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An Ohio homeowner who refused to pay for a newly built concrete foundation after noticing visible defects has been ordered by an appeals court to pay the contractor $45,806. The judges found that the basement walls were structurally sound, even though they had some cosmetic flaws. The dispute began with a residential construction agreement signed…

Around 10 collectors competed fiercely for the rare ceramic lamp, driving its final auction price higher. A forgotten object, hidden in a cupboard for months, turned out to be worth a small fortune, proving that extraordinary treasures can sometimes hide in the most ordinary places. A routine trip to a flea market in northern France…

A North Dakota woman who spent more than $110,000 on building materials and other items for a home on land owned by her longtime partner’s family trust cannot get her money back through an unjust enrichment claim, the North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled. The decision, issued on Friday, 6 November 2026, upheld a Grant…

Queen Elizabeth II spent her final days at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. (Photo: Facebook) Queen Elizabeth II spent the final days of her life at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, a place that held a special place in her heart and was associated with some of her happiest family memories. Located in the Scottish Highlands, the…

At least 64 injured after a passenger train derails in Egypt’s Giza province following a collision with another train (Credit: RT’s X) At least 64 people were injured after a passenger train derailed following a collision with another train in Egypt’s Giza province on Sunday, news agency AP reported citing authorities.The accident took place in…

Rare Altdorfer landscape hidden for 70 years after 1957 acquisition could fetch £5 million (Image Credit: Sotheby’s & Wikipedia) A painting that remained in a private collection and out of public view for nearly seven decades is now attracting attention from the international art world. Created around 1520 by German Renaissance artist Albrecht Altdorfer, the…

The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals has overturned a lower court decision that ordered a man to pay his former wife $31,054 for the increase in market value of a home he bought before their marriage. The decision, in the case of Shawn H. v. Elise H., makes clear that any increase in the…

Far-right activist Jake Lang disrupts Seattle Diwali celebrations with anti-Hindu placards TOI correspondent from Washington: A celebration of light, colour, diversity, and religious pluralism in Seattle turned into a brief demonstration of America’s darker side when two far-right activists gate-crashed the festivities carrying placards demanding the deportation of “dot heads” and warning of a “Hindu…

Unmarried couples cannot legally adopt a child together under North Dakota law, the state’s Supreme Court has ruled. The decision blocks a joint adoption request by a grandmother and her partner, who have cared for her grandson since he was four months old. The ruling was issued on Friday, 6 November 2026. It answered a…

The Australian government has dropped plans to sell several historic military sites, including the 166-year-old Victoria Barracks in Sydney. The decision follows strong public opposition and concerns about protecting the country’s military history. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles announced the change on Sunday, 8 November 2026. They confirmed that Victoria…