Fear and gunshots after Rwanda backed rebels claim takeover of Congo city

'I went back after three days': Calls for miscarriage leave

Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.

BBC News - Jan. 15

British activist investor seeks to disrupt Singapore takeover

Palliser Capital accuses OCBC of treating insurer’s minority shareholders unfairly as activist campaigns pick up in Asia

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Diontae Johnson back with Baltimore after Ravens claim wide receiver off waivers from Texans

An unrestricted free agent, Johnson can earn the Ravens an extra 2026 draft pick if he signs with another team in the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 14

Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Itoje as England captain after stripping George

Coach praises ‘great leader’ who is ‘calm under pressure’ Radical decision comes before make-or-break Six Nations Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick made the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

Sudanese army captures key city from rebels

Yahoo News - Jan. 13

Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels but fighting intensifies in its east

The Congolese army says several towns that fell to armed groups in the eastern North Kivu and South Kivu provinces have been recaptured by government forces

ABC News - Jan. 13

NFL playoff bracket, divisional round schedule: Chiefs, Lions back in action after bye week

The divisional round of the playoffs is up next.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Fears for UK boomer radicalisation on Facebook after Meta drops factcheckers

For middle-aged users, it will be ‘even harder to discern the truth’ among extremist content, expert says. Experts fear the decision by Meta to drop professional factcheckers from Facebook will ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

After Trump’s Pardon, Paul Manafort Is Back and Looking for Foreign Work

The president-elect’s 2016 campaign chairman, four years after receiving clemency, is testing the international market with a team of Trump-linked consultants.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

How Kalie Shorr Got Back Up After Being Knocked Down

Meet the ‘Fight Like A Girl’ singer-songwriter who became ‘Unfamous’ and is now on the comeback.

Inc. - Jan. 12

Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels

The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Syria's Alawites, Sect of the Assads, Fear for Their Future

They say disparate violent incidents in the past two months—including alleged extrajudicial killings and the destruction of a religious shrine—are beginning to resemble a pattern of anti-Alawite acts.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12

Manchester City v Salford City: FA Cup third round – live

Updates from the 5.45pm GMT kick-off at the Etihad Get in touch! Share your thoughts in an email to Rob “Hi Rob,” says Peter Oh. “With a Tilt in central defence we’re certain to see plenty ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from RSF rebels, dealing them a major blow

Sudanese officials says the military and its allies had taken back the strategic city of Wad Medani more than a year after the Rapid Support Forces seized it

ABC News - Jan. 11

Sudan’s army recaptures Wad Madani from rebel Rapid Support Forces

Strategic city fell into control of RSF, which has been accused of genocide by the US, in December 2023. Sudan’s military and its allies have taken back a strategic city from the rebel Rapid ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Premier League footballer arrested after claim he filmed ‘sex tape’ without consent

A Premier League footballer was arrested at his training ground after a complaint was made that he recorded a “sex tape” without a woman’s consent.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Looting fears amid Los Angeles area wildfires

Police across Los Angeles say they're on high alert from looters after arresting 24 people inside evacuation areas. The National Guard has been brought in to bolster security, while some residents ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

What we're hearing: Man Utd's left-back need, Man City making moves

The transfer window is open, so what are our reporters learning about deals that could be done?

ESPN - Jan. 11

Nordstrom raises sales outlook after holiday season was better than feared

CEO Erik Nordstrom credited the company's "efforts to remain competitive in the promotional environment and the strength of our offering."

CNBC - Jan. 11

Amorim quiet on signings, eases Mainoo exit fears

Ruben Amorim has played down the prospect of Manchester United strengthening their squad in the January window but insisted that he wants to keep his best players following speculation that Kobbie ...

ESPN - Jan. 10

Rebels force RFU vote on under-fire Sweeney

Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney's future will be voted on by rugby clubs across England after his critics forced the governing body to call a crisis summit.

BBC News - Jan. 10

More than 100,000 people displaced in eastern Congo since the start of the year, UN says

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Djokovic wants to 'focus on tennis' after poisoning claim

Novak Djokovic says he wants to "focus on tennis" after claiming in a magazine interview he had been "poisoned" when detained in a Melbourne hotel.

BBC News - Jan. 10

EU fears Trump rolling back Biden-era measures

Bloc concerned about president-elect reversing US sanctions against Russia and other policies

Financial Times - Jan. 10

China’s Zijin in takeover talks for lithium miner

Chinese businesses continue to establish dominant foothold in fast-growing sector for battery supply chain

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Rebels issue demand for RFU chief Sweeney sacking

The crisis at the top of English rugby erupts as rebels call for a final confrontation over Rugby Football Union's embattled chief executive Bill Sweeney

BBC News - Jan. 9

What Californians should know about filing insurance claims after fire

For those who have it, a standard homeowners' insurance policy does cover destruction caused by fire, including wildfires.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Rwanda’s Paul Kagame urges Congo to negotiate with M23 rebels after they seize strategic towns

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has urged Congolese authorities to negotiate with a violent rebel group that has seized key towns in eastern Congo in recent days, widening its control over the ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

Multiple homes on fire in Studio City

KNBC's Julia Deng reports that multiple homes are on fire on Sunswept Drive in the Studio City area of Los Angeles, with the flames threatening a hillside behind the homes.

NBC News - Jan. 9

The race to claim the Moon’s airwaves

Increased share of commercial radio spectrum filings shows bet on future lunar economy, FT research finds

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital

According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.