Skeletons for St. Jude brings together 625 homes across the US, with organisers aiming to reach $2 million in total donations in 2026. (Photo: Skeletons for St. Jude) What started as an elaborate Halloween decoration in North Carolina has grown into a nationwide fundraising movement, with 625 households across the United States expected to participate…

A federal judge ruled on Monday (local time) that the Trump administration’s dismissal of Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, from her post as a federal prosecutor was unlawful.Judge Jesse M Furman rejected the Trump administration’s argument that the dismissal was valid on the grounds that federal prosecutors exercise the president’s “conclusive…

(Source: West Yorkshire Police) Posecutors told Riyat’s trial that he had been driving at 89mph on a road with a 40mph speed limit shortly before the collision. He was driving a BMW 1 Series and was allegedly racing Bhachu’s Audi TT RS. Two Indian-origin men have been jailed for a total of 28 years after…

A United Airlines flight bound for New Jersey returned to Las Vegas after a flight attendant reportedly spotted a passenger texting about hijacking the aircraft, prompting the crew to secure the cockpit and alert air traffic control.United Flight 1681, travelling from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas to Newark Liberty International Airport, returned safely…

Six American citizens have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump over the White House administration’s decision to limit access for journalists from major news outlets, including CNN and Politico. The lawsuit, called Roth v. Trump, was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on 26 October 2026….

A vacant mansion in San Francisco, valued at about $4.4 million, is set to be sold at a public tax auction. The property has stood empty for years and has built up more than $340,000 in unpaid property taxes. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution allowing the Treasurer and Tax Collector…

A severe fuel shortage in Yemen’s besieged city of Taiz has brought hospitals to the brink of collapse, as weeks of fighting between the country’s Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition have disrupted vital supplies and worsened the humanitarian crisis, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.One hospital has been forced to reduce the number of…

Mughal hunting carpet (Sothebys) Imagine getting your hands on a carpet that was nearly 400 years ago in India! Now this historic Mughal-era carpet is making headlines again. It’s not just the age but also the design that makes it special. It features hunting scenes, flowering vines and richly coloured motifs. The textile has seen…