Assad Defends Fleeing

Assad’s fall is an opportunity for a US win over China

Trump may believe that Syria is “not our fight,” but the competition with China is very much ours and will undoubtedly be a focus of his administration.

The Hill - 16m

'Difficult in his shoes' - Ancelotti defends Vinicius Jr

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti says it is "difficult" being Vinicius Jr after the winger was sent off during his side's win against Valencia in La Liga, and hopes the Brazilian will not be banned.

BBC News - 3h

Forget talk of defending workers, the US visa feud is about the market’s needs

Whether in America or Britain, working-class people only matter when immigration is an issue. On the one side stand Silicon Valley moguls and leaders of corporate America; on the other, ...

The Guardian - 10h

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

BBC News - 20h

Elon Musk Trolls Britain and Defends Tommy Robinson in Flurry of Social Media Posts

In a barrage of posts rife with misinformation, he revived questions about a child sex abuse scandal, vilified the prime minister and defended a jailed far-right agitator.

The New York Times - 2d

More Than 300 People Flee Building Fire in South Korea

An eight-story commercial complex caught fire south of the nation’s capital, fire officials said.

The New York Times - 2d

Farage defends Musk after grooming gangs posts

The tech billionaire has used his X platform to heavily criticise the UK government and individual ministers.

BBC News - 7h

In Damascus, Syrians Reclaim Spaces and Freedoms After al-Assad’s Fall

Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again.

The New York Times - 9h

Elena Rybakina defends suspended former coach as WTA investigates claims of misconduct

Stefano Vukov is under investigation by the WTA 2022 Wimbledon champion was ‘never mistreated’ Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, has insisted that her former coach Stefano Vukov did ...

The Guardian - 14h

Rybakina defends ex-coach Vukov after suspension

Elena Rybakina says she was never mistreated by her former coach Stefano Vukov, who has been suspended by the WTA.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Judge rejects Jan. 6 defendant's request to attend Trump's inauguration

A judge rejected a request from a Jan. 6 defendant to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration after the man was invited by a former member of Congress, according to a court document.

NBC News - 1d

Chelsea defender Fofana could miss rest of season

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has said France centre-back Wesley Fofana could miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn hamstring.

ESPN - 1d

Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity 'in panic'

Yahoo News - 2d

Streeting defends 2028 timescale for long-term social care plans

The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".

BBC News - 2d

Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria

The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.

CBS News - 2d

Joey Logano embracing role as sport's leader as defending champion

For the third time in seven seasons, Joey Logano bears the honor of being the defending champion of the NASCAR Cup Series. At age 34, Logano is a wily veteran who has been fortunate enough to ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Jim Gaffigan defends anti-Trump remarks even if 'true die-hard' MAGA 'never forgive me'

Comedian Jim Gaffigan defended his comments criticizing President-elect Trump, noting that he doesn't regret them even if “true die-hard” MAGA fans can never forgive him. Gaffigan, famously a ...

The Hill - 3d

Musk defends demonetizing critics' content on X

Tech billionaire Elon Musk defended his move to demonetize his critics' content on his social platform X and maintained the decision did not violate free speech. "The first amendment is protection ...

The Hill - 3d

Syrian delegation visits Saudi Arabia in first foreign trip since Assad ousting

Foreign and defence ministers arrive in Riyadh as Gulf states move to embrace new rulers

Financial Times - 3d

Lions could have one of their best defenders back vs. Vikings as Detroit looks to lock up NFC North, top seed

Alex Anzalone hasn't played since Week 11

CBS Sports - 3d

Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat

Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria. Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander ...

The Guardian - 4d

‘Live sick or flee’: pollution fears for El Salvador’s rivers as mining ban lifted

The landmark prohibition on mining in 2017, a world first, has been reversed by authoritarian leader Nayib Bukele but the move has met fierce resistance from environmentalists. Vidalina Morales ...