Labour fends off the Green party in closely watched UK by-election

Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UK

Dr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.

France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests

Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.

Charity Funds Grow, School Pending: filings show $1.6m held; feasibility work, supplies start

Kai Cenat’s foundation reported $1 million in contributions in 2024, its first reported year, and held about $1.6 million in net assets by 2025. The nonprofit also reported $233,000 in expenses, including programme work linked to its education mission. As Cenat continues plans for a school in Nigeria, the project has faced land and construction challenges, with the proposed location shifting from Makoko to Yaba.

Farmers introduced this bird to control ticks; El Nino spread it across Galapagos

Texas neighbours fight over five-foot land strip; court upholds easement and $100 trespass award

A dispute between Texas neighbours over a five-foot strip of land near Lake Conroe reached an appeals court after disagreements over utility meters, drainage and property access. The court upheld the Amadors' right to use the neighbouring land for home maintenance and repairs while also confirming a $100 trespass award in favour of the Suitts.

Crazy Rich Asians to return as TV show with original film's stars

The show will pick up after the hit 2018 film, and will also star Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.

Priscilla Chan backs meal charity; volunteer turns food insecurity into helping others

Top Trump official mocked online over false claim of Indian stock market crash after US green card curbs

French family finds rare Chinese vase in attic, takes it to Sotheby’s in shoebox; sells for €16.18m

An 18th-century Chinese porcelain vase, forgotten in a French family's attic, sold for €16.18 million at Sotheby’s Paris in 2018. The family brought it to the auction house in a shoebox, unaware of its value. Experts identified it as a rare imperial vase made for the Qianlong Emperor, and it sold for over 23 times its estimated value.

Dennis Quaid’s LA mansion is back on the market at a reduced price

Dennis Quaid has lowered the price of his Los Angeles mansion from $5.2 million to $4.6 million. He relocated to Nashville with his wife, Laura Savoie, and considers it their primary residence. After buying the Brentwood Hills property for $3.9 million in 2017, Quaid undertook extensive renovations. He expressed dissatisfaction with Los Angeles due to rising taxes and local governance issues.

Russell Peters lists his 1.3-acre Malibu estate for $8.5M after buying it for $4.725M

Renowned comedian Russell Peters is making headlines again as he lists his stunning Malibu estate for sale at $8.5 million. After acquiring the property in 2014 for $4.725 million, he has transformed it with substantial renovations. This luxurious home, boasting six bedrooms, offers breathtaking ocean views and an inviting pool, perfect for entertaining.

Japan protests Russia’s bid to extradite ICC chief over Putin arrest warrant