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A Perth homeowner says he was unaware that the real estate agents hired to sell his home also owned the company that bought it for $705,000. Chao Jack Wu later discovered the connection through corporate records and said he believed the property was undersold. A retrospective valuation put its value at $800,000, while the agents disputed the valuation and denied wrongdoing. Western Australias Consumer Protection issued a formal warning to the agency over an alleged conflict of interest.

Alix Earle, the popular figure on social media, is about to unveil her new reality series on Netflix, prominently featuring her family's lavish mansion in New Jersey. This property, which her father purchased for $2.25 million back in 2013, has soared in value to an impressive $4.1 million. Audiences can anticipate an engaging exploration of family interactions set within the comfort of their home.

NASA explored biological life-support systems for extended space travel decades ago. Researchers examined recycling resources and using living organisms to sustain astronauts. Plants and microorganisms could process waste and provide essential resources for missions. This early work laid the groundwork for future lunar and Martian settlements. Sustainable living beyond Earth remains a significant scientific and engineering challenge.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe faces tough questions over Russia, Vladimir Putin and U.S. intelligence as lawmakers revisit his past testimony on Russian election interference. During his 2020 confirmation hearing, Ratcliffe acknowledged that Moscow had used active measures to interfere in U.S. elections while insisting that Russia had not altered votes or directly changed the outcome of the 2016 election.

Long before trucks climbed Bhote Koshi valley, mule caravans carried rice and other grain from Nepal north to Gyirong, where traders exchanged them for Tibetan salt and wool. Salt, highly valued in Nepals middle hills, travelled farther south towards India. Newar merchant communities also settled in Tibetan trading towns. Nepalese troops later used the route during invasions of Tibet in 1788 and 1791 before Chinese and Tibetan forces counter-attacked in 1792.

Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer clash over the Trump administrations proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods during a heated Senate Finance Committee hearing. Wyden points to analysis showing that some Canadian goods could face higher tariffs than Chinese imports, questioning why a close U.S. ally is being treated more harshly than China.

Did Patrick Clancy financially benefit from the deaths of his three children? A bizarre theory spreading online has put Patricks finances under the microscope during the Lindsay Clancy trial. With a $1 million-plus GoFundMe, a wrongful-death lawsuit seeking more than $1 million and viral claims about Patricks alleged wealth, speculation has exploded. But what is actually verified? We break down the Patrick Clancy money claims, Lindsay Clancy trial, online theories and what the defense says about

Ontario Premier Doug Ford warns Donald Trump that a fair U.S.-Canada trade deal is crucial as tariff tensions escalate between the two countries. Ford also takes a bizarre and sarcastic swipe at Trump with his bee drones joke, adding a fresh twist to the growing political feud. With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, Fords warning puts renewed focus on Trumps Canada tariffs, the economic stakes for both countries and the escalating pressure on Washington and Ottawa.

Dolly Parton received an unforgettable royal tribute after her death at 80, as the Coldstream Guards performed her iconic hit '9 to 5' during Changing the Guard outside Buckingham Palace. The Royal Family also honored the country legend, praising her music, generosity and 'Imagination Library' legacy. Fans flooded social media with emotional reactions, while another heartbreaking detail emerged about Dollys final wishes. Her nephew Bryan Seaver revealed the promise she made him years before her

Following a scorching summer, politicians in Berlin are finalizing a new sugar tax scheme targeting sweetened beverages. The proposed tier-based levy could raise soft drink prices by over 35% and generate an estimated 650 million annually for the German federal budget. DW's Lars Holter breaks down the tax structure, expected price hikes on everyday drinks, and reaction from health experts and the beverage industry in a conversation with TOI's Shreya Chandra.#Germany #SugarTax #DWNews #GermanPoli

A fiery Senate clash erupts as Senator Jeanne Shaheen confronts Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over the Trump administrations tough rhetoric toward Canada. Shaheen warns that escalating trade tensions and attacks on Americas closest neighbour are hurting US businesses and tourism, pointing to a 30% decline in Canadian tourism to New Hampshire.Lutnick defends the administrations approach, but Shaheen pushes back, questioning how insulting Canada can possibly help American businesses. Watch the

The U.S. says it has disrupted a China-linked hacking operation accused of targeting sensitive American networks, including the Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve and U.S. Senate. The Justice Department seized domains linked to the alleged QScan and QTRouter platforms and said they were operated by a China-based company whose clients reportedly included Chinese intelligence and military agencies.

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz spike as an Indian oil tanker, HAANA, was reportedly warned by an Iranian warship and forced to turn back while attempting to use the southern Oman Corridor. The reported confrontation comes as Iran and Oman negotiate a temporary shipping route and mine-clearing plan, while Tehran links the reopening of the strategic waterway to U.S. concessions.