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Newly built California waterfront home lists for $32 million within months

A mansion at 46 Cliff Road in Belvedere has been listed for $32 million after its completion. The home features four bedrooms and five bathrooms, along with direct access to the water. The property offers views of the San Francisco skyline and the Golden Gate Bridge. The previous owners decided to sell due to their need for a larger residence.

Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa

One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.

Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing

The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.

Started beach cleanup group at the age of 10, teen now wins 2026 Barron Prize

At 10, Caymus “CO” Maxson saw beach trash being raked towards the sea and decided to act. Six years later, her youth-led nonprofit Trash Turtles has removed over six tons of debris, cleaned 300+ miles of beaches and recycled 75,000 cigarette butts. Now based in California, Maxson has been named a 2026 Gloria Barron Prize winner.

Tasmania removed invasive rice grass; fish species more than doubled in 3 years

Tasmania’s Duck Bay wetland is showing signs of recovery after years of work to remove invasive rice grass. Circular Head Landcare has reduced the weed from about 50 hectares to five, allowing native saltmarsh plants to return. University of Tasmania scientists found fish species increased from five to 11, with yellow-eye mullet and other species returning to restored areas.

97-year-old Brisbane bowls club saved in $6M deal after $1M higher offer rejected

US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat

The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently.

New Hampshire man returns magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine

Bengaluru CEO says no male hires from UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP; cites alleged harassment by former employee

A Bengaluru-based entrepreneur’s post saying his company would not hire male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh has triggered a debate online over workplace hiring, regional bias and individual accountability.

‘Indian Yoga Teachers’ Are At The Centre Of Australia’s Political Debate: Here’s Why

The Indian yoga teacher row in Australia is a highly politicised debate surrounding the country's immigration policies and visa queues

Trump Plans To Ban Iranian Airlines Across The World: Can US Do It And Will It Impact India?

Operation Economic Outcast: The US has issued an ultimatum targeting 27 Iranian commercial airlines and any foreign entities that assist them

‘One-man autocracy’ : Opposition wants CEC Gyanesh Kumar ‘impeached’ over report of 14 EC objections

The opposition's reaction came after The Indian Express revealed that questions were raised on issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls within the three-member EC itself, time and again by two of the three Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.