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Sudan's paramilitary RSF says it took control of strategic Heglig oilfield
Dec 8 (Reuters) - Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Monday it had taken control of the strategic Heglig oilfield in the South Kordofan province. Heglig, which lies along Sudan's southern border, houses the main processing facility for South Sudanese oil,
Celebrate 25 years of one of the best strategy series in gaming with our tricky Total War quiz
Can you name every game in the series in just 3 minutes?
Cosmic gas flows, not collisions, explain Milky Way's double chemical signature
Clues about how galaxies like our Milky Way form and evolve and why their stars show surprising chemical patterns have been revealed by a new study.
Indian star Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan acquitted in high-profile rape, abduction case
He was arrested in 2017 for allegedly orchestrating the assault.
Africa: Fear of Diversity in Europe, Greed in Africa - - America's Two-Faced Strategy
[Daily Maverick] The same administration that lectures Europe about borders and identity turns around and treats Africa like a giant piggy bank. Ideology for Europe. Profit for Africa.
Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes
At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July.
People in Benin felt 'total fear' at attempted coup
Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.
Where’s my bag? India’s IndiGo battles passenger fury over luggage lost in chaos
It cancelled more than 2,000 flights as it failed to plan in time for stricter rules governing pilot rest.
Football vs soccer: Does Trump want to rename sport before World Cup?
For Americans, the word “football” refers to American football, a sport primarily played with hands. Donald Trump has suggested a new name for the NFL, because “soccer” deserves the name “football”... And even some his critics are saying he's got a point.
Latest news bulletin | December 8th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 8th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
What If Both Sides in the Birth Rate Debate Are Wrong?
The Trump administration’s ideologues keep coming back to birth rates. The new National Security Strategy , released on Friday, declares that Europe is facing “the stark prospect of civilizational erasure” because of “migration policies that are transforming the continent” and
Trump’s New Global Vision Amounts to a National In-Security Strategy
Much as the Trump administration’s policies toward vaccines or climate change or economic policy ignore history, science, and basic math in ways that actually harm the interests they are supposed to advance, so too does the new U.S. National Security Strategy reject the
The Simple, Legal Way Trump Could Steal the Midterms
Every two years between 2001 and 2015, I’d begin my term in Congress with the official swearing-in ceremony on the House Floor. I’d raise my right hand, proclaim my oath to the Constitution, and take a seat. I’d always assumed that seat was bestowed to me by a majority of
Supreme Court to weigh Trump’s firing of FTC commissioner
The future of independent agencies heads to the Supreme Court on Monday as it hears oral arguments on President Trump’s bid to fire a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) member without cause. A win for Trump could eviscerate 90 years of Supreme Court precedent that has enabled
Republicans look to Trump to quell conservative rebellion in Senate
Senate Republican leaders are hoping that President Trump will intervene to quell a conservative rebellion in the upper chamber against a package of spending bills that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is trying to advance before Christmas. Conservative Sens. Mike Lee
Kristi Noem: A Case Study in the GOP Tilt Toward Ostentatious Fascism
Everywhere you look, there is news that one can scarcely believe is emanating from the United States of America, and I think you know the subject matter to which these news items all refer. In Arizona, a three-year-old child was forced to act as her own lawyer in immigration
GOP lawmakers get heated over college football and money
The booming business of college sports is getting out of control, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agree, but whether Congress should intervene and how to effectively level the playing field between premier universities and smaller schools is a heated debate on Capitol
Diners flocking to happy hour, ordering appetizers and skimping on entrees as affordability hits US restaurants nationwide
“We have purposefully introduced products that are appetizers and can be eaten as an entree,” said Ed Doherty, CEO of Doherty Enterprises, which operates more than 100 Applebee’s franchises. “Right now it’s critical to have prices on your menu for the guest who needs the value
Your 2025 Art World Wrapped
Hyperallergic's year in art, remembering architect Frank Gehry, and Tewa Pueblo artists on the myth of "O'Keeffe Country."
Poll shows Lula would easily beat Bolsonaro's son in runoff
A Datafolha poll released this weekend showed that incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva would beat Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, -a son of the incarcerated former President Jair Bolsonaro- by at least 15 percentage points in a potential runoff: 51% to 36%.
European Commission to unveil €1.2 trillion plan to upgrade the EU's electric grids, leak shows
The European Commission has identified eight key energy projects under the "Grids Package" to be announced this week, Euronews has learned. The plan aims to increase electricity transmission across the EU27. The EU executive will also endorse storage and hydrogen projects.
Council President António Costa says Europe will not accept political interference in US rebuff
The Council president said the EU will not tolerate political interference in response to a controversial US government document warning of "civilisational erasure" as a result of the bloc's domestic policies, while stating Washington remains an ally and partner.
Venezuelan opposition leader dies in detention facility
Former Nueva Esparta Governor Alfredo Díaz has died while in the custody of the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (Sebin) at the El Helicoide detention center, his family and human rights organizations confirmed this weekend in Caracas. Díaz, 56, had been detained since
Malaysia announces 30% discount to mark start of new electric train service from KL to JB
Passengers can enjoy the offer by using the JBBEST promotion code when purchasing tickets.
Still no winner in Honduras after one week
No candidate has yet been named the winner of Honduras' presidential elections, one week after the polls, with vote counting halted several times due to glitches amid flipping leaders.
L’Oréal shares dip as it bets on Galderma and science-based skincare
The firm’s investment in Galderma signals a pivot towards injectables and more cutting-edge beauty technology.
