Coaching ‘pods’ get mixed reaction from top players at Australian Open 2025
New court-side seating allows players to communicate with coaches and other team members during the…
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Moderna stock plunges 18% after company lowers 2025 sales forecast by $1 billion
Moderna now expects 2025 revenue to come in between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion, most…
Why fire hydrants and water supply failed during Los Angeles wildfires
The LA wildfires continue to burn, with Santa Ana winds set to intensify and challenges…
Russia ‘prepared for any scenario’ on Ukraine war as Trump presidency nears
The US president-elect has promised to end the conflict in Ukraine but the Kremlin has…
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square offers to take over real estate developer Howard Hughes for $85 a share
Ackman proposed forming a new subsidiary of Pershing, which currently owns about 38% of Howard…
Why are California inmates deployed to help fight LA wildfires?
Canada and Mexico have offered to deploy firefighters as US inmates join in efforts to…
Trump’s ‘all hell’ comments a threat to Hamas, says US VP-elect Vance
JD Vance warns of consequences if Gaza captive deal does not happen, including knocking out…
Before and after images show destruction of LA fires
A before and after video of a walking tour around the LA neighbourhood of Pacific…
Photos: India kicks off a huge Hindu festival, Maha Kumbh Mela
Millions of Hindu devotees will gather for the Kumbh Mela festival, the largest religious congregation…
DR Congo says several towns recaptured from rebels, but fighting persists
Despite recent military gains, eastern DRC remains mired in conflict, mainly as a result of…
Donald Trump and the Bitcoin rise
Bitcoin rose to more than $100,000 in 2024. Donald Trump has been pro-crypto for some…
Lebanon President Joseph Aoun starts consultations for PM selection
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and top ICJ judge Nawaf Salam seen as frontrunners.
India’s inflation slows to lower-than-expected 5.22% in December, boosting case for rate cuts
The full year inflation forecast for the RBI’s 2024 fiscal year ending June 2025 is…
Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed, 2,700 wounded fighting Ukraine
Casualties among North Koreans assisting Russia ‘have surpassed 3,000’, according to South Korea’s intelligence agency.
Bezos’ Blue Origin stands down on debut launch of New Glenn rocket
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin called off the inaugural launch of its key New Glenn rocket…
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
Residents and local media report that the victim is a 73-year-old who was taken in…
The Khalistan Assassinations
A murder that rocked the Sikh community in British Columbia, Canada.
Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name ICC Champions Trophy squad
World champions Australia rely on experience and all-round abilities as they seek third Champions Trophy…
Rehearsal and walkthrough for Donald Trump’s inauguration
A rehearsal with stand-ins is held at the Capitol before the inauguration of US President-elect…
Thousands of Hindus bathe in sacred waters at India’s Kumbh Mela festival
The festival that attracts over 400 million people takes place where Ganges, Yamuna and mythical…
