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Cher's son Elijah Blue Allman remains in a psychiatric hospital in New Hampshire. The judge overseeing Cher's conservatorship bid stated he may be held there for up to a year and a half. Cher continues to pursue the conservatorship case in court.
France has seized its fifth Russian tanker belonging to the so-called shadow fleet, vessels used to circumvent Western sanctions and fund Russia's war in Ukraine. The seizure marks another step in Western efforts to tighten economic pressure on Moscow.
Director Curry Barker, known for "Obsession," sat front row at the Thom Browne show during Milan Fashion Week. Barker is on a rapid rise in Hollywood, with his next feature already secured at Universal Film Group and Blumhouse Atomic Monster.
The Netherlands secured top spot in World Cup 2026 Group F with a comfortable win over Tunisia, with goals from Brian Brobbey and Jan Paul van Hecke, plus a tournament record-equalling 12th own goal. Ronald Koeman's side will now face Morocco in Monterrey on Monday in the last 32, avoiding a potential clash with Brazil. The Dutch team's iconic converted bus now faces a journey of over 1,000 miles to northern Mexico.
Australian musicians including Paul Dempsey of Something For Kate and Bernard Fanning have raised the alarm after discovering their songs were scraped into AI training datasets without consent. A search tool created by US publication The Atlantic revealed that millions of creative works have been harvested from the internet to train AI music-generation models. Artists warn the practice effectively devalues and renders their original work useless. Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue are also among those whose music was included.
SoftBank Group shares plunged 11%, leading a broad selloff in Asian technology stocks. The drop was driven by mounting investor concerns over the rising costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure. The Asian declines mirrored earlier losses seen in U.S. markets.
Three powerful earthquakes struck within eight hours on Wednesday: a magnitude 5.6 in rural northern California, a 7.2 off the northern coast of Japan, and two quakes in Venezuela that caused mass casualties. The near-simultaneous events fuelled online speculation about a connection, but experts confirmed the tremors are unrelated. Each earthquake resulted from independent local tectonic activity.
All modern humans may descend from a tiny group of survivors of a catastrophic event that occurred just over 70,000 years ago. The disaster nearly wiped out the human species, leaving only a small population that became the ancestors of every person alive today.
Soaring living costs are pushing a growing number of young adults to move back in with their parents. The article shares practical advice on how to avoid arguments and maintain healthy relationships while living together as adults. The author draws on personal experience to outline strategies that can make the arrangement work for both generations.
Health officials are warning that most people testing positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo are not on health workers' radar. This indicates that contact tracing is dangerously lagging behind the outbreak. The situation raises serious concerns about uncontrolled further spread of the virus.
Germany suffered an unexpected defeat to Ecuador in their final World Cup group stage match, despite having already secured a place in the knockout round after wins over Curaçao and Ivory Coast. The loss sparked a wave of harsh criticism in German media, with commentators mocking the team's performance. Coach Julian Nagelsmann's side faces tough questions ahead of the knockout stages.
Actor Louis Partridge, who broke out in the original "Enola Holmes" (2020) alongside Millie Bobby Brown, said at the world premiere of "Enola Holmes 3" that he never pictured himself as James Bond but finds it "wonderful" to be considered for the role. Now six years into navigating fame, Partridge said he has found various ways to manage public life.
Data centres and AI systems are rapidly expanding across Africa, creating new pressures on energy grids and natural resources. A key question looms over who actually controls this infrastructure — Western corporations or local actors — and what the cost will be for African communities. The growth of AI on the continent raises concerns about an unequal distribution of benefits and burdens.
Shia Muslims gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura, one of the most significant events in the Shia Islamic calendar. The annual pilgrimage draws millions of believers from around the world. Karbala is the site where Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred.
Cathay United Bank Chairman Kuo Ming-jian has resigned following a regulatory breach at the bank's asset management affiliate linked to his outside board positions. The incident culminated in a physical altercation with a member of Taiwan's billionaire Tsai family. The affair has exposed serious corporate governance failures at the institution.
Geothermal energy, sourced from heat beneath the Earth's surface, is attracting a new wave of start-ups experimenting with novel extraction approaches. Despite the resource being abundant, high drilling and infrastructure costs remain the central obstacle to widespread adoption. The key question facing the industry is whether the economics can ever be made to work at scale.
Throughout human history, people have used surprisingly creative forms of currency. Among the most unusual were dog teeth, snail shells, tea bricks and salt bars. Each of these currencies reflected the local resources and needs of the communities that used them.
Men's Wearhouse offers a well-curated and budget-friendly shoe selection, including Samba alternatives and cowboy boots. The range is broader and better chosen than one might expect from a formal menswear chain. It's a worthwhile option for shoppers looking for affordable footwear.
Several US military branches have reinstated the mandatory flu vaccination requirement after an influenza outbreak swept through a military base. The requirement had previously been dropped, and the resulting virus spread prompted authorities to reverse the decision. The episode highlights the risks of removing vaccination mandates in close-quarters environments like military installations.
The final standings of World Cup 2026 Group F are confirmed: the Netherlands finish first after beating Tunisia, while Japan and Sweden also advance to the knockout rounds. Tunisia are eliminated from the tournament.
Casa Amor participant Alannah Keyser has been removed from "Love Island USA" Season 8 after videos surfaced of her singing along to the n-word in a song, Peacock confirmed. This is the second time this season a contestant has been fired for the same reason. Keyser's removal follows an earlier dismissal under identical circumstances earlier in the season.
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