Japan has thousands of abandoned homes; one hillside town named Onomichi is turning century-old empty houses into places where people live, eat and create

DA news update: After workers in Punjab undertook a strike on 27 August to push for pending DA and other demands; the state govt has hardened its stance and directed officers to issue notices for ‘unauthorised’ absences. 

Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s opening £38.5 million bid for Rodri, valuing the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder at over £60 million. With Rodri entering the final year of his contract, uncertainty over his future continues. Barcelona remain interested, while City are already exploring potential replacements if the Spain international departs.

Long-pending rejig: M’luru finally gets SWR jurisdiction from Oct 1