Acclaimed Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75
Patekar won three National Film Awards and received the Padma Shri, one of the country's highest civilian honours.
India rejects Elon Musk’s claim of discrimination over Starlink launch
Starlink is still awaiting security clearance before it can seek spectrum and begin commercial services in India.
How October 7 redrew the map of the Middle East
Three years of war have upended alliances, weakened US influence and reshaped the region’s power balance.
What did Palestinians take when they fled after October 7?
Palestinians displaced by war chose cherished items, revealing poignant stories amid devastation in Gaza.
University students say procrastination is biggest threat to their academic performance
More than half of US students surveyed said the problem damaged their ability to do academic work, study findsProcrastination is the biggest problem that can harm students’ academic performance at university, according…
UK’s military needs to focus spending on domestic defence, not overseas missions – report
Exclusive: Thinktank says Britain’s drive towards global commitments is symptom of ‘outdated foreign policy’The UK’s military is too focused on global commitments at the expense of domestic defence, meaning the g…
Bachelor star Sam Wood denied bail as police allege he choked woman until she ‘thought she would die’
Court hears police attended Wood’s Victorian home over a similar allegation about three years ago, but the woman had not complained then out of ‘fear of retribution’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily ne…
Thursday briefing: Why young people are taking to the streets across France
In today’s newsletter: A youth-led movement is protesting crumbling school buildings and teacher shortages while turning adult focus onto wider educational inequalitiesGood morning. In my experience, at any protest, th…
Why single Ebola death in Kenya has prompted fears of wider African spread
According to the WHO, the Kenyan patient first got sick in the DRC, where they had been living, and was treated there.
Lake Minnetonka estate bought for $3.45M in 2013 now sells for $18.25M, sets record
An exceptional estate on Lake Minnetonka in Deephaven has achieved a remarkable milestone by selling for $18.25 million. Nestled at 20670 Linwood Road, this stunning property covers roughly 2.39 acres and features 350 fe…