The winners and losers in South Africa's historic new government
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World - ABC News
AP PHOTOS: In their 80s, these South Korean women learned reading and rap
CHILGOK, South Korea (AP) — Wearing an oversized bucket hat, silver chains and a black Miu Miu shirt, 82-year-old Park Jeom-sun gesticulates, her voice rising and falling with staccato lines ...17 minutes ago -
Sports - ESPN
Orlando Pride aims for historic NWSL Shield win
The Orlando Pride is poised to make history on Sunday with a win over the Washington Spirit to secure their first-ever NWSL Shield in an undefeated season.1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
South Carolina extends voter registration due to Hurricane Helene impact
South Carolina Judge Daniel Coble extended the voter registration deadline by eight days at a virtual hearing Friday due to Hurricane Helene. In-person, online and mail-in applications will now be ...9 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Hayes keeps Aces' trend of Sixth POY winners
Aces guard Tiffany Hayes was named the WNBA Sixth Person of the Year, marking the fifth time in the past six seasons that a Las Vegas player has won the award.10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
US south-east reels from ‘catastrophic’ devastation from Hurricane Helene
Communities are stranded, over 200 people have died with more expected, and more than 700,000 are without power. Rescue crews in parts of the south-eastern US were still searching on Friday for ...14 hours ago -
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Politics - The Hill
US, South Korea reach tentative cost-sharing deal for US troops
The United States and South Korea on Friday announced a new cost-sharing deal that would see Seoul spend more to host American troops. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the ...16 hours ago - South Korea -
Top stories - BBC News
Ten new arrests over alleged historical abuse at Kerelaw school
Seven men and three women were questioned about allegations dating back to the 1970s at the former residential school in North Ayrshire.18 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
India's government formally opposes bid to criminalize marital rape
India's government is urging the Supreme Court to reject efforts to update a 160-year-old rape law, arguing it could disrupt "the institution of marriage."19 hours ago - India -
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World - The New York Times
Blasts Shake Beirut as Israel Targets Remaining Hezbollah Leaders, Officials Say
Israeli officials said warplanes bombed an underground bunker where senior Hezbollah officials were meeting, including the presumed successor to the group’s recently assassinated leader.23 hours ago - Israel -
World - ABC News
Japan's new leader expresses regret for governing party slush fund scandal, vows stronger defense
New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has opened his first policy speech in office by expressing deep regrets over the governing party’s slush funds scandal that dogged his predecessor23 hours ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
India government says criminalising marital rape 'excessively harsh'
The government has opposed petitions in the country's top court that seek criminalisation of marital rape.Yesterday - India -
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Business - The Wall Street Journal
AkzoNobel to Explore Mergers, Sales of South Asia Operations
The Dutch company is looking at options for its South Asia decorative paints operations, as part of a strategic review.Yesterday -
Top stories - The New York Times
Brazil’s Largest Mafia Is Entering Politics. The Government Must Act.
For many Brazilians, the First Capital Command’s push into politics across the nation has been a shock.Yesterday - Brazil -
World - Financial Times
Has Sinn Féin missed its chance to govern Ireland?
After watching its support slip dramatically, the pro-unity party has its work cut out to stage a comeback in a looming electionYesterday -
World - ABC News
North Korea's Kim threatens to destroy South Korea with nuclear strikes if provoked
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has threatened to use nuclear weapons and destroy South Korea permanently if provokedYesterday - North Korea -
Sports - ESPN
Clark crowned as top rookie after historic year
Fever star Caitlin Clark was chosen as WNBA Rookie of the Year after setting multiple league records in her debut season.Yesterday -
World - ABC News
South Korea adoptees endure emotional, sometimes devastating searches for their birth families
They began a pilgrimage that thousands before them have done — a long flight to their motherland, South Korea, to undertake an emotional, often frustrating, sometimes devastating search for their ...Yesterday -
Sports - CBS Sports
2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year: Fever's Caitlin Clark wins honor with 66 of 67 votes after historic debut season
Clark set countless records, including the single-season assist markYesterday -
World - ABC News
South Africa's top court will decide if impeachment proceedings against the president can be revived
South Africa’s Constitutional Court says it will hear a case next month brought by two opposition parties to revive impeachment proceedings against President Cyril RamaphosaYesterday -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Caitlin Clark Caps Historic Season With WNBA Rookie of the Year Win
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday after receiving 66 of 67 votes for the honor. The lone non-Clark vote went to Chicago Sky forward Angel ...Yesterday - WNBA -
Entertainment - ABC News
After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to ...Yesterday -
World - ABC News
After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl
A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appears to have come to an end after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
MPs to get historic vote on England and Wales assisted dying bill
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater says bill will give terminally ill adults choice and ensure stronger protections for loved ones. • Too many people have been condemned to die in misery and pain. My ...Yesterday -
Business - Financial Times
Steinhoff’s former finance chief sentenced to prison in South Africa
Ben la Grange becomes most senior executive to be held accountable for the €6.5bn fraudYesterday -
Top stories - ABC News
More Americans file for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week but remains at healthy levelsYesterday -
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Tech - ABC News
Dutch government blames a 'state actor' for hacking a police network
The Dutch government believes that a cyberattack that accessed work-related contact details of all Dutch police officers was almost certainly carried out by hackers working for a foreign governmentYesterday - Netherlands -
World - Financial Times
Can London make itself at home on the South Bank?
The creation of this centre of culture in the capital was a postwar triumph. Now, new residential developments hope to build upon the regeneration that the Festival of Britain ignitedYesterday -
World - The Wall Street Journal
CAC 40 Slips On French Government Proposal to Raise Taxes on Big Companies
France’s CAC 40 index was down 1.1% in early morning trading on the news of a government plan to raise taxes on large companies, share buybacks and individuals on high incomes.Yesterday -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Defending national champion South Carolina sells out of season tickets
South Carolina already is on the way to leading women’s college basketball in average attendance for an 11th straight season.2 days ago -
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