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The Ford Foundation is preparing to reshape how it distributes its money, placing greater emphasis on the institutions that support democratic government while retaining its long-standing commitments to equality and social justice. The New York-based organisation, which manages an endowment of about $18 billion, announced the change in October 2026 under president Heather Gerken, who…

Adam James, a 23-year-old autistic man from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has been offered a DJ set at Boomtown Fair in 2027 after attending the music festival alone and befriending a group of strangers. The aspiring drum and bass DJ met the group when they asked whether he had a mallet to help put up their…

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election as Brazil’s president in a recent post. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has welcomed Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election as Brazil’s president, highlighting his focus on social inclusion, economic justice and poverty alleviation. Tharoor said Lula’s return to power could renew attention to the…

Elon Musk has announced plans to give every child in America a share of SpaceX in 2027, a proposal that could involve tens of millions of recipients and billions of dollars in stock. The pledge came hours after the billionaire criticised artificial intelligence company Anthropic for planning to place part of its equity in a…

US President Donald Trump claims Iran has lost its top leaders and military capabilities US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had lost its top leadership and military capabilities, saying he needed to halt further attacks on the leadership to determine who Washington should negotiate with.Speaking at a rally in Georgia, Trump said Iran had…

French riot police intervene as protests continue across the country, with officers seen charging into the crowd French police arrested over 1,000 people during nationwide protests, as demonstrations over the rising cost of living and the education system saw clashes in several cities.The unrest has continued into Monday, with riot police intervening to clear students…

Houthis on Sunday claimed to have launched dozens of ballistic missiles in three attacks against the kingdom (Photo: ANI). Saudi-led coalition on early Monday claimed it intercepted a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh by the Houthis as the rebel group continues to target the partially open King Khalid International Airport.On Sunday, the Houthi group said…

File photo: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Israeil prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran and its allies might try to disrupt Tuesday’s Israeli elections, warning the Islamic republic against any hostile acts.The premier has campaigned heavily on his security credentials, touting the war he launched against Iran in February alongside the United States and suggesting…

File photo: Supporters of the electoral list “Student List – Students Win” celebrate after Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) prime ministerial candidate, conceded defeat in the parliamentary election Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of Serbia’s capital on Sunday night, bringing traffic to a halt and celebrating after long-time leader Aleksandar Vucic…

John Stamos’ former California mansion drops from $13 million to $6.4 million after renovations (Image Credit: Compass) A California mansion built by actor John Stamos during the height of his Full House fame has seen its asking price drop by more than half since it first entered the market in 2025. Located in Calabasas, the…