Putins Gambit Infuses the Chess World with Cold War Intrigue

Predictions for the World Juniors medal round: Who wins it all?

We're down to the final eight teams. Here's how it will play out next, including who takes home the hardware.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Honolulu firework blast kills three after inflicting ‘war-zone injuries’

Tougher penalties promised for illegal fireworks as more than 20 people suffer severe burns and shrapnel wounds. Emergency crews arrived at a chaotic and gruesome scene in a neighbourhood of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

TV figures, chess shenanigans and Shakespeare’s wife – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?. Welcome to the first Thursday quiz of 2025. For those of you new to the feature, every ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

World's most popular YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Photo shows exhibit in Vietnamese war museum, not prison cell in Syria

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Shipowners switch to smaller vessels as world trade reroutes from China

Attacks on Red Sea ships have also hit demand for bulkiest carriers

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Much of the U.S. bracing for a big blast of winter — and serious cold

A blast of Arctic air will send temperatures dropping across the eastern United States this week — and the frigid conditions could linger longer and expose millions to a prolonged and dangerous ...

NBC News - Jan. 2

Ukraine war briefing: New Year’s Day drone strike kills two in Kyiv

Explosions boomed across the morning sky as Ukraine’s air force warned of incoming drones. What we know on day 1,044. See all our Ukraine war coverage Russia launched a New Year’s Day drone ...

The Guardian - 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 side

BBC 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

Luke Littler dismantles Aspinall to make PDC world championship last four

Littler’s 5-2 win sets up semi-final with Stephen Bunting ‘The crowd wanted a comeback, I just wanted to finish it’ Nathan Aspinall probably thinks he just took part in a game of darts. And ...

The Guardian - 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 children

ABC News - Jan. 1

U.S. beats Canada, wins group at world juniors

The U.S. scored a 4-1 victory over Canada to take the top spot in Group A at the world junior hockey championship on Tuesday.

ESPN - Jan. 1

Nicola Jennings on Putin, Trump and Musk’s impact on world politics this year – cartoon

The Guardian - Jan. 1

The Cumulus Machine Review: Fast and Frothy Cold Brew

An innovative new coldbrew machine makes for wonderfully frothy nitro and espresso martinis. But is the flavor fully cooked?

Wired - Jan. 1

Wake-Up Weather: freezing cold start to ‘ring’ in 2025 out ahead of an Arctic front

Yahoo 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 Gaza

ABC News - Jan. 1

‘Best league in the world’: Rebecca Knaak joins Manchester City in WSL

Defender to cover for injured Alex Greenwood German 28-year-old signs 18-month deal at club Manchester City have moved quickly to fill the void left by the injured Alex Greenwood by signing ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

‘We can be weirdos too’: the Black mermaids creating their own fantasy worlds

Mermaiding has gained popularity in the US – and Black mermaids are using the activity to advocate for aquatic safety, raise environmental awareness and connect to African spirituality. Dressed in ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

‘Just by existing, he’s extended this war’: Timothy Snyder on Trump, Russia and Ukraine

Historian and bestselling author of On Tyranny worries over Trump’s return to power – and the influence of Elon Musk. Timothy Snyder was not surprised to be asked to help rebuild a Ukrainian ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

WATCH: New Year's Eve around the world

Watch fireworks and celebrations from around the globe.

ABC News - Jan. 1

11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2025

Yahoo News - Jan. 1

New Year’s Eve 2025: Photos of Celebrations Around the World

See how people across the globe celebrated.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Watch: How the world celebrated the arrival of 2025

The UK followed other European countries with spectacular firework displays, after New Zealand and Australia were the first to celebrate.

BBC News - 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

The Heroic Race to Rescue 370 Orphans from a War Zone---Twice

A doctor’s plea for help evacuating Sudan’s al-Mygoma Home for Orphaned Children, caught in the middle of intense fighting, set off an extraordinary mobilization of supporters.

The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows his country will do everything in 2025 to stop Russia

‘May 2025 be our year,’ Zelenskyy said in an address to the nation just before the clock struck midnight in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,043. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1