Self-taught programmer from Maryland who built Fortnite began buying North Carolina wilderness in 2009; today, his land holdings exceed 54,000 acres as he works with conservation groups to save them from developers

Prominent athlete tells Alan Jones trial he froze after alleged kiss: 'I can't get it out of my memory'

Under cross-examination by Jones's barrister, the sportsman accepted there were discrepancies between his multiple statements to police and his evidence in court.

Aussie dads who father children overseas could be chased for child support under sweeping Labor crackdown

A major change is coming for Australian child support.

The Daily Debate: Should Huw Edwards be allowed to return to TV?

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Volkswagen overhaul puts Seat’s future at risk as Chinese rivals reshape global auto industry

Volkswagen's strategic overhaul may lead to the discontinuation of its Seat brand. This move signals significant industry consolidation amid rising Chinese competition. The company is focusing investment on its strongest and most profitable brands. Many automakers face difficult choices due to declining sales and EV transition costs. This upheaval is reshaping the global automotive landscape with fewer players.

Mum's horror after baby suffers apparent second-degree burn during hospital treatment: 'I am broken'

Jaqueline Machado claims her daughter Liyana sustained a burn while staff were attempting to take a blood sample at a hospital this week.

Careless parents left toddler to die in filthy crib littered with waffles while blasting loud music before denying responsibility: 'It was her time I guess'

Mitchell Chestnut Murray and Carrie Marie Murray, both 32, were charged in December with aggravated murder, and aggravated child abuse, in connection with their daughter Ruby Marie Murray's death.

Operation Sohan launched by Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police neutralise two terrorist in Udhampur, search ongoing

Two terrorists suspected to be linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad were killed during Operation Sohan in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The joint operation involving the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF began after intelligence inputs indicated terrorist presence in the Brattal area. Security forces continue search and surveillance operations amid rain, difficult terrain and poor visibility.

Aspiring Democratic lawmaker weeps in back of cop car after arrest for driving under the influence

Krista Perez, a 40-year-old Democrat running for a state House seat, was arrested in August for allegedly driving under the influence.

Radha Ashtami 2026 date and time: September 18 or 19? When is Radha Rani's birthday this year? Check shubh muhurat, vrat and puja vidhi

Radha Jayanti 2026 Date: Radha Ashtami 2026 will be observed on September 19, marking the appearance day of Radha Rani. Check the date, Ashtami Tithi timings, vrat rules, puja vidhi, offerings and ways to celebrate the festival at home.

Dhakshineswar Suresh gets first crack at Kwon as India chase historic Davis Cup Final 8 berth

India begins its Davis Cup Final 8 bid against South Korea on Friday. Dhakshineswar Suresh opens singles play against Soonwoo Kwon on a slow court. Sumit Nagal faces Hyeon Chung in the second singles match. India's doubles pair N Sriram Balaji and Niki Poonacha will contest the doubles rubber. Both teams aim for a historic breakthrough in this high-stakes qualifier.

Grinning model showcases new facial hair as he stands accused of knifing his hunk husband to death in their NYC apartment

Donald Zieben-Hood, the man accused of murdering his husband, Jacob Zieben-Hood, was all smiles in court on Wednesday. He also sported new facial hair and a fresh haircut.

Two adults and child found dead in $1 million San Diego home after neighbor heard 'loud bangs' in the night

Police said they were called to the home on Boulder Lake Avenue in Lake Murray shortly before 8.20am after getting a call from a concerned neighbor.

Canadian mayoral candidate under fire for sharing video of him fixing pothole in front of woman's home

Ryan Bolender, who is running to be the next mayor of Cambridge , in Ontario, was placed under investigation after sharing a campaign video of himself fixing a pothole outside a woman's home.

Means-test disability benefits to save £8billion and cut handouts to middle-class youngsters with anxiety, Labour told

Andy Burnham could slash a further £2.2billion from Britain's bloated benefits bill by limiting disability benefit claims in under-30s to those with the most severe conditions, a report found.

Macklemore pledges $1MILLION to Palestinian relief after being booted from Ed Sheeran tour... as Robert Kraft announces his own donation

Macklemore is making it clear that he won't be curtailing his pro-Palestinian activism after being dropped as Ed Sheeran's opener after making a 'free Palestine' statement.

Anthony Albanese's government announces sweeping changes to migration: Who stays and who goes

The Albanese government is unveiling sweeping changes to Australia's migration system in a major speech by Immigration Minister Tony Burke, titled 'Who arrives, who stays, who leaves'.

LA news helicopter crashed in birthplace (and, arguably, epicenter) of 'eye-in-the-sky' reporting

A news helicopter crashed live on air while covering a collision, killing three people. The aerial journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw died in the aircraft. Another person, Edy Gutierrez Mejia, perished on the ground during the incident. News helicopters have a long history in Los Angeles, originating in 1958. This tragic event adds to a history of fatal crashes involving news helicopters in the United States.

When Tamil superstar Suriya and Jyotika chose to move out of Rs 200 crore Chennai bungalow to live in a 1,700 sq ft Mumbai home

Suriya and Jyotika recently renewed their wedding vows after twenty years of marriage. They celebrated their milestone anniversary with family and close friends on a yacht. The couple moved to Mumbai during the pandemic for family and work opportunities. Suriya enjoys their smaller Mumbai home, finding it more comfortable than their Chennai residence. He also prioritized being closer to Jyotika's parents in Mumbai.

Kyle Sandilands suggests cocaine should be legalised and sold at Chemist Warehouse: 'Who cares if someone's blasting some lines?'

The shock jock named Australia's largest pharmacy retailer while calling for cocaine to be legalised and supplied through regulated outlets on his new Kyle Sandilands Live show.

'Like a military base': Somerset headteacher suspends 25 pupils in first WEEK of term as parents say offences included 'zipping their bag too loudly' and 'looking out a window'

Dan Jeffries, the new Interim Principal at Frome Community College, Somerset, said he stands by all 25 suspensions, which he said were for 'persistent disruption'.

Anthony Albanese's government claims there is no mass migration in Australia  - so is it any wonder why no one trusts them? PETER VAN ONSELEN

Labor's long awaited immigration reforms is nothing more than overdue maintenance of a broken immigration system dressed up as a grand national reset, Daily Mail political editor PVO writes.

Delhi retains top spot in India Electric Mobility Index 2025 with score of 84

Charging Infrastructure Readiness shows relatively stronger performance, with Karnataka recording the highest score nationally at 97 and six states and Union Territories emerging as Top Performers

Small pizza chain in London is officially crowned world's best - becoming first British entrant to beat Italians at their own game

Napoli on the Road, which has restaurants in Chiswick, Richmond and Soho, became the first British entrant to take the top spot at the prestigious 50 Top Pizza awards.

Nirmala Sitharaman gets emotional remembering MS Subbulakshmi in Bengaluru

Seven shot including three-year-old boy in Baltimore bloodbath as cops hunt for 'coward' gunmen

A three-year-old boy was among seven people shot after gunfire erupted on a Baltimore street Wednesday night.

Can Australia afford its future? The warning buried in Jim Chalmers' upcoming 2066 forecast amid questions about debt, migration and growth: PETER VAN ONSELEN

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil Australia's seventh Intergenerational Report on Monday, offering a portrait of the nation in 2066, 40 years from now.

Rail bosses reveal rise in reported attacks on women on board the Caledonian Sleeper

The Caledonian Sleeper train has seen a rise in reports of assaults on women, its boss told MSPs.

India faces fresh US tariff risk over Russian oil purchases as US house passes Sanctions bill

India faces fresh US tariff risk over Russian oil purchases as US house passes Sanctions bill

Vijay Sethupathi Bigg Boss Tamil controversy explained: What was his leadership remark that upset CM Vijay's TVK supporters?

Actor Vijay Sethupathi's remark on leadership during Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 was linked by viewers to Chief Minister Vijay, leading to criticism from TVK supporters. Bigg Boss Tamil clarified that the show's content should not be read as political commentary, and Naam Tamilar Katchi chief Seeman defended Sethupathi, questioning TVK's reaction and its commitment to democratic tolerance.

Carer is caught red-handed putting BLEACH in disabled patient's drink as he's confronted by furious family

Video shared by the disabled victim's furious family shows Reginald Wilson, 30, pouring the bleach into a bottle on Monday in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

India vows to protect energy security as US Russia bill opens door to 100% tariffs

India is closely watching a US bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy. With Russia accounting for 30.3% of India’s crude imports in FY2026, New Delhi said it would prioritise energy security, diversify supplies and protect its trade and economic interests.

NASA discovers Colosseum-sized Moon crater from once-in-132-year impact

Scientists found a large lunar crater from a recent impact event. This massive hole, larger than the Roman Colosseum, was initially undetected. NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured the formation in May 2024. The impact churned lunar soil, creating a cold spot around the crater. Researchers are assessing debris risks for future lunar infrastructure.

Vishwakarma Aarti: Know puja muhurat, rituals, samagri and how to perform puja

Vishwakarma Puja 2026 will be celebrated on September 17, coinciding with Kanya Sankranti. The festival honours Lord Vishwakarma and is traditionally associated with worship of tools, machinery, vehicles and workplace equipment. Devotees can observe the occasion with puja samagri, customary rituals and aarti, while engineers, artisans, mechanics, technicians and factory workers particularly mark the festival.

iqoo 16 launch date in India, price, camera, features and specs: What Indian buyers should know

iqoo 16 launch date India: iQOO 16 is set to launch in China on September 29, 2026, while its India launch date and price are yet to be confirmed. The flagship is expected to feature a 2K AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, triple 50MP rear cameras, a large battery and 100W fast charging.

Quote of the day by William Wordsworth: “From the body of one guilty deed a thousand ghostly fears and haunting thoughts proceed”

William Wordsworth, an influential English Romantic poet, delved deeply into the persistent psychological effects of guilt. He famously noted that a single misdeed can spawn numerous fears. Born in 1770, Wordsworth celebrated nature and human emotion, utilizing accessible language that challenged the literary conventions of the 18th century.

PM Modi a symbol of national service and dedication: BJP on his 76th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his birthday and 25 years in public service. Leaders praised his dedication to national development and public welfare. India is achieving new heights of self-reliance and global recognition under his guidance. His leadership has fostered progress in infrastructure and citizen-centric governance. Modi's journey inspires millions with its commitment to service and nation-building.

PM Modi a symbol of national service and dedication: BJP on his 76th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his birthday and 25 years in public service. Leaders praised his dedication to national development and public welfare. India is achieving new heights of self-reliance and global recognition under his guidance. His leadership has fostered progress in infrastructure and citizen-centric governance. Modi's journey inspires millions with its commitment to service and nation-building.

Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act to come into force on Oct 1

New regulations for delayed birth and death registrations will begin on October 1, 2026. This law requires judicial intervention for registrations filed over two years late. Applications between one and two years will need executive magistrate approval. The government aims to encourage timely reporting of vital life events.

Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Act to come into force on Oct 1

New regulations for delayed birth and death registrations will begin on October 1, 2026. This law requires judicial intervention for registrations filed over two years late. Applications between one and two years will need executive magistrate approval. The government aims to encourage timely reporting of vital life events.