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The UK government has extended the deadline to October 21 to decide on China’s plan to build Europe’s largest embassy near the Tower of London. Beijing has refused to fully explain why parts of its plans were blacked out, according to Al Jazeera.

The project, stalled for three years, faces opposition from local residents, Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners, and UK and US politicians, citing potential spying and security risks. The embassy would house 200 staff, include offices, a basement, and a tunnel to another building.

China called claims of secret facilities “despicable” and urged the UK to approve the plans. The government assumed control of the planning decision after local council concerns in 2022, Al Jazeera reported.

The 160th birth anniversary of the national luminary Yubakavi (the Youth Poet) Motiram Bhatta is to be observed by organizing several literary events today.

Bhatta was born this day on Kushe Aunsi (National Father's Day) in 1923 BS (1866 AD) and died on the same day in 1953 BS (1896 AD). He lived a short life of 30 years but is ever remembered for his substantial contributions to the world of Nepali literature, especially for immortalizing Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya by making public his biography.

Further, Bhatta was also credited for introducing the printing press in Nepal for the first time. He was the one who introduced Ghazals in Nepali literature. He also published the Ramayana of Bhanubhakta in 1941 BS.

He further developed Nepali language and made it a beautiful medium for literary expression.

Among the popular literary creations of Bhatta are 'Bhanubhaktako Jeewan Charitra', 'Priyadarshika' and 'Pikdut'.

It is through this press that journalism has started in Nepal. Various literary organizations, including the Nepal Education Council and Nepal Academy are organizing programs on the occasion of the day. (RSS)

The Texas Senate has approved a new Republican-favored congressional map, sending it to Governor Greg Abbott for signature. Passed 18-11 along party lines after hours of debate, the map adds five districts likely to help Republicans maintain their congressional majority in the 2026 midterms. Abbott is expected to sign it, while Democrats plan to challenge it in court, Al Jazeera reported.

The redistricting has already influenced the race: Democratic Representative Lloyd Doggett said he may retire if his district overlaps with another Democrat under the new map. The move reflects a broader national push by Trump and Republican-led states to redraw maps for electoral advantage, while California recently approved a voter referendum on its own Democratic-favored map.

Supreme Court rules allow partisan—but not racial—gerrymandering, and states can redraw districts mid-decade, according to Al Jazeera.

Five people were killed and dozens injured when a tour bus carrying 54 passengers from Niagara Falls to New York City crashed Friday, 40 km east of Buffalo. Authorities said the driver, likely distracted, lost control at high speed, causing the bus to overturn. No mechanical issues or other vehicles were involved, according to Al Jazeera.

Passengers from China, India, the Middle East, the Philippines, and the US were treated for injuries ranging from broken bones to head trauma, with many airlifted to nearby hospitals. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating. Governor Kathy Hochul and first responders coordinated rescue efforts, while a call for blood donors was issued.