Indiana mother wins appeal, avoids college costs after son ignored 25 texts over four years

White House defends Trump after archbishop apologises over ‘manipulated’ prayer moment ahead of midterms

Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah detained after court orders news site's closure

Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".

Kylian Mbappe apologises to China for Mao Zedong 'dictator' remark after furious backlash

Mbappe has issued a public apology after commenting on a meme where his face was superimposed over a photograph of the late Chinese leader

Two men charged over alleged terror plot ‘to aid Iran’ at RAF Fairford

Abdulkarin and Essghir, both charged under the National Security Act, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today

Trump has talked about people's butts at least four times in the last month

Maxine Peake says she was fat-shamed by teacher at top theatre school

Actor says she was told to ‘lay off the chips’ if she wanted to Juliet

Trump accused of raping former Miss Switzerland in Democrats’ Epstein report

Historic allegation against Trump revived in report released by Judiciary Committee Democrats days before the midterm elections. The White House has strongly denied the claims

US charges 48 non-citizens in election-related cases across five states; two Indians named

The US Justice Department has announced charges against 48 non-citizens in election-related cases across Pennsylvania, California, Florida, New York and Nevada. Two Indian nationals are among those accused. The cases involve allegations of illegal voting in federal elections, fraudulent voter registration and false claims of US citizenship, including alleged misrepresentations in naturalisation proceedings. All defendants are presumed innocent.

Seoul’s zombie-themed bus tour sparks online buzz

With blood smeared across their faces and clothes, zombies roam the streets of downtown Seoul, creeping toward a sightseeing bus filled with tourists. As the bus makes its way through the city, the bloodied figures prowl around the vehicle, with some suddenly climbing aboard and rushing toward passengers. Others emerge from sidewalks, startling people waiting

Copa Independent | Shut the Ballon d’Or! Reaction as Harry Kane wins big in London

Kieran Jackson is joined by Lawrence Ostlere after England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane pipped Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to the most prestigious individual prize in world football on Monday night.

Halloween pumpkins could lure rats into UK homes, pest control expert warns

Decorated pumpkins on doorsteps could invite an unwanted guest into your home

Police assure safety of Japanese nationals in Northern Mindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — The police force in Northern Mindanao on Tuesday assured the safety of Japanese expatriates and those looking to visit or invest in the region. The Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) rolled out the welcome mat for Ono Hirotaka, Japan’s Consul General in Davao, during a security briefing at Camp Alagar here.