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Identify, defeat forces against India: PM Modi calls for unity, self-reliance

Oct 20, 2026, 3:05 PM45.0KViews

Identify, defeat forces against India: PM Modi calls for unity, self-reliance

PM urges parties, institutions to put nation first; says national self-respect and strength key to overcoming challenges...

Bangladesh furious as Saudi prison list omitted death sentences for 2 citizens

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:34 PM33.4KViews

Bangladesh furious as Saudi prison list omitted death sentences for 2 citizens

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Memo from New Delhi: Make America India Again?

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:17 PM9.6KViews

Memo from New Delhi: Make America India Again?

Donald Trump proposed renaming New Mexico to New America, claiming it would enhance pride among residents and change election integrity. Political representatives from New Mexico opposed the idea, emp...

Why India slipped in Asian Games standings despite 24 medals as China extend lead

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:16 PM17.9KViews

Why India slipped in Asian Games standings despite 24 medals as China extend lead

India achieved 24 medals, achieving five golds on Day 2 of the Asian Para Games 2026. Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji led the country with outstanding athletic performances, contributing significant...

65-year old swimmer killed in shark attack off South African coast; 2 beaches shut

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:49 PM33.9KViews

65-year old swimmer killed in shark attack off South African coast; 2 beaches shut

Tragedy struck at Orient Beach in KuGompo City when 65-year-old open-water swimmer Janine Lochrenberg was fatally attacked by a shark. Despite the desperate efforts of fellow swimmers who rushed to as...

Jensen Huang and his wife donated $75 million to Vanderbilt

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Oct 20, 2026, 9:01 AM33.2KViews

Jensen Huang and his wife donated $75 million to Vanderbilt

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Watch: UP MLA Raja Bhaiyya worships 500+ guns on Dusshera

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:46 PM34.2KViews

Watch: UP MLA Raja Bhaiyya worships 500+ guns on Dusshera

Raja Bhaiya conducted a Shastra Puja ceremony at his Benti Palace, displaying more than 500 weapons. His twin sons participated alongside block chiefs and hundreds of supporters carrying licensed weap...

Florida couple missed 66 mortgage payments; man's bank lawsuit rejected

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:36 PM12.9KViews

Florida couple missed 66 mortgage payments; man's bank lawsuit rejected

A Florida couple missed 66 monthly mortgage payments on their Naples property, triggering a foreclosure dispute that began in 2009. During the legal battle, Gregory Brian Myers agreed to deposit $5,00...

Trump ‘frustrated and angry’ says Rubio; rejects reports of shift in Ukraine policy

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:57 PM37.4KViews

Trump ‘frustrated and angry’ says Rubio; rejects reports of shift in Ukraine policy

US secretary of state Marco Rubio reaffirmed the ongoing weapons assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine during his visit to India. He expressed frustration regarding the lack of progress in...

Does Trump’s 60-day tariff waiver really give relief to India?

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:12 PM25.2KViews

Does Trump’s 60-day tariff waiver really give relief to India?

For India, the immediate relief is for its crude supply basket and exporters. If India decided to give up Russian crude oil, its single largest supplier would have gone off the table, with no easy rep...

Georgia court upholds verdict voiding stepson's home deed, $57,600 award

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM43.0KViews

Georgia court upholds verdict voiding stepson's home deed, $57,600 award

In a complex property dispute, a woman in Georgia transferred her property interest to her stepson during a period of cognitive decline. Her guardian, suspecting exploitation and fraud, pursued legal...

1867 $5 gold coin found in Texas cigar box sells for $97,600

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:54 AM36.3KViews

1867 $5 gold coin found in Texas cigar box sells for $97,600

A remarkable 1867-S Liberty Half Eagle gold coin was unearthed from an obscure closet in Texas, boasting a staggering value of $97,600. This highly sought-after coin, a valuable heirloom of a Union so...

Polling for bill that may push out billionaires from California nears: What data shows

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Oct 20, 2026, 9:54 AM36.8KViews

Polling for bill that may push out billionaires from California nears: What data shows

Proposition 40 seeks to introduce a wealth tax in California targeting those with fortunes over $1 billion. However, recent surveys show a downturn in public support as contributions from opposing gro...

Kentucky sinks 1,700 discarded Christmas trees in lake to shelter fish

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Oct 20, 2026, 8:15 AM26.2KViews

Kentucky sinks 1,700 discarded Christmas trees in lake to shelter fish

Kentucky collected around 5,000 discarded Christmas trees in 2026 to restore underwater habitats in its ageing lakes. As part of the state's 'Christmas for the Fishes' programme, approximately 1,700 t...

Annamalai backs CJP leaders, questions their continued custody

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:17 PM12.4KViews

Annamalai backs CJP leaders, questions their continued custody

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BJP’s delimitation gambit: Will it isolate Cong, puncture opposition’s SIR unity?

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM4.0KViews

BJP’s delimitation gambit: Will it isolate Cong, puncture opposition’s SIR unity?

As the government gears up for a new delimitation effort, Congress’s quest for opposition unity faces hurdles. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge raised alarms about the government's legislative strate...

WWE accused of disrespecting John Cena by referencing Nikki Bella’s past

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM36.6KViews

WWE accused of disrespecting John Cena by referencing Nikki Bella’s past

John Cena and Nikki Bella were an iconic couple from 2013 until their split in 2018, highlighted by Cena's proposal. Their differing views on marriage and children ultimately led to their breakup. Rec...

Tyreek Hill opens up about his marriage as he fights to revive NFL career

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:15 AM27.1KViews

Tyreek Hill opens up about his marriage as he fights to revive NFL career

Tyreek Hill, the former Miami Dolphins’ wide receiver, opens up about his marriage....

Qing dynasty bowl spent 87 years in Chicago museum, then sold for $2.048m

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:36 AM19.5KViews

Qing dynasty bowl spent 87 years in Chicago museum, then sold for $2.048m

A stunning porcelain bowl from the Qing dynasty recently fetched $2.048 million at a Christie's auction. Crafted during Emperor Yongzheng's reign, the bowl is adorned with auspicious symbols, hinting...

Terry McLaurin injury update: How did a slight push cause a brutal knee injury?

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:35 PM16.8KViews

Terry McLaurin injury update: How did a slight push cause a brutal knee injury?

Terry McLaurin may have suffered season-ending brutal knee injury in Washington Commanders vs. San Francisco 49ers game....

Jalen Brunson’s $156.5M Knicks deal: How did he become an NBA champion?

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:10 PM37.4KViews

Jalen Brunson’s $156.5M Knicks deal: How did he become an NBA champion?

In July 2024, Jalen Brunson secured a substantial four-year, $156.5 million contract extension with the Knicks, which was pivotal in ensuring New York's financial flexibility for future roster enhance...

Indian-origin couple sentenced in UK for Covid PPE fraud; millions spent on luxuries

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:51 PM4.1KViews

Indian-origin couple sentenced in UK for Covid PPE fraud; millions spent on luxuries

Jogesh Bhandari was handed a sentence for deceiving companies with false promises of supplying personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. His conning tactics included misappropriating...

Asian Para Games: India’s medal storm! 24 medals, 5 golds as Nishad, Deepthi shine

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:33 PM4.6KViews

Asian Para Games: India’s medal storm! 24 medals, 5 golds as Nishad, Deepthi shine

India experienced a significant medal rush during Day 2 of the Asian Para Games 2026. The country won 24 medals, including five golds, primarily in athletics. Notable athletes like Nishad Kumar and De...

CJP's Das, Ranka seek urgent night hearing against extension of judicial custody

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:34 PM29.5KViews

CJP's Das, Ranka seek urgent night hearing against extension of judicial custody

Leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are seeking an urgent night hearing in Delhi high court. They were placed in extended judicial custody after being detained for entering Jantar Mantar illegally....

Women are earning, but who controls their money? India's financial literacy divide

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:53 AM17.9KViews

Women are earning, but who controls their money? India's financial literacy divide

In India, numerous women face challenges in making financial decisions due to insufficient access to essential financial knowledge and limited participation. Although more women are starting to utiliz...

After days on the run, influencer Shraddha Dubey arrested in UP bizman death case

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:12 AM19.8KViews

After days on the run, influencer Shraddha Dubey arrested in UP bizman death case

Lucknow Police, along with Nagpur Police and the STF, have arrested Shraddha Dubey, her sister Rashmi, and driver Tanveer Ali. The three were wanted in connection with the death of restaurant owner Sh...

Keith Haring mural once hidden behind drywall now in New York's $25m loft

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM28.8KViews

Keith Haring mural once hidden behind drywall now in New York's $25m loft

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PM Modi invokes 'Ram Rajya' on Dussehra, warns against people hurting India's image

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:58 PM15.1KViews

PM Modi invokes 'Ram Rajya' on Dussehra, warns against people hurting India's image

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Dussehra celebrations and highlighted the importance of public welfare. He emphasized the need for social justice and self-reliance as central to national de...

Barbara Hutton's Rolls-Royce survived prince's fatal crash, sold for £166,750

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM5.4KViews

Barbara Hutton's Rolls-Royce survived prince's fatal crash, sold for £166,750

This remarkable 1933 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental was originally crafted as a luxurious present from Barbara Hutton to Prince Alexis Mdivani. Following a tragic accident that claimed the prince'...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $100M homes, charity and business deals

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:32 AM26.4KViews

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $100M homes, charity and business deals

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's growing fortune extends beyond music and football, with more than $100 million in reported real estate, millions in charitable donations and lucrative business ventures...

Taylor Swift reclaimed her first six albums; 2026 deal reveals who owns her hit songs

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:32 AM28.6KViews

Taylor Swift reclaimed her first six albums; 2026 deal reveals who owns her hit songs

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How India’s Aditya-L1 and Europe’s Proba-3 studied solar eruptions together

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:26 PM22.6KViews

How India’s Aditya-L1 and Europe’s Proba-3 studied solar eruptions together

An Indian solar mission and a European spacecraft duo have jointly studied two eruptions from the Sun, giving scientists a closer look at how such events evolve near their source....

Air India Express flight suffers bird strike, lands safely in Bengaluru

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:13 PM30.7KViews

Air India Express flight suffers bird strike, lands safely in Bengaluru

An Air India Express flight en route from Bhogapuram to Bengaluru encountered a bird strike on Monday, yet all 148 passengers and crew emerged safely. Following the event, technical teams diligently i...

Iran faces rising threat as Baloch rebels step up attacks amid regional war pressure

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:28 PM18.1KViews

Iran faces rising threat as Baloch rebels step up attacks amid regional war pressure

Iran is grappling with escalating security issues fueled by assaults from Baloch separatists and Sunni militants. The People's Fighters Front has ramped up its operations in Sistan and Baluchistan, re...

Burqa-clad, e-rickshaw clue: How cops tracked down model Shraddha Dubey

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:05 PM30.8KViews

Burqa-clad, e-rickshaw clue: How cops tracked down model Shraddha Dubey

Nagpur police used an e-rickshaw clue to track and arrest Shraddha Dubey and her associates. They fled from Uttar Pradesh and were located after a 24-hour surveillance operation. The operation was ass...

The backstory: When West 'tricked' Russia to overthrow Gaddafi's regime in Libya

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM7.4KViews

The backstory: When West 'tricked' Russia to overthrow Gaddafi's regime in Libya

The beginning of the end of Gaddafi's regime began at the UN security council, where Russia, the United States, Britain, France and China can each block a decision with a veto. However, the regime's f...

'Will happen shortly': Rubio on US trade deal; calls India 'refining superpower'

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:55 AM32.6KViews

'Will happen shortly': Rubio on US trade deal; calls India 'refining superpower'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent arrival in India marked a pivotal moment for trade and energy discussions. He expressed confidence in finalizing a trade deal and recognized India's vital po...

Double gold, Games record! Nishad Kumar joins elite Indian club with historic feat

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:29 PM38.9KViews

Double gold, Games record! Nishad Kumar joins elite Indian club with historic feat

Nishad Kumar made history by winning his second gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026. He clinched the men's high jump T47 title with a record jump of 2.04m. This victory follows his gold in the lon...

UK football club boss faces £100k legal battle over 24ft garden room built in 2018

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:35 AM25.9KViews

UK football club boss faces £100k legal battle over 24ft garden room built in 2018

A UK football club official is facing a court battle with his upstairs neighbour over a 24ft garden room built in 2018 with a bar, television and electric doorbell. Justin Salmon altered the structure...

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits 3 cities to extend Durga Puja greetings to Hindus

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:39 PM35.1KViews

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits 3 cities to extend Durga Puja greetings to Hindus

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‘Deeply regrettable’: Sanjay Raut’s Albania arson post draws flak from party colleague

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:54 AM4.8KViews

‘Deeply regrettable’: Sanjay Raut’s Albania arson post draws flak from party colleague

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Toledo's 1897 rail bridge, bought for $1, now set for $65m overhaul

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM38.4KViews

Toledo's 1897 rail bridge, bought for $1, now set for $65m overhaul

In 2029, a comprehensive renovation of the Toledo Swing Bridge is set to begin, aimed at boosting freight operations. Key structural enhancements will enable the bridge to support heavier railcars, th...

Only known portrait of Bahadur Shah Zafar's adviser sold for £63,500

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:27 AM42.6KViews

Only known portrait of Bahadur Shah Zafar's adviser sold for £63,500

The stunning portrait of Ghulam Nasir al-Din, famously known as Kale Miyan, fetched an impressive £63,500 at Christie's auction. Created between 1851 and 1852, this significant painting not only depic...

Oregon backyard hobby grew into world's longest miniature railway, 32 miles

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM17.7KViews

Oregon backyard hobby grew into world's longest miniature railway, 32 miles

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Historic high! India win record five bronze medals in best-ever para TT show

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:47 AM34.8KViews

Historic high! India win record five bronze medals in best-ever para TT show

At the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, India delivered its standout performance in para table tennis, clinching five bronze medals and exceeding its previous best of two. With Ravi Baby Sahana and P...

Britain sends Typhoon fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:26 PM23.2KViews

Britain sends Typhoon fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Amid a heightening threat from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, Britain is bolstering its military assistance to Saudi Arabia. The UK is set to deploy RAF Typhoon jets and prolong its air-to-air refuelling miss...

Russia urges early nuclear stability talks with US in possible Putin-Trump-Xi summit

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:46 AM9.0KViews

Russia urges early nuclear stability talks with US in possible Putin-Trump-Xi summit

Moscow has called for urgent dialogue with Washington concerning strategic nuclear stability and global governance. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized the lack of a legal framework governing n...

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Weekly News Roundup

Identify, defeat forces against India: PM Modi calls for unity, self-reliance

Bangladesh furious as Saudi prison list omitted death sentences for 2 citizens

Memo from New Delhi: Make America India Again?

Why India slipped in Asian Games standings despite 24 medals as China extend lead

65-year old swimmer killed in shark attack off South African coast; 2 beaches shut

Jensen Huang and his wife donated $75 million to Vanderbilt

Watch: UP MLA Raja Bhaiyya worships 500+ guns on Dusshera

Florida couple missed 66 mortgage payments; man's bank lawsuit rejected

Trump ‘frustrated and angry’ says Rubio; rejects reports of shift in Ukraine policy

Does Trump’s 60-day tariff waiver really give relief to India?

Georgia court upholds verdict voiding stepson's home deed, $57,600 award

1867 $5 gold coin found in Texas cigar box sells for $97,600

Polling for bill that may push out billionaires from California nears: What data shows

Kentucky sinks 1,700 discarded Christmas trees in lake to shelter fish

Annamalai backs CJP leaders, questions their continued custody

BJP’s delimitation gambit: Will it isolate Cong, puncture opposition’s SIR unity?

WWE accused of disrespecting John Cena by referencing Nikki Bella’s past

Tyreek Hill opens up about his marriage as he fights to revive NFL career

Qing dynasty bowl spent 87 years in Chicago museum, then sold for $2.048m

Terry McLaurin injury update: How did a slight push cause a brutal knee injury?

Jalen Brunson’s $156.5M Knicks deal: How did he become an NBA champion?

Indian-origin couple sentenced in UK for Covid PPE fraud; millions spent on luxuries

Asian Para Games: India’s medal storm! 24 medals, 5 golds as Nishad, Deepthi shine

CJP's Das, Ranka seek urgent night hearing against extension of judicial custody

Women are earning, but who controls their money? India's financial literacy divide

After days on the run, influencer Shraddha Dubey arrested in UP bizman death case

Keith Haring mural once hidden behind drywall now in New York's $25m loft

PM Modi invokes 'Ram Rajya' on Dussehra, warns against people hurting India's image

Barbara Hutton's Rolls-Royce survived prince's fatal crash, sold for £166,750

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $100M homes, charity and business deals

Taylor Swift reclaimed her first six albums; 2026 deal reveals who owns her hit songs

How India’s Aditya-L1 and Europe’s Proba-3 studied solar eruptions together

Air India Express flight suffers bird strike, lands safely in Bengaluru

Iran faces rising threat as Baloch rebels step up attacks amid regional war pressure

Burqa-clad, e-rickshaw clue: How cops tracked down model Shraddha Dubey

The backstory: When West 'tricked' Russia to overthrow Gaddafi's regime in Libya

'Will happen shortly': Rubio on US trade deal; calls India 'refining superpower'

Double gold, Games record! Nishad Kumar joins elite Indian club with historic feat

UK football club boss faces £100k legal battle over 24ft garden room built in 2018

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman visits 3 cities to extend Durga Puja greetings to Hindus

‘Deeply regrettable’: Sanjay Raut’s Albania arson post draws flak from party colleague

Toledo's 1897 rail bridge, bought for $1, now set for $65m overhaul

Only known portrait of Bahadur Shah Zafar's adviser sold for £63,500

Oregon backyard hobby grew into world's longest miniature railway, 32 miles

Historic high! India win record five bronze medals in best-ever para TT show

Britain sends Typhoon fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthis

Russia urges early nuclear stability talks with US in possible Putin-Trump-Xi summit