At 103, World War II veteran Irvin Koch is still behind the counter at Irv’s Basement Bar in Maryland, a watering hole he has run since 1963. But there is a surprising reason his unusual home-based bar has survived for more than six decades: modern zoning rules would make it extremely difficult for anyone to open a similar establishment today.

During April–September 2026, IMFL sales have held ground at 1.1%, whereas the tax revenue from IMFL has jumped by 13%

Daria Shipilova, a 28-year-old researcher from the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, died under suspicious circumstances. Her death has raised concerns about a potential pneumonic plague infection and led to quarantine measures. Russian authorities have not confirmed the cause of her death, citing pneumonia of unknown etiology. The World Health Organization is seeking further information from Russian health officials regarding the incident.

A 'woke' Scots school has caused a row after replacing traditional Christmas cards with Winter ones.

In her keynote speech to the Conservative conference in Birmingham, Mrs Badenoch condemned Nigel Farage's outfit for 'openly questioning people's identity'.

Event to be held from 3 to 5 November 2026 at The Lalit Ashok; first edition drew a footfall of over 6,500

Two of the president's top midterm election advisors were reportedly paid hundreds of thousands to advise a pro-Russian group in the Balkans with a month until Election Day.