Haaland’s record scoring spree helps Man City to seventh Premier League win

Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting

Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.

Albanian capital sees fifth straight day of violent clashes

TIRANA — Albania’s capital saw violent clashes for a fifth straight day on Saturday as police fired rubber bullets on protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and setting buildings ablaze. Violent demonstrations have rocked Tirana since Tuesday, with thousands of protesters calling for Rama to step down as they rally against university

When Jennifer Lopez helped launch a telemedicine network for children in Panama

In 2012, Jennifer Lopez and her sister Lynda Lopez donated telemedicine equipment through their family foundation to improve healthcare access for children in Panama. The initiative connected hospitals and health centres across the country with specialists at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, allowing doctors to seek medical advice remotely. The programme also supported medical training, specialist consultations and knowledge-sharing among healthcare professionals.

She bought a glass vase for £1 at Scottish car-boot sale, used it as a plant pot; it sold for £32,450

In 2008, a woman bought a glass vase for just £1 at a car-boot sale in Dumfries, Scotland, and used it as a plant pot. She later discovered it was a rare 1929 creation by French designer René Lalique. After experts valued it at £25,000 on Antiques Roadshow, the vase sold at Christie’s in London for £32,450.

Balochistan unrest: Teacher's killing by 'Pak-backed death squads' sparks outrage

Several dead or injured in major fire at Canada military base

Officials have not given a cause or death toll, citing the "very active and delicate" situation at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.

Smiling Pope Leo returns to Vatican after cancer surgery

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV left hospital to enthusiastic cheers and applause from well-wishers and returned home to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. The 71-year-old pope was seen crossing the lobby of the Gemelli hospital on foot and exiting the building, smiling as he shook hands and

Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia out after less than week

WASHINGTON — White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia was pushed out Friday after less than a week in the high-profile job following a series of blunders that added to distractions for her embattled boss, President Donald Trump. “Can confirm,” a White House official told AFP, after Fox News reported that Zacharia, 41, was “transitioning out.”

Japan retracts mistaken magnitude 9.9 earthquake alert

TOKYO — Japan’s weather agency withdrew an erroneous alert for a magnitude 9.9 earthquake minutes after issuing it, apologizing for the warning that disrupted transport. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) had initially warned on Friday that a magnitude 9.9 earthquake occurred near the Kuril Islands, known in Japan as the Chishima Islands, setting off loud

Haze triggers highest-level alert in parts of Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR — Fires in Indonesia that have sent toxic smoke and disrupted daily life across Southeast Asia have triggered the highest-level alert by the regional bloc’s meteorological monitor. The months-long pollution spell has closed schools, fuelled a surge in respiratory conditions and restricted outdoor activities in Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and East Timor. “This thing

Utah couple built a $2 million backyard pool with a 90-foot mountain and a scuba-diving tunnel

In Utah, a dedicated couple has poured $2 million into an extraordinary backyard pool designed specifically for scuba diving. This stunning installation boasts a remarkable 90-foot artificial mountain, five magnificent waterfalls, and an exhilarating underwater tunnel. By creating such a bespoke sanctuary, they provide a fantastic recreational escapade for scuba lovers, complete with a lazy river and a fully equipped kitchen set within the mountain's embrace.

Florida commits $8.7 million to preserve two working ranches

Florida has enacted a permanent conservation measure for two significant ranches located in Manatee and Highlands counties, encompassing nearly 1,500 acres. This initiative is designed to safeguard local agricultural practices and boost the economy. Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, the state aims to uphold agricultural land under conservation, as stressed by Commissioner Wilton Simpson for forthcoming generations, highlighting Florida's intent to preserve its agricultural legacy sustainably.