India
Malibu's Rosenthal Estate lists 240-acre vineyard for sale after fire ends 40-year run
The Malibu Estate winery, founded and operated by the Rosenthal family, is closing after four decades in business. The closure follows the destruction of its Pacific Coast Highway tasting room in the 2025 Palisades Fire. The family has now listed its 240-acre Newton Canyon vineyard property for sale. The decision was driven by repeated wildfire-related losses as well as wider challenges confronting the wine industry.
Elk population in Great Smoky Mountains grows tenfold 25 years after reintroduction
In 2001, wildlife managers released 25 elk into Great Smoky Mountains National Park sourced from Kentucky, with an additional 27 animals brought in from Canada the following year. The initiative aimed to restore elk to a region where they had long been absent. Two and a half decades later, the herd has grown to over 250 individuals, representing a tenfold increase from the original population. Wildlife experts and former park rangers have hailed the program as a significant conservation achievement. The herd continues to expand its range across new areas within and around the park.
Russia Weighing US Invite for Putin to Attend G20 Summit
The United States has extended an invitation to Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 meeting. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement following a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Rubio expressed hope that Putin would accept the invitation. He noted the summit could serve as a platform for Putin to engage directly with US President Donald Trump.

SC Judge Flags Executive Dominance in Election Commissioner Appointment Process
A Supreme Court judge has raised concerns about the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The judge remarked that the presence of the Leader of Opposition in the selection panel is merely 'ornamental' in nature. The observation highlights that the current appointment framework gives the executive disproportionate and overwhelming power over the process. The judge pointed to structural drawbacks in the existing law that undermine the independence of the selection mechanism. The remarks have renewed debate over ensuring genuine checks and balances in appointing members to India's top electoral body.
Putin's Envoy Heads to New York for Ukraine War Talks with Trump Team
Russian President Vladimir Putin's envoy Kirill Dmitriev is set to meet with representatives of the Trump administration in New York. The meeting is scheduled to take place during the United Nations General Assembly. It will serve as a follow-up to an earlier discussion held between Putin and US representatives at the Kremlin this month. The talks are focused on efforts to address the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Benedict Arnold's burial crypt repurposed as kindergarten classroom in London
Benedict Arnold, the American Revolutionary War general infamous for defecting to the British side, died in England in 1801 at the age of 60. He was buried at St. Mary's Church in Battersea, London, following his later years spent in England. Over time, the crypt where Arnold was interred became part of the church's basement area. That basement space has since been converted and is now used as a classroom for a private kindergarten.
Daniel Levy exits Tottenham with £27m payout after 25 years at the helm
Daniel Levy formally stepped down as executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur on September 4, 2025, after a 25-year tenure leading the club. Upon his departure, he received a £27 million payment covering his salary and bonuses. Over the course of his time at the club, Levy had accumulated approximately £61 million in earnings. Combined with his exit package, his total compensation reached around £88 million — a figure that notably mirrors the fee Tottenham received from Bayern Munich for Harry Kane's transfer.
Ex-Councillor Shot Multiple Times by Bike-Borne Gunmen in Patna
Anil Yadav, husband of Ward 24 councillor in Patna, was shot by two unidentified men who attacked him while riding a motorcycle. The assailants fired approximately five bullets at him within seconds before fleeing the scene. Yadav sustained four to five bullet injuries to his hands, lower abdomen, and legs, according to police. Authorities have launched an investigation into the targeted shooting, with the motive yet to be officially established.


