Residents of Le Corbusier's l'Unité d'Habitation in Firminy, France, endure indoor temperatures up to 40C during heatwaves. Protected as a historic monument, the building lacks shutters, trapping heat and highlighting vulnerabilities in social housing.
Swimmer Chad le Clos's Cape Town apartment was destroyed in a fatal fire just days after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
A £500m redevelopment of the Truman Brewery estate in east London's Brick Lane has been approved by housing secretary Angela Rayner, paving the way for a datacentre, offices, and apartments despite strong local opposition.
A 40-year-old psychiatrist, Dr. Hemika Agrawal, allegedly died by suicide after jumping from her Ghaziabad apartment on Sunday. Police are investigating the incident, with family stating she struggled with depression since her divorce.
Residents of Clarkefield, Victoria, are opposing a $700 million, 2,500-home development by APD Projects, citing misleading plans, high density, and inadequate infrastructure. The project bypasses local council via a controversial state program, sparking calls for an independent review.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that 15 people have died and 51 were injured in Ukrainian attacks around Energodar, the satellite city of Zaporozhye NPP, since the current escalation began on April 27.
Retired California teacher Paula Dreyfuss moved to Portugal in 2021 seeking a more sustainable retirement. She found financial security, purchased two apartments, built community ties, and is now applying for Portuguese citizenship, reflecting a broader trend of expats seeking affordability abroad.
The Sanjaynagar Redevelopment Project in Maharashtra, India, transforms a crowded slum into sustainable housing, offering privacy and improved living conditions through community-led design and financial partnerships.
Booking.com users, including Jane Ripley, John Taylor, and Kate Worthing, report significant challenges in obtaining refunds for substandard or misrepresented accommodation. This is due to the platform's terms and conditions, which state the contract is between the guest and host, leaving holidaymakers out of pocket.
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney, accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend Christian Obumseli in Miami, has reached a plea deal. The confidential agreement is expected to be presented in Miami-Dade County court on August 10, following repeated trial delays.
Kyiv suffered ballistic missile attacks, killing 10 and injuring 22, while Donald Trump expressed reluctance on licensing Patriot missile production to Ukraine. President Zelenskyy also urged Trump to facilitate Starlink use for strikes inside Russia. Separately, Ukrainians protested the ouster of the defense minister, and Black Sea grain exports faced threats from drone attacks.
The Sanjaynagar Redevelopment Project in Maharashtra, India, is transforming a slum into modern apartment complexes. A partnership of government, nonprofits, and residents, it provides private, well-designed homes, improving living conditions and community bonds for families like Pooja Gawali's.
New York City's historic Flatiron Building, completed in 1902, is transitioning from commercial space to luxury residential apartments, with prices reaching $58.5 million. After a seven-year renovation, the iconic landmark will open this fall, featuring 36 units and amenities, despite its controversial past.
Polish developer Serious Sim's game "Clean Start" reimagines the house-sorting sim genre by casting players as Lena, an immigrant cleaner supporting her family. Inspired by real-life experiences, the game uses language barriers and object interaction to explore themes of connection, comfort, and compassion for those working abroad.
The Supertech Twin Towers in Noida were demolished in 2022 after the Supreme Court upheld their illegal construction. Four years later, the legal dispute continues, now focused on refunding homebuyers amidst Supertech's insolvency, with a Supreme Court plea postponed to July 2026.
Secondhand fashion is booming, but thrift veterans say rising demand, resale apps, tariffs and inflation have made good finds harder to get and prices harder to afford.
A woman in her 50s died Friday after sustaining injuries from an arson attack that caused a fire and explosion at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, South Korea, on Thursday. Eight people were injured in total, and a 71-year-old suspect, Yoo, is booked on arson charges and is hospitalized with burns.
Eight people were injured, one critically, after a suspected arson and explosion at an apartment management office in Gyeongsan, South Korea. An apartment resident is believed to have set the fire during a discussion on management regulations.
President Lee Jae Myung's apartment sale in Bundang for 2.9 billion won sparked controversy as ownership transferred before full payment, with Lee providing seller financing. This unusual method bypassed strict mortgage lending rules, highlighting a gap between regulations and market realities.
Ukraine attacked four Wildberries warehouses in Russia, escalating its drone campaign against the country's top online retailer. The strikes, targeting a key economic driver, threaten disruption for businesses and millions of Russian consumers.
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has built an impressive real estate portfolio, reportedly spanning from New York City to Los Angeles and a private island in Belize. His holdings include a Hollywood Hills compound, Riverhouse apartments, a Palm Springs estate, and a Spanish Colonial home in Los Feliz.
Property buyers in India may be liable for previous owners' unpaid maintenance dues, depending on state laws, society bye-laws, and sale deed clauses. Obtaining a No Dues Certificate and including an indemnity clause in the sale agreement are crucial steps to avoid post-purchase financial liabilities.
Isabel Miranda de Wallace, a Mexican businesswoman, launched her own investigation into her son Hugo's 2005 kidnapping after police inaction. Using her influence and public billboards, she became a national hero, leading to arrests and confessions, despite claims of torture and a lack of Hugo's body.
President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung sold their Seongnam apartment for 2.9 billion won (US$1.96 million) in July, five months after listing it. The sale, confirmed by Cheong Wa Dae, demonstrates Lee's commitment to his administration's real estate normalization policy aimed at curbing runaway home prices.
