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Mum of stabbed schoolboy urges caution over knives

Harvey Willgoose died after being stabbed at a school in Sheffield on Monday.

BBC News - 1d

Iran reformists urge concessions in attempt to reconnect to west

Decision expected in next week that could allow country to rejoin international banking system. Iran’s reformists are pressing for the country to make concessions on financial transparency to allow ...

The Guardian - 3d

Colombian president urges undocumented Colombians in US to return

Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged undocumented Colombians who are living in the U.S. to return home, saying they would be rewarded for it. "I ask undocumented Colombians in the U.S. to ...

The Hill - 6d

Reeves urges Heathrow to fast-track third runway

Airport’s boss calls timetable for expansion ‘ambitious, but not undoable’

Financial Times - Jan. 29

Israel Urged to Reverse UNRWA Ban

Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council said planned restrictions on the agency, UNRWA, would imperil Palestinians. Only the U.S. sides with Israel.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

Alaska House urges Trump to retain Denali name

Alaska House members passed a resolution Monday urging President Trump not to rename Mount Denali to Mount Mckinley. Trump signed an executive order on his first day in office that undid a 2015 ...

The Hill - Jan. 28

Trump urged not to put massive tariffs on UK

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Government must resist the urge to interfere

The chancellor is right to say that regulation is often an obstacle to growth — it needs to be much smarter

Financial Times - Jan. 24

Hugh Grant urges police to investigate Sun owners

He also wants to see the government launch part two of the Leveson Inquiry into press standards.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Djokovic unsure of Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic says he will return to the Australian Open next year if he is "fit, healthy and motivated" after retiring from his semi-final with injury.

BBC News - Jan. 24

Trump urges oil-exporting nations to slash prices

The president says he wants Opec and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.

BBC News - Jan. 23

Nato chief urges ‘step up’ in support for Ukraine

Vladimir Putin victory would lead to bloc’s members spending ‘trillions’ more on defence, says Mark Rutte. Business live – latest updates The head of the Nato military alliance has called for ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Two bets to make for the Australian Open men's semifinals

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are on a collision course at the Australian Open. Pamela Maldonado recommends a bet to make in each of their semifinal matchups.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Error-prone Gauff eliminated at Australian Open

Paula Badosa upset an error-prone Coco Gauff on Tuesday to advance to the Australian Open semifinals.

ESPN - Jan. 21

Council urged to scrap 'rat tax'

A councillor has put forward an amendment to a recent review of pest control charges.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Sinner's serve breaks net at Australian Open

A serve from Jannik Sinner breaks the metal ring securing the net during his four-set victory over Holger Rune at the Australian Open.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Australian broadcaster apologises to Djokovic

An Australian broadcaster apologises to Novak Djokovic for comments he made on TV that the Serb considered "insulting and offensive".

BBC News - Jan. 20

Are the conditions to blame for Pegula's Australian Open loss?

When Pegula lost Friday, she complained of slow conditions on the court. Sabalenka has noted it as well -- but not everyone feels that way.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Australian Open - schedule, seedings & how to follow

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are the defending champions at the Australian Open. Here's how to follow the first Grand Slam of the season on the BBC.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Lucky loser Lys makes history at Australian Open

Germany's Eva Lys makes history as she becomes the first women's singles lucky loser to reach the Australian Open in the Open Era.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

Lucky loser Lys makes history at Australian Open

Germany's Eva Lys makes history as she becomes the first women's singles lucky loser to reach the Australian Open in the Open Era.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Australian Open 2025 week one action – in pictures

All the drama from the first seven days of the tennis tournament at Melbourne Park, featuring Nick Kyrgios, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, alongside rain delays, long shadows and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

Schumer urged Biden not to run

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who publicly proclaimed after President Biden’s disastrous debate, “I’m with Joe,” has now revealed to The New York Times that he pointedly urged ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Osaka retires injured from Australian Open

Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Osaka retires injured from Australian Open

Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after she was forced to retire injured from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17

Australian woman charged with poisoning toddler, then requesting donations

The 1-year-old girl was subjected to "immense distress and pain" for over two months, according to police in Queensland, Australia.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Investors urge Walmart not to "give into bullying" on diversity

Some Walmart shareholders say the retailer hasn't offered a good business case for canceling its diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Australian influencer charged with poisoning her baby

The Queensland woman allegedly raised thousands of dollars by chronicling her child's supposed illness online.

BBC News - Jan. 16

As it happened: Australian Open Day 2

After rain interrupted the opening day of the 2025 Australian Open, the weather was more favourable for Day 2, and the action didn't disappoint, either.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Tsitsipas 'hit by karma' in Australian Open exit

Stefanos Tsitsipas says his Australian Open first-round exit was "karma" after withdrawing from the men's doubles with his brother to focus on singles.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Tsitsipas 'hit by karma' in Australian Open exit

Stefanos Tsitsipas says his Australian Open first-round exit was "karma" after withdrawing from the men's doubles with his brother to focus on singles.

BBC News - Jan. 13

As it happened: Australian Open Day updates, schedules, highlights

Day 1 of the 2025 Australian Open was marred by persistent rain showers that first suspended play and then caused scheduling chaos.

ESPN - Jan. 12

Heavy rain disrupts day one at Australian Open

Play on day one of the Australian Open is disrupted by heavy rain and thunderstorms in Melbourne.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Five Australian Open storylines to watch out for

The star names have arrived at the Australian Open for a season-opening Grand Slam which has already thrown up intriguing storylines.

BBC News - Jan. 11

MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions

The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.

BBC News - Jan. 10

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Britain's Fearnley handed Kyrgios blockbuster at Australian Open

Britain's Jacob Fearnley is set to face Nick Kyrgios - and a partisan home crowd - in the controversial Australian's return to Grand Slam tennis.

BBC News - Jan. 9

ATF urges police to reevaluate reselling used firearms

Police should reconsider reselling their used guns, the ATF said, pushing back against a policy linked to over 1,000 deaths between 2019 and 2023.

CBS News - Jan. 8

MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.

BBC News - Jan. 8

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