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'Starmer blasts Musk' and Canada's 'Trudeau quits'
Sir Keir Starmer's response to tycoon Elon Musk and Justin Trudeau's resignation lead the papers.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
What is Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs?
The prime minister has come under attack from Elon Musk over his record as director of public prosecutions.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia
In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying Moscow’s response has caused “surprise, regret and rightful indignation.”The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Starmer Hits Back at Musk
PM attacks those “spreading lies” on grooming gangs.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Starmer hits back at Musk over comments on historic sex abuse cases
UK prime minister says ‘line has been crossed’ as Emmanuel Macron also expresses alarm about billionaire’s interventionsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks
Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live
Prime minister’s speech announcing NHS reforms derailed by questions over inflammatory claims from Elon Musk. Starmer is now summarising some of the measures in the elective reform plan.. Here is ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Israel frets as soldiers face growing risk of arrest abroad after serving in Gaza
Israel helped a former soldier flee Brazil as IDF members face a growing risk of arrest abroad over alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?
Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Finland fuels children’s future with financial literacy and food
World-beating ambition drives real-life business practice and free lunches for kidsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers
President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Millions to See Higher Social Security Payments from Biden Bill
This bill will affect 3 million people’s Social Security benefits.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
Biden signs bill boosting Social Security payments for millions
President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employeesABC News - Jan. 5 -
Winter storms leave travelers stranded at Kansas City airport over weekend
Winter weather bringing heavy snowfall and cold temperatures across the country prevented flights from taking off at Kansas City International Airport. Some travelers are left stranded in Missouri ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
120 flights cancelled at Frankfurt Airport over winter weather
Yahoo News - Jan. 5 -
What we learned as Wiggins fuels Warriors' gritty win over Grizzlies
Andrew Wiggins took over in the second half to lead the Golden State Warriors to a win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Washington Post cartoonist says editors axed cartoon depicting Trump, Bezos
A longtime cartoonist at The Washington Post resigned after leadership reportedly killed a cartoon depicting newspaper owner and billionaire Jeff Bezos bending his knee to President-elect Trump. “I ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Israel faces mounting pressure over detention of Gaza hospital chief after raid
Israel faced mounting pressure Saturday over its detention of Gaza hospital chief Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, during a raid on Kamal Adwan hospital.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
‘My call’: India captain Rohit Sharma insists he was not axed for fifth Test
Opener stands down after scoring 31 runs in three Tests Tourists need win at SCG to level series against Australia A defiant Rohit Sharma says he made the call to drop himself for the fifth ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Finding Light in Winter
No matter how dark the days, we can find light in our own hearts, and we can be one another’s light.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Musk accused of ‘politicising’ rape of young girls in UK to attack Starmer
Ex-health worker who exposed paedophile ring says billionaire’s triggering of row ignores plight of survivors. Elon Musk has “politicised” the rape of young girls in the UK in an attempt to attack ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Frozen and flooded, children in Gaza face dire winter in tent camps amid Israel's offensive
Holding the motionless body of his newborn baby wrapped in a blanket, Yahya Al-Batran imagines what his son, Jumaa, would say if he could speak.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
India’s next digital payments boom
Also in this newsletter: Is India’s stock market run waning and some New Year’s Eve party statsFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
New Year's attacks fuel fears of extremism in military
The primary suspects in two deadly attacks on New Year’s Day shared a history of service in the U.S. military, underscoring persistent fears over extremism within the armed services that officials ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Apple agrees to $95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping claims: Who could get payments, if it's approved
The agreement would put an end to a 5-year-old lawsuit that accused Siri of eavesdropping.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Boxing predictions for 2025: Amanda Serrano gets closure with Katie Taylor; fresh faces take over P4P top five
Here's what our experts see as possibilities in the new year for boxingCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
As Musk’s Influence Grows, So Do Questions Over U.S. Probes Into His Business Empire
As the billionaire and ‘First Buddy’ to Trump aligns with the center of U.S. political power, it’s unclear how his connections could affect several government investigations into his companies.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Tories seek UK probe into rape gangs as Musk spat with Starmer escalates
Tech billionaire claims PM failed to tackle grooming scandal when he was head of prosecution serviceFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest
The group have accused the party of "abandoning traditional Labour values" in recent months.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
Musk urges release of far-right UK figure; blasts PM Starmer
Elon Musk has called for the release of far-right activist Tommy Robinson and criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on social media, while also praising Nigel Farage's Reform UK party and ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Fears Grow of Islamic State's Re-Emergence in Syria
The group is looking to exploit Syria’s uncertain future to rebuild its influence—half a decade after U.S.-led forces broke its hold on swaths of territory and millions of people.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Kompany has saved inconsistent Bayern from perpetual unrest
Vincent Kompany wasn't Bayern Munich's first-choice manager, yet he's stepped in and infused the German giants with a sorely lacking sense of calm.ESPN - Jan. 2 -
US rapper Ice Spice faces fan backlash over ‘disrespectful’ five-minute appearance at Brisbane gig
Fans at the New Year’s Eve Wildlands festival, which cost up to $242 a ticket, were disappointed after the headline act was 25 minutes late for her 30-minute set. Get our breaking news email , ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Belgium bans disposable vapes as concern grows over e-cigarettes
Experts say crackdowns on single-use products may have limited impact on growing industryFinancial Times - Jan. 1 -
Russian and Iranian groups face sanctions over election disinformation
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Russian and Iranian disinformation campaigns targeting this year's election.CBS News - Dec. 31 -
Six former Florida State players suing coach Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL payments
The complaint includes multiple text-message exchanges between players and some between players and Hamilton.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 30
