SpaceX launches Starship to orbit for first time – before it explodes in the ocean

A 1914 Massachusetts mansion built after a high-society scandal is listed for $3.5 million

A stunning Gilded Age estate known as The Crossways has hit the market for a price tag of $3.5 million. This historic home, built in 1914, is deeply connected to Hopedale's Draper family. It showcases exquisite original craftsmanship, alongside modern amenities like central air and hydro-air heating. Nestled on 2.36 acres, it boasts beautifully designed Italian gardens and an inviting outdoor pool, reflecting Hopedale's rich industrial history.

Father left $21 million in a charitable fund, son was blocked from accessing $1 million

Stand-up comic released after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş also faces a travel ban but has been released due to time served.

Criminal case reopened in Cornell sexual assault case involving Korean student

A Korean student named as one of seven defendants in a sexual assault lawsuit involving Cornell University is facing renewed scrutiny as prosecutors in New York are reopening the criminal investigation into the 2024 case. Winston Lee, widely believed to be a Korean national, is among seven current and former Cornell students accused in a civil lawsuit filed this month by a former student identified as Jane Doe. She alleges that she was drugged and sexually assaulted by multiple members of the Chi Phi fraternity at its house in October 2024. No criminal charges were filed following the initial police investigation, but Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said Monday that his office has begun reconsidering whether charges should be pursued. “I have been asked by the community to revisit the decision whether to pursue criminal charges against the seven fraternity members,” Van Houten said in a statement. “I have already begun that process, starting with our conversation with Jane Doe and her attorneys.” Van Houten said his office intends to take the case before a gr

Wall St declines as oil spikes after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict, leading to a spike in crude prices that revived inflation worries and drove Treasury yields higher. Limiting declines was Nvidia's 2.1 percent gain after the chip giant announced a $150 billion share repurchase authorization, making it the company's biggest ever increase in share buybacks on record. Iran announced a peace proposal at last week's United Nations General Assembly in New York, saying it had been relayed to the United States through Qatari mediators. While Trump said on Saturday he had rejected the offer, he told Axios on Sunday that he expected U.S.negotiators to continue talks this week. Crude prices jumped 3 percent to around $107-a-barrel and weighed on Treasuries, sending longer-dated yields to fresh multi-decade highs. "Energy has been the one consistent upward pressure on inflation, and anything that continues to put pressure on inflation is going to be something that motivates the Fed to raise rates," Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley W

A Texas oil geologist first saw McKittrick Canyon in 1921, later bought the land for a private retreat

In 1921, petroleum geologist Wallace Pratt was captivated by the stunning landscape of McKittrick Canyon. He subsequently partnered to acquire land which led to the establishment of family homes. Commencing in 1959, Pratt generously began donating his land for conservation, culminating in the 1972 creation of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Today, his former residences stand preserved within the park, serving as valuable educational resources.

Lindsay Clancy update: Lone holdout juror 'not afraid' of threats, 'remains' on the job

With Lindsay Clancy's hearing tomorrow, eyes are on Michael Desronvil, the sole holdout on the jury who refused to convict her.But since he made his stance public, he has faced heavy criticism from the opposition camp.Even some of his fellow jurors criticized him publicly. But Desronvil's lawyer...

US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University

It comes after the woman filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house in 2024.

Trump announcing new Iowa steel plant the White House says will be biggest in US

US President Donald Trump is announcing a new US$15 billion steel plant in Iowa being built with backing from an Indian conglomerate, creating what the White House says will become the largest steel plant in US history. The White House said Trump will announce the project on Monday afternoon alongside steel industry executives and commerce officials. It comes as Trump is trying to energise voters ahead of difficult midterm races including in Iowa, where governor and Senate seats have become...

US deportations are triggering a 'cascade' of rights abuses, UN experts warn

The Trump administration's policy of deportating thousands of people to countries with which they have no links is "increasing risks of torture and ill-treatment and enforced disappearance", a panel of independent UN experts warned on Monday. An investigation by an international consortium of journalists including FRANCE 24 reporters determined last week that more than 25,000 third-country nationals had been deported by the end of August.

Climate aid driving up public debt of poorest countries by billions of pounds each year

New Independent analysis reveals how many of the poorest and most climate-vulnerable countries are being priced out of the climate aid system, while countries able to access aid are seeing billions added to their already-critical levels of national debt. Nick Ferris reports