WTA tennis star Peng Shuai ‘assaulted’ in China
Written by By Lisa Respers France, CNN WTA CEO Steve Simon said Tuesday that the body was seeking more information about a video showing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai entering a street in front…
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U.S. Orders Immigrants from Some Muslim-Dominated Countries to Leave U.S.
The United States on Sunday announced it was temporarily barring foreigners from seven nations, including South Africa, from entering the country unless they have a previously approved visa. The step, announced by the Department…
New photos of Bob Lansdale’s life, as told to us by a family member
Bob Lansdale passed away on Oct. 14 at the age of 83. An original member of Magnum Photos, Lansdale was one of the first practitioners of street photography. His site will feature his most…
Chinese customs detain ‘Jupiter-like’ meteorite
Image copyright AFP/Getty Images Image caption The meteorite is currently in customs storage in Zhejiang province A meteorite seized by Chinese customs agents is being detained as a potential pyrite – a rock thought…
Chinese firm launches $11bn bid for next generation of world ports
In an audacious bid to take control of one of the world’s top ports, China has announced plans to own the next generation of major global shipping terminals in a deal worth up to…
Apple sues Israeli spyware company in landmark case
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Apple and other companies use the NSO brand Apple is suing the Israeli spyware company NSO Group, which offers software that allows users to hack their rivals’ phones….
This new mom traveled 35 kilometers with a baby on board to give birth
This week was a busy one for New Zealand’s Nicola Manson. Manson, a member of the New Zealand Labour Party, ended up biking nearly 35 kilometers with a baby on board to her newborn’s…
Jury finds CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid liable for opioid crisis
Three leading pharmacy chains triggered the nation’s opioid crisis by overprescribing medication that was addictive and often deadly, a Manhattan federal jury said on Thursday. The verdict on racketeering charges could result in civil…
An exclusive extract from ‘They Twice Gave Up Everything to Flee Iraq’
“People would come to me and say ‘Your mother’s a terrorist. You’re going to the Middle East and meeting terrorists.’ They said they were from the police. I grew up in a Christian family…
What to read to transform your sordid musical into a miracle
Think you know all there is to know about Stephen Sondheim? Think again. Take this ten-part series with our favourite books, articles and tips on creating the perfect musical. 1. The bible of Sondheim:…