Global rise of populism causing more authoritarianism in Africa – report
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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.October 16 -
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Southern Africa is enduring its worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño, the UN says
The United Nations' food agency says months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the ...October 16 -
Top stories - The New York Times
Global Electricity Demand Is Rising Faster Than Expected, I.E.A. Says
A surge in power use worldwide could make it harder for nations to slash emissions and keep global warming in check.October 16 -
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Trump's 'enemy from within' threat spurs critics' alarm about his authoritarian shift
The dark comments highlight Trump's increasing bend toward authoritarian rhetoric in his third White House campaign, some political scientists told ABC News.October 15 - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
‘Amorous couple’ blamed for causing flooding that shut down two Melbourne CBD train stations
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The cost of rising number of injuries in European soccer nears $800 million, report finds
An annual report says the rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million across Europe’s leading leagues last seasonOctober 15 -
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Politics - The Hill
The end of US global dominance presents an opportunity for America
Clinging to hegemony leads only to more costly interventions and strategic failures, as evidenced by recent decades of U.S. foreign policy.October 15 -
World - ABC News
Suspect in mass shootings in South Africa that left 18 dead abandons his bail application
A man charged with killing 18 people in mass shootings in two separate homes on the same night in South Africa has abandoned his bail application and remains in custodyOctober 15 -
World - Financial Times
American interest rates need to rise
Lessons for the US from the Brazilian canary in the coal mineOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
Salmond’s death leaves Scottish independence cause further adrift
SNP battling multiple fronts despite John Swinney’s optimism he can win the 2026 Holyrood electionsOctober 15 -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
World - The Guardian
Sleep perfectionists: the exhausting rise of orthosomnia
The UK sleep-tracker industry is estimated to be worth £270m a year – and forecast to double by 2030. Could all this data be making our insomnia worse?. The other day, I was plodding away on the ...October 15 -
Top stories - NBC News
An Iowa high school's growing Latino population made way for its first mariachi band
A rural Iowa high school's mariachi program allows the growing Latino student population to share their culture with the broader community.October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Lonzo Ball expected to make return in Bulls preseason game after more than two missed seasons, per report
Ball hasn't played in an NBA game since January 2022October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Pro-Palestine protestors cause disturbance outside the New York Stock Exchange
A pro-Palestinian protest erupted outside of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.October 14 - New York -
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Business - Financial Times
Reeves signals business taxes will rise in Budget
Chancellor says companies understand government must make ‘difficult decisions’ to balance booksOctober 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Fantasy Football Rankings Risers and Fallers: Tank Dell's stock on the rise with Nico Collins out, more
Early risers and fallers heading into Week 7 rankings and projectionsOctober 14 - Fantasy Football -
Business - Inc.
Here’s What the Nobel Prize Winners for Economics Learned About Innovation and Authoritarianism
A trio of U.S. academics won the prize for economic after finding that authoritarian governments inhibit growth and innovation.October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
What's behind Aaron Judge's playoff struggles? Three possible causes for Yankee slugger's October slump
The Yankees have succeeded largely without the help of their biggest power threat so farOctober 14 -
Business - CNBC
We're buying more of a stock that has gone on sale since reporting earnings
The purchase will increase the stock's weighting in our portfolio to 2.75% from 2.58%.October 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Suspected sabotage almost caused German plane crash, says spy chief
Intelligence bosses warn of sharp rise in ‘aggressive behaviour’ by Russian agentsOctober 14 - Germany -
Top stories - NBC News
Nobel economics prize goes to global inequality researchers
Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize for their research into why global inequality persists.October 14 -
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Top stories - CBS News
Tensions rise as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, Gaza
Israel continued strikes in both Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday warned the U.N. to remove its peacekeeping force from southern Lebanon. Debora Patta reports.October 13 - Israel -
Top stories - CBS News
Pennsylvania's mail-in ballot process could cause vote count lag
Voters in Pennsylvania will likely need to wait until after Election Day to find out which presidential candidate won the state's 19 electoral votes.October 13 -
Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s first Black central bank governor dies aged 65
Tito Mboweni served as labour minister in Nelson Mandela’s first cabinetOctober 13 -
Top stories - BBC News
Chris Brown concert sparks debate over violence against women in South Africa
A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.October 13