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Taiwan’s new leader faces China threat and voters left behind by chip boom
Lai Ching-te brings record of political battle to precarious position between US and increasingly assertive BeijingFinancial Times - World - China -
Saudi Arabia seeks to revive boxing with mighty fight — and a wall of money
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will face off in Riyadh to become the sport’s undisputed heavyweight championFinancial Times - World -
From the Caribbean to the Pacific: walking the Camino de Costa Rica
A new 270km coast-to-coast trail reveals wildlife and landscapes overlooked by most visitorsFinancial Times - World -
Heavy flooding in southern Brazil kills 150 and displaces 600,000
More than 2mn people are affected with $2bn economic losses in agriculture rich state after three weeks of rainsFinancial Times - World - Brazil -
Scottie Scheffler: golf’s straight man grabs attention in most unexpected way
World No 1’s unlikely brush with the law has raised his profile to a level that his playing abilities alone would never be able to. For 27 years, 10 months, and 26 days the most interesting thing about Scottie Scheffler was his golf. And given ...The Guardian - World -
NBA playoffs: Celtics put away Cavaliers to reach 3rd straight Eastern Conference finals
Jayson Tatum and Al Horford came up big for the Celtics against a short-handed but scrappy opponent.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
Ravens not happy with 2024 NFL schedule that includes late bye, playing second straight Christmas game on road
Baltimore has aired some of its main issues with its scheduleCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
30-year Treasury yield falls for 3rd straight week after data indicate ‘serious headwinds’ for U.S. economy
Rates on U.S. government debt finished slightly higher on Friday even after new Conference Board data pointed to softer economic conditions ahead. However, yields finished lower for the week, with the 30-year rate experiencing its third straight ...MarketWatch - Business -
Blind date: ‘My shirt went straight in the wash when I got home’
Nadeem, 57, an academic, meets Anona, 59, an environmentalist. What were you hoping for?That he could make me laugh, had hair and wouldn’t bore the pants off me. Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Stuart Harrow Wins the Unlikeliest of Supreme Court Cases
The court is unanimous in ruling that Harrow can continue his 11-year fight for six days of back pay.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Biden and Trump Might Try to Win Their Debates
Veteran Republican and Democratic strategists offered their advice for the presidential candidates’ goals during their two planned debates, in June and September.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Life-size family photos win top prize
Lebohang Kganye has won the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize for her exhibition Haufi nyana? I've come to take you homeBBC News - Top stories -
What will it take to get Gen Z watching sport?
Young people’s interest in watching sporting events is waning, threatening a business model built on broadcasting rightsFinancial Times - Business -
Desperate Biden must debate to win — but there are risks
Trump’s campaign has to guard against dirty tricks.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Clinical England complete T20 series win over Pakistan
Follow text and radio commentary from the second T20 between England and Pakistan at the County Ground in Northampton.BBC News - Top stories - Pakistan -
Pacers spurred by fiery Carlisle, roll into Game 7
Challenged by coach Rick Carlisle after a blowout loss in Game 5, the Pacers turned things around at home against the Knicks and forced a Game 7.ESPN - Sports