A Canadian publisher once had 25 million Facebook followers and submitted more than 500,000 ads before Meta shut down its pages in 2020; a US appeals court has now upheld dismissal of its conversion claim

Representative Image (AI-generated) Losing access to a social media account can mean losing years of work, an established audience and an important source of business. That was the situation faced by a Canadian online publisher whose Facebook pages once attracted around 25 million followers. The company had submitted more than 500,000 advertisements to Meta over…

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Conservationists sought to release three lynx into England’s Kielder Forest 1,300 years after the species vanished; High Court judge rejects group’s regulatory challenge

England’s lynx reintroduction plan faces setback as High Court rejects legal challenge (Image: AI-generated) Could one of Britain’s lost wild predators return to its forests after more than 1,300 years? A conservation group hoped to make that possible by bringing three Eurasian lynx to Northumberland’s Kielder Forest for a monitored trial. The proposal aimed to…

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At nine, Ethan Sanborn was building Kiid Coffee with his father; by 2026, the young founder’s beverage brand had reached more than 400 retailers | World News

Ethan and David Sanborn pitch Kiid Coffee on Shark Tank. Image Credit: PR Newswire While most kids his age were still figuring out what they liked, Ethan Sanborn was helping his father build a beverage business. What started as a family endeavour to create a coffee-flavored drink for kids has gradually blossomed into Kiid Coffee,…

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Hrithik Roshan mourns the demise of his ‘Kaabil’ director Sanjay Gupta: ‘I’m heartbroken, this was too soon’ |

The Hindi film industry is mourning the loss of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who died suddenly at his residence on Saturday after reportedly slipping and hitting his head. He was 59. Actor Hrithik Roshan, who collaborated with the director on the 2017 film ‘Kaabil’, has now shared an emotional tribute, remembering their time together and expressing…

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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ sets new record with overseas rights sold for Rs 175 crore ahead of the Christmas release | Hindi Movie News

Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘King’ is yet to arrive in theatres, but it has already reportedly secured a record-breaking overseas distribution deal. According to a report, Phars Films has acquired the international theatrical rights of the Siddharth Anand directorial for a minimum guarantee of Rs 175 crore, making it the biggest overseas rights deal…

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Washington’s Ruby City once had more than 1,000 residents during a silver rush; today the historic townsite lies among the state’s forested hills | World News

PC: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Once a thriving silver-mining settlement with more than 1,000 residents, Ruby City was at the centre of Washington’s mining boom in the late 19th century. Prospectors, investors and businesses flocked to the town as silver discoveries fuelled hopes of prosperity. However, declining silver prices, limited mineral deposits and…

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Bullied Ghana teenager shot to death on his way to school in Bronx: Mayor Mamdani says he spoke to Trump, Javits Frimpong’s mother to get visa to see son for the last time

15-year-old Javits Frimpong who came to the US last year from Ghana for a better future was shot dead in Bronx. US President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was fatally shot while walking to school in New York City’s Bronx neighbourhood, Mayor Zohran…

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In 1937, Texas artist Buck Winn bought 1,164 acres in Hill Country; his descendants have now protected 165 acres permanently beside the Blanco River, preserving rare bird habitat, historic fences and two miles of creek

A Canadian family foundation has promised C$10 million (£5.5 million) to support hospital redevelopment projects in Mississauga. The donation will also create a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge, encouraging local residents to contribute to the projects.cThe donation from the Myhal Family Foundation will support the Built for Us campaign, a C$1 billion fundraising effort led by the…

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Anonymous donor pledges $225 million to a US college as it launches a $450 million fundraising campaign; students could get more scholarships and financial aid | World News

An anonymous donor has pledged $225 million to Centre College in Kentucky, US, to establish a fund aimed at expanding scholarship opportunities and supporting academic excellence. Announced on October 16, 2026, the gift will anchor the institution’s $450 million fundraising campaign, its most ambitious in its 207-year history. The Centre Forever Fund, created through the…

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