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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence secretary in tie-breaking vote
The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Southport murder trial triggers soul-searching over UK approach to terror and justice
Axel Rudakubana’s actions prompt questions about contempt of court and why disinformation spread onlineFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Killing of 2 young brothers triggers outrage in cartel bastion
Thousands of protesters took to the streets, demanding justice for two boys shot and killed in a city shaken by Sinaloa cartel infighting.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
‘A constant state of panic’: how war in Gaza triggered new wave of depression and insomnia among Palestinian refugees from 1967 war
The stress of seeing the destruction of their homeland sent rates of mental illness soaring in Jordan’s Jerash camp – and the ceasefire has brought scant relief. Photographs by Alaa Atwah Among ...The Guardian - Jan. 24 -
Trump Is Leading a Global Surge to the Right
But not all of the leading conservative populist parties in the world are the same — in rhetoric or on policy.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
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Record-breaking snow triggers flight cancellations, school and business closures in U.S. South
A polar vortex has led to freezing temperatures throughout the U.S., even reaching parts of the Gulf Coast. The snowy weather has triggered flight cancellations and closed schools and businesses ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
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Sabalenka survives scare to keep title defence alive
Aryna Sabalenka survives a scare against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova to reach the Australian Open semi-finals and continue her bid for a third straight Melbourne title.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Taiwan lawmakers risk alienating Trump with defence funds freeze
US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for TaipeiFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump's global health influence
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Global health executive orders expected President Trump entered office with a slew of executive orders on deck ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
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Why Wisconsin DB Xavier Lucas' transfer to Miami triggered tampering accusations, potential legal battle
The Big Ten, NCAA and Wisconsin have all weighed in the DB's transfer in a battle that could set a precedent for future transfers and revenue-sharing contractsCBS Sports - Jan. 19 -
Ukraine war briefing: Russia and Iran deepen defence ties as Trump inauguration looms
Trump has pledged to broker peace in Ukraine and take tougher stance on Tehran; EU foreign policy chief urges bloc members to extend Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,060. See all our ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
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Littler opens Bahrain Masters title defence with win
Newly crowned world champion Luke Littler starts his Bahrain Masters title defence with a 6-3 victory against Lourence Ilagan in Sakhir.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Keir Starmer says UK will deliver new mobile air defence system to Ukraine
UK prime minister meets Ukrainian president as they sign 100-year partnership agreement to deepen security ties between nations. Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on visit ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
The greatest celebrity anecdote of all time! How David Schwimmer triggered Rod Stewart’s divorce
According to a recent chatshow appearance, the Friends actor’s pre-fame job landed him a run-in with a rock megastar – and he’s glad he’s not met him since. Put yourself in David Schwimmer’s shoes ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Managers roll out record number of defence funds in Asia-Pacific
A total of 15 military-themed funds launched in the region in 2024 compared with just one in 2023Financial Times - Jan. 16 -
How AI Triggered a Venture Capital Uptick in 2024
VC dealmaking is on the rise, but still well below peak levels in 2021.Inc. - Jan. 14 -
Strong earthquake hits Japan, triggering tsunami alerts
A strong earthquake struck southwestern Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey said, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami advisory.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Crude hits 6-month high as new US sanctions trigger global supply fears
Brent crude tops $81 a barrel after Washington targets Russian oil revenuesFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
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Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire
From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.Wired - Jan. 13 -
'Feels like home' - Sabalenka starts title defence with win
Aryna Sabalenka opens her Australian Open title defence with a straight-set victory over American Sloane Stephens.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
TV bailiff accused in wife's shooting death: "I didn't pull the trigger"
Renard Spivey says he was trying to protect himself when he says his wife Patricia confronted him at gunpoint in their Houston home.CBS News - Jan. 12 -
The relationship recession is going global
A rise in the number of single people is becoming a key driver of falling birth ratesFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Gilts take the global strain
As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult placeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Another fire roars to life in Los Angeles, triggering new evacuations
As crews try to contain the massive wildfires in southern California, a new one has popped up, triggering more evacuations. It comes as the death toll continues to climb. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Ronnie O’Sullivan abandons Masters snooker title defence on health grounds
Neil Robertson replaces 2024 winner at Alexandra Palace O’Sullivan had withdrawn from Championship League Reigning champion Ronnie O’Sullivan has withdrawn from the upcoming Masters snooker ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
IRS: Missing final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment could trigger 'unexpected penalties'
The fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for 2024 is Jan. 15. Here's how to avoid "unexpected penalties," according to the IRS.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Elon Musk’s Quest for Domination Has Gone Global
Having established power over Republican politics in the US, the industrialist is now intervening in European politics—and is himself becoming a leader of the international far right.Wired - Jan. 9 -
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China steps up defence of renminbi against Wall Street bets
Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Los Angeles wildfires kill five and trigger exodus as firefighters battle blazes
Los Angeles was in the midst of real-life Hollywood disaster Wednesday as out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of people to flee their homes and businesses.NBC News - Jan. 8
