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Texas Ranch State Park Purchase: Foundation buys 650 acres for new park; phased opening from 2027
Top story Times of India •

Texas Ranch State Park Purchase: Foundation buys 650 acres for new park; phased opening from 2027

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation has acquired a family-run ranch in East Texas for future park development. This historic land, held by the Pollard family since 1940 and boasting valuable lakefront access, is set to transition to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department by late 2027. The park will offer recreational opportunities while preserving the area’s ecological integrity, enabling the...

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Subway co-founder’s relative buys Connecticut warehouse for $6.75 million, plans renovation
Times of India •

Subway co-founder’s relative buys Connecticut warehouse for $6.75 million, plans renovation

A member of the Buck family has purchased a Danbury warehouse previously owned by the Salame family. This transaction, completed for $6.75 million, signals a commitment to modernizing the site while preserving its industrial purpose. Plans include extensive renovations and the construction of an office building alongside the warehouse. The investment reflects confidence in the local economy and ai...

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Trump admin 'destroying' US democracy with 'autocratic, terrorist version of Christian nationalism'

Trump admin 'destroying' US democracy with 'autocratic, terrorist version of Christian nationalism'

France 24 •

François Picard welcomes former US Assistant Secretary of Defense Jim Townsend and former US Air Force officer Michael (Mikey) Weinstein, founder and president of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation. Is American military power becoming an instrument of political and religious coercion, both at home and abroad? From the reported restrictions on Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite communica...

Websites pulled offline worldwide as AI finds critical security flaws

Websites pulled offline worldwide as AI finds critical security flaws

SCMP •

Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites Wednesday after two critical flaws came to light involving PHP, a programming language that is the basis for a large share of the internet. PHP sits underneath popular web design platforms, so the weaknesses potentially affect a vast range of websites, from online stores and news outlets to government services. Wiz, one of the s...

Websites go dark worldwide as AI exposes critical security flaws

Websites go dark worldwide as AI exposes critical security flaws

SCMP •

Government agencies and companies around the world shut down websites on Wednesday after two critical flaws came to light involving PHP, a programming language that is the basis for a large share of the internet. PHP sits underneath popular web design platforms, so the weaknesses potentially affect a vast range of websites, from online stores and news outlets to government services. Wiz, one of th...

How will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions

How will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questions

The Guardian •

With ICE arrests and detentions at their highest levels, immigration remains a key issue for voters less than two weeks before election daySign in or sign up to join the conversationFrom mass raids to quiet crackdown: a timeline of Trump’s strategic ICE pivotIt’s our last US midterms live Q&A before election day on 3 November, and our reporters are answering your immigration questions.Since Do...

House prices falling in every Australian capital city for first time in 15 years

House prices falling in every Australian capital city for first time in 15 years

The Guardian •

House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September quarter, to $1.66m according to Domain reportHouse prices are falling across every capital city for the first time in 15 years and the second time on record, according to figures from Domain’s September Quarter 2026 House Price Report.House prices in Sydney are at a two-year low after falling 4.7% in the September qua...

Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says

Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says

France 24 •

Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part of his right lung after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma. He was discharged Saturday and will gradually resume activities.

Pakistan and the US factor as China looks to sell its J-35 stealth jets

Pakistan and the US factor as China looks to sell its J-35 stealth jets

SCMP •

Last month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets flying until 2040. The notice says Pakistan can protect the technology to “substantially the same degree” as the US government. The Pakistan Air Force is also the only declared interested buyer of China...

Cincinnati’s vacant Terrace Plaza Hotel faces fresh redevelopment hurdles over tax dispute

Cincinnati’s vacant Terrace Plaza Hotel faces fresh redevelopment hurdles over tax dispute

Times of India •

Cincinnati's iconic Terrace Plaza Hotel has stood vacant since 2008, currently tied up in redevelopment plans. A contentious property tax valuation dispute between the owner and the city's school district has caused delays. This $160 million project seeks to honor the hotel's historical significance while also requiring a resolution of tax issues to proceed with construction, maintaining its vital...

In run-up to mass protests and riots, pro-Russian accounts amplified French anger, NGO finds

In run-up to mass protests and riots, pro-Russian accounts amplified French anger, NGO finds

France 24 •

Research carried out by the Alliance4Europe NGO suggests that pro-Russian networks manipulated information online in an effort to exacerbate anger in France ahead of last weekend's massive protests and subsequent unrest. After analysing more than half a million posts across various social media platforms, the group says it was able to track the campaign back to the start of September. FRANCE 24's ...