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World - ABC News
Canada, India expel each other's diplomats in escalating dispute over assassination
Canada and India have expelled six of each other's diplomats in one of the most severe actions yet in an escalating dispute over the June 2023 assassination of a Sikh activist in Canada2 minutes ago - India -
World - The Guardian
Canada police accuse Indian diplomats of ‘criminal’ activities including homicides
Accusations made hours after both countries expel senior diplomats in escalating row over killing of Sikh activist. Canada’s federal police has accused Indian diplomats and consular staff of ...19 minutes ago -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Canada, India Expel Diplomats in Escalating Dispute Over Sikh Activist's Killing
The decision is the latest flare-up between the countries since the killing of an activist in 2023.1 hour ago - India -
Business - Financial Times
Canada and India expel diplomats over killing of Sikh activist
Relations between two countries at new low after allegations by Canadian police of ‘clandestine activities’ by envoys1 hour ago - India -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Activist Investor Doubles Down on Calls for Executive Changes at BP
U.K. activist investor Bluebell Capital Partners is pushing BP to remove its chairman and lead independent director.2 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Poland's leader defends his decision to suspend the right to asylum
Human and civil rights groups are expressing concern after Poland's leader said he would suspend the right to asylum because of its alleged abuse by eastern neighbors Belarus and Russia3 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms
The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.4 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Rachel Reeves gives closing speech at UK investment summit – business live
Chancellor says £60bn of investment has been announced at summit, showing confidence in UK economy. Keir Starmer will promise to slash red tape as he hosts investment summit Who will attend ...4 hours ago - United Kingdom -
World - The Guardian
‘The purpose is social good’: Watford Women draw unique US investment
As well as helping to make the team financially sustainable, new partnership with Sound of Gol aims to tackle inequality. American investment in English football clubs is on the rise – from Arsenal ...5 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
Southwest’s stock falls after activist calls special meeting to elect new board
Southwest Airlines’ stock took a turn lower Monday, after activist investor Elliott Investment Management called for a special meeting to give shareholders a chance to elect “a completely ...6 hours ago -
Entertainment - CBS News
Saturday Sessions: Waxahatchee performs "Right Back to It"
Singer-songwriter Katie Crutchfield grew up near Waxahatchee Creek in Alabama. When she dropped out of college to pursue a career in music, she used the creek's name as a stage name and began ...6 hours ago -
World - ABC News
India recalls ambassador from Canada in growing dispute over allegation of involvement in assassination of Sikh activist
India recalls ambassador from Canada in growing dispute over allegation of involvement in assassination of Sikh activist6 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay and women's rights activist, dies at 86
Women's rights activist Lilly Ledbetter has died, according to a family representative. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act became the first bill Barack Obama signed into law as president in 2009.6 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Far-right leader who burned copies of Qur’an goes on trial in Sweden
Rasmus Paludan is accused of incitement against an ethnic group and insult in relation to gatherings in 2022. A far-right Danish-Swedish politician who burned copies of the Qur’an in Sweden has ...7 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Women’s T20 World Cup: what we have learned so far from early stages in UAE
Australia are putting up a mighty defence, the heat at Sharjah has proven to be game changing and England have found themselves in an unlikely Group of Death Continue reading...7 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Ranking the 10 best women's college basketball players for 2024-25: Paige Bueckers, JuJu Watkins lead list
It's all shaping up for Bueckers to own the spotlight this season7 hours ago - College Basketball -
World - The Guardian
The California community caught between a powerful megachurch and far-right extremists
Shasta residents voted out an anti-establishment leader in favor of a business owner who attends the enormously popular yet controversial Bethel church. This is the third in a series of three ...8 hours ago - California -
World - The Guardian
Women’s Super League: talking points from the weekend’s action
Signs do not look good for Eidevall, Kirby could push way back into England’s squad and Terland’s focus brings reward. The “Jonas out” painted on a wall outside the ground and the mock P45 waved ...9 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
The fight for white women voters and Hezbollah strikes Israeli base: Morning Rundown
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in a closely divided campaign for white women.10 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
To men who still want ‘proof’ of women’s pain: be careful what you wish for | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
A UK school’s botched plan to require a doctor’s note for period pain shows we’re still not trusted over our own suffering. How’s your pain threshold? For a few months now, I’ve been obsessively ...10 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Trump, Harris and the end of Roe all collide in closely divided battle for white women
ERIE, Pa. — Dr. Theresa Wheeling had always been a registered Republican.11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - NBC News
Trump, Harris and the end of Roe all collide in closely divided battle for white women
ERIE, Pa. — Dr. Theresa Wheeling had always been a registered Republican.11 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Top stories - BBC News
Can you name BBC Women's Footballer of Year winners?
As we mark the 10th year of BBC's Women's Footballer of the Year award, can you name all nine previous winners?15 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Ailing and silenced in prison, Belarus activist symbolizes the nation's repression
The last time any of Maria Kolesnikova’s family had contact with the imprisoned Belarusian opposition activist was more than 18 months ago16 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
The Papers: 'Right time to buy into Britain' and university expenses
The papers lead on a variety of stories, including a business summit in the UK on Monday.16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...17 hours ago -
Sports - The New York Times
Ruth Chepngetich Shatters the Women’s Marathon World Record in Chicago
The Kenyan runner became the first woman to break 2:10 in the marathon.18 hours ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
'Fire Nick'? Sirianni chirps right back at angry Birds fans
Eagles fans reportedly started a "Fire Nick" chant during Sunday's 20-16 home win over one of the worst teams in football.23 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Australia hold off India rally to reach Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals
Australia, 151-8, beat India, 142-9, by nine runs Defending champions take four wickets in last over to seal win Tahlia McGrath has taken the captaincy reins seamlessly from the injured Alyssa ...Yesterday - World Cup -
World - The Guardian
Australia beat India to reach 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals – as it happened
Nine wicket win over India in Sharjah sees reigning champions progress into the last four. Gah! Renuka slides one down the leg side and leaves Ghosh with no chance behind the stumps as the ball ...Yesterday - World Cup -
Sports - CBS Sports
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya sets women's world record in Chicago Marathon
Chepngetich completed the Chicago Marathon nearly two minutes faster than the previous women's marathon world recordYesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Chris Brown concert sparks debate over violence against women in South Africa
A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.Yesterday