Protesters Defy Pakistan

Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.

World - The New York Times - November 7

The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests

Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.

Tech - Wired - November 12

Farmers protest as Starmer defends Budget

Protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax for farms gather outside the Welsh Labour conference.

Budget protests: the transformation of British farming

Data shows the deep structural changes to the sector since inheritance tax reforms were introduced

World - Financial Times - November 19

Thousands of farmers protest against inheritance tax changes

There has been outcry from many farmers after changes to inheritance tax for farms announced in the Budget.

Pakistan railway bomb blast kills at least 25

About 50 others were injured in the blast, the city's commissioner says.

Dozens killed in suicide bombing at Pakistan train station

The attack happened when nearly 100 passengers were waiting for a train to travel to the garrison city of Rawalpindi from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province.

World - CBS News - November 9

India will not travel to Champions Trophy, say hosts Pakistan

India has informed the International Cricket Council it will not travel to the Champions Trophy, according to hosts Pakistan.

Australia beat Pakistan in shortened first Twenty20 international – as it happened

Glenn Maxwell hits 43 off 19 balls at the Gabba as Australia go 1-0 up in the T20I series. Hopefully the worst of the storms are passing to the north of the ground. We may be able to get a ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs: second Twenty20 international – as it happened

A riotous opening partnership and Spencer Johnson’s maiden five-for gave Australia a series-clinching victory at the SCG. Haris Rauf comes into the attack. Short works him for two to bring up the ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Eye Opener: Dangerous smog chokes India, Pakistan

Record-breaking levels of smog in India and Pakistan are visible from space and posing a health risk to millions. Meanwhile, in Australia, an emperor penguin found on a tourist beach miles from ...

Emergency Declared as Smog Chokes Parts of India and Pakistan

The authorities in New Delhi closed schools and urged residents to stay home. Similar measures have been implemented in Punjab, Pakistan’s largest province.

World - The New York Times - November 18

Australia power to seven-wicket win over Pakistan: third T20 international – live

Updates from the final game of the series at Bellerive Oval Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @Jimbo_Cricket 2nd over: Pakistan 18-1 (Babar 8, Haseebullah 1) Haseebullah Khan is ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Sectarian Violence Kills at Least 25 in Northwest Pakistan

The clashes overnight between Sunni and Shiite tribes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province came a day after gunmen ambushed a convoy of vehicles in the area.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Pakistan police clash with Imran Khan supporters heading to Islamabad

The former PM has been in jail for more than a year but remains hugely popular.

Eagles defying NFL history with first-quarter ineptitude; only team scoreless in first 15 minutes this season

The Eagles are defying the odds in 2024

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Russia hit Google with a fine so big it defies comprehension, exposing a legal system adrift

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Kokila Annamalai, the first activist in Singapore to defy its ‘stifling’ online speech laws

The activist risks jail after refusing to ‘correct’ online posts criticising Singapore’s death penalty and drug laws, a first in the city state under its ‘Pofma’ act. Kokila Annamalai, a prominent ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

China's state-owned tobacco behemoth is booming, defying global trends and anti-smoking efforts

Powered by "the biggest tobacco company most people have never heard of," China is bucking global smoking trends as cigarette sales surge in the country.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Steph incredibly achieves two age-defying feats in wins vs. Mavs, OKC

Warriors superstar Steph Curry incredibly achieved two age-defying feats in Golden State's wins over the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Deion Sanders defied the odds in 2024; can he surprise us again this offseason?

There's a hesitant consensus building that Sanders may stay at Colorado even after his sons and Travis Hunter depart

Sports - CBS Sports - November 20

Iran defies international pressure, increasing its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium, UN says

The U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran has defied international demands to rein in its nuclear program and has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels

World - ABC News - November 19

Review: Massive 'Wicked' movie adaptation takes its time to soar, much less defy gravity

The first part of a planned two-film epic musical will delight obsessives of the Broadway show and is ably carried by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 19

Harris lost to Trump. She may have one last chance to defy him.

Fresh from a devastating loss to Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris may now head to Capitol Hill to defy him in what could be her last major act in office.

Politics - NBC News - November 19

How 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo became Elphaba, from 'Defying Gravity' to 'the perfect green'

In the season premiere of The Envelope, 'Wicked' star Cynthia Erivo on becoming Elphaba and Saoirse Ronan on her pair of awards contenders 'The Outrun' and 'Blitz.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 6 days ago

Satellite images show Russia defying sanctions to give North Korea 1 million barrels of oil: report

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

How Rhode Island defied numbers to make USL Championship against a Colorado Springs side built for this

The final is set for Saturday at noon ET on CBS

Sports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago

Dow closes at record high, defying fears of panic sparked by Trump's tariff threat

The major stock indexes surged higher on Tuesday.

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

Here's why Argentina's public universities are paralyzed by protests

After 11 months in office, Argentina’s right-wing President Javier Milei has fulfilled his flagship pledge to eliminate the country’s monumental deficits by shrinking the public payroll, slashing ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Radiohead singer confronts Gaza protester at Australian gig

Thom Yorke hit back at the fan after he heckled the singer over death numbers in Gaza during a performance in Melborne.

Police officers to 'withdraw goodwill' in protest at pay offer

The Scottish Police Federation said that the move would take effect from 1 November at 17:00.

Hundreds in Turkey protest the arrest and ouster of opposition mayor

Hundreds of people have gathered in Istanbul to protest against the arrest and removal from office of a mayor from Turkey’s main opposition party for alleged links to a banned Kurdish militant group