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Messi held in check as Paraguay shock Argentina
A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina in the South American World Cup qualifiers on ...Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
Shock as man told 'there's a cow in your pool'
Ian Blackburn said he is over the moon after the bovine was returned safe and well.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Molly-Mae Hague 'shocked' by Tommy Fury split
The pair, who met on Love Island and share a daughter, announced their split in August.Top stories - BBC News - November 16 -
Trump Signals a ‘Seismic Shift,’ Shocking the Washington Establishment
The president-elect’s early transition moves amount to a generational test of a system as he seeks to rewrite the balance of power and install lieutenants to blow up key parts of government.Top stories - The New York Times - November 17 -
Trump wins South Carolina
Former President Trump will win South Carolina’s presidential contest, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ, positioning him to claim the state’s nine electoral votes. Trump’s win ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump wins South Dakota
Former President Trump has won South Dakota in the 2024 presidential election, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. A ruby-red state, South Dakota turned out in support of the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Nature: Turkeys in South Dakota
We leave you this Sunday with some VERY happy turkeys, at South Dakota's Good Earth State Park. Videographer: Kevin Kjergaard.Top stories - CBS News - 5 hours ago -
‘We built Brazil’: how descendants of enslaved Africans have helped shape the country
A new book explores the way Black people are playing a transformative role in the fight for equality despite centuries of enslavement and continued neglect. “A cook for a small family is needed. ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Annarella and Django: Jouer review – flute and west African lute shine in expressive new partnership
(We Are Busy Bodies) This marriage of instruments is best when the full-band moments are stripped back to highlight the duo’s artistry. The plucked melodic twang of the ngoni, a west African lute, ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Review: In sharp documentary 'Dahomey,' African art returns home, but colonialism still stings
A conversation-starter of a film by director Mati Diop, this brief but complex examination of a France-to-Africa transfer of ancient art asks: Who benefits?Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 2 -
Rating new kits for top African teams, from Egypt's pyramids to Senegal's lions
Puma have gone early with the first batch of brand-new home and away kits for AFCON 2025. ESPN breaks down the best (and worst) of the lot.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
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Southern African leaders resolve to keep troops in conflict-torn eastern Congo for another year
Leaders from southern African countries have resolved to extend the mandate of a regional force fighting rebels in eastern Congo for another yearWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
A former staffer exposes how Russia's disinformation machine worked in Central African Republic
When Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo was first approached in 2019 by a Russian who suggested he help promote the activities of the Central African Republic’s army and Russian forces in the country, the ...World - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Ranking 134 College Football Teams, as a Shocking Contender Surges
Indiana is no longer just a fun story. The dream season is real, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan's long-ruling party mean?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandalsWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay in shock after terror threat to Israeli tourists
Israeli travellers told to evacuate area immediately as police set up patrols and roadblocks. The golden sands of Sri Lanka’s Arugam Bay are usually carefree, a place for tourists to surf the ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
UN report warns of famine, aggravated by conflicts and climate shocks
Severe food crises threaten hundreds of thousands in vulnerable areas, including Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, Mali and the Palestinian territories, where populations face or approach famine, a report ...World - ABC News - October 31 -
U.S. Factory Towns Laid Low by the ‘China Shock’ Are Benefiting From New Investments
Communities that suffered the worst of plant closings in recent decades are now gaining an outsize share of fresh investment and new jobs.Business - The New York Times - November 1 -
The shocking death of Karen Swift, her husband's trial and the search for answers
Karen Swift's death rocked the town of Dyersburg, Tennessee, in October 2011, and her husband David was charged in her death 11 years later.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Harris takes unexpected poll lead over Trump in Republican-leaning Iowa
Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa survey suggests surging support among female voters for Democratic candidateBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Volkswagen cuts plan sends shock through the ‘Detroit of east Germany’
In the city of Zwickau, which has a proud history in the country’s mighty automobile industry, there are fears about the economic and political fallout . Zwickau gained its nickname as the Detroit ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Doug Burgum says he'd be 'completely shocked' if Harris won Iowa
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) said he would be "completely shocked" if Vice President Harris won Iowa on Tuesday, despite a dramatic new poll showing her leapfrogging former President Trump ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
Mikel Arteta handed shock blow as Edu quits Arsenal sporting director role
Brazilian key to club’s on-field improvement under Arteta He is likely to work for Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis Edu has sensationally resigned from his position as Arsenal’s sporting ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
12:30 Report — Election eve: Dead heat, and a shock Iowa poll
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. 'Twas the night before Election Day, and the nerves are really starting to catch up to me. And, based on all of the recent reader emails I’ve been getting, it ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure
National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded. Children’s reading enjoyment has ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Cancer diagnosis was the biggest shock of my life - Sir Chris Hoy
Speaking to BBC Breakfast, six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy says finding out his cancer was terminal was "the biggest shock" of his life.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
World Needs Much More Aid to Adapt to Climate Shocks, U.N. Says
A new report, urging rich nations to give more climate aid to poorer ones, comes as Donald Trump’s election throws global climate talks into disarray.World - The New York Times - November 7 -
The US election, while shocking, was not a repudiation of democracy | Austin Sarat
Americans believe firmly in democracy, and Trump winning is not an endorsement of authoritarianism. Democracy requires faith of various kinds. It requires faith in the wisdom of the people, in the ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
How much will Arsenal miss Edu after sporting director's shock departure?
Edu has successfully overseen Arsenal's transfers for the past five years. Why is he leaving so unexpectedly, and what will the Gunners do now?Sports - ESPN - November 7 -
'Glorious light' goes out - shock at Robins' Coventry exit
BBC Sport looks at some of the reaction from Coventry City's decision to sack boss Mark Robins, the English Football League longest-serving manager.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Clock ticking for Messi as Miami suffer biggest shock in MLS postseason history
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the MLS playoffs after getting stunned by Atlanta.Sports - ESPN - November 11 -
European football: Barcelona suffer shock defeat against Real Sociedad
Roma sack coach Ivan Juric after just 12 games in charge Scott McTominay scores as Napoli hold Inter 1-1 Barcelona suffered a shock 1-0 La Liga defeat at Real Sociedad on Sunday that ended ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Lionel Messi’s shock playoff defeat was great for drama but a problem for MLS
The league has made the Argentinian star the crux of its push for growth. But now that his season is over will neutral fans bother to watch?Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 10
