Hamas hands over dead hostages as Palestinians leave Israeli prison

An Israeli security official said early Thursday that Hamas has handed the bodies of 4 Israelis who were held hostage in Gaza to the Red Cross. The official was speaking …

Source: France 24

Just before getting engaged, billionaire Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco bought a $35 million Beverly Hills mansion

The Spanish-inspired, opulent pad features a spiral staircase, library, fitness center, pool, and a glass greenhouse solarium.

Source: MarketWatch

Hong Kong mulls basketball betting as finances fall short

Asian financial hub slashes civil service and property transaction tax to combat slowing economic growth

Source: Financial Times

American stand-up comedian Sarah Donnelly on making light of her life in Paris

As an American living in Paris, "the jokes are writing themselves". That's the sentiment from stand-up comedian Sarah Donnelly, whose act is taking the Anglophone comedy circuit by storm in …

Source: France 24

Petition to strip Musk of Canadian citizenship gathers 280,000 signatures

Parliamentary petition accuses tech billionaire of acting against the national interest of Canada.

Source: Al Jazeera

Israel strikes Syrian military targets after Netanyahu's demilitarisation call

The Israeli army conducted air strikes on military sites in southern Syria on Tuesday, targeting weapon depots and command centers. At least two people were killed at a Damascus-area military …

Source: France 24

Three Massachusetts women found dead in Belize

Police are investigating the deaths of three women from Revere, Mass., found dead at a Belize resort. WBTS' Malcolm Johnson reports.

Source: NBC News

Prioritise artists over tech in AI copyright debate, MPs say

Cross-party committees urge ministers to drop plans to force creators to opt out of works being used to train AI

Two cross-party committees of MPs have urged the government to …

Source: The Guardian

State of emergency declared after power cut chaos in Chile

A power outage plunged much of Chile into darkness on Tuesday, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.

Source: Al Jazeera

South Koreans Are Having More Babies After Years of Decline

South Korea reported a rare increase in births last year as the country grapples with a dwindling population. Its fertility rate remains the world’s lowest.

Source: New York Times

The best smart pens of 2025: Expert recommended

Upgrade your note-writing game with the top smart pens with built-in cameras, audio recording, note storage, and even language translation capabilities.

Source: ZDNet

Trump’s red carpet for wealthy foreigners

‘Gold card’ visa plan intensifies the global battle to attract the super-rich

Source: Financial Times