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- 1Yemeni warplanes strike Houthi base east of Taiz▼Yemeni warplanes strike major Houthi military base east of Taiz
Yemeni warplanes carried out an airstrike on a major Houthi military base east of Taiz, according to Arab News. Details on casualties or damage have not yet been reported, but the strike marks a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict in Yemen's central highlands, where fighting between government-aligned forces and the Houthis has continued for years.
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A student at Franklin High School in Los Angeles has died after falling from the building's fourth floor, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the fall, and the news has drawn attention from local residents and parents concerned about safety at the school.
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Bella Ramsey is taking part in the Celebrity Traitors, the star version of the hit BBC reality game show filmed in the Scottish Highlands. The Last of Us actor has been discussing their approach to the game, revealing what personal habits might give them away as a Traitor. The celebrity edition features well-known faces competing in the deception contest, and Ramsey's involvement has drawn wide attention in the UK.
- 4Virtual public reading of Joanna Baillie's The Family Legend announced●Joanna Baillie’s 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥 (1810): A Virtual Public Reading 21 November, online. Free The Baillie Working Group
The Baillie Working Group is hosting a free online public reading and discussion of Joanna Baillie's 1810 play The Family Legend on 21 November. The drama, often called Baillie's 'Highland play', is regarded as an early example of the Scottish National Drama and explores themes of clan loyalty and conflict in the Scottish Highlands. Scholars and theatre enthusiasts are invited to join the virtual event.
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A teenager has died after a fall at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles. NBC Los Angeles reports those who knew the student described him as a 'real nice kid', as the school community reacts to the death. Authorities have not released full details about the circumstances surrounding the fall.
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British audiences are searching for the filming location of The Traitors, the reality competition show set in a Scottish castle. Coverage highlights the Ardross Castle area of the Scottish Highlands used in the series, with Scottish outlets noting a rise in interest in similar castles visitors can tour this autumn.
- 7Franklin High School Student Dies After Fourth-Floor Fall in Highland Park▼highland park high school
A student at Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles has died after a fall from the school's fourth floor, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident has prompted attention in the local community, with questions about how the fall happened and campus safety. Further details about the student and circumstances have not been released.
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A student at Franklin High School in Highland Park, Los Angeles, has died after falling from the fourth floor of the school building, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers responded to the campus after the fall was reported, and the student was later pronounced dead. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances, and the incident has prompted shock and concern among students, parents and residents of the northeast Los Angeles neighborhood.
- 9Singapore carrier urged to launch Da Lat route sooner●Singaporean carrier urged to bring forward Da Lat-Singapore air service Read more: https:// news.tuoitre.vn/singaporean-
Vietnamese officials and tourism businesses are pressing a Singaporean carrier to move up the launch of its planned direct air service between Da Lat and Singapore. The route is expected to boost tourism and business travel between the Vietnamese highland city and the city-state, and there are calls for it to begin earlier than scheduled.
- 10Kenyans fight for restitution of colonial-era stolen land▼‘They raped our country’: documentary follows Kenyans’ fight for restitution over stolen land By Carlos Mureithi in Nair
A new documentary reported by Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi follows Kenyan communities demanding restitution of ancestral highlands taken during British colonial rule. Multinational tea companies continue to occupy the land, and displaced families are speaking out about the lasting harm, with one describing it as 'they raped our country'. The film shines a light on ongoing struggles for justice and land restitution decades after independence.
- 11Celebrity Traitors air dates and finale schedule revealed▼Celebrity Traitors start time, what days it's on and when it finishes revealed
Broadcasters have confirmed the full scheduling details for Celebrity Traitors, including its start time, which days it airs each week, and the date of the final episode. The star-studded version of the hit reality format, filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, is one of the most anticipated shows on British television, and viewers are marking their calendars ahead of its debut.
- 12Highland leisure membership praised as good value in Dingwall●I'm in Dingwall so figured that I'd join HighLife and can get in the pool every day, while being excited about seeing th
A resident of Dingwall in the Scottish Highlands has signed up for a HighLife membership, saying £30 a month covers unlimited swimming and gym use across 25 leisure centres in the region. They plan to swim daily and look forward to watching Ross County, known as the Staggies, play at weekends, calling the membership phenomenal value.
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The Hillsboro Garden Club held its Fall Auction, an event reported by the Highland County Press in Hillsboro, Ohio. The club, a local gardening organization, uses seasonal auctions to bring members and residents together, typically offering plants, garden items and related goods while raising funds for its community activities.
- 14Piper thanks authors of Highland Bagpipe Makers book▼A grateful piper responds to the Highland Bagpipe Makers book
A piper has written a public note of thanks responding to the book Highland Bagpipe Makers, which documents the craftsmen behind Scotland's national instrument. The response, shared on a bagpipe news outlet, reflects appreciation within the piping community for a reference work celebrating the instrument's maker heritage. The exchange has drawn warm attention from piping enthusiasts.
- 15New Hope Baptist Church to hold Youth Day on October 18▼New Hope Baptist Church celebrating Youth Day Oct. 18
New Hope Baptist Church will celebrate Youth Day on October 18, according to an announcement carried by the Highland County Press. The notice invites community members to mark the occasion, which honours the church's young members. Details on speakers, times or special programming were not included in the announcement.
- 16New WWII thriller 'The Eye of Horus' spans Scotland to Malta▼The siege is over but the war goes on. ‘The Eye of Horus’ is an atmospheric World War Two thriller with settings that mo
A new World War Two thriller, 'The Eye of Horus', is drawing attention for its atmospheric storytelling and sweeping settings that move from the Scottish Highlands through Gibraltar to Malta. Its two central characters stay at the Station Hotel in Kyle of Lochalsh, a location later expanded, as the story follows them through the continuing war after a siege ends.
- 17Where is Celebrity Traitors filmed? Fans ask about the castle▼Where is Celebrity Traitors filmed and can you stay in the castle?
Readers are looking up where Celebrity Traitors is filmed, with The Independent reporting that the show is shot at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands. The 19th-century baronial estate and its grounds host the series, and the article examines whether the location is open to the public or available for overnight stays, answering a question many viewers have been asking online.
- 18Highlands petrol station shows stark fuel prices on forecourt●An honest display of the current petrol and diesel prices on the forecourt. # petrol # diesel # cars # Highlands # Scotl
A petrol station in the Scottish Highlands is drawing attention for displaying its current petrol and diesel prices on the forecourt, described by observers as an honest reflection of what drivers are paying. Fuel costs remain a sore point for motorists, particularly in rural areas like the Highlands where prices tend to run higher than the UK average and filling up is unavoidable due to long distances.
- 19Lynchburg-Clay golf wins district title, qualifies for state▼Lynchburg-Clay golf qualifies for state with district championship; McClain’s Chandler earns state bid
The Lynchburg-Clay boys golf team captured a district championship to earn a berth in the state tournament. McClain's Chandler also secured an individual state bid. The results give two Highland County schools representation at the state level, a notable achievement for the local golf programs this season.
- 20Local entertainment calendar highlights events for September 29, 2026▼The Echo Encore: Entertainment Calendar for Sept. 29, 2026
The Highland Echo has published its entertainment calendar for September 29, 2026, listing local shows and activities for readers. The roundup, called The Echo Encore, compiles area events into a single guide for the day. The paper's calendars typically serve residents looking for what to do around town.
- 21Tigers top Highlanders 8-4 in 1910 MLB game record●MLB Gameday: Tigers 8, Highlanders 4 Final Score (07/25/1910)
MLB's Gameday archive lists a Detroit Tigers 8-4 win over the Highlanders on July 25, 1910, the date the New York Highlanders, predecessors of the Yankees, played the Tigers. The century-old box score is resurfacing as fans browse MLB's historical score archives and discuss early 20th-century baseball results and team names.
- 22Rural Stone Buildings at Loch Stack in Northwest Scotland●“Rural Stone Buildings at Loch Stack” — A cluster of stone buildings in Northwest Scotland. The northwest Scotland lands
Photographs of a cluster of traditional stone buildings at Loch Stack are drawing attention for the way they capture the rugged beauty of northwest Scotland. Viewers are praising the area's mix of highland mountains, coastline, valleys and rivers, with the remote Sutherland landscape highlighted as some of the most spectacular scenery in the Scottish Highlands.
- 23Wildlife officers engage youth and hunters in three Ohio counties●Local wildlife officers connect with youth and hunters across Highland, Clinton and Fayette counties
State wildlife officers have been holding outreach events with young people and hunters in Highland, Clinton and Fayette counties in southern Ohio. The activities focus on building relationships between officers and the hunting community, while encouraging youth interest in outdoor recreation and safe, ethical hunting practices across the region.
- 24Celebrity Traitors returns with Scottish castle stays in the spotlight●Celebrity Traitors is back – 6 amazing Scottish castles you can actually stay in
The Celebrity Traitors is back on screens, and travel coverage is highlighting six Scottish castles that fans can actually book a stay in. The show is filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, and its return is drawing fresh interest in castle breaks across Scotland, with listicles pointing readers towards similar properties open to visitors.