Sonia Gandhi Joins Instagram to Preview Her Memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'

Mariska Hargitay Helped Fund Testing of Detroit Rape Kits, Leading to 263 Convictions

Actress Mariska Hargitay helped back an effort to test 11,341 sexual assault evidence kits found in a Detroit police warehouse in 2009. The kits had gone untested for years, and some of the cases dated back to 1984. The project, led by Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, had produced 263 convictions as of April 2025. Investigations connected to the initiative are still ongoing across the United States.

Lincoln's signed photo found in old desk later sold for $149,020

Private donor funds €1.4m restoration of Pompeii's grandest house

A private sponsor has financed a €1.4 million restoration of the House of Marcus Fabius Rufus in Pompeii. Part of the property is expected to be open to guided tour groups by Christmas. The project concentrates on restoring the house's frescoes and making the site easier for visitors to reach. The building has deteriorated substantially since it was closed in 1980 following a volcanic eruption. The work aims to repair that damage and improve the visitor experience.

Tiger Shroff firing: Accused allegedly practised shooting near Mumbai before attack

Authorities have arrested several suspects in connection with the shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. Investigators found that the individuals rehearsed their firearm use at a location near Mumbai. Police are now examining whether the detained men had links to the attack itself. An audio clip carrying a threat directed at Shroff will be subjected to voice verification as part of the probe.