UK bans Protestant march in N. Ireland Catholic district

NJ Old Bridge fire update: What’s burning on Peach Lane? Partial building collapse reported

A fourth-alarm mutual aid request followed an Old Bridge apartment fire, with roof flames and partial collapse reported.

10/10 portal 2026: 5 manifestation mistakes to avoid when setting your intentions

This year, the 10/10 portal coincides with the October New Moon, which astrology followers connect with new intentions and reflection. Read more.

HT Picks; New Reads

On the reading list this week is a debut collection of poems on longing, cultural inheritance, silence and contradiction, an in-depth analysis of the traditional clothing of Gujarat and Rajasthan , and a memoir that offers vivid glimpses of world history witnessed at close quarters by a pioneering Indian reporter

Asad Rahmani: “We need to bring back vultures to restore ecological balance”

The ornithologist and author of Where Have The Birds Gone?on the factors driving avian decline in India, and the dire need to save bird species and their habitats

Review: The First House by Avni Doshi

Avni Doshi’s The First House explores divorce, financial dependence and family wounds in vivid prose, but its symbolism and novelistic payoff fall short.

Review: Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings by Jared Diamon

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author’s new book looks at success and failure and ponders about the particular circumstances that allow a leader to make an impact

Kiplimo and Feysa seek repeat Chicago Marathon wins

Trump-Putin deal: How much diesel will Russia supply to the US?

Trump announced that Russia will immediately supply more than 300,000 tons of diesel.

Trump strikes major diesel deal with Russia amid soaring US fuel prices

The move comes as part of Trump’s effort to reduce domestic energy prices ahead of the crucial midterm elections in the US.