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BP approves expansion of West Papua LNG project at meeting with Indonesia’s new president
The British oil giant approved plans to expand the facility in the troubled Indonesian province of West Papua at a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
The Problem of Sorcery in Papua New Guinea
Tragedies in Papua New Guinea are often followed by accusations of sorcery and unspeakable acts of violence. That cycle has become more brutal in recent years.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
‘A total waste of time’: why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried
Country’s foreign minister says UN climate summits have produced ‘no results’ as Pacific nation takes the rare step of withdrawing from upcoming Cop29. Papua New Guinea’s decision to pull out of an ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Trump wins West Virginia
Former President Trump is projected to win West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ. The Republican presidential nominee easily carried the Mountain State and will pick up its four Electoral ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Hillary Clinton to campaign in Florida in first appearance for Harris
Both candidates have events scheduled today in Nevada and Arizona.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
The evolving "Wild West" of political advertising
Media experts discuss how the ways in which politicians and campaign issues are advertised has exploded, and why negative ads often win out over positive ones, even as people are down on negativity.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse
After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Supporting a neutral Ukraine is in the West’s interest
A neutral Ukraine would contribute to regional stability, reduce military and economic strains on the West, and allow all parties to pivot toward peace.Politics - The Hill - November 15 -
Putin sends nuclear warning to West
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Russia lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons Russian President ...Politics - The Hill - November 19 -
The west underestimates North Korea at its peril
Kim Jong Un’s intervention in the Ukraine war reflects a dangerous turn in Pyongyang’s approach to the worldBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Adidas Reaches Out-Of-Court Settlement With Kanye West
The agreement with the rapper, which involved no payments, was disclosed as Adidas reported a 71% jump in third-quarter net profit, beating analysts’ expectations.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Adidas ends 'fight' with Kanye West over antisemitism
The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
How the west should re-engage with the global south
The erosion of the post-1945 world order requires the UK and its allies to define new forms of multilateralismWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Trump, Harris head west for Thursday events
Former President Trump and Vice President Harris are headed West as their presidential campaigns draw to a close for events this Thursday. Trump will first head to the blue state of New Mexico for ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Harris makes final campaign push in West
Vice President Kamala Harris was campaigning in two critical battleground western states Thursday, hoping Latino voters can help deliver Arizona and Nevada. Polls show that Harris narrowly trails ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Grand Canyon officially joining Mountain West
Grand Canyon will join the Mountain West Conference by at least 2026, the school and conference announced Friday.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Livingstone's ton powers England past West Indies
A spectacular maiden ODI century from stand-in captain Liam Livingstone helps England defeat West Indies by five wickets.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
The former PwC partner trying to reinvent the West Midlands
Richard Parker narrowly beat Andy Street in the mayoral contest, but is setting himself apart from his predecessorWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Justice flips Manchin’s West Virginia Senate seat
Popular Gov. Jim Justice (R) rolled to an easy victory to pick up retiring Sen. Joe Manchin’s (I) seat in West Virginia, marking the first time Republicans have won the seat since the 1950s. He ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
West Indies hammer England in series decider
West Indies claim a series victory over England after defeating the tourists by eight wickets in the third and final ODI in Barbados.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Mistrust between Russia and the west will outlast the Trump era
The fight against the US and its allies has become the organising principle of Putin’s long reignWorld - Financial Times - November 10 -
Crews working to contain wildfires on East and West Coasts
Multiple wildfires are burning across the Northeastern U.S. and crews say they are making some headway as they battle a massive wildfire in Southern California. Tom Hanson and Tina Patel have the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
West Midlands postcodes top uninsured drivers list
Parts of Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall and Solihull feature in an annual hotspot list.Top stories - BBC News - November 12 -
Actor Timothy West dies aged 90
One of Britain's most distinguished actors, West was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.Top stories - BBC News - November 13 -
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Putin Talks With German Chancellor, Breaking Ice With the West
The hourlong call centered on what German officials said was a push to end the war in Ukraine. It was the first in two years between Mr. Putin and Chancellor Olaf ScholzBusiness - The New York Times - November 16 -
Long Tied to Russia, Georgia’s Winemakers Look to the West
Some vintners in the former Soviet republic are seeking to break a politically risky dependence on Russia and focus more on high-value European and American markets.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West
A “bomb cyclone” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Atmospheric River Shifts South: What to Expect from the Forecast
More extreme rain will fall across the region on Thursday as forecasters warn of the potential for dangerous flooding.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Stormy weather slams several portions of West Coast
Relentless rain was pummeling Northern California on Thursday, turning the normally sunny state into a soggy mess as the powerful storm front moved south after it earlier slammed the Pacific ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Rain, flooding and snow sock in parts of the West and Northeast
Heavy rain, flooding and snow are hitting the West. The record-setting wet weather is swelling rivers and triggering mudslides. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, some areas are digging out from major ...Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Grand Canyon joining Mountain West, won't play in West Coast Conference after accepting invitation
The Antelopes could begin competing in the Mountain West as early as 2025 but no later than 2026Sports - CBS Sports - November 1 -
Rúben Amorim in talks over Manchester United job after Ten Hag exit
United hope to unveil Sporting head coach next week Ten Hag sacked by United following West Ham defeat Manchester United were closing in on Rúben Amorim’s appointment as the club’s new manager ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
US leads efforts to keep lifeline for West Bank lenders open
Yellen warns Netanyahu of ‘economic catastrophe’ if Israel refuses to extend waiver for Palestine banksBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
The expansion of BRICS signals shift away from the West, not a turn against it
The BRICS group — named after its five founding members, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has become a broader grouping of non-Western countries that wants to stay out of growing ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Lassa fever suspected in death of Iowa resident who traveled to West Africa
Health officials are investigating the death of an Iowa resident as a suspected case of Lassa fever, a frightening viral disease rarely seen in AmericaHealth - ABC News - October 28 -
HSBC chief says east-west division will not lead to ‘any split’
Georges Elhedery embarks on sweeping overhaul of lender as part of cost-cutting driveBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
Adidas reaches out-of-court settlement with rapper Kanye West
The German sportswear company had been embroiled in a long-running dispute with the rapper now known as Ye over its decision to end its partnership with him in October 2022.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Adidas receives €100mn boost from Kanye West settlement
German sportswear group to make further charity donation after agreeing deal with controversial rapperBusiness - Financial Times - October 29 -
The West did nothing to stop North Korea’s alliance with Russia, and there will be consequences
Over the coming weeks, members of the new Axis of Evil may have further unhappy surprises for the democratically distracted West.Politics - The Hill - October 29
