Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance

Liverpool-Man Utd to go ahead despite heavy snow

Liverpool's Premier League game against Manchester United on Sunday is set to go ahead despite heavy snow in the north of England.

ESPN - Jan. 5

More than 30 dolphins have died since an oil spill near southern Russia, experts say

A dolphin rescue center in Russia says 32 dolphins have died since fuel oil spilled out of two storm-stricken tankers three weeks ago in the Kerch Strait near the Russia-occupied Crimean Peninsula

ABC News - Jan. 5

Ukraine renews offensive inside Russia

Ukrainian forces seek to recapture Russian territory as they are being pushed back elsewhere

Financial Times - Jan. 5

More than 30 dolphins have died since an oil spill in Russia, experts say

Yahoo News - Jan. 5

Gloucester player wears Russia flag on shirt

Gloucester have been criticised by their own fans for printing the Russian flag on the back of Kirill Gotovtsev’s shirt in contravention of the country’s widespread ostracism from international sport.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region

Ukraine launched a surprise new offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, aiming to strike back after months under pressure ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.

NBC News - Jan. 5

Ukraine launches surprise operation in Russia’s Kursk region

Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe. Ukrainian armed forces began a surprise offensive in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, in an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Liverpool v Manchester United goes ahead as planned despite heavy snow

Amber alert in Liverpool and Manchester for Sunday Weather hits more of Sunday’s programme in England Sunday’s Liverpool v Manchester United Premier League match will go ahead despite the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Connor Bedard Is In Pursuit Of Blackhawks History

Connor Bedard is in pursuit of an incredible record in the Chicago Blackhawks history books.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

New York becomes the first U.S. city with a congestion charge despite opposition

Motorists entering Manhattan’s busiest neighborhoods will now have to pay up to $9 in congestion charges, as New York City’s first-in-the-nation Congestion Relief Zone officially launched Sunday.

NBC News - Jan. 5

A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0

Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5

Steep costs of Irish reunification deter Dublin despite tax windfall

Ending division between north and south could lead to €20bn bill every year for two decades

Financial Times - Jan. 5

João Pedro’s penalty for Brighton hurts Arsenal after Saliba heads into trouble

If Arsenal are serious about winning the title this season then Mikel Arteta may want to rethink his plans for the January transfer market. This was another two points dropped in the race to keep ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

CFP won't flip dates of semis despite SEC inquiry

The College Football Playoff will not flip the dates and times of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and the Capital One Orange Bowl after SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said he asked about the ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadline

ABC News - Jan. 4

Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history

Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Italy, Caught Between U.S. and Iran, Seeks to Free Journalist

The case of Cecilia Sala, who is detained in Iran, is a test for Italy’s government as it gets caught up in Tehran’s shadow war with the U.S.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Johnson's future as speaker in question despite efforts to sway undecided Republicans

House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Republican holdouts to his bid to retain the gavel in the new Congress one day before the House convenes for the election.

ABC News - Jan. 3

Foreign phone sales plunge 47% in China, spelling trouble for Apple

Apple is under pressure in China as a result of rising competition from domestic brands, in particular Huawei.

CNBC - Jan. 3

When History Rhymes

We cover the surprising parallels between Donald Trump and a president from the past.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Curry makes history as Warriors rout 76ers

Stephen Curry sets a new three-pointer record as the Golden State Warriors defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105 in the NBA.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Doomed to fail? Hong Kong’s attempt to tackle ‘shoebox housing’ runs into trouble

Authorities are seeking to fix the city’s problem of tiny, overcrowded housing but critics say the new regulations fail to capture the worst offenders. Lai Shan Zse moves quickly, bounding up the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

UK heading for tax rises despite return to growth, economists say

The FT’s annual poll forecasts better performance than France and Germany

Financial Times - Jan. 3

At Lorna Simpson’s Show, a Constellation of Galactic and Human History

In celestial hues the artist’s turn to the cosmos, and abstraction, bring us back to vital matters on earth.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Ukraine aims to step up exports despite war

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Russia Is Reportedly Making Two Video Game Consoles

Russia is looking to enter the video game console space by creating its own systems, and the country is reportedly planning on making two different kinds as it continues to feel the economic impact ...

GameSpot - Jan. 2

Italy presses Iran for immediate release of journalist held in Tehran

Foreign ministry summons ambassador as Cecilia Sala reportedly tells family she sleeps on floor of prison cell. Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and urged the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Italy summons Iran's ambassador to demand release of Italian journalist

Italy has summoned Iran’s ambassador to demand the immediate release of an Italian journalist detained in Tehran

ABC News - Jan. 2

Forget all your troubles, forget all your cares: Petula Clark’s 20 best songs – ranked!

Sixty years after Downtown made her the second British woman to top the US charts, we rate the best of Clark’s exhilarating, perfectly enunciated pop. The span of Petula Clark’s career is ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Federal authorities on heightened terror alert despite no known threat

The FBI confirmed that an ISIS flag was on the vehicle used in the deadly New Orleans truck ramming attack that killed at least 15 people and injured dozens of others. It comes as the FBI says the ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

Zelensky Expresses Hope for 2025, but Russia Presses On With Attacks

In his New Year’s address, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged continued U.S. support.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Deebo predicts current NFL playoff bracket, Super Bowl 59 winner

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel gave his prediction for how the current NFL playoff bracket will play out.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1

Iran’s brain drain is happening at an alarming rate

The country’s loss of human capital underscores systemic problems

Financial Times - Jan. 1

‘Trump is a little guy, Musk is a big guy’: historian predicts trouble for president-elect

Timothy Snyder says world’s richest man is likely to exert uncomfortable influence over White House. Allies and aides to Donald Trump should be increasingly concerned by Elon Musk’s proximity to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

Former Hostages in Iran Crisis Recall Jimmy Carter’s Quest to Free Them

The Iran hostage crisis became a symbol of a failed presidency, but for some of those who lived it, Jimmy Carter was the one who brought them home at the expense of his political career.