Aid cuts by Trump and some US allies are costing lives in Yemen
In March, the Trump administrationand the US' key regional allies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, slashed their funding to theUnited Nations' appeal for Yemen.The funding cuts mean reduced healthcare services for Yemeni civilians, with some forced to close. Read more...
Backlash Grows to TikTok-Oracle Deal
Senate Republicans and others criticized the latest plan to allow TikTok to continue operating in the United States, citing national security concerns. Read more...
Toddler is killed after being hit by a 4WD on a rural property in South Australia
A toddler has died after being hit by a 4WD on a rural property in South Australia. Read more...
'You forgot this' Thai national park warns it will post trash back to selfish litterbugs
Khao Yai National Park is taking a stand against visitors who litter, warning them that their trash will be posted back to them. Anyone caught littering could face up to five years in prison and a hefty fine. Read more...
Inside One N.F.L. Teams Attempt to Turn Protest Into Action
The Falcons, who play in the home city of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., are making voting rights a priority this season. Read more...
Visit Haworth - the moorland village where Emily Bronte wrote Wuthering Heights
In an occasional series, we explore the story behind a book and its author - plus find fabulous places to eat, drink and stay related to it. This week Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte. Read more...
UK coronavirus deaths are confirmed for Monday
Government statistics show some 2,998 infections are now being recorded each day, on average. For comparison, more than 3,300 cases were confirmed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Read more...
Its So Essential WeChat Ban Makes U.S.-China Standoff Personal
When downloads of the Chinese-owned messaging service are barred in the U.S. starting at midnight on Sunday, the feud between the countries will hit home for millions of people. Read more...
US Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles
The administration is proposing the packages as President Trumps strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier. Read more...
US nursing homes are given go-ahead to welcome back visitors
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a ban on family members visiting nursing facilities back in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...
The Killers new album review Imploding The Mirage is 'all Killer, no filler'
In a parallel universe, known as normal life, this album would have arrived at the end of May. At the same time, The Killers would have flown in to kick-start the summer. Read more...
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY Here's how you CAN let a second wave wash over you
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY Part of the problem with colder weather is that we spend more time indoors. But we're also all still learning how to Covid-behave and it's a steep learning curve. Read more...
At N.Y.U., Explaining an Unraveling World Through Basketball
A professor thought he had created a class that could explore societys fissures through a single sport. Then the pandemic struck, and basketball became more relevant than ever. Read more...
MPs call for Ofcom review of BBC Sounds dance music channel over competing concerns
MPs have called onmedia regulator OfCom to formally investigate the BBC's Sounds app over concerns the broadcaster is trying to compete with commercial radio and streaming services. Read more...
Bruins Goaltender Tuukka Rask Is Biggest N.H.L. Name to Opt Out
Rask led the league with a 2.12 goals against average this season, but Boston had won just one of five games in the postseason when the goalie made the announcement. Read more...
'For f***'s sake!' Health minister is caught swearing in the House of Lords
Lord Bethell mumbled 'oh for f***'s sake' in the House of Lords when his second attempt to deliver a speech on coronavirus regulations was disrupted. Read more...
Matilda's fans fuming after news the Australian soccer team's kit is not available in women's sizes
Nike and the Football Federation of Australia released the country's official home and away kit on Thursday for the women's national team, the Matildas. Read more...
After Trumps TikTok Ban, China Readies Blacklist of Foreign Companies
Beijing issued rules that could allow it to halt exports, imports and investments by businesses accused of endangering national security. Read more...