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US Congressman Claims H-1B Visa Holders Are Replacing American CS Graduates With Cheaper Labour
Oct 17, 2026

US Congressman Claims H-1B Visa Holders Are Replacing American CS Graduates With Cheaper Labour

US Congressman Riley Moore has alleged that H-1B visa holders are replacing American computer science graduates by accepting lower wages.


Iran says supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude ablaze after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz
Oct 17, 2026

Iran says supertanker carrying 2 million barrels of crude ablaze after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s IRGC Navy said a supertanker carrying over 2 million barrels of crude oil caught fire after hitting a naval mine while crossing the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorised route. The incident comes amid rising attacks on shipping and Tehran’s tightening grip on the strategic waterway.


Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist
Oct 17, 2026

Rare pink diamond goes on display in France 100 years after amateur heist

The French royal jewel will be on public display for the first time since it was found hidden in an apple after a 1926 theft.


Sharon Osbourne says plastic surgeon’s ‘special concoction’ left ‘dent’ in her face
Oct 17, 2026

Sharon Osbourne says plastic surgeon’s ‘special concoction’ left ‘dent’ in her face

TV personality previously said she looked like a ‘Cyclops’ after botched face lift


Mother tried to protect daughter's property rights in 1987; 39 years later, court rules against her
Oct 17, 2026

Mother tried to protect daughter's property rights in 1987; 39 years later, court rules against her

A property transfer made by a Queens mother in 1987 led to a legal dispute nearly four decades later. Mary Mangiaracina had tried to secure lifetime rights to the Ridgewood property for herself and her daughter. However, after the property was sold to new owners, her daughter challenged the sale-related ownership claims in court. In April 2026, a New York appeals court ruled that the daughter had never legally received those lifetime rights.


Oct 17, 2026

Pope returning to Vatican after cancer surgery

VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV was preparing on Saturday to leave the Rome hospital where he has been recovering from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said, after doctors deemed him “fit for discharge”.


Oct 17, 2026

France faces day of cost-of-living protests

PARIS - French authorities detained dozens on Saturday at the start of nationwide protests against the cost of living, in what is likely to be a key indicator of the social climate heading toward elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron.


Brad Paisley and wife pledged $1 million for a free grocery store in 2024; it opened in 2026
Oct 17, 2026

Brad Paisley and wife pledged $1 million for a free grocery store in 2024; it opened in 2026

Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley have expanded their philanthropic efforts by launching a second location of The Store, a nonprofit grocery aimed at combating food insecurity in Nashville. Following their first store's success in 2020, which garnered over 3,100 dedicated volunteers, the couple has invested $1 million into this new initiative to ensure families receive dignified access to food choices and additional resources.


Russia sanctions on hold: Zelenskyy sends message to Trump
Oct 17, 2026

Russia sanctions on hold: Zelenskyy sends message to Trump

Russia sanctions on hold: Zelenskyy sends message to TrumpUkrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded after President Trump waived Russia’s key US-related sanctions days before new law taking effect. On Friday, Trump signed an executive order aimed at exempting Russia from these...


Retirement Fuels Bushland Restoration: Ken and Jill revive 970ha bush; older Australians follow
Oct 17, 2026

Retirement Fuels Bushland Restoration: Ken and Jill revive 970ha bush; older Australians follow

In their eighties, Ken and Jill Hooper have become dedicated stewards of bushland in Australia, showcasing an inspiring commitment to conservation post-retirement. Over the last twenty years, after acquiring properties in Victoria and New South Wales, they focus on enhancing biodiversity and curbing invasive species to safeguard native wildlife. Their work reflects a significant trend of older Australians contributing to community conservation, aiming to foster a legacy for future generations.


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