More than 1 million U.S. homeowners are underwater on their mortgages at a seven-year high, and experts advise patience, tailored financial planning, and exploring refinancing options.
A police pursuit ended in gunfire and an explosion after suspects detonated an armored car on a highway, briefly turning a routine roadway into a dangerous scene.
Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence under Hong Kong’s security law deepens fears over dissent, as his family warns the aging publisher could “die a martyr” in prison.
Accusations against Wes Streeting heightened political tension as the King signaled support for police amid public order concerns, highlighting restraint alongside sharp rhetoric.
Thirteen people died in Italy’s mountains in a single week, most in avalanches, as the Winter Olympics began—highlighting the sharp divide between celebration and winter’s enduring risks.
The Christchurch mosque attacker has applied to withdraw his guilty pleas, claiming imprisonment impaired his judgment, reopening legal debate over a case once seen as settled.
A migrant boat departing from Libya capsized in the central Mediterranean, leaving 53 people dead or missing, including infants, with only two survivors rescued.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer secures support from senior lawmakers as internal calls for resignation recede, easing immediate pressure on his leadership.
Hims & Hers shares plunged as regulatory actions and a patent lawsuit over compounded GLP-1 drug alternatives prompted the company to pull its low-cost weight-loss pill plan.
UK King Charles is reported to be concerned about Prince Andrew’s actions as scrutiny over his Epstein links resurfaces, highlighting the monarchy’s effort to protect public trust.
UK borrowing costs eased after Starmer received cabinet backing, reflecting how political stability subtly influences market confidence and economic expectations.
Amid calls for his resignation over a political scandal, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has won public backing from senior allies while facing dissent from within his party.
Wetherspoon opens its first pub outside the UK and Ireland at Alicante Airport, blending British tradition with Spanish flavors and offering travellers a taste of home.
China shifts from copying foreign ideas to protecting its own, strengthening IP laws and courts to foster domestic innovation and global technological leadership.
UK police review new Epstein-related claims involving Prince Andrew as King Charles signals concern while emphasizing respect for legal process and institutional distance.
A nursery worker in Bristol has been convicted of raping and sexually assaulting toddlers in his care, prompting legal scrutiny of safeguarding and justice processes.
The second victim of the Rochdale plane crash has been identified, with family tributes remembering a humble, kind man as investigations into the fatal incident continue.
Florida officials have euthanized 5,195 green iguanas following a record cold snap that left many of these invasive reptiles cold-stunned. An emergency order allowed residents to safely capture and turn in the iguanas for humane removal.
Amid a surge in measles cases across the United States, Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has issued an urgent plea for vaccinations. He emphasized the need for public participation to mitigate outbreaks that threaten the nation’s measles elimination status.
Argentina’s plan to expand nuclear power has sparked backlash over reliance on U.S. interests, raising concerns about energy sovereignty, long-term dependence, and national control.
Jimmy Lai, the prominent pro-democracy activist and founder of the defunct Apple Daily newspaper, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for violating Hong Kong’s stringent national security law. The harsh sentence has drawn significant international condemnation and raises concerns about the state of press freedom in the region.
Eight Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s new West Bank control measures, warning they could violate international law and affect peace efforts.
The UN secretary-general warns that relying on GDP alone masks environmental and social damage, urging nations to adopt broader measures of progress to avoid deepening planetary crises.
Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate, has reported that her close ally, Juan Pablo Guanipa, was kidnapped shortly after being released from prison by armed men in civilian clothes. This incident raises alarm amid ongoing political tensions and recent calls for democratic reforms in Venezuela.