Billionaire wins appeal overturning A$23.4 million tax bill tied to Tasmania's Woolnorth dairy estate
Times of India •

Billionaire wins appeal overturning A$23.4 million tax bill tied to Tasmania's Woolnorth dairy estate

A Full Court in Tasmania has overturned a significant tax assessment against companies related to Xianfeng Lu. The decision cancels a A$23.4 million stamp duty bill that included penalties and interest. This dispute originated from the 2016 purchase of the Woolnorth dairy estate, bought for A$280 million. The ruling removes a major financial liability for the companies managing the property in nor...

Ceuta an 'inalienable' part of Spain, king says on key visit

Ceuta an 'inalienable' part of Spain, king says on key visit

France 24 •

King Felipe VI on Tuesday said Ceuta and Melilla were "an inalienable part" of Spain as he made a landmark visit to the north African territories claimed by neighbouring Morocco. "Ceuta and Melilla are an inalienable part of the political and national reality that is Spain. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country are not negotiable," Felipe said. FRANCE 24's Sarah Morris reports f...

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years to life over murder of Tupac Shakur

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis sentenced to 40 years to life over murder of Tupac Shakur

The Guardian •

‘You don’t get to take a man from his family … and just walk away from it,’ judge says as former gang leader sentencedTupac trial spotlights decades of US police failures in solving the caseDuane “Keffe D” Davis, the former California gang leader convicted of murder for orchestrating the 1996 fatal shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.“For three years, ...

Noah’s Ark mystery: 3D-printed model created of Turkey’s 157-metre formation after deep drilling

Noah’s Ark mystery: 3D-printed model created of Turkey’s 157-metre formation after deep drilling

Times of India •

Researchers investigating Turkey’s boat-shaped Durupınar formation, believed by some to be Noah’s Ark, have created a 3D-printed model using ground-penetrating radar data. The team has completed its first investigation phase, drilling more than 60 feet underground and collecting samples for laboratory testing. However, many geologists maintain that the formation is a natural geological feature.

Judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course

Judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course

The Guardian •

District judge Ana Reyes halts tree-cutting at the East Potomac golf course until 26 October, and now requires advance notice before making course changesUS district judge Ana Reyes on Tuesday ordered a halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac golf course until 26 October, putting a further pause on work at the historic Washington DC course that has been part of Donald Trump’s plans to remake the ...

Who killed Tupac?

Al Jazeera •

For decades, Tupac Shakur’s murder remained unsolved. Now, Keffe D is being sentenced for his killing.

‘There was a chance to stop him’: Parents react with fury to paedophile nursery worker revelations

‘There was a chance to stop him’: Parents react with fury to paedophile nursery worker revelations

The Guardian •

More than 50 families call for investigation into how Vincent Chan was allowed to return to job after inquiry by nurseryThe parents of the victims of paedophile nursery worker Vincent Chan have reacted with fury to the news that he was cleared to return to work after “significant concerns” were raised by the parent of a young girl.As first revealed in the Guardian, Chan was reported to his employe...

Shreveport's former Libbey Glass plant faces demolition, with 95% of materials set for recycling

Shreveport's former Libbey Glass plant faces demolition, with 95% of materials set for recycling

Times of India •

Full-scale demolition of the former Libbey Glass plant in Shreveport is now underway and progressing. Environmental contaminants have been cleared over the 54-acre site, allowing for redevelopment opportunities. Demolition teams are set to dismantle the industrial silos that have dominated the skyline for decades. Local authorities expect increased truck traffic around Jewella Avenue until mid-202...

California’s Rancho Cariñoso beachfront horse ranch sells for $22.55M after $109M asking price

California’s Rancho Cariñoso beachfront horse ranch sells for $22.55M after $109M asking price

Times of India •

Rancho Cariñoso was sold at auction for $22.55 million after previously being listed for $109 million. This estate features 4.2 acres of land and nearly an acre of private beachfront. The property includes a main house, equestrian facilities, and is near the Santa Barbara Polo Club. The auction indicated a significant discrepancy between initial valuation and buyer willingness to pay.

California coastal homes battered and bruised after weekend of intense waves and flooding

California coastal homes battered and bruised after weekend of intense waves and flooding

The Guardian •

Boardwalk destroyed in Long Beach and homes damaged, while Baja California in Mexico and Las Vegas also affectedSouthern California coastal communities are picking up the pieces after a weekend of extreme weather brought flooding that overtook city streets and intense waves battered beachside homes.The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel hit Mexico’s Baja California over the weekend as well as south...

Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests gather strength

Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests gather strength

France 24 •

Tens of thousands of people rallied across France on Tuesday in support of protesting high school students, with unions putting turnout at 480,000, as anger over school conditions and alleged police violence fuels a growing movement challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government ahead of planned cost-of-living demonstrations on Saturday.