French military troops who have been in Ivory Coast for decades will soon be leaving, Ivorian officials have said, signalling more diplomatic setbacks for France amid local resentment that has caused one-time allies in West and Central Africa to sever ties with Paris. President Alassane Ouattara’s announcement on Tuesday puts Ivory Coast on a growing … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the world President Joe Biden is expected to block a $15bn deal by Japan’s Nippon Steel to buy US Steel, ending months of frantic lobbying and delivering a setback to Washington’s relationship with its closest … Read more
Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo Bravo (2) Craig Conover got real on Southern Charm about his family plans with Paige DeSorbo — and the steps he took to someday become a dad — before they called it quits. “Me and Paige have decided to freeze my sperm,” Craig, 35, told pals Austen Kroll and Shep … Read more
Burnley have re-signed striker Ashley Barnes from Norwich on a deal until the end of the season. The 35-year-old, who previously played for the Clarets between 2014 and 2023, rejoins Scott Parker’s side with them sitting second in the Championship table. He has already been promoted to the Premier League on three occasions. Pilot, identify … Read more
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday fended off an arrest attempt Friday after a hourslong standoff between investigators with the country’s anti-corruption agency and presidential security. Investigators left the president’s official residence after the presidential security service blocked them from entering for nearly six hours due to concerns about their safety. The … Read more
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On the first trading day of the year, all major indexes advanced, but they started tilting down before long. The likely culprit? Rising Treasury yields.
An anonymous engineer has sparked a heated debate online by urging graduates from Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges to leave India to escape workplace discrimination. Posting on Reddit, he claimed that IIT alumni often look down on graduates from lower-ranked institutions, creating an environment of bias and exclusion. “Dear Tier 2/3 guys, if you … Read more
Day 1 of the Sydney Test between India and Australia ended with a fiery display of cricket and drama. Jasprit Bumrah, India’s stand-in skipper, dismissed Usman Khawaja with the final ball of the day, but it was his heated argument with 19-year-old debutant Sam Konstas that stole the spotlight, which even required umpire intervention. … Read more
Getty Images A US court has rejected the Biden administration’s bid to restore “net neutrality” rules, finding that the federal government does not have the authority to regulate internet providers like utilities. It marks a major defeat for so-called open internet advocates, who have long fought for protections that would require internet providers such as … Read more