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Coote in the act: Halsey, Attwell and other great referee controversies

From match-fixing to an official ‘making an idiot’ of himself by celebrating, we look back at five notable incidents. Mark Halsey, a former Premier League referee, claimed in 2016 he was put under ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

After Gaetz, other controversial nominees test Trump's sway with Senate Republicans

After Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general, Senate Republicans are weighing Donald Trump's other controversial picks for his Cabinet.

Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy

The removal of a highly controversial giant hand from the roof of a Wellington, New Zealand building is itself proving controversial.

Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests

A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Trump weighs in on Biden controversy over 'garbage' comment

Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden for a comment in which he appeared to call Trump supporters "garbage." Mr. Biden later clarified that he wasn't referring to all Trump ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

Trump weighs in on Biden's controversial 'garbage' remarks

Former President Trump rode to his Wisconsin rally in a garbage truck, seizing on a gaffe by President Biden that began with racist jokes at a Trump event in New York. Vice President Harris, ...

Politics - NBC News - October 31

Democrats see hope for Harris in Trump controversies

A series of controversial statements from former President Trump and his allies in the final week of the campaign has opened the door for Democrats to potentially make gains with key voters. A ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Megyn Kelly presses Sheehy on gunshot wound controversy

Podcast host Megyn Kelly pressed Republican Montana Senate candidate and former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy about a gunshot wound he claims he received in open combat during a Friday interview. Throughout ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Trump's resilience: From controversies to assassination attempts

NBC News’ Kristen Welker highlights Donald Trump’s unprecedented resilience as a political figure, recalling his 2015 comments about John McCain which was thought to be career-ending. Despite ...

Controversial Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn retires from competition

Australian breaker Rachael Gunn has told a Sydney radio station that she plans to retire from competition just three months after her unconventional routine at the Paris Olympics led to her being ...

Sports - ABC News - November 6

Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

Cop29: what are carbon credits and why are they so controversial?

Once heavily scorned because of fraud and poor outcomes, carbon trading is likely to be high on the agenda in Baku. For the next two weeks, countries will gather on the shores of the Caspian Sea in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks

President-elect Trump is quickly testing the will of Senate Republicans, asking them to back controversial picks to his Cabinet such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Thune on controversial Trump nominees: ‘None of this is gonna be easy’

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says that President-elect Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks face difficult paths to confirmation in the Senate, warning, “None of this is gonna ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

What Trump's strategy may be with controversial Cabinet picks

Some of President-elect Donald Trump's early Cabinet picks, particularly Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary and Matt Gaetz for attorney general, have come with controversy and criticism. CBS ...

5 of RFK Jr.'s most controversial views

President-elect Trump's decision to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary will put some of the former independent presidential candidate's most controversial ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Trump cabinet nominees battle misconduct claims and controversy

The president-elect's picks for defence secretary, attorney general and health secretary are under heavy scrutiny.

Taylor edges out Serrano in controversial decision

In another fight of the year contender, Katie Taylor retained her title with a close decision over Amanda Serrano in their rematch at AT&T Stadium.

Sports - ESPN - November 16

The Memo: Trump spoils for a fight with controversial Cabinet picks

President-elect Trump is spoiling for a fight as he chooses the members of his incoming administration. Provocative picks from Trump keep coming. The four most prominent so far are former Rep. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Katie Taylor Wins Controversial Rematch with Amanda Serrano

The Irish boxer retained the super lightweight title, but the decision left more fans questioning the scorecards than praising her skills.

Sports - The New York Times - November 16

Coca-Cola causes controversy with AI-generated ad

Coca-Cola is facing backlash online over an artificial intelligence-made Christmas promotional video that users are calling “soulless” and “devoid of any actual creativity.”

Egypt's parliament approves controversial asylum law

World - Yahoo News - November 19

Haley skewers Trump picks Gabbard, RFK Jr.

"She has defended Russia, she has defended Syria, she has defended Iran, and she has defended China," Haley said of Gabbard.

Inexperience matters: The logic of Trump’s controversial nominations

Trump didn’t make these appointments by accident or whim.

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Confirmation battles loom for Trump's controversial cabinet picks

With President-elect Trump filling out the final top positions in his administration, the focus now turns to the possible confirmation battles expected on Capitol Hill. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Volkswagen divests from controversial plant in China's Xinjiang

World - Yahoo News - 1 hour ago

Volkswagen to sell controversial factory in China’s Xinjiang

Volkswagen has faced major criticism from activists and investors over its interest in the Xinjiang factory which it first opened in 2013

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

US inflation is down. Could it still be Kamala Harris’s downfall?

American voters’ discontent with high living costs may decide who wins the White House next week

World - Financial Times - October 31

The Other Trump Trade That Worries Markets

Robert Lighthizer, who was a huge influence on Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy, is again a candidate for a top role if the Republican wins next week.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

T Bone Burnett on "The Other Side"

Grammy- and Oscar-winning music producer T Bone Burnett has worked in the studio with many of the greats, from Bob Dylan and Greg Allman, to Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. But after releasing "The ...

Manchester’s lessons for other British cities

Howard Bernstein transformed a city on its knees

World - Financial Times - November 14

The other side of the UK’s infrastructure problem

Well-planned investable projects are in short supply

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

How Trump should impose tariffs

Policymakers need to update their approach if they are determined to use trade measures to protect industry

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Trump campaign distances itself from controversial New York rally comments

Republicans criticise racist and misogynistic remarks by speakers at Madison Square Garden on Sunday

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Vance brushes off controversial Trump Madison Square Garden rally

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) brushed off the controversy following Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally during a campaign stop in Wisconsin on Monday, saying at one point “we have to stop getting ...