How A Un Agency Became A Flashpoint in the Gaza War
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Israel-Gaza war live: ceasefire deal ‘right on brink’, says US, as hopes rise for agreement
US secretary of state, in last major foreign policy speech, says countries in Middle East must achieve their aspirations in a climate of peace and security. Gaza ceasefire negotiations ‘right on ...The Guardian - 10h -
Axos Financial: how the US bank became one of Trump’s biggest backers
The online lender has thrived as it helped extend $400m in loans with its biggest individual investor, Don Hankey. As the dust started to settle after the deadly 6 January Capitol attack in 2021, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Israel-Gaza war live: final draft of Gaza hostage deal presented to sides after ‘breakthrough’, says official
Palestinian official close to talks tells Reuters that information from Doha is ‘very promising’, saying ‘gaps are being narrowed’. The Iran-backed Hezbollah group are reported to have postponed an ...The Guardian - 1d -
Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.CBS News - 2d -
How Bucks County, Pa., Became a Celebrity Hot Spot
First came the Hadids. Then Bradley Cooper. Now, with luxury inns going up, the area around New Hope, Pa. is taking a glamorous turn.The New York Times - 2d -
From the Beatles to biologics – how Liverpool became a life science hotspot
The city has a long history with tropical medicine and is now home to one of the largest biotech clusters in Europe. Tucked away in the village of Leasowe, near Moreton on the Wirral peninsula west ...The Guardian - 3d -
How a Baltimore student became the NFL's go-to rug maker
With the help of Lamar Jackson's viral reaction, Ravens fan and college student Gordon Cartnail turned his passion for rug making into a lucrative business.ESPN - 3d -
Israel sends Mossad intelligence agency director to Gaza ceasefire talks
Just one brief ceasefire has been achieved in 15 months of war, and that was in the earliest weeks of fighting.CBS News - 3d -
How Maddrey Became the N.Y.P.D.’s Top Officer Despite Years of Scandal
Jeffrey Maddrey, the former chief of department, built ties when he walked beats in Brooklyn. That seemed to insulate him as lawsuits and serious accusations against him piled up.The New York Times - 3d -
How federal agencies are responding to the Southern California wildfires
With the Los Angeles-area wildfires expected to be one of the most expensive disasters in California history, Margaret Brennan examines how the federal government is offering to help.CBS News - 4d -
How Jimmy Carter became the 39th president of the U.S.
A political who's who attended former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral on Thursday, including several presidents who were elected by emulating his "dark horse" campaign strategy. CBS News' ...CBS News - 4d -
This is how the worst fire in Pacific Palisades history became possible
The Pacific Palisades, one of the wealthiest communities in the U.S., is experiencing the worst fire in its history.ABC News - 4d -
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say
A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.BBC News - 4d -
How Nigeria’s biggest city became the world’s hottest winter party destination
Yahoo News - 4d -
California wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight
The blazes burning across the Los Angeles region are not only devastating property and lives, but also fueling political argument over how to fight the fires, with President-elect Trump blaming ...The Hill - 5d -
How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that ...The Hill - 6d -
Israeli Soldiers on Vacation Are Being Investigated for War Crimes in Gaza
The Israeli military will no longer identify its forces by name in the media, “fearing the arrest of soldiers abroad.”The New York Times - 6d -
How car loans became Britain’s latest consumer finance scandal
Hidden commissions to car dealers inflated costs for buyers. The legal fallout could cost banks billions and restrict access to creditFinancial Times - 6d -
How Australia's beach cabana drama sparked a turf war
Hordes of shade covers have taken over beaches - stoking debate over the country's culture.BBC News - 6d -
How a Venezuelan man new to politics became an opposition leader who says it's his turn to rule
Edmundo González has become a beacon of hope for millions of VenezuelansABC News - 6d -
Communist spies and assassination attempts: how the cold war still shapes South Korean politics
Attitudes to North Korea are key to understanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law and its aftermath. As South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remains barricaded in his ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Plans in motion for Gaza's future after war in the Middle East ends
The United Arab Emirates, the U.S., Israel and other nations are in discussion for a joint, temporary administration of the Gaza Strip after the war ends, according to Reuters. CBS News foreign ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
How Jimmy Carter Became a Proud Outsider in Washington
Jimmy Carter was a genuine Washington outsider when he won the White House in 1976. And he remained proudly so, for better or worse.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag
The Vivienne, who has died aged 32, was unapologetically unique and hilariously straight-talking.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
How ‘Stop the Steal’ Became a Protest Slogan in South Korea
Right-wing YouTubers helped President Yoon Suk Yeol get elected. Now that he’s been impeached, they’re rallying his supporters with conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Social order in Gaza will collapse if Israel ends cooperation with UN aid agency, official says
Unrwa senior officer describes 60,000 people sheltering in school buildings sharing 12 bathrooms, but says without aid things will get worse. Social order in Gaza is likely to collapse further if ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
‘A glimpse of hope’: how Observer readers are helping mend broken lives in war-torn lands
Médecins Sans Frontières workers have unique insight into the suffering of those they help, providing medical care in times of crisis. Donate to our charity appeal here Médecins Sans ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party
The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
How Elon Musk’s X became the global right’s supercharged front page
Musk has now used X as a platform to make aggressive interventions in US politics – and in those of other countries. As a business proposition, Elon Musk’s ownership of X, formerly known as ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
‘It is impossible to outrun them’: how drones transformed war in Ukraine
Small FPV drones, which travel at 37mph, have become ubiquitous, evolving from ‘a novelty to a weapon of choice’. Denys, a soldier with Ukraine’s Khyzhak brigade, describes a new kind of war. ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
‘It was a light in the dark’: how a bakery transformed lives in war-torn Mostar
Jasmin Elezović says he and his family would not be who they are today without War Child, the charity that grew out of bitter conflict. Donate to our charity appeal here Jasmin Elezović was ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
How Jensen Huang and 3 Nvidia Board Members Became Billionaires
Longtime Nvidia board member Tench Coxe is among the company’s newly minted billionaires.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
How Saffron, a Precious Import, Became an American Cash Crop
It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
The endgame in Ukraine: How the war could come to a close in 2025
Ahead of Trump's second term, talk is turning towards how the conflict might finish - and what it would take from each sideBBC News - Jan. 2 -
How Suicide Drones Changed the Front Lines in Ukraine in the War With Russia
Outnumbered and desperate, the nation began hacking cheap consumer drones with explosives — bringing a brutal new form of violence to 21st-century warfare.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Gaza Residents Endure Harsh Conditions as Israel-Hamas War Continues Into 2025
Several people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city of Jabaliya, according to the Palestinian Civil Defense. Israel’s military said it was targeting Hamas.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza including children as war grinds into the new year
Palestinian medics say Israeli strikes have killed at least 12 people in Gaza, mostly women and childrenABC News - Jan. 1 -
Tens of thousands of people in Istanbul protest Gaza war
Tens of thousands of people have gathered on Istanbul’s Galata Bridge on New Year’s Day to express solidarity with Palestinians in GazaABC News - Jan. 1 -
‘Bizarrely, I enjoyed bungee jumping!’ How Ed Davey became the Tom Cruise of British politics
The Liberal Democrat leader’s summer of stunts ended in the party’s biggest electoral success ever – and managed to push social care up the agenda. His next project? Mastering TikTok. There he was, ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
The struggle to reunite children with families in war-torn Gaza
An estimated 17,000 children are unaccompanied or separated from family who would ordinarily care for them.BBC News - Jan. 1
