Meet Sgiath: The mountain rescue Labrador who has won IFAW’s 2026 Animal of the Year Award

Wait, can’t we fix these before throwing them away?

A broken umbrella. A toy that no longer works. A chair with a wobbly leg. How many of these have you thrown away simply because you didn’t know how or where to get them fixed? In Seoul, local governments operate 126 public repair programs, but finding the right service can feel like a scavenger hunt

Florida appeals court overturns $2,675 monthly alimony after a 249-day marriage

A recent decision by a Florida appeals court reversed an alimony order for a short marriage lasting 249 days. The court found insufficient evidence regarding the former wife's need for financial support. The trial court had awarded nine months of temporary alimony based on prior cases instead of specific proof. The appeals court emphasized the importance of individual cases and relevant evidence in such rulings.

Florida opens $191.8M water plant to protect the Matanzas River and conserve drinking water

St. Johns County Utilities officials celebrated the completion of the State Road 207 Water Reclamation Facility. This facility, costing $191.8 million, will treat wastewater and provide reclaimed water for irrigation purposes. The project aims to reduce dependence on the Floridan Aquifer, especially during ongoing drought conditions. Capacity of the facility can be expanded to meet future demand while preventing nutrient pollution in local waters.

Femicide in Iran: When ‘honor’ becomes a death sentence

The life of Maryam Yarmohammadi came to a violent end in the early hours of October 5, when the 28-year-old mother of two was attacked with knives by her brother and husband on Qeshm Island in southern Iran. Her genitalia were mutilated. She died shortly afterward in hospital. Both her husband and brother were arrested.

Michigan court allows Kalamazoo County to seize a family’s lakefront cottage for park expansion

The Michigan Court of Appeals has confirmed Kalamazoo County's legal right to acquire a residential cottage located near Prairie View County Park, ending a protracted legal battle. County officials want to integrate the cottage into their plans for park expansion, but the owners have raised objections, arguing that the public purpose claims are obsolete. The issue of fair compensation continues to be debated if a mutual valuation is not achieved.

Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate

Egypt announced its willingness to provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia to ensure its security and stability. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi convened the National Defence Council to discuss potential support amid Houthi assaults. These attacks have targeted key infrastructure, including Riyadh’s international airport and Saudi Aramco. Egypt has previously supported Saudi Arabia in the Yemeni conflict, although its role has been limited.

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.

How prepared is Kenya for an Ebola outbreak?

Kenya is rushing to contain Ebola cases linked to the deadliest outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The East African nation has reported two cases and one death. The DRC has reported more than 9,000 cases and 4,400 deaths. Kenya’s first Ebola patient died at Nairobi hospital on October 5. The 40-year-old Kenyan had traveled by road from the DRC to Uganda before boarding

In 2001, Tony Bennett and his wife opened an arts school for 250 students; how it looks 25 years later

Tony Bennett and Susan Benedetto co-founded the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in 2001 in New York. The school offers specialized training in various art forms while maintaining a strong academic curriculum. Students can major in dance, drama, film, fine art, vocal music, or instrumental music. The school moved to a permanent facility in 2009, equipped with state-of-the-art spaces for performance and production.

Graft charges at home, arrest in Qatar: Former Bangladesh Air Force chief held

Brazil’s elections matter for the planet. This is why

Few national elections carry as much environmental weight as Brazil’s presidential race. And this one is being watched from far beyond the country’s boundaries. Home to the largest section of the Amazon rainforest, Brazil is guardian of a carbon sink of vital importance, making the country’s conservation policies globally relevant.  Environmentalists have already voiced alarm at Flávio Bolsonaro