Child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield dismissed by judge
Prosecution did not act in fair and impartial way in grand jury proceedings, judge rules, after West Wing actor charged with groping young boy on TV setA state court judge in New Mexico has dismissed charges of child …
Meet Neha Bora, Activist and Face of India’s Young Protesters

When police cracked down, Neha Bora helped rally Gen Z protesters with a mix of boundless energy, street theatrics and satirical humor.
Mexican judge sentences three men to 158 years in prison for murders of Australian and US surfers
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their American friend Carter Rhoad, were killed while on a surf trip in Baja California in 2024Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Me…
Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
A Wayward Shark Becomes a Celebrity in South Korea

Stranded in a port waterway for weeks, the 10-foot fish has attracted more than a million spectators, while officials try to guide her back to open sea.
Brazil sees record fall in Amazon deforestation as key election looms

The Amazon rainforest is a crucial buffer against climate change – but deforestation had expanded under former president Jair Bolsonaro.
Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation

A publicist for the actress said the incident stemmed from a “medical emergency” and said she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.
Mimicking populists will not ease cost of living or boost productivity, Mathias Cormann warns
Former minister and OECD head urges Australia not to adopt migration caps, with research showing migrants boost employmentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s mainstream political part…
Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'

The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
The uncertain future of Canada's 30 rescued belugas

An international rescue operation for the last 30 captive whales in Canada made headlines. Then five of them died.