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Brad Pitt, 62, puts on a united front with girlfriend Ines de Ramon, 33, after being humiliated by his kids

The 62-year-old A-lister - who attended a screening in Los Angeles on Tuesday - was seen arriving at JFK Airport in New York City hand-in-hand with 33-year-old girlfriend Ines de…

Oct 29, 2026

Ethiopia warns of ‘destruction’ as Tigray rebels launch offensive

Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie warned of “forces of destruction” as Tigray rebels launched an offensive.

Oct 29, 2026

Lesson from Nepal: the world shouldn’t have turned its back on hydro power projects with reservoirs

The Narmada case and many others gave big dam projects a bad rap and shifted attention to run-of-river hydro power dams. But the latter can’t help moderate massive water torrents…

Oct 29, 2026

Somali Dictator’s ‘Right-Hand Man’ Son Found Living in Ohio

“Siad Barre and his men committed so many war crimes so I was shocked to see his son [Ayanle] in the mosque enjoying his freedom.”  The post Somali Dictator’s ‘Right-Hand…

Oct 29, 2026

Gobena, Jepchirchir win 2026 Sydney Marathon

Ethiopian athlete Addisu Gobena and Kenyan athlete Peres Jepchirchir won the 2026 Sydney Marathon on Sunday, with a record 40,000 runners taking part.

Oct 29, 2026

Eritrean migrant who had a protruding Adam's apple and five o'clock shadow is a child, court rules

The man, who has not been named, changed his date of birth five times and was stopped from entering Britain on several occassions.

Oct 29, 2026

‘Twisted finger, hair pulled’: SFI members display bruises, accuse police of assault, sexual harassment during Delhi protests

In a significant demonstration in Delhi, members of the Students' Federation of India protested against the Chief Election Commissioner, highlighting alarming reports of police brutality. Protesters recounted instances of physical…

Oct 29, 2026

Global Buzz: How caffeine is worth over $850bn

Caffeine has been consumed by humans for thousands of years and demand for the chemical only seems to grow from year to year, writes Adam Maguire

Oct 29, 2026

Using Tap Water, Buying Beans In Bulk and More Coffee Mistakes You're Making

A coffee expert shares seven bad coffee habits to break, including using tap water and buying beans in bulk.

Oct 29, 2026

‘I’m a dead man walking’: The Ethiopian migrants waiting on Saudi Arabia’s death row

Amanuel wakes up each day not knowing if it will be his last. A rap at his cell door could mean his time is up; no farewell call, no last…

Oct 29, 2026

Air India’s $1.5 billion funding ask sparks backlash in Singapore parliament

A Singapore politician questions the logic of Singapore Airlines supporting Air India. He opposes using Temasek funds for Air India's turnaround efforts. The politician seeks parliamentary answers on Air India's…

Oct 29, 2026

Ridgeway Plaza marks Mississauga’s evolution

The way spaces are designed influences how people socialize, build community, and go about their day-to-day lives, directly impacting how they commute, shop, and eat. That influence can manifest in…

Oct 29, 2026