’s temporary walkway and the basin in front to give tourists the chance to throw a coin and make a wish as per tradition, in Rome, on November 9, 2024. — AFP pic

Rome’s Trevi Fountain unveils tourist catwalk during cleaning

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales (left) and Britain's Prince William, Prince of Wales attend ‘The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance’ ceremony at Royal Albert Hall, in London, on November 9, 2024 as part of the Remembrance Day commemorating the end of World War I. — AFP pool pic

Catherine, Princess of Wales, steps up return to work at UK memorial event

Intro Synergy emphasised that customer and public safety remain its highest priority, and they will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the precise cause of the fire. — SoyaCincau pic

Neta V caught fire after hitting lorry tyre fragment on highway

The couple's picturesque shots were featured by Sabah's own tourism agency. — Picture via Instagram/Sabah Tourism via @cs_cheeseng

A ‘higher’ kind of love: Malaysian couple’s Mt Kinabalu wedding photos are breathtaking (in more than one way)

A man watches a painting by Lawrence Alma Tadema at the exhibition of Juan Antonio Perez Simon private collection in Madrid on September 26, 2024. Simon Perez's lifelong passion for art has led to a collection boasting 4,000 paintings, drawings, sculptures and decorative objects by masters such as Van Gogh, Sisley, Picasso, Rubens, Goya, Monet, Renoir, Magritte and Rothko. — AFP pic

Top art collector displays rare treasures in Madrid

The United States and Canada are home to more than 40 bat species, with WNS affecting those that hibernate—although not all of them. — National Park Service via AFP pic

New tools give researchers hope for fungus-ravaged US bats

Honda developed the world’s first 50cc OHV 4-stroke engine in early 1957, and has gone on to sell millions over six decades. — Picture from Global.Honda

Final edition of ‘Super Cub 50’ motorbike on sale Dec 12 before Honda switches to e-scooters in 2025

A car rides by the dried Yovkovtsi dam, near the town of Elena, Central Bulgaria on November 08, 2024. Nine of 12 dams supplying water to localities in Bulgaria are 65% full, and the drought in summer is perduring now in the autumn. More than 240.000 people in a country of 6,5 million are facing regular water shortages.— AFP pic

From heatwaves to disease: How climate change is reshaping global health threats

People leave post-it notes as they take part of the Subway Therapy project are pictured at the 14th St/6th Ave station bypass in New York City on November 8. — AFP pic

New Yorkers revive ‘Subway Therapy’ wall with Post-Its of hope, resilience, and protest after Trump win

Get ready to shop and support local MSMEs with RM11 million vouchers from the TikTok Shop on 11.11