Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings as Hebron lockdown continues

New York archdiocese agrees to pay $800M to sex abuse victims

NEW YORK, United States — The Archdiocese of New York said Saturday it had agreed to a settlement in which the church would pay more than $800 million to hundreds of victims of sexual abuse by clergy. The agreement, to be formally signed in early November, marks the end of years of negotiations with lawyers representing

Man tries to sell home for $150,000, but cousin's four-year-old verbal deal holds up in court

A Kansas woman who claimed she agreed to buy her cousin's house and five acres of land in 2020 has won a property dispute after he received a $150,000 offer from another buyer. Tiffany Miller had taken over mortgage payments and made extensive repairs, but her cousin denied agreeing to sell. The Kansas Court of Appeals has upheld their verbal agreement.

Pakistan-Iran Trade Resumes: Key border crossing reopens after attack; LPG relief expected

Following a week-long closure due to security threats, Pakistan has reopened the Gabd-Rimdan border crossing with Iran. This pivotal reopening facilitates the flow of commercial goods that had been halted, leading to concerns regarding the availability of LPG and rising food and energy costs as winter neared. Enhanced security protocols are now in place to safeguard transport, bringing much-needed relief to local traders and transporters.

Thousands protest in Italy under heavy security

ROME, Italy — Security forces were deployed in large numbers across Italy on Saturday as thousands rallied despite a sweeping crackdown following violent clashes last weekend. Police said they arrested nine people and briefly detained 371 others, including 110 minors, who were taken to police stations in eight cities as clashes broke out at some

Protests engulf Europe: People take to streets in France, Albania, Italy, Spain, Portugal

Thousands of people protested across Europe over the weekend, demanding action against rising living costs and government corruption. Demonstrations were reported in France, Italy, Albania, Spain, and Portugal, with varying degrees of violence. Clashes between protesters and police resulted in numerous arrests and injuries in several countries. Many demonstrators called for affordable housing, better education, and protection of public pensions.

Who is Gadi Eisenkot? Ex-army chief of Israel is Netanyahu's biggest challenger in PM race

Trump votes early in Florida for US midterm elections

WEST PALM BEACH, United States — US President Donald Trump on Saturday voted early in his home state of Florida for the November 3 midterm elections, in which his Republican Party is battling to maintain control of Congress. Trump and his wife, Melania, cast their ballots ahead of an appearance by the president at a campaign rally

Clashes break out in Paris, other French cities amid fresh protests

PARIS, France — Clashes broke out Saturday in Paris and other French cities amid demonstrations held a week after protests degenerated into street violence and prompted a robust security crackdown as President Emmanuel Macron sought to restore order. Police arrested nearly 1,000 people as officers faced “an extremely elevated level of violence” from black-clad “ultra-left”

Luxury Condo Deposits At Risk: buyers fight for refunds as foreclosure looms; branding future uncertain

Nilesh Undavia and other buyers are struggling to receive their deposits for unfinished luxury condos in Boca Raton. The Mandarin Oriental Residences project has faced significant construction delays, impacting buyers' financial investments. A $417.7 million foreclosure lawsuit complicates the situation for prospective homeowners seeking refunds. Penn-Florida Companies attributes delays to various challenges, including rising construction costs and supply-chain issues.

Meet Leo Park, the 16-year-old South Korean artist whose drawings feature in a UK colouring book

South Korean teenager Leo Park, 16, who began sharing his architectural sketches on Instagram in 2019, has collaborated with British company Colour Your Streets on a colouring book featuring 30 UK cities. Known for his detailed freehand drawings, Park combines architecture, history and imagination in his work. The self-taught artist has also published other books and hopes to explore India's architectural heritage.

James Bond star Roger Moore’s former London flat lists for £5.75 million

‘No Line He Will Not Cross’: Barack Obama Slams Vivek Ramaswamy Over Controversial Ad

arack Obama criticised Vivek Ramaswamy over an advertisement featuring Acton's estranged birth mother, Donna Arthur.