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Lindsay Clancy jurors remain deadlocked after fifth day of murder deliberations in Massachusetts
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial told a Massachusetts judge on Wednesday that they still could not agree on a verdict after five days

Jharkhand villagers fear voter-roll objections could leave them doubting their citizenship
Villagers in Maheshtikri, in Jharkhand’s Godda district, are waiting for the outcome of objections filed against their names in a special electoral-roll revi...

Chevron commits $7 billion to Venezuelan oil projects, eyes output doubling by 2031
Chevron said on Wednesday it will invest $7 billion in its Venezuelan oil projects, a move the company says could lift output to twice its

Ram Temple Trust adds first woman trustee, appoints ex-Air Marshal as CEO after donation scandal
The trust managing Ayodhya’s Ram Temple has brought in three new trustees and named retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first chief executive officer,

New South Wales starts $100 registration discount for millions of drivers
Millions of drivers in New South Wales are now eligible for a $100 cut to their vehicle registration, a state move aimed at easing household

AfriForum Theatre sells out as South African ballet gala draws packed house in Pretoria
The AfriForum Theatre in Pretoria has sold out for the International Winter Ballet Gala, a one-day showcase set for Friday, July 31, featuring dancers from

Victoria’s perfect ATAR students all had one subject in common: advanced maths
Victoria’s 43 students who earned a perfect ATAR of 99.95 last year all shared a hard-to-miss academic edge: top marks in the state’s toughest maths

South African killer gets life term after Pretoria couple slain in front of children
A South African court has sentenced a man known in reports as “bad man” to life in prison for killing a Pretoria couple in front

When a Megamall Dies: Inside the Fall of Plano’s Willow Bend
Willow Bend mall in Plano has closed, leaving behind a hulking reminder of how fast retail fortunes can flip. The shutdown matters well beyond one

South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal cracks down after fast-food outlet found operating amid construction, wiring hazards
Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal shut down a fast-food outlet in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday after inspectors found construction work under way inside the premis...

KZN Municipality With Weeks Left in Office Moves to Hire Bodyguards for Politicians
A cash-strapped municipality in KwaZulu-Natal wants to hire bodyguards for politicians with only weeks left before the current council leaves office. The pla...

KZN workers allegedly paid R100 for 12-hour shifts as labour concerns deepen
Workers at some businesses in KwaZulu-Natal are allegedly being paid just R100 for 12-hour shifts, deepening concern over labour conditions in a province alr...

Toyota Revives Celica as Hybrid AWD Sports Car
Toyota is resurrecting the iconic Celica nameplate, shifting to a hybrid-powered all-wheel-drive platform for its Gazoo Racing performance revival.

Australian attorney-general pushes Hanson to reflect as row over “political violence” claim deepens
Australia’s attorney-general has urged Senator Pauline Hanson to look at her own conduct after the One Nation leader accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ...

ANC retains strong edge with women voters as South African political rivalries sharpen
A new poll shows South Africa’s African National Congress still holds a wide lead among women voters, even as rival parties sharpen their attacks on

UK Coastguard Suspends Search for Missing Teen off Welsh Beach After Extensive Two-Day Operation
A major maritime search for a 14-year-old boy who disappeared into the waters off Marloes Sands in Pembrokeshire has been called off after two days

Terror handlers turn to porn sites and encrypted apps to evade surveillance in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar — Terror outfits and Pakistan-based handlers are using pornography websites with live-chat features and niche encrypted apps to contact recruits in ...

Met Éireann honours two trailblazing Evelyns as 2026-27 storm names are set
Two Irish meteorologists who helped open doors for women in forecasting will have their names carried into the next storm season. Met Éireann has included

Victorian government unveils $352 million pothole blitz as pressure mounts on crumbling roads
Victoria’s premier has announced an extra A$352 million for road repairs, vowing to double the number of potholes fixed this financial year to 500,000. Ben

Wild martial-arts clash in Queens puts old-school fight culture back in the frame
Jamaica, Queens, felt like a throwback this week. Footage from an underground martial arts event showed men and women throwing themselves into a chaotic brawl

Man dies after cousin’s drunken row over spicier enchiladas turns deadly in Albuquerque
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — A 25-year-old man was shot dead in Albuquerque after a late-night argument with his cousin over whose Mexican food was spicier,

Charles Perrottet denies hiding payments as ICAC probes ties to fugitive developer Jean Nassif
Charles Perrottet, a former Liberal Party powerbroker, returned to New South Wales’ corruption watchdog on Monday and denied he had colluded with his wife to

South African responders find woman alive after reports of dumped body in KwaZulu-Natal
A routine call about a possible dumped body in KwaZulu-Natal turned into a surprise rescue on Monday. A 26-year-old woman, found wrapped in a white

Houston braces for heavy rain Tuesday as Gulf disturbance strengthens and dry, windy Monday raises fire risk
Houston faces two very different weather threats in 48 hours: a hot, dry and gusty Monday, followed by the chance of heavy rain and severe