Taliban bar women from university education in Afghanistan
The Taliban were ousted in 2001 by a U.S.-led coalition for harboring al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden and returned to power after America’s chaotic departure…
Men say I’m at the top of their Christmas lists when I show what’s underneath my baggy sweatshirt
A WOMAN has spread a bit more holiday cheer by giving viewers a glimpse of what she looks like in Christmas attire. She shared a…
Elon Musk stepping down as Twitter CEO but will still work at company after promising to abide by poll results
ELON Musk has announced that he will step down as Twitter CEO as soon as he finds "someone foolish enough to take the job." The…
Fraudster sentenced to 20 years for Ponzi scheme, N95 mask scam
A Georgia man who defrauded victims out of more than $115 million in an “elaborate” Ponzi scheme was sentenced to more than 20 years in…
The racist killing of teen Cassius Turvey that shocked Australia | Indigenous Rights News
Melbourne, Australia – Australia was again forced to confront what experts say is “deeply entrenched” racism this year after the alleged racist murder of a…
Congressional panel votes to release Trump’s tax returns to public
WASHINGTON — A House panel voted along party lines Tuesday to release former President Trump’s tax returns, an unprecedented move that marks the culmination of a…
House panel votes to release Trump tax information despite threats from Republicans
The House Committee voted to release Trump’s tax returnsRepublicans have warned releasing them could jeopardize the privacy of every American's taxes.Democrats have argued the tax…
Here’s what UCLA football fans need to know for early signing day
UCLA hauled in the big one, after taking extraordinary measures to put him back in the pool. The surprise flipping of Dante Moore after the…
Wednesday 21 December São Tomé Day in São Tomé and Príncipe
Africa's second-smallest country lies in the Gulf of Guinea. This meant it was in the path of 15th-century Portuguese explorers as they made their way…
Woman dies after violent assault along Darwin’s nightlife strip
A 28-year-old woman has died overnight after a violent incident on Darwin's popular nightlife strip, according to Northern Territory police.Key points:Two women were taken to hospital last…
Senate trudges toward vote on $1.7T spending bill amid conservative pushback
A Wednesday vote in the Senate would align with the House’s plan to return that evening to start pushing the so-called omnibus across the finish…
6.4-magnitude earthquake hits California; power outages top 71,000
At least two people died and 12 were injured after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake rocked Northern California early Tuesday, local authorities said.The temblor, which is the strongest…
2022 World Cup final delivers nearly 26 million viewers
Argentina’s nail-biting penalty shot victory over France to win the 2022 World Cup on Sunday drew an average of close to 26 million viewers, including…
Wells Fargo hit with record $3.7bn fine over mismanagement | Business and Economy News
The United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has slapped Wells Fargo & Co with the watchdog’s largest ever civil penalty as part of a…
Canada brings sanctions against former Haitian justice ministers | Corruption News
Canada has accused Berto Dorce and Liszt Quitel of money laundering on behalf of powerful criminal organisations. The Canadian government has announced sanctions against two…
Former US police officer gets nearly 12 years for fatal shooting | Courts News
Ex-officer was convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting 28-year-old Black woman Atatiana Jefferson in her Texas home. A former police officer in the southern US…
Julen Lopetegui stumbles to first win as Wolves boss against Football League’s bottom side in Carabao Cup
JULEN LOPETEGUI got his Wolves reign off to a winning start — but needed two late goals to spare his blushes. Gillingham, bottom of League Two,…
Biden lawyers tell Supreme Court to end Trump border policy
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s lawyers urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to reject an emergency appeal from Republican-led states and end the Trump-era COVID-19 policy that…
Scotland’s trans self-ID bill no risk for women, says U.N. expert
As Scotland decides whether to let transgender people change their legal gender without a medical diagnosis, a U.N. LGBTQ+ rights expert has rejected suggestions that…
Clippers finally able to practice at full strength
Nicolas Batum, as passionate a fan of France’s national soccer team as there is, said he tried recovering from Les Bleus’ World Cup final defeat…