Powder, puppets and ponies: Africa's top shots

England punish sloppy South Africa to seal T20 series

England equal their third-highest score in women's T20 internationals to cruise to victory against South Africa and seal the three-match series with a game to spare.

Key Western Counterterrorism Ally in Africa Cuts Military Ties With France

Chad is the latest country in the troubled Sahel region to break with its former colonial power, a move that will likely result in the exit of some 1,000 French troops.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 9 hours ago

Man admits to moving gun after friend was fatally shot

Matthew Ecker told police he'd heard a gunshot and rushed to help his friend. He washed his hands and called 911. Investigators say he was lying.

Autumn internationals: 20-minute red cards, shot clocks explained

How does rugby's 20-minute red card work, and what impact will shot clocks have? A guide to the new laws being rolled out in the northern hemisphere during this year's autumn internationals.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

2 fatally shot and 7 injured in Orlando during Halloween celebrations

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two people are dead and seven others were injured after a shooting in downtown Orlando early Friday as thousands celebrated Halloween, police said.

Trump says Liz Cheney is ‘war hawk’ who should face ‘guns trained on her’

Comments spark new row over Republican’s language about political opponents

World - Financial Times - November 1

UFC real or not: Title shot stakes this weekend? Topuria for Fighter of the Year?

Assessing what's real and what's not in the UFC, including whether anyone can contend with Khamzat Chimaev.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Officer who shot Jean Charles de Menezes speaks out

The Brazilian was shot when he was wrongly suspected of being a terrorist after the 7 July bombings.

Punch thrown after Custer nabs Xfinity title shot

Aric Almirola won the Xfinity Series race Saturday at Martinsville Speedway, a victory that gave Cole Custer a chance to defend his NASCAR championship.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

‘A shot of adrenaline for tired ears’: our classical writers on the music that energises them

On the day that Radio 3 launches Unwind, a station dedicated to calming and restorative music , we choose instead the pieces we go to to excite, motivate and thrill us. Apologies to Mozartians, ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Is Anthony Richardson a long shot to reclaim his QB1 role with the Colts?

History suggests it won't be easy, but the Colts maintain they haven't given up on the 2023 No. 4 overall pick.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say

The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no longer free, and vulnerable people are going without.

Health - The New York Times - November 4

Dallas singer shot onstage while signing autographs after performance

A Dallas singer has been hospitalized after she was shot onstage following a performance Saturday with The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in downtown Dallas, police said.

90-1 shot Knight's Choice wins Melbourne Cup by nose

The Australian-bred horse triumphed over a field which included a record four female jockeys.

An Idaho Health Department Is Barred from Offering Covid Shots

Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Israel's Netanyahu shows who calls the shots with Gallant sacking

The PM's decision to replace his defence minister follows sharp disagreements over Israel's war strategy.

Allan Lichtman takes shot at Nate Silver: 'I admit that I was wrong'

Elections forecaster Allan Lichtman took a swipe at fellow prognosticator Nate Silver on Wednesday while admitting he was wrong in predicting Vice President Harris would win the presidency. "Unlike ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

3 women shot in Florida during election argument, police says

Three women were shot during an argument over the 2024 elections, Miami Police tells CBS News. A suspect is not in custody. Morgan Rynor has the latest.

Crypto expert with links to gang shot dead at Brazilian airport

Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach had recently agreed to hand over information about the Primeiro Comando da Capital group.

Russia Says It Shot Down Waves of Ukrainian Drones Above Moscow

Officials said more than 30 drones had been intercepted over suburban areas of the Russian capital in what was the biggest such attack since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

World - The New York Times - November 10

Trump Victory Leaves China Calling the Shots at COP29 Climate Negotiations

The Trump campaign has vowed to pull the U.S. out of the Paris accord, but China has become a global champion of renewable energy and appears more committed than ever.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

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