'Neither the Sudanese military, nor the RSF take any acknowledgement of human life in this war'
France 24 •

'Neither the Sudanese military, nor the RSF take any acknowledgement of human life in this war'

The death toll from a drone strike Monday on a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan has risen to 153 and is likely even higher, a local official told AFP on Wednesday. Authorities in Abyei district said the strike on the Amiet market involved the use of multiple munitions and was carried out by the Sudanese army. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Jan Pospisil, Sudan Affairs Ana...

Manhattan townhouse with 41-foot pool gets $1 million price cut
Times of India •

Manhattan townhouse with 41-foot pool gets $1 million price cut

Nestled at 238 West 74th Street, this pristine townhouse dating back 140 years is available for $10.45 million. Spanning around 6,460 square feet, it boasts six bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms. Unique features include a splendid 41-foot heated indoor pool and lush outdoor spaces, combining modern conveniences with historic charm. Its recent renovations enhance the classic aesthetics, and it ...

Connecticut tenant wins $1.6 million after fall, but landlord's appeal leaves him unpaid
Times of India •

Connecticut tenant wins $1.6 million after fall, but landlord's appeal leaves him unpaid

Michael Criscuolo, a resident of Connecticut, faced a life-changing injury after stumbling over construction debris near his apartment. A court ruled in his favor, granting him $1.6 million due to the landlord's clear negligence. Yet, Sim Levenhartz has failed to pay the awarded sum, with an appeal still in progress, prolonging Criscuolo's wait for justice. Meanwhile, the property deteriorates fur...

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica Facebook case

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica Facebook case

SCMP •

Meta Platforms was ordered to pay a groundbreaking US$25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The fine issued by state court Judge Francis Mathew is among the largest verdicts issued in US legal history. The award comes after a jury in Santa Fe determined that Meta had violated the state’s consumer protection over...

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica case

Meta to pay New Mexico a historic US$25 billion in Cambridge Analytica case

SCMP •

Meta Platforms was ordered to pay a groundbreaking US$25 billion civil penalty to the state of New Mexico in a consumer deception case spurred by the Cambridge Analytica scandal. The fine issued by state court Judge Francis Mathew is among the largest verdicts issued in US legal history. The award comes after a jury in Santa Fe determined that Meta had violated the state’s consumer protection over...

Le Pen sees polls boost amid mass protests, riots

Le Pen sees polls boost amid mass protests, riots

France 24 •

Marine Le Pen is set to officially launch her presidential campaign this weekend at the National Rally two-day party congress in Orléans. The latest Ifop poll, carried out in the wake of the mass protests and riots in France, suggests the far right leader would win the first round of the presidential election by a wide margin, and far-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon emerged as her most likely op...

Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

Elon Musk’s Super Pac spends $500,000 to back New York Republican in midterms

The Guardian •

Incumbent Mike Lawler is fending off a challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in state’s 17th congressional districtUS politics live – latest updatesElon Musk’s Super Pac has spent more than $500,000 in New York’s highly competitive 17th congressional district race to help Mike Lawler, the Republican incumbent, hold on to his seat.Lawler, a moderate Republican, is fending off a challenge from Democra...

Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' Putin

Trump faces fresh questions over ties to 'humanitarian' Putin

France 24 •

US President Donald Trump's pivot away from Ukraine has triggered fresh questions about his attachment to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the man a top American envoy flattered on Wednesday as a "humanitarian. Trump has cast his dealings with Putin as part of a mega-deal that has secured the release of American detainee Stephen Hubbard -- and which Trump says will end Russia's war on Ukraine. FRANC...

Pennsylvania turned fire-damaged land bought for as little as 18 cents an acre into a million-tree park

Pennsylvania turned fire-damaged land bought for as little as 18 cents an acre into a million-tree park

Times of India •

Promised Land State Park in Pennsylvania originated from the acquisition of fire-damaged land between 1902 and 1904. Through dedicated efforts by the Civilian Conservation Corps, over a million trees were planted, transforming the landscape into a beautiful forested area. Recreation facilities were developed to enhance visitors' enjoyment, although the park faced hurdles like a tornado in 1998.

Eva Marcille faces $22,000 HOA lawsuit over unpaid fees and property violations at her Georgia home

Eva Marcille faces $22,000 HOA lawsuit over unpaid fees and property violations at her Georgia home

Times of India •

Eva Marcille, known for her reality TV fame, is embroiled in a legal battle with her Georgia homeowners association due to claims of unpaid dues and property upkeep issues. The association alleges that Eva has failed to respond to multiple warnings concerning her property's state. Her attorney, Michael T. Sterling, has pledged to vigorously defend her, underscoring potential ramifications for home...

Former Tory election candidate suspended over contract killing claims

Former Tory election candidate suspended over contract killing claims

The Guardian •

Jack Ross was filmed allegedly discussing with an undercover reporter violent options to deal with enemiesA former Conservative election candidate has been suspended from the party after he was seemingly filmed discussing the cost of hiring contract killers and offering to “broker” the services of a far-right activist with alleged paramilitary links.Jack Ross was filmed apparently asking an underc...

No surprise and lasting anger: families of people who died in care homes react to Covid inquiry report

No surprise and lasting anger: families of people who died in care homes react to Covid inquiry report

The Guardian •

Relatives recount distress and loneliness their loved ones went through in pandemic as a result of isolation policy“At the time it felt like a devil’s bargain – it was horrible, but it was what [we thought] we had to do to keep people safe,” says Amy of the “devastating” and “terrifying” restrictions that led to her maternal grandparents being locked down in separate care homes during the early da...