As students protest, how dilapidated really are France's school buildings?

'Efforts to hide Iran war costs': US senator alleges denial of access to Al Udeid base in Qatar

Defence lawyer in Cornell University case calls for special prosecutor to be removed

New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating the rape allegations, but the lawyer says comments she made on the case should disqualify her.

Russia responds to US help offer after death of plague researcher

The US and Russia have each offered to help each other tackling infectious diseases.

Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads

The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.

Patrick Swayze’s former California ranch with a dance studio listed for $4.5 million after $2.9 million sale

Rancho Bizarro, an extraordinary estate crafted by the artistic duo Patrick Swayze and Lisa Niemi, has hit the market once again. This idyllic ranch boasts state-of-the-art equestrian amenities, a vibrant dance studio, and a cozy main residence. After its acquisition by Aileen Getty in 2015 for $2.9 million, it is now available for $4.5 million.

New Hampshire groundskeeper left $3.8m to his town after living simply

Nigeria mourns 25 killed as military plane crashes into swamp

President Bola Tinubu describes the crash as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation.

From hunted-out woods to a deer refuge: How a Missouri couple transformed their 300-acre property

Mike and Dana Blevins turned their 300-acre property in Missouri into a thriving habitat for white-tailed deer. After purchasing the land, they implemented habitat management practices supported by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Their efforts contributed to the significant recovery of deer populations in the region, which faced near extinction in the past. As chronic wasting disease poses new challenges, they took part in management efforts to control infections.

Wisconsin bargain hunter paid $29 for painting; later identified as Heade, sold for $882,500

In a remarkable turn of events, a man from Wisconsin stumbled upon a magnolia painting for just $29 at a rummage sale in the 1990s. A decade later, the artwork was authenticated as the work of esteemed American artist Martin Johnson Heade. Auctioned at Christie’s, it fetched an astonishing $882,500, shattering initial estimates of $300,000 to $500,000.

Andrew Sun-Zhuang built a $260 AI pitching machine with 94% strike accuracy

George Lucas’ sprawling Skywalker Ranch in California

Nestled in Marin County, Skywalker Ranch is a vast 4,700-acre creative sanctuary brought to life by filmmaker George Lucas. This enchanting retreat features a Victorian-style main house used for professional gatherings and boasts Skywalker Sound, operating since 1987. With amenities like themed guest rooms, diverse dining options, and a health club, the ranch remains a unique filmmaking destination, nearly fifty years after its inception.

Pakistan Recycles Kashmir Rhetoric To UN Chief, Even As Country Faces Economic Collapse, Local Tension | Exclusive

Top intelligence sources state that Islamabad is using the Kashmir narrative as a political smokescreen to divert international attention away from its governance failures