Sparked Weeks Protests

'Taking revenge on society': Deadly car attack sparks questions in China

Many online are raising questions about a recent spate of public violence, as officials continue to censor discussion.

DNC critic sparks discussions about what went wrong for Harris

A Democratic National Committee (DNC) member is making headlines with her criticisms of Vice President Harris’s loss to President-elect Trump, calling the operation a “$1 billion disaster” and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Trump picks Matt Gaetz as attorney general, sparking controversy

President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general sent shockwaves through the Justice Department and both sides of the political aisle Wednesday. Gaetz, ...

Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city

Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.

SpaceX sparks Taiwanese anger over supplier relocation request

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Cellphone battery sparks fire, evacuations on Southwest flight at DIA

Everyone on board a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was evacuated safely Friday morning after a cellphone battery ignited.

Treasury yields finish mixed as spike in rates sparks buying demand

Yields on U.S. government debt closed little changed on Friday after a post-data spike in rates triggered buying demand for most Treasurys.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

Trump’s win sparked stocks for this surprising reason — and it’s fueling the market rally

Investors hate uncertainty; the U.S. election result was quick and orderly.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

Harry Kane sparks England rout against Ireland and Nations League promotion

Harry Kane’s 69th international goal sparked a second-half scoring spree that fired England back to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League

Sports - ABC News - November 17

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism

The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.

World - CBS News - November 19

How Roberts' player-development skills will benefit young Los Angeles Sparks

Two college coaches have jumped to the WNBA in the past week. New trend? And how does Utah's Lynne Roberts fit the Sparks?

Sports - ESPN - November 21

Euro-dollar parity is back in focus as Trump win sparks trade jitters

The euro last traded at $1 and below in 2022, but fresh developments have put parity back on the agenda.

Business - CNBC - November 20

Milei plan to privatise Argentina river sparks fears among local communities

Communities on Paraná River fear privatisation of waterway operations will destroy way of life . River communities in Argentina fear that Javier Milei’s plans to privatise operations on a key ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Scottish rent controls spark tensions as developers demand ‘assurances’

Caps for increases would be tied to inflation under SNP’s new housing bill

World - Financial Times - November 21

Bitcoin Closes in on $100,000 as Trump Crypto Plans Spark Optimism

The president-elect’s vow to make the U.S. the ‘crypto capital of the planet’ spurs a buying spree.

Business - Inc. - November 21

Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments

Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.

4 killed after a survey of a mosque sparks clashes in a northern Indian city

Authorities have closed schools and suspended internet services in a northern Indian city a day after four people were killed in clashes sparked by an official survey probing whether a 16th-century ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Scuffles in Serbian parliament as deadly station collapse sparks anger at the government

Scuffles and fistfights broke out between ruling party and opposition lawmakers in Serbia’s parliament on Monday over a deadly rail station roof collapse that has ignited tensions in the Balkan state

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

'Like a golden ticket' - Menendez brothers case sparks frenzy in LA

There were just 16 seats to watch Monday's virtual court appearance by the pair, who killed their parents in 1989.

CrowdStrike hits a sales milestone in first full quarter after sparking IT outage

An executive says the cybersecurity company ‘saw incredible success with our customer commitment packages’ meant to appease customers after the July incident.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

South Korean star's baby scandal sparks national debate

Revelations that the actor had a baby outside marriage have shaken up ideals of the "traditional" family.

Kevin Durant's remarkable return provides spark for the Suns in a wide-open West

With a healthy KD, the Suns could very well be the biggest party crashers in a crowded Western Conference this spring.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

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.

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

World - ABC News - October 31

Protesters call on government to tackle water pollution

Protesters from across the UK marched through London to call on the government to tackle water pollution.

Iran detains female student for undressing in protest

Reaction tests President Masoud Pezeshkian’s efforts to assuage public discontent as tensions with Israel rise

World - Financial Times - November 4

Over 100,000 people protest in Valencia over floods

Protesters are demanding the resignation of the Valencia regional head, accusing him of mishandling the response to last month's floods.

Pro-Palestinian protesters detained at banned demonstration in Amsterdam

Police detained people in Amsterdam for taking part in a demonstration that was outlawed after violent clashes targeting fans of an Israeli soccer club.

Dozens detained after protesters defy ban in Amsterdam

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered following violence against Israeli football fans earlier in the week.

Protesters clash with police over deadly Spanish floods

Violent clashes broke out in Valencia as thousands of protesters gathered to demand accountability for the government’s response to deadly floods in eastern Spain that left more than 200 dead. ...

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