British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia
British rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on rape charges in Australia after a jury acquitted him of three counts but could not decide on others.
Israel re-establishes closed West Bank settlement, defying growing international protests
Israel has re-established the settlement of Kadim in the occupied West Bank after a 20-year closure, with 30 families arriving as part of expanded settlement expansion defying international law and growing global criticism.
‘Reasonable’ or a ‘hit list’ – New Yorkers react to rollout of Mamdani’s tax on second homes
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed pied-à-terre tax on second homes over $5 million sparked controversy after the city publicly released a list of nearly one million property owners in late July.
Hungary drained its waters for generations. Now drought is exposing the cost
Hungary’s lakes and wetlands are drying up to record lows due to prolonged drought and climate change, compounded by centuries of water drainage practices that have eliminated over 80% of the country’s historical wetlands.
Mahatma Gandhi’s handwritten reflections on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction
A collection of 688 handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi sold for $1.69 million at a Mumbai auction, setting a record for Indian historical documents and offering personal insights into the independence leader’s life.
‘Survival mode’: Indiana residents endure a ninth day without power
Tens of thousands of northwest Indiana residents entered their ninth day without power following a deadly storm, facing food spoilage, limited access to hot meals, and widespread school closures affecting thousands of students.