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What you need to know about Your First Home scheme for first-time buyers
The UK government launched a £4.7bn scheme offering interest-free equity loans to 70,000 first-time homebuyers purchasing new-build properties, potentially saving hundreds monthly on mortgage payments.
The Trump administration wants to give married parents money to stay at home. Will it be enough?
The Trump administration is considering a $9,000 annual payment for stay-at-home parents, reallocating funds from programs supporting low-income families, sparking debate over family policy priorities.
New AI tool can predict cancer survival by a single patient selfie, study suggests
Researchers at Mass General Brigham developed an AI system that predicts cancer patient survival from a facial photograph, trained on over 40 million images across diverse demographics.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
European car manufacturers are pivoting toward military vehicle production as defense budgets surge, with Ford, Renault, Volkswagen, and Jaguar Land Rover all pursuing contracts to offset declining civilian auto sales.
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Liberia’s former Vice-President Jewel Howard-Taylor charged in drug-trafficking probe
Liberia has charged former Vice-President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking and money laundering following her detention at an airport last week during an investigation into a transnational narcotics operation.
Founder of collapsed Chinese property giant Evergrande sentenced to life in prison
Hui Ka Yan, founder of collapsed Chinese property developer Evergrande, has been sentenced to life in prison and had his personal assets confiscated following guilty pleas to embezzlement and bribery.
Zambia elections: Ex-minister Mutotwe Kafwaya killed in security raid on opposition
Zambian authorities say ex-minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was killed during a security raid on a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile the day after the presidential election.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir posts video of gallows site for hanging Palestinians
Israel’s national security minister posted a video showing construction of a gallows facility for executing Palestinians convicted of terror offenses, drawing international condemnation for the law’s discriminatory application.
German neo-Nazi suspected of deadly 1970 arson at Jewish retirement home
German prosecutors identified a neo-Nazi suspected of a deadly 1970 arson at a Munich Jewish retirement home that killed seven Holocaust survivors, though the suspect died in 2020.
Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says
Two French journalists detained in Togo last month face charges of false declarations despite possessing valid work visas and filming authorization, according to Reporters Without Borders.
Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Hawaii is recovering from Hurricane Lala while preparing for another tropical system that could bring significant rainfall and flooding to the islands this weekend.
Boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria, leaving dozens of people dead
A boat capsized Thursday in northwestern Nigeria’s Sokoto state, killing at least 47 people. The vessel was carrying over 80 workers heading to farms when it sank in the river.
Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year
The 30-year mortgage rate fell slightly to 6.65% but remains higher than a year ago, as elevated borrowing costs continue to dampen home sales activity.
Como mayor bans bikes in city centre after being hit by one
Como’s mayor banned bicycle riding in the city center after being struck by an e-bike, requiring cyclists to dismount across approximately 30 streets starting in September.
Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally castle, a 440-acre gothic estate in county Waterford, Ireland, estimated to be valued between €20m and €30m.
Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title
Carlos Alcaraz announced his return from a right wrist injury to defend his U.S. Open title, having missed major tournaments since April.