Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get prison term

'Several victims' after bus crashes in France, officials say

The local mayor says the bus "left the road and hit a tree in the ditch", with the education minister saying students are involved.

PH, Australia to hold live-fire drill off Eastern Samar town

TACLOBAN CITY — Mariners and other sea users have been advised to avoid a designated coastal area off Taft, Eastern Samar, on Nov. 8 as the Philippine Army and Australian Defence Force (ADF) conduct a live-fire exercise as part of their joint military training. In a navigational warning issued by the local Coast Guard Office

Vehicle Swept Away In Floods: Heavy rain in Corsica kills 2; firefighter injured in rescue

Heavy rainfall on the French island of Corsica has recently led to flooding and tragic fatalities. Two individuals lost their lives after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters. Emergency services were involved in rescue operations, which also left a firefighter hospitalized due to hypothermia. The French weather agency has issued warnings about continuing severe weather conditions in affected areas.

Tanzanian opposition leader found guilty of incitement

The 58-year-old, who has been detained since April last year, was acquitted of the more serious charge of treason.

8 killed in mass shooting at 3 sites in western Turkey; suspect arrested

ANKARA, Turkey — An attacker armed with a shotgun killed eight people in three separate locations in western Turkey, on Thursday before he was apprehended, officials and news reports said. One other person was wounded in the shooting spree. The motive for the attack in Afyonkarahisar province was not immediately known. READ: Authorities foil 53

Scientists tracked 356 Florida pythons and uncovered a surprising winter habit

Trump seeks to overturn 34 felony convictions in New York hush money appeal

Women who scored higher on cognitive tests were rated as more hostile by teammates and got less help from them, in studies of 432 US business students and 394 Chinese finance workers, a pattern that did not hold for men

In the workplace, women often have to deal with a bunch of societal pressures that can make their skills seem less impressive. Research shows that when women are competent, they can come off as aggressive, which sometimes scares off support from others. This ongoing issue is a big reason fewer women make it into leadership roles.

Trump signs order to preserve Oval Office as national monument

The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.

Insurer paid $13,844 for attic leak; homeowner's $112,000 claim fails

A Georgia appeals court upheld an insurer's refusal to pay more for attic water damage after a homeowner failed to prove that additional repair costs exceeding $112,000 were caused by the leak. The court also rejected his claims of breach of contract and bad faith against Safeco Insurance.

Florida couple disputed four mortgage reversals; appeals court revived foreclosure over bank error

Facing unexpected mortgage troubles, Michael and Dianna Fernandez were blindsided when their bank reversed four payments without warning. Though they continued to adhere to their payment schedule, the bank refused to accept further payments, resulting in a foreclosure lawsuit. The trial court supported the couple's claim, highlighting the bank's inability to demonstrate a default.

CT scans cracked the code of a brass lock from a 1583 shipwreck off Wales, 443 years later, intact

A fascinating shipwreck dating back to 1583 was discovered off the coast of Wales, revealing a brass combination lock that had remained sealed for centuries. Researchers utilized advanced micro-CT scanning to unveil its four-letter combination, ANCE, preserving its condition. This lock is linked to the Ann Francis, a vessel that tragically sank during a storm while returning from Spain.