French government scrambles to calm nationwide student protests

France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests

The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.

Howard Hughes' 30,000-acre Las Vegas land buy for $3 an acre eventually became Summerlin

In 1952, Howard Hughes embarked on a visionary project by purchasing 30,000 acres of barren land in Las Vegas, aiming for development. It wasn't until 1988 that plans for Summerlin came to life, culminating in construction that began in 1990, highlighting its residential beginnings. Today, Summerlin has blossomed into a vibrant community spanning 22,500 acres, hosting over 130,000 residents along with schools, parks, and commercial areas, showcasing its rich identity.

Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz highest in a week since Iran war began: Report

Last week, attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached a high level of activity. There were at least twelve incidents reported involving various types of vessels. This surge coincides with Gulf producers increasing their oil exports significantly. The International Maritime Organisation also reported nine separate incidents during the same timeframe. Overall, these developments cast doubts on the stability and security of maritime operations in the region.

Zelensky condemns 'vile' large-scale Russian attacks that killed 24

Rescue workers are continuing a search for residents after an apartment building in Pryluky was destroyed.

Trump to speak to Putin about plague lab worker's death in Russia

Fears that the death may have been caused by pneumonic plague has prompted calls for more transparency from Russia.

New OPT fee proposed: $70,000 for first-time F-1 students, $30,000 for extension; DHS says this was never meant to be a backdoor

UK neighbours fought over a hedge boundary; appeal loss leaves homeowner facing £108,402 upfront

A hedge boundary dispute between two Torquay homeowners escalated into a protracted legal battle. Following an unsuccessful appeal, Ms. Douglas was mandated to cover a significant portion of Mr. Channon's legal expenses. The court's decision came after thorough review of expert testimonies and on-site evaluations. While some allegations of trespass and nuisance were raised, the majority were dismissed, highlighting the intricate nature of the case and Ms.

South Dakota student honoured after pulling teen from burning ar

Detained immigrants at US ICE facility launch hunger strike over prolonged detention

Cornell brings in ex-Justice official to review school's handling of sex assault claims

ITHACA, N.Y. — A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university trustees announced Tuesday as they tried to address an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house. Sally Yates, who was a deputy attorney general in the Obama administration, will spearhead the review, the trustees said in an announcement. The assessment is to include how the Ivy League university investigates reports of sexual assault and sexual harassment, what support students get, how the disciplinary process works, campus police responses and oversight of fraternities, sororities and other student organizations. The announcement comes after days of outrage and demonstrations over Cornell’s response to a complaint from a woman known publicly only as Jane Doe, who told campus police in November 2024 that she had been sexually assaulted by multiple Chi Phi fraternity brothers the month before after being pressured into drinking and taking drugs. No criminal charges have been filed. The Chi Phi chapter at C

The world has nearly burned through its oil stockpile buffer, executives say

LONDON — The amount of oil in storage that is accessible to the global market is running low, industry executives said at a forum in London this week, making the market more fragile and putting upward pressure on prices. Governments and energy companies have drawn oil from stockpiles to alleviate pressure in a global oil market facing unprecedented supply disruptions this year due to the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. "Less than 6 billion barrels of commercial inventories remain today, with the vast majority not practically available, so the system is already straining," Amin Nasser, CEO of Saudi Arabia's state oil company Saudi Aramco, said at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London. More than 1 billion barrels of oil have been released mainly from onshore commercial inventories since the start of this year's Middle East crisis, which was the last major tool in the box, Nasser said. The International Energy Agency, the West's oil watchdog and coordinator of its strategic oil reserves, is preparing to release 100 million barrels of crude and diesel to help alleviate soaring diese

French riot police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 rally nationwide for school funding

PARIS — Police fired tear gas to control crowds in Paris and elsewhere in France on Tuesday as more than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school pupils demanding more education funding, according to government figures. The protests increased pressure on the administration of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron. As pupils again blockaded high schools, large crowds waving flags and placards gathered in Marseille, Strasbourg and other cities. The demonstrations showed how protests that began at a high school in the Paris region in mid-September have grown into a nationwide movement — the latest of many that have marked Macron’s nearly decade-long tenure. “We need to listen to them,” said Léa Monimart, a demonstrator in the northern city of Lille. “They are 17 years old; they are not completely clueless, and they know what they are talking about. It’s important to show that there are adults who support them.” The Interior Ministry estimated that 256,000 people took part in demonstrations across the country on Tuesday, including 56,000 in Paris, whe