Karnataka Bandh on Aug 13 Over Cauvery Dispute; Transport and Shops May Be Hit

'Two 8-year-olds or four 4-year-olds': Pak cleric's child bride 'joke' sparks outrage

Court Reverses Ruling on Louisiana Father's Contested Will

Six of a Louisiana man's nine children challenged the validity of his will, claiming the signatures and execution process were irregular. An initial ruling had declared the will invalid. An appeals court overturned that decision, finding the challengers had not offered sufficient evidence. The reversal allows the estate's succession process to move forward under new legal conditions.

Jane Seymour Keeps $3.4m Malibu Home Despite Six Wildfire Scares

Actress Jane Seymour has declined to sell her $3.4 million home in Malibu, California, even though the property has faced six wildfire threats. The decision reflects her attachment to the house despite the recurring danger posed by fires in the area. Malibu is known for its vulnerability to wildfires, particularly during dry seasons and windy conditions. The report indicates she has chosen to remain there rather than move away from the risk. No further details about the fires' damage or her future plans were provided in the source text.

Girl, 12, survives 2009 Indian Ocean plane crash by clinging to wreckage for 13 hours

In June 2009, a passenger plane crashed into the Indian Ocean near the Comoros Islands. Twelve-year-old Bahia Bakari survived by holding onto the wreckage for close to 13 hours. A sailor who was out at sea in difficult conditions then rescued her. After her recovery, a psychologist informed her that her mother had died in the crash.