Waves crash into homes as excavators try to protect California properties

Slovenia rejects bill in blow to PM Janez Jansa’s reform agenda

Slovenians rejected a bill expanding parliamentary inquiry powers in a referendum Sunday, dealing a blow to nationalist Prime Minister Janez Jansa. With 99 percent of votes counted, 51 percent opposed the proposal and 49 percent backed it in the binding vote. The opposition had denounced his reform agenda as "authoritarian".

Can being specific about when you eat help you lose weight? Experts reveal all

The latest study looked at the long-term effects over 12 months for 99 people

‘Do not break it’: Ukraine backs ‘energy ceasefire’ after Trump declares surprise deal is done

But the president’s announcement was followed within hours by Russian strikes on a power plant in eastern Ukraine and other targets, while there was silence from the Kremlin on whether it would agree to a truce.

The major downside of wearing a fitness tracker, according to the experts

Experts from University College London (UCL) and Loughborough University have called for fitness apps to move away from ‘rigid’ calorie counting and exercise regimes

New York toy store hits back at Kelly Clarkson ‘Pretty Woman’ treatment claims

Why the backlash against Saturday Night Live host Shane Gillis?

UK PM Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote

From pink to Paraiba: Why tourmaline is October’s most captivating birthstone

Tourmaline, October’s other birthstone, comes in a remarkable spectrum of hues, from delicate pinks and vivid greens to coveted Paraiba blues.

Ohio vet ‘used name of dead dog to illegally obtain prescription drugs’

Trump's 'energy ceasefire' claim welcomed by Zelensky but Russia silent

Zelensky says Kyiv would support such a truce. Moscow has yet to comment.

Saudi capital airport hit by second Houthi strike in two days

The Yemeni group says it carried out attacks that killed 13 people in Riyadh over the weekend and targeted two airports and oil facilities.

Andy Burnham pledges full transparency over Manchester City meetings