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Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community service were set on fire in North London, with the Metropolitan Police treating the incident as a hate crime and act of anti-Semitism.

South Korea's Human Rights Commission has recommended that Daegu Metropolitan Transit Corporation revise its family allowance policies, which currently favor only elder sons and daughters based on birth order.

The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) of Quito has announced a temporary suspension of new vehicle registration procedures to expedite the processing of accumulated applications.

The Public Ministry of São Paulo has launched an investigation into the actions of the Metropolitan Civil Guard during the dispersal of the Vai Quem Qué block party in Butantã following reports of pepper spray and tear gas use against revelers.

Christian Estrosi announces his departure from municipal and metropolitan functions after a significant electoral defeat to Éric Ciotti in Nice.

New motorcycles have been introduced to enhance environmental monitoring in the conservation units of the Serrana, North Fluminense, Lakes Region, and Metropolitan areas of Rio de Janeiro.

Oh Se-hoon, the mayor of Seoul, clarified that his request for the early establishment of an innovative campaign committee is not a demand for the current leadership to step back, but rather a strategy to improve the party's poor support in the Seoul metropolitan area ahead of upcoming elections.

The government permits the direct landfill of 163,000 tons of household waste at the metropolitan landfill during maintenance of public incineration facilities to manage waste disposal effectively.

This year, 163,000 tons of daily waste from the Seoul Metropolitan Area will be exceptionally direct-landfilled at the Incheon landfill due to the operational halt of public incineration facilities.

Drug-related disturbances in residential buildings have surged dramatically in the Helsinki metropolitan area, according to property manager Ilkka Laitinen.

The Korean authorities have permitted the direct landfilling of household waste at the Seoul metropolitan landfill during the maintenance period of public incineration facilities to reduce reliance on private waste disposal services.

The governor of Amapá has declared a state of emergency due to heavy rains affecting the metropolitan region, particularly in Macapá and Santana.

Air quality in the Helsinki metropolitan area has deteriorated due to street dust, prompting recommendations for individuals to protect themselves.

James Bubb, a former Metropolitan police special constable, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for grooming and raping a girl and a woman.

Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has died at the age of 98 due to complications from chronic illnesses, as announced by Metropolitan Epiphanius.

A Metropolitan Police officer, now identifying as a woman, was convicted of raping and sexually assaulting a child after grooming the victim online.

Patriarch Filaret, a key figure in the independence of the Ukrainian Church, has passed away at the age of 98, as announced by Metropolitan Epifaniusz.

Patriarch Emeritus Filaret of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine has passed away at the age of 97, marking the end of a significant era in Ukrainian Orthodoxy.

Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has passed away at the age of 97, prompting national mourning and tributes from religious leaders.

The Metropolitan Opera's recent financial success was bolstered by the addition of a new performance of Wagner's "Tristan and Isolde," which has sold out despite the company's traditional audience preferences.

Numerous teacher strike groups have blocked multiple roads in the Barcelona metropolitan area, causing significant traffic disruptions this morning.

The Cantareira water system in São Paulo is at its lowest summer level in a decade, impacting the water supply for nearly half the metropolitan population.

Gwangju Metropolitan City announced the launch of an educational activity support program for youth outside of school, offering financial assistance based on age group.

Brazilian police captured a drone employed by militias for strategic monitoring and attacks against rival groups in Rio's Metropolitan area.

The São Paulo City Hall plans to take measures to reverse a court decision that suspended an administrative process potentially leading to the termination of Enel's concession contract in the metropolitan region.

The Quito Metropolitan Council approved an ordinance for the integrated payment system of municipal transport.

Fortaleza's Archdiocese has a special schedule of masses and processions to celebrate Saint Joseph's Day, a significant cultural and religious event in Ceará.

A real police officer in Japan received a call from a person impersonating a police officer, which was recorded and later released by the police department to raise awareness about a rise in police impersonation fraud.

Sokoto State faces persistent vaccine hesitancy against polio due to longstanding beliefs, particularly in its metropolitan areas, according to the State Immunisation Officer.

Cities in the southern Gyeonggi region are launching a government-led signature campaign to include the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railway in the national railway network, raising concerns about its timing ahead of local elections.

The Metropolitan Council of Quito approved an integrated collection system that will be operational starting April 1, featuring a new universal card for various user categories.

Consumers in Rio and part of the Metropolitan Region will see their electric bills from Light increased by an average of 16.69% following a judicial decision.

The cost-of-living crisis in Australia is increasingly hindering regional students' ability to access higher education in metropolitan areas.

A misconduct panel revealed that a TV presenter was groomed by an undercover police officer who used a false identity and hid his personal life for over two years.

The UK's Metropolitan Police are intensifying their investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, seeking unredacted files to uncover the truth behind allegations.

The left in the Lyon metropolis has failed to unify, creating an opportunity for Jean-Michel Aulas's movement to gain traction in the upcoming metropolitan election.

Recent sewage monitoring in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area revealed that the rotavirus, responsible for severe gastroenteritis, has not been detected in 2025 after its presence in the previous year.

Bonnie Blue, a controversial figure, has been charged with outraging public decency and is set to appear in a London court next month.

The Metropolitan Opera's new production of 'Tristan and Isolde' marks a significant event for Lithuanian audiences as it showcases a revolutionary opera that has no traditional arias.

Busan's audit committee discovered significant legal violations in the assessment and collection of metropolitan transportation facility charges, leading to substantial uncollected fees and overcharges that need to be rectified.

The metropolitan area of São Paulo is forecasted to experience hot weather on Wednesday, with isolated rain showers expected in the afternoon due to a maritime breeze.

JR East has imposed internal penalties on its president and vice president due to significant transport issues that have harmed the company's credibility in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

The Union of Doctors in Paraíba reported two incidents of violence against physicians occurring over the weekend in João Pessoa and Santa Rita.

New York is celebrating the artistic legacy of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera through a new opera and an exhibition at MoMA.

Severe storms are approaching the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, leading to warnings of heavy rain and smaller hail.

Seven men have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of smash-and-grab raids on luxury shops in London, stealing over £100,000 worth of goods.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has initiated compensation for tenants displaced due to the land acquisition for the Blue Line rail depot in Okokomaiko.

India Post has launched a new premium service offering 24 and 48-hour delivery in six major cities to compete with private courier companies.

A yellow alert has been issued for storms in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area due to expected heavy rains and hail.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Police has decided to merge the Harajuku and Yoyogi police stations for the first time in 70 years to improve efficiency and enhance police presence in the community.