Egyptian journalist's retrial adjourned as UN warns of 'assaults on press freedom'

Trinidad and Tobago high court overturns homosexuality ban

PORT OF SPAIN — Trinidad and Tobago’s highest court on Tuesday struck down a long-running law that criminalized homosexuality in the island nation, in a landmark ruling for LGBTQ rights in the Caribbean. The UK-based Privy Council — a top authority for various former British colonies — issued a unanimous decision Tuesday that the 1986

France fears German long-range missiles could trigger nuclear escalation with Russia

Meghan Markle keeps low profile on first trip after father’s arrest

BRUSSELS — Meghan Markle appeared in public for the first time Tuesday since her estranged father was charged for alleged possession of child sexual abuse images — keeping a low profile as she visited Brussels with her husband Prince Harry. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were greeted by a cluster of photographers on arrival

Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter

The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.

Jury Awards Family $8 Million: neighbour’s ‘public nuisance’ claim rejected; boy’s care and security boosted

A family from San Jose has triumphantly secured an $8 million jury award after a protracted legal battle with their neighbor. The neighbor had alleged that their autistic child's vocalizations posed a public nuisance to her work life. The family argued that these sounds were a natural part of their child's condition.

Tech executive wins $2.75M after woman breaks $97K settlement deal with public assault claims

Michael Fitzgerald has been awarded $2.75 million after Ronda McNae breached a confidentiality agreement. Despite having settled with him earlier, McNae's public accusations of serious misconduct violated their pact. The court determined her actions severely harmed Fitzgerald's professional image and caused significant financial losses. The appeals court confirmed the lower court's ruling, emphasizing the impact of McNae's defamatory claims on Fitzgerald's career.

Jimmy Carter's 2,458-acre family farm in Georgia acquired for conservation; wildlife area to expand to 7,000 acres, public access planned from 2027

The Conservation Fund has acquired the Carter family farm to protect it as wildlife habitat. Plans include opening the property to the public for outdoor activities before its state transfer. This acquisition will expand the nearby Lanahassee Creek Wildlife Management Area, enhancing conservation efforts in Georgia. The Carter family, recognizing its historical significance, supports the preservation initiative for future generations.

COP 31: World leaders take stage but big names missing

ANTALYA — World leaders will take the stage at COP31 in Turkey on Wednesday but some prominent names are missing from this year’s annual UN climate summit even as global warming intensifies. The two-week conference kicked off earlier this week in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, with governments under pressure to tackle the climate

Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free status

The country begins a 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free, provided no new cases are recorded.

Indian-origin Naresh Bhatt found guilty of murdering wife in US after admitting to dismembering, dumping body in trash

Washington court removes $47M in damages but upholds bad-faith findings after deadly family crash

A recent ruling from the Washington State appeals court has slashed about $47 million in punitive damages previously awarded against Nationwide Affinity Insurance Company. This decision reaffirmed that the insurer acted in bad faith while managing claims tied to a devastating car accident. Meseret Shiferaw, who tragically lost three children in the 2017 crash, raised claims of negligence involving the insurer's handling.