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Ranking the top contenders at the 2025 Australian Open
Who are the Australian Open title favorites -- and who are the underdogs? We break it down.ESPN - 7h -
South Africa police find 26 naked Ethiopians held by suspected traffickers
Three people arrested after group escapes Johannesburg house by breaking a window and burglar bar. South African police have rescued 26 Ethiopians from a suspected human trafficking ring in ...The Guardian - 10h -
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Trump expected to tap GOP House Foreign Affairs Africa director for NSC post
President-elect Trump is expected to tap Joe Foltz, staff director for the Republican side of the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Africa, to lead the Africa desk at the National Security ...The Hill - 1d -
NY top court denies delaying Trump sentencing
New York’s high court on Thursday declined to halt President-elect Trump’s sentencing on his hush money criminal conviction, which is scheduled for Friday morning. In a terse note, the New York ...The Hill - 1d -
South Africa’s sports minister joins growing calls for boycott of Afghanistan
Afghanistan to feature at upcoming Champions Trophy England and South Africa are in group with Afghanistan South Africa’s sports minister has joined calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Top Iranian General Admits ‘Big’ Defeat in Syria
For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.The New York Times - 1d -
Baby born on migrant boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
The baby born was born less than an hour before Spanish rescuers reached the crowded raft.BBC News - 2d -
Baby born on crowded small boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
The boy and his mother as well as dozens of others were rescued off the coast of Lanzarote, Spain. A baby boy has been born on a small, crowded boat carrying 60 people on the deadly Atlantic ...The Guardian - 2d -
LA mayor Bass criticized for Africa trip during wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is coming under criticism for being on a trip out of the country as wildfires rip through parts of the Southern California city. President-elect Trump adviser ...The Hill - 2d -
Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy
Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing body Women’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban rule The veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Vaughan to captain England U19s in South Africa
Somerset all-rounder Archie Vaughan, son of former England captain Michael, will captain England U19s on their tour of South Africa later this month.BBC News - 2d -
Broome, Flagg featured on Wooden Award top 25
Auburn's Johni Broome and Duke's Cooper Flagg anchor the Wooden Award midseason top-25 list.ESPN - 2d -
3 Big Sabres Named Top Trade Candidates
These three Sabres have been named among the NHL's top trade candidates.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
Ireland had said it would intervene in the case at the International Court of Justice, arguing that Israel’s actions in Gaza amounted to collective punishment.The New York Times - 3d -
More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey
Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...The Hill - 3d -
Ireland joins South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel
Ireland filed a declaration of intervention Monday in support of South Africa’s genocide case against Israel in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The decision comes after Ireland’s November ...The Hill - 3d -
In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields
Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.The New York Times - 3d -
Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.”The New York Times - 3d -
The Top Remaining M.L.B. Free Agents at Each Position
There is still at least one superstar available, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
"The G-Zero Wins" tops Eurasia Group top risks list for 2025
The Eurasia Group's annual risk report names "The G-Zero Wins" as the biggest threat of 2025, predicting a world without clear international leadership. Founder Ian Bremmer joins "CBS Mornings."CBS News - 3d -
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Top geopolitical risks that could arise in 2025
2025 is set to be another dynamic year on the world stage between the inauguration of Donald Trump, uncertainty in the Middle East, Ukraine and the South China Sea, and major political changes ...CBS News - 3d -
Unbeaten Vols strengthen grip on No. 1 in Top 25
Tennessee tightened its grip on No. 1 in the AP Top 25 on Monday following a pair of lopsided wins, including one over SEC rival Arkansas, that left the Volunteers as the only undefeated team in ...ESPN - 4d -
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Sabres Top Prospect Is Dominating The AHL Right Now
This Sabres prospect is continuing to thrive in the AHL.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Modern CEO Readers Weigh In With Their Top Leaders
Executives at Happy, MIT Solve, TIAA, and Modern Health are write-in favorites.Inc. - 4d -
ArcelorMittal's South Africa Business to Wind Down Long-Steel Production
Around 3,500 jobs will be affected after weak economic conditions, high costs and Chinese steel imports weighed on the company.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Ruchir Sharma: top 10 trends for 2025
Projections about the coming year assume market shifts will be dictated by Donald Trump. But the global economy is unlikely to revolve around the USFinancial Times - 4d -
'Our county ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't
Jimmy Carter was the first U_S_ president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa, declaring “the day of the so-called ugly American is over.”ABC News - 5d -
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Thune says preserving the Senate filibuster will be a top priority
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) in his first prepared address as Senate majority leader says “preserving” the filibuster will be one of his top priorities, making an early move to quash any talk of major ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Bumrah strikes in feisty finale but Australia on top
Australia dismiss India for 185 on day one of their series decider but a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah strikes with the final ball of the day to boost the tourists late on.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
A Staunch Ally in Africa Says French Forces Will Withdraw
The troops are expected to leave Ivory Coast this month as France, a former colonial power in West Africa, fast loses influence there.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
The Top 12 Soccer Stars Available as Free Transfers
With the January transfer window now open, the best soon-to-be-free-agents can officially discuss moves to other soccer teams.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
The top 5 education issues of 2024
Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Display collapses on kids, families after balloon drop mishap in Peabody
Several children were hurt when a display collapsed during a New Year's Eve event for kids in Massachusetts.CBS News - Dec. 31 -
Penguins' Top Defenseman Placed On Injured Reserve
Pittsburgh's blue line health continues to be a concern as yet another top-four defenseman heads to IRYahoo Sports - Jan. 1
