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New Yemen fighting displaces 290,000, says UN, with pregnant women at risk

New Yemen fighting displaces 290,000, says UN, with pregnant women at risk

A new outbreak in fighting in Yemen has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. At least 290,000 have been displaced in Yemen since the country’s war re-erupted in August, according to the United Nations’ humanitarian office (OCHA), with a dire threat to pregnant women.

Alaska’s two ‘Dan Sullivans’: How common is ballot stacking, does it work?

Alaska’s two ‘Dan Sullivans’: How common is ballot stacking, does it work?

Same names on Alaska ballot triggered political firestorm in US, prompting a Justice Department investigation. The Alaska Senate ballot in the next week’s midterm elections in the United States features two candidates with the name Dan Sullivan – one the incumbent Republican senator and another a retired teacher with no

Studios destroyed, traditions saved: Artists fight to save Sudan’s culture

Studios destroyed, traditions saved: Artists fight to save Sudan’s culture

Artists in Sudan are working to save culture and traditions amid the country’s war. Port Sudan, Sudan – Awad Haroun, 45, a visual artist and theatre director, fled his home in Al-Halfaya, Khartoum North, after war destroyed a life he had worked hard to build in the capital. He

Wine and Dine Festival vendors report Halloween boost in sales and footfall

Wine and Dine Festival vendors report Halloween boost in sales and footfall

Exhibitors say festival’s first two days have drawn bigger crowds as revellers seek out alternatives to nightlife hotspot Lan Kwai Fong Vendors at Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival reported a stronger turnout and signs of improving business on Saturday as the annual event entered its first weekend,

Binance hack: Investigators in a 'cat and mouse game' to recover $6.3 billion in stolen funds

Binance hack: Investigators in a 'cat and mouse game' to recover $6.3 billion in stolen funds

Crypto firms and law enforcement are racing to recover more than $6 billion worth of cryptocurrency stolen from Binance before hackers manage to hide the funds. The firms say they're in a "cat and mouse game" against alleged North Korean hackers who are using a combination

Private jets, yachts and powerful friends helped Alexander brothers lure women — and silence them, lawyer says

Private jets, yachts and powerful friends helped Alexander brothers lure women — and silence them, lawyer says

Alexander brothers used wealth, luxury to help ‘secure silence,’ victims’ attorney says Attorney Michael Willemin says private jets, superyachts and powerful connections helped the convicted brothers operate for years and left women fearful of coming forward. Jets, superyachts, mansions and access to the rich and powerful helped the Alexander brothers

‘Pop-up’ super PACs pour $637 million into 2026 midterm races

‘Pop-up’ super PACs pour $637 million into 2026 midterm races

A super PAC called Our Heritage Matters registered with the Federal Election Commission on Oct. 15. Five days later, it began spending to boost third-party candidates and attack Republicans. By Oct. 29, the group had spent about $1.2 million across 10 House and Senate races, according to a