![Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71723098086_tbParisOlympic.jpg)
Paris mayor wants Olympic flame balloon to stay near Louvre after games end
The flame - which is not a flame but an illusion of fire created with lights - has become a fixture of the Paris Olympics.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720170202_sixleggedrobotgu.jpg)
Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired
The robot dog navigates using cameras and sensors, recognising traffic lights, unlike traditional guide dogs.
Sun Jul 07 2024
![Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712113792_OpsKhasjpg.jpg)
Ops Khas HRA 2024: 7,473 notices issued for various offences on first day
The offences include, speeding, running red lights, overtaking at double lines, driving in emergency and using mobile phones while driving.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Green lights and red flags in Formula 1's sustainability drive Green lights and red flags in Formula 1's sustainability drive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41670025740_ChineseGrandPrix.jpg)
Green lights and red flags in Formula 1's sustainability drive
F1 aims to go net zero by 2030, but some issues are holding the sport back from a full speed commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
Sat Jan 20 2024
![Drone footage captures Rome's peace-themed Christmas lights Drone footage captures Rome's peace-themed Christmas lights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703143424_TBChristmaslights.jpg)
Drone footage captures Rome's peace-themed Christmas lights
The decoration is composed of 300,000 points of light in total and form the word "Pace" (peace) in various languages.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Keeping lights off: Undocumented Afghans go underground in Pakistan Keeping lights off: Undocumented Afghans go underground in Pakistan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699007422_Torkhamborder.jpg)
Keeping lights off: Undocumented Afghans go underground in Pakistan
Some locals who are helping the Afghans arrange for food and water to be secretly smuggled into the shelter under the cover of night.
Fri Nov 10 2023
![Deepavali preparations in top gear despite heavy rain pouring Deepavali preparations in top gear despite heavy rain pouring](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51699420427_TBdeepavalijpg.jpg)
Deepavali preparations in top gear despite heavy rain pouring
With three days left, preparations for the Deepavali celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, are now at their peak.
Wed Nov 08 2023
![Solar flares bathe swathes of Siberia in scarlet 'northern lights' Solar flares bathe swathes of Siberia in scarlet 'northern lights'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/41699351586_AuroraBorealis.jpg)
Solar flares bathe swathes of Siberia in scarlet 'northern lights'
The so-called "aurora borealis" bathed swathes of Siberia, the Urals, southern Russia and Ukraine in green, scarlet and purple overnight.
Tue Nov 07 2023
![Big X taken down from Twitter roof after San Francisco squabble Big X taken down from Twitter roof after San Francisco squabble](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71690865687_Xlogo.jpg)
Big X taken down from Twitter roof after San Francisco squabble
The building department logged 24 complaints after the big X was erected on the roof, from neighbors who complained of intrusive lights.
Tue Aug 01 2023
![Vietnam capital dims street lights to save energy during heatwave Vietnam capital dims street lights to save energy during heatwave](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/51667927431_COVID.jpg)
Vietnam capital dims street lights to save energy during heatwave
As weather officials warn the heatwave could run into June, several cities have cut back on public lighting.
Tue May 30 2023
![Buckets for toilets and no lights - Johannesburg's poorest feel let down Buckets for toilets and no lights - Johannesburg's poorest feel let down](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61682508696_dilapidatedblockof.jpg)
Buckets for toilets and no lights - Johannesburg's poorest feel let down
Residents rely on water from the only working tap in the building so they can drink and wash.
Sat Apr 29 2023
![South African cities scramble to keep the lights on South African cities scramble to keep the lights on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/81676966166_SouthAfrica.jpg)
South African cities scramble to keep the lights on
South Africans spend up to 10 hours daily without power.
Tue Feb 21 2023
![Pregnant Rihanna lights up Super Bowl stage with 'Diamonds' Pregnant Rihanna lights up Super Bowl stage with 'Diamonds'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/41676268309_RIHANNA.jpg)
Pregnant Rihanna lights up Super Bowl stage with 'Diamonds'
Dazzling the crowd with a fast-paced medley of her hits, Rihanna reveals that she is pregnant with her second child.
Mon Feb 13 2023
![Tesla recalls 321,000 US vehicles over rear light issue Tesla recalls 321,000 US vehicles over rear light issue](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/81483155954_TeslaMotors.jpg)
Tesla recalls 321,000 US vehicles over rear light issue
Tesla said the recall followed customer complaints it became aware of in late October, claiming vehicle tail lights were not illuminating.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![Despite crisis, UK's Blackpool keeps the lights on Despite crisis, UK's Blackpool keeps the lights on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668403741_BLACKPOOL.jpg)
Despite crisis, UK's Blackpool keeps the lights on
Even though organisations across Britain face soaring electricity bills, the Blackpool Illuminations will stay on this autumn.
Mon Nov 14 2022