10+ min ago (329+ words) Secrets of Winchester's past have been revealed in a new archaeological book. Winchester: City of Kings, written by Susanne Haselgrove and Katherine Barclay, debuted at a launch event held at P&G Wells in Winchester on Thursday, October 23, which was attended by the Deputy Mayor of Winchester. Susanne and Katherine are both veterans of Martin Biddle's renowned 1960s Winchester excavations. The book published by Bloomsbury Publishing offers unique information about the city's development, dating from prehistoric eras to modern times. The researchers unveiled some fascinating Bronze Age history through DNA studies. The data indicate that individuals from the Central European steppes settled in the area, probably after a decline in the pre-existing population. The book casts light on the Oram's Arbour earthwork, which was four times greater than most Wessex hillforts, enclosing a total area of 20 hectares. Interestingly, Winchester was not…...

11+ min ago (411+ words) Heavy rainfall has unleashed deadly floods across Southeast Asia, damaging crops and stranding tourists, with more downpours expected into early next week. Flooding in southern Thailand has killed at least 13 people and swamped around 800,000 households and rubber- and palm oil-producing areas. In Peninsular Malaysia, more than 16,000 people have been displaced, while floods claimed 90 lives in Central Vietnam. Heavy rainfall is typical for this time of year due to the northeast monsoon, but the recent downpours have been notable for their intensity and impact. The US Climate Prediction Center forecasts wetter-than-average conditions persisting into next week across the battered regions, including the Philippines, which is still reeling from the impacts of a series of typhoons. The hardest-hit area in Thailand is Hat Yai district in Songkhla province, a commercial hub and transport gateway for the south of the country. It's a…...

22+ min ago (470+ words) A "once in 300 year" storm has battered southern Thailand, bringing floodwaters more than eight feet high that in one city cut off access to a maternity ward holding 30 newborn babies, staff and officials said. At least 19 people across southern Thailand have died, mainly caused by electrocution and flood-related accidents, according to the public health ministry. The heaviest rain was seen in Hat Yai city, a major center of transportation and trade in Songkhla province, which recorded "the heaviest rain in 300 years," according to the country's Royal Irrigation Department. That figure refers to how rare this kind of rainstorm is, with a probability of occurring once every 300 years, officials told CNN. As of Monday, nine provinces across southern Thailand are still flooded, affecting more than 127,000 households, according to local authorities. Some places have recorded nearly 400 millimeters (15.7 inches) of accumulated rain " exacerbated…...

34+ min ago (142+ words) IMD warns of cold wave in Garhwa, Palamu, Chatra, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega till Nov 15, with mins below 10C due to 2-3C northerly dip. State coldest at 8.8C Tuesday; Ranchi 10.7C (3C below normal), Jamshedpur 12.4C, dense fog hampers visibility statewide. Gradual 3-4C rise expected soon, but dry chill lingers; experts urge warmth, hydration amid frost risks to crops and health. CJI-Led Bench Upholds Dismissal Of Christian Army Officer Who Refused Temple Entry Pakistan To Export 100,000 Tonnes Of Rice To Bangladesh Amid Strengthened Trade Ties Congress Accuses RSS Of A 'Ferocious Assault' On Ambedkar's Constitution Since 1949 Pope Leo XIV's Visit Rekindles Hope in Crisis-Stricken Lebanon Delhi Air Quality Plunges to "Severe' as PM2.5 Levels Soar FIFA U-17 World Cup: Portugal Edge Brazil 6-5 In Penalties, Set Up Final Against Austria...

57+ min ago (527+ words) Viola Fletcher, who lived through the horror of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre and carried its memory for more than a century, has died at 111. The oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa race massacre " one of the most devastating incidents of racist violence in United States history " has died at the age of 111, a local official confirmed on Tuesday. Viola Ford Fletcher, who was a young girl when white mobs burned down her predominantly Black neighbourhood in Greenwood, Oklahoma, spent more than a century carrying memories of destruction, terror and loss." Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols said the city was mourning the death of a woman who symbolised both the tragedy of the past and the resilience of its survivors. "Today, our city mourns the loss of Mother Viola Fletcher " a survivor of one of the darkest chapters in our city's history,…...

57+ min ago (296+ words) November 25, 2025, 4:13 AM Today is Tuesday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2025. There are 36 days left in the year. On Nov. 25, 1963, the body of President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery after a funeral procession through Washington, D.C. An estimated 1 million people lined the somber procession route. In 1783, following the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, the last remaining British troops in the United States were evacuated from New York City. In 1961, the USS Enterprise was commissioned; it was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and remains the longest naval vessel ever built, at 1,123 feet (342 meters). In 1986, the Iran-Contra affair erupted as President Ronald Reagan and Attorney General Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to Nicaraguan rebels. In 1999, Elian Gonzalez, a 5-year-old Cuban boy, was rescued by two sport fishermen off the coast of…...

58+ min ago (490+ words) Fletcher fought for greater recognition of one of the deadliest incidents of race violence in US history. Viola Ford Fletcher, one of the last survivors of Oklahoma's 1921 Tulsa Massacre, has died at age 111. Despite her advanced age, Fletcher was a well-known activist thanks to her work trying to win justice for the victims of one of the worst episodes of racial violence in United States history. "Today, our city mourns the loss of Mother Viola Fletcher. She was a survivor of one of the darkest chapters in our city's history and endured more than anyone should," Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols wrote in a Facebook post. "Mother Fletcher carried 111 years of truth, resilience, and grace and was a reminder of how far we've come and how far we must still go." Fletcher was seven years old at the time of the…...

59+ min ago (286+ words) Today is Tuesday, Nov. 25, the 329th day of 2025. There are 36 days left in the year. In 1963, the body of President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery after a funeral procession through Washington, D.C. An estimated 1 million people lined the somber procession route. In 1783, following the conclusion of the Revolutionary War, the last remaining British troops in the United States were evacuated from New York City. In 1961, the USS Enterprise was commissioned; it was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and remains the longest naval vessel ever built, at 1,123 feet. In 1986, the Iran-Contra affair erupted as President Ronald Reagan and Attorney General Edwin Meese revealed that profits from secret arms sales to Iran had been diverted to Nicaraguan rebels. In 1999, Elian Gonzalez, a 5-year-old Cuban boy, was rescued by two sport fishermen off the coast of Florida, setting off an…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (1258+ words) The City of Tulsa is mourning the death of Viola Fletcher, widely known as "Mother Fletcher," who died at the age of 111. She was one of the last two living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. For many years, Mother Fletcher was recognized as the oldest living survivor of the massacre. Community members say her death marks the end of an era, but not the end of her story. Damali Wilson, COO of World Won Development, said Fletcher's passing is deeply felt across Tulsa. "I am just very sad. Mother Fletcher was a jewel in our community," Wilson said. "To know that she lived her whole life, 111 years, and never really saw justice for what happened to her and her family and our community" it's always been the hope that she's hanging on, so hopefully we'll get it right." Wilson…...

1+ hour, 1+ min ago (1258+ words) The City of Tulsa is mourning the death of Viola Fletcher, widely known as "Mother Fletcher," who died at the age of 111. She was one of the last two living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. For many years, Mother Fletcher was recognized as the oldest living survivor of the massacre. Community members say her death marks the end of an era, but not the end of her story. Damali Wilson, COO of World Won Development, said Fletcher's passing is deeply felt across Tulsa. "I am just very sad. Mother Fletcher was a jewel in our community," Wilson said. "To know that she lived her whole life, 111 years, and never really saw justice for what happened to her and her family and our community" it's always been the hope that she's hanging on, so hopefully we'll get it right." Wilson…...