‘I went to war. It was a nightmare’: how children have become ‘cannon fodder’ in DRC’s endless conflict

Driven mostly by poverty, children as young as 10 have been enlisted by the country’s militias, while NGOs try to reach and reintegrate those who escape. Despite her slight frame, Constance* ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

‘Elite units’ and ‘cannon fodder’: North Korean troops enter Russia’s war in Ukraine

Deployment to Kursk region threatens to escalate conflict but analysts question Pyongyang forces’ readiness

World - Financial Times - October 29

'I found my cousin in Cairo, then we went to war'

London veteran Percy Chafer never knew what happened to his cousin during World War Two - until now.

Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon

Seven-year-old Halima Abou Yassine was brought to Lebanon from Gaza for treatment after an Israeli strike left her near death with a gaping wound in her skull

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Children brought from Gaza to heal from war wounds become caught in another war, in Lebanon

Seven-year-old Halima Abou Yassine was brought to Lebanon from Gaza for treatment after an Israeli strike left her near death with a gaping wound in her skull

World - ABC News - Yesterday

It's becoming clearer how Ukraine's first attack on North Korean troops went down

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Congo wants UN peacekeepers gone. But endless war around minerals is complicating that

The end of one of the world’s deadliest and yet most shadowy wars is as difficult to predict as the end of the large peacekeeping force meant to contain it

World - ABC News - October 29

Israel fights a seemingly endless war in Gaza's most devastated region

More than a year into a war that has ricocheted across the Middle East, Israeli troops are still battling Hamas in the most heavily destroyed and isolated part of the Gaza Strip

World - ABC News - November 1

How I played for England after having a stroke

Footballers Matt Crossen and Aaron Lucas speak to BBC Sport about representing England at the Cerebral Palsy World Cup in Spain.

Have I Got News for You: how does the US version compare?

The long-running topical comedy show made its way stateside in September and it’s turned out to be a far different proposition than the original. “Big up Keir Starmer,” declared a British prisoner ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Becoming deaf has made me feel insecure. How can I regain my confidence? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, and you may find some comfort in learning from other people’s experiences. Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a reader ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare

When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.

Tech - Wired - October 21

‘I don’t want to stop her from moving on with her life’: If I die first, how do I make sure that my second wife doesn’t disinherit my children?

“Is there a way to protect everybody’s interests?”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Nuclear-War Risks Rise Again, Stoked by Global Conflicts

The Cold War’s end promised relief from nuclear nightmares, but now atomic arsenals are growing.

World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

‘My partner and I have moved in together and I’m afraid I will have to do all the housework. How do I get him to help?’ | Leading questions

Look for ways to keep the equality of the honeymoon period going, says Eleanor Gordon Smith . And don’t assume he won’t do his share. Read more Leading questions My partner and I just moved ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

‘I’m convinced the U.S. will be drawn into World War III’: How do I prepare my finances?

“I believe this to be a legitimate concern. I would prefer a politically neutral answer.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

How can I vote for Kamala Harris if she supports Israel’s war? Here is my answer | Bernie Sanders

Trump says Netanyahu is doing a good job and Biden is holding him back. Even on this issue, Trump is worse. I understand that there are millions of Americans who disagree with Joe Biden and ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Ken Hom: ‘I was petrified of being in front of the camera. Doing TV was a nightmare’

The chef and broadcaster on peeling prawns by the kilo, his bicultural pride and being ‘addicted’ to fish and chips. Ducks don’t like me when they look at me . I’ve cooked countless peking ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

These Maps Show How the Middle East Conflict Is Spiraling

In the past year the fighting has sprawled from Israel and Gaza to draw in militaries and militias from across the region.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

I Went Birding With the World’s First AI-Powered Binoculars

Swarovski Optik’s new AX Visio binoculars use image-recognition algorithms and GPS data to discern the species of whatever bird you point them at. And they work anywhere in the world.

Tech - Wired - 5 days ago

China launches survey to understand ‘fear of having children’

China is surveying 30,000 people to understand the “fear surrounding having children,” as authorities struggle to boost a flagging birthrate.

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

I’m 50 and have $250,000 in four retirement accounts. Should I consolidate them — and, if so, how?

“What is the best plan for the three accounts that are just sitting there?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

‘I feel like that was me’: how have Mormons reacted to Hugh Grant horror Heretic?

The hit new thriller, about a psychopath toying with missionaries, has sparked conversation within the community it focuses on. What is the one true religion? That is one of several leading ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

How to save a bundle on children’s clothes

From swap meets to looking after clothes correctly, you can save cash while making your children’s wardrobes more sustainable. Charity shops can be a goldmine for bargains – use the Charity Retail ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

I knew I could have a stroke, but not at 31

Angharad Dennis said she was upset in hospital after her stroke, but now has a new outlook on life.

'This is my face and I will embrace what I have'

Cancer survivor Robin Fahey is taking part in an art exhibition highlighting facial prosthetics.

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia has quickly become one of the SEC's — and especially Hugh Freeze's — worst nightmares

Diego Pavia is 2-0 against Hugh Freeze-coached teams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says

A UN agency verified victims from a six-month period and said it found international law violations.

Traumatized by war, hundreds of Lebanon's children struggle with wounds both physical and emotional

Four-year-old Hussein Mikdad survived an Israeli airstrike on his home in a Beirut suburb last month

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Traumatized by war, Lebanon's children struggle with physical, emotional wounds

Four-year-old Hussein Mikdad survived an Israeli airstrike on his home in a Beirut suburb last month

Health - ABC News - 2 days ago

How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected

With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Just Received an Insulting Email? Here’s How to Instantly Turn Conflict Into Collaboration and Resolution

Science says a brief, informative, friendly, and firm response can immediately change the tone and the outcome.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

The War Reporter I Sunday on 60 Minutes

Holly Williams travels to Ukraine to meet the fearless Andriy Tsaplienko, a Ukrainian journalist, who is using his reporting to fight for his country’s survival. 60 Minutes, Sunday.

South and North Korea troops potentially entering Ukraine war unlikely to stoke regional conflict, analysts say

The U.S. has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, with Ukraine President Zelenskyy pegging the North Korean troop count at 12,000.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Israel’s Strike Marks New Phase of Conflict, but Stops Short of All-Out War

Iran’s initial reaction suggested that the sides had once again averted an uncontrolled war, even if the prospect looms larger than ever.

World - The New York Times - October 27

A ninth woman has died reporting on the Ukraine conflict. Russia’s war on journalists must end | Kiran Nazish

Warnings are not enough. After Victoria Roshchyna’s death, we need zero tolerance of the detention and brutal treatment of female reporters. Last summer I began receiving messages about the ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

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