Expedia Fights Off Claim for Damages by Cuban Exile Families

A jury in Florida found that in their suit against the travel booking company, the plaintiffs had failed to prove ownership over tourism properties in Cuba.
Investigation into Powerhouse Parramatta museum under way as stop-gap leader steps in
‘Opera House of the west’ still slated to open to the public as scheduled on 7 November, NSW arts minister saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
Rising microplastics in soil a threat to UK food security, MPs and campaigners say
Report calls for legally binding targets to cut microplastic pollution as soil ‘is a complex living ecosystem’The accumulation of microplastics in soil presents an emerging threat to the UK’s food security, accordi…
UK houses near top state secondary schools cost £40,000 more, research reveals
Premium of nearly 10% paid by housebuyers comparable with cost of a cheaper private school over seven yearsA house near a top state secondary school costs an extra £40,000 on average, according to research that reveals …
Phantom Island Mysteriously Appears, Then Vanishes on B.C. Reservoir

Officials first thought it was just an A.I. ruse, until they checked satellite images of northern British Columbia. The mystery deepened, and on Monday the island was located.
US Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom

But Chief Justice John Roberts dissents, writing that “construction is likely unlawful”.
Mansour Abbas Recruits Yoav Segalovitz to Join Raam Party in Israeli Election

Mansour Abbas has recruited a Jewish lawmaker best known for reducing the crime rate in Arab cities. Could that be enough to get Mr. Abbas a seat in the next government?
Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through Borneo

Wildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.
Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina

Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a national icon.
Your Iran Questions, Answered

Today, we hand the mic over to reporters covering diplomacy, the White House, the Middle East and more.