New Zealand pledges $202M to clear invasive mammals from three islands with Māori

Oklahoma homeowner fined $8,528 over short-term rentals in violation of community ban

Oklahoma homeowner Adewale Eniola Tawose has been ordered to pay more than $8,000 in fines after the state Supreme Court upheld a community ban on short-term rentals. His guest hosting activity prompted the homeowners association to take action against him. The high court's ruling reversed an earlier decision that had allowed his rental business to continue. The outcome reinstates the association's restrictions and penalties on such properties.

Indians top again: 9.3L get OECD citizenships in 5 years

Leatherback turtle Bella hatches 91.8% of eggs at Ecuador nesting site

A leatherback turtle named Bella has nested in Ecuador and achieved a hatching success rate of 91.8 percent. Despite interference from artificial lighting, the nest produced a strong number of hatchlings. The result suggests leatherbacks may be adjusting to newly used coastal areas. Conservationists stress that the species still faces ongoing threats, making protected nesting habitats essential for future seasons.

Sheikh's wife loses bid to keep £8.3m London mansion over husband's business debts

A court ruling has gone against the wife of a sheikh in her effort to keep a £8.3 million mansion in London. The property became entangled in legal proceedings tied to debts owed by her husband's business interests. The judgment means the property is subject to the claims against those debts. The case highlights how assets held in a spouse's name can be pursued by creditors. Further details of the ruling were not available in the source text provided.