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Trial of former President Sarkozy sheds light on France’s back-channel talks with Libya’s Gadhafi
The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy over the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign is shedding light on France’s back-channel talks with the government of ...ABC News - 6d -
The Observer view on JD Vance: spurned in Greenland and humiliated at home, the vice-president should resign
His foolish foreign trip and the response to the Signal chat leak reflect the irresponsibility of White House team. Not for the first time, JD Vance, America’s outspoken vice-president, has made a ...The Guardian - 5d -
GOP senator says Trump ‘doesn’t bluff’ as the president says he’s ‘pissed off’ at Putin
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss Donald Trump’s negotiating tactics as the president says he may impose secondary tariffs on Russian oil.NBC News - 4d -
CFPB, the consumer watchdog agency, under fire by President Trump, DOGE | 60 Minutes
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - 4d -
Portland's WNBA expansion franchise hires team president Inky Son as its first employee
Portland's WNBA team has hired its first employee, adding team president Inky Son to lead the front office. “Inky will lay the groundwork for our future growth,” said Mike Whitehead, who is the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
In a new book, top Biden aide describes ‘out of it’ president before Trump debate
Ron Klain tells author Chris Whipple then president could not focus and obsessed about foreign leaders ahead of debate that ended his campaign. In a new book, Joe Biden’s former White House chief ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Not a good idea’: Uefa president Ceferin hits out at 64-team World Cup proposal
Fifa considering one-off expanded tournament in 2030 Ceferin: ‘We didn’t know anything before the Fifa council’ The Uefa president, Aleksander Ceferin, has hit out at a proposal to expand the ...The Guardian - 14h -
South Korean court upholds President Yoon's impeachment over martial law order
A South Korean court upheld the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, officially throwing him out of office over his botched imposition of martial law and setting the stage for a new ...NBC News - 3h -
Yoon Suk Yeol impeached: celebrations as South Korea court votes unanimously to remove president from office – live
Thousands at Seoul rally calling for Yoon’s removal cheer on hearing constitutional court’s ruling; removed president says he is ‘very sorry’ to have not lived up expectations. Report: South ...The Guardian - 12m -
NFL votes to expand instant replay assistance to help on-field officials fix 'clear and obvious' issues
Replay assist is going to be even more prevalentCBS Sports - 2d -
Middle East crisis live: Israel issues evacuation order for parts of northern Gaza
IDF says residents should evacuate Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahiya and the neighbourhoods of Sheikh Zayed, al-Manshiya and Tal al-Zaatar. At least 50,399 Palestinian people have been killed and 114,583 ...The Guardian - 2d -
NBA issues five suspensions for Pistons-Wolves fight, one player gets harsher penalty for 'repeated history'
Isaiah Stewart, Ron Holland II, Marcus Sasser, Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo will all miss time this weekCBS Sports - 2d -
No. 4 FSU bashes its way past bullpen issues in win over Jacksonville
FSU used a potent offensive night to overcome another poor performance from the pitching staff Tuesday vs. JU.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Is Switch 2 Backwards Compatible? Here's Which Games Have Issues Or Don't Work
Nintendo shared more details about the nature of Switch 2 backward compatibility during the dedicated Switch 2 Direct. Subsequently, it published a list of games for the original Switch that ...GameSpot - 1d -
Donald Trump ordered to pay £626,000 legal costs after Steele dossier lawsuit
US president had sued over denied allegations he took part in ‘perverted’ sex acts but UK case was thrown out last year. Donald Trump has been ordered by a judge in England to pay more than ...The Guardian - 12h -
Trump: There's a 'psychological deadline' for Putin to agree to ceasefire
President Trump said late Sunday there is a “psychological deadline” for Russia to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, shortly after he had expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...The Hill - 4d -
TikTok deal will be reached before deadline: Vance
Vice President Vance said a TikTok deal would be reached before Saturday's ban enforcement deadline after President Trump’s closed-door meeting with top aides to discuss potential investors. ...The Hill - 13h -
Georgia Tech coach Nell Fortner, who led US women to Olympic gold in 2000, announces retirement
Nell Fortner announced Monday she is retiring following 15 seasons as a college basketball head coach, including the last six at Georgia Tech. Fortner also was the first coach and general manager ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn lead stacked US women's team into Olympic year
Five different US women made a World Cup podium this season, the most in a decade.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Paris 2024 Olympic torches and Dionysus crown from Seine opening ceremony up for auction
Profits from the sale will go to charity groups, organizers said. One of the torches was carried by one of the mysterious masked torchbearers moving across the rooftops of Paris during the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee fires coach, director over sexual abuse allegations of young biathlete
Gary Colliander has been accused of sexually abusing Grace Boutot to the point that she attempted suicideCBS Sports - 1d -
UNAIDS director proposes that President Trump make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most vulnerable peopleABC News - Mar. 24 -
NASCAR elevates Steve Phelps to commissioner, Steve O'Donnell to president
New commissioner position created to oversee NASCAR, IMSA and NASCAR-owned tracks.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Marine Le Pen attacks ban on French presidency run as a ‘political decision’
Far-right leader, who was found guilty of embezzlement of European funds, says conviction is a ‘denial of democracy’. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has railed against a Paris court’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Republican leaders in Congress downplay Trump's talk of a third term as president
Lawmakers insisted he wasn't serious about it, even though he told NBC News he's "not joking" about wanting another term, which is barred under the 22nd Amendment.NBC News - 3d -
New Columbia President Attacked by Stefanik Over 2023 Text Message
Elise Stefanik, a prominent Republican, questioned Claire Shipman’s commitment to protecting Jewish students. Ms. Shipman pledged “to build on the significant progress we’ve made.”The New York Times - 3d -
China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite'
The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan in what it said was a “stern warning” to pro-independence forces on the Beijing-claimed island.NBC News - 2d -
NHL playoff watch: Will the Capitals or Jets win the Presidents' Trophy?
It appears to be a two-team race for the No. 1 overall seed. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections.ESPN - 2d -
South Korea ‘at breaking point’ ahead of ruling on President Yoon’s impeachment
Barricades go up in Seoul as court prepares to rule on whether to uphold Yoon’s impeachment or restore his powers . The usually quiet streets outside South Korea’s constitutional court in Seoul are ...The Guardian - 1d -
CDC's IVF team gutted even as Trump calls himself the 'fertilization president'
A team that tracked how well in vitro fertilization worked across the U.S. was abruptly cut Tuesday as part of the sweeping layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services.NBC News - 1d -
South Korea’s president removed from office over martial law bid
Yoon Suk Yeol’s shortlived attempt to impose military rule triggered political crisisFinancial Times - 1h -
Women's Final Four: Can South Carolina actually win an NCAA championship without a go-to scorer?
The Gamecocks' offense has been an issue in their Sweet 16 and Elite Eight scaresCBS Sports - 3d -
English authority led by Ben Houchen told to improve use of public money
Tees Valley Combined Authority to be issued with a “best value” notice by ministersFinancial Times - 1d -
Alta Ski Area To Realign Its Supreme Chairlift This Summer
The chairlift's unique eight-degree bend was causing a "bumpy ride" and "maintenance issues."Yahoo Sports - 17h
