Latest in Pirates demand $10 million in ransom after hijacking Chinese owned fishing vessel with 18 captives
Sort by
1,903 items
-
There’s a Big Fish on the N.B.A. Trade Market
Jimmy Butler could be moved, and the Warriors make a lot of sense, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5h -
Pirates demand $10 million in ransom after hijacking Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 captives
An official says that the pirates who hijacked a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew off the northeastern coast of Somalia last month are demanding $10 million in ransomABC News - 7h -
Prince Andrew mired in controversy once again after being linked to Chinese spy suspect
Britain’s Prince Andrew has been caught up in an alleged spying case after cultivating an “unusual degree of trust” with a Chinese man.NBC News - 11h -
Europe’s demand for Chinese tech transfers beats tariffs
Linking subsidies to intellectual property is the sort of strategic inclusion that fosters mutual benefitsFinancial Times - 15h -
Chinese embassy criticises ‘anti-China clamours’ after Yang Tengbo spy claim
Embassy claims some UK politicians have ‘twisted mentality towards China’ and are trying to smear it. UK politics live – latest updates The Chinese embassy in London has accused some UK ...The Guardian - 17h -
Prince Andrew to miss royal family Christmas after links to alleged Chinese spy emerge
Duke of York will not attend traditional Christmas Day gathering at the king’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk. The Duke of York is to stay away from the royal family’s traditional Christmas ...The Guardian - 1d -
LeBron James returns to score 18 in Lakers' win vs Grizzlies after missing 2 games with foot injury
LeBron James returned to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night in a 116-110 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game breakABC News - 1d -
Manhattan penthouse belonging to the late Paul Newman is listed for $10 million
Legendary actor and director Paul Newman’s longtime Manhattan home has been put on the market for the first time in 40 years.MarketWatch - 1d -
All eyes on Prince Andrew after alleged Chinese spy controversy
Royal sources say Charles is still considering whether to ban his brother from family’s Christmas Day walk. The royal family’s Christmas Day walk from Sandringham House to St Mary Magdalene church ...The Guardian - 2d -
Prince Andrew says he ‘ceased all contact’ with alleged Chinese spy after government advice
Statement from the Duke of York says he met the businessman through ‘official channels’ and ‘nothing of a sensitive nature ever discussed’. The Duke of York has said he “ceased all contact” with ...The Guardian - 4d -
Elon Musk reveals SEC sent him 'settlement demand' after Twitter buyout probe
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a "settlement demand" to Elon Musk, the tech billionaire revealed in a social media post on Thursday.CNBC - 4d -
American found in Syria after months of captivity begins journey home
Travis Timmerman, a 29-year-old from Missouri, was found alive near Damascus after being freed from prison. His family says the news of his safety is the best Christmas gift they could have hoped for.CBS News - 4d -
Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival
Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest chess world champion after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of ChinaABC News - 4d -
Israeli attacks kill dozens of Palestinians hours after UN demands ceasefire in Gaza
Buildings housing displaced families and aid convoy security personnel reportedly targeted amid food shortages and fears of famine in the region. Israeli attacks have killed dozens of people in ...The Guardian - 5d -
Designer John Galliano leaves Maison Margiela after 10 years
The 64-year-old joined the company in 2014 and has overseen a significant boost in sales.BBC News - 6d -
Haitians demand protection after gang leader massacres dozens of people to avenge son's death
A coastal community in Haiti’s capital is reeling days after a gang leader was accused of killing more than 100 people to avenge his son’s deathABC News - Dec. 10 -
Azealia Banks sends cease-and-desist to the 1975's Matty Healy, demanding $1 million and an apology
Rapper Azealia Banks fires back at Matty Healy with a cease-and-desist, accusing the 1975 frontman of cyberbullying and cyber harassment amid their social media feud.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 9 -
Infinity Nikki Already Hits 10 Million Downloads, Offering Special In-Game Bonus To Celebrate
It only took four days for Infinity Nikki to surpass 10 million downloads. Developer Infold Games seems happy with those numbers, even celebrating the early success with a special bonus for players ...GameSpot - Dec. 9 -
Fishing boat capsizes after colliding with sand barge in South Korea, killing 7
A fishing boat capsized after colliding with a sand barge in waters off South Korea’s southeastern coast, leaving seven crew members dead and one missing, according to local coast guard and fire ...ABC News - Dec. 9 -
10 hurt after police traffic officer on a motorcycle crashes into parade bystanders
Authorities say 10 people have been injured after a police traffic officer on a motorcycle crashed into bystanders at a holiday parade in Palm SpringsABC News - Dec. 8 -
College basketball rankings: Kentucky moves up after rallying from 18-point deficit to defeat Gonzaga in OT
After defeating the Zags in Seattle, the Wildcats moved up to No. 5 in the updated CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankingsCBS Sports - Dec. 8 -
EU will demand early fish deal in UK reset talks
Requirement among red lines drawn up by Brussels ahead of 2025 negotiationsFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
North Macedonian political party demands ban on TikTok after at least 17 students injured
A political party in North Macedonia has demanded authorities ban social networks whose content incites violence and self-destructive behavior after several young people were seriously injured in ...ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Freed hostage shares struggles as husband remains in captivity
Aviva Siegel, one of the hostages freed from Gaza during last November's brief ceasefire, joined Meet the Press to share her experience a year after her release. Her husband, Keith, remains a ...NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Chinese entrepreneur sued for fraud invests $30 million in Trump crypto venture
A $30 million investment in Donald Trump's new crypto venture made by a Chinese billionaire accused of fraud by the SEC is sparking concerns from government watchdogs.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
A Chinese vessel has been hijacked off the Somali coast, officials say
Local authorities in Somalia have confirmed that a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members aboard was hijacked last week off the northeastern coast of Xaafuun district in Somalia’s Bari ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
A Chinese vessel has been hijacked off the Somali coast, officials say
Local authorities in Somalia have confirmed that a Chinese-owned fishing vessel with 18 crew members aboard was hijacked last week off the northeastern coast of Xaafuun district in Somalia’s Bari ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Keira Knightley says she was ‘stalked by men’ after Pirates of the Caribbean and told ‘you wanted this’
The actor said that her ‘jaw dropped at the time’ over how she was treated in public spaces and that ‘it was a very violent, misogynistic atmosphere’. Keira Knightley has spoken out about the ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Paraguay kicks out Chinese envoy after he urges country to cut ties with Taiwan
Officials declare Xu Wei persona non grata after he asks Paraguay government to choose China over longtime ally. Paraguay has expelled a Chinese envoy for allegedly interfering in its domestic ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Couple starved and buried son, 3, after setting up their own ‘kingdom’ in Birmingham
Abiyah Yasharahyalah suffered ‘breathtaking’ neglect at the hands of his parents, who have been found guilty of causing or allowing his death. A couple whose three-year-old son was found buried in ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
-
How to make sure texts and calls are encrypted after the FBI's warning about Chinese hackers
Federal officials warned that a massive Chinese hacking operation against American telecommunications companies hasn’t yet been fully expelled.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Guinness supplies being limited after demand soars
Guinness-maker Diageo has placed limits on wholesale distribution of the stout to pubs in Great Britain after "exceptional demand"BBC News - Dec. 4 -
England’s Ben Stokes demands answers from ICC after latest over-rate sanctions
Governing body has yet to address captain’s concerns ‘I’ve not signed an over-rate sheet since the Ashes’ Ben Stokes has revealed a personal stand-off with the International Cricket Council ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
‘Owning Manhattan’ reality star Ryan Serhant gives a glimpse into stunning $14 million West Village gem
Ryan Serhant opens the doors to Andy Cohen’s meticulously renovated New York City home.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
-
10 years and $42 million later, Jersey Shore town ends battle over its eroding beaches
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey resort community that has lived in fear of being wiped out by the next big storm voted Tuesday to end a decadelong battle with the state over the condition ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Husband of UK royal took own life after ‘adverse effects of medication’
Coroner says evidence suggests Thomas Kingston, who was married to Lady Gabriella, had a ‘lack of suicidal intent’. The son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent killed himself after ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Belichick has harsh criticism for Patriots after 3-10 start to season
Bill Belichick didn't hold back when asked for his assessment of the struggling Patriots.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Predicting the College Football Playoff Rankings After Top-10 Upsets
The bracket was flipped on its head in Rivalry Week, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 3
