2018-01-27

Cult

40 years of Joy Division

It's 40 years since Joy Division made their live debut at Pips Disco in Manchester. Out of the industrial gloom of Northern England came one of Britain's most influential bands

27/01/2018

World News

Wynn resigns as RNC finance chair after sexual misconduct allegations

Casino mogul Steve Wynn, one of President Trump's key allies, says the claims against him are "preposterous"

27/01/2018

World News

What Cardi B's Grammy debut means for Latinas in New York

Dominican-Trinidadian rapper Cardi B is debuting at this year's Grammy Awards with two nominations, but her journey to stardom reflects the life stories of Latinas growing up in The Bronx.

27/01/2018

World News

Fugitive Puigdemont must return to form government, court rules

Catalonia's exiled pro-independence politician Carles Puigdemont cannot rule region from abroad, Spain's constitutional court rules.

27/01/2018

World News

Maria Shriver: President Trump's cognitive test is a reminder for us all

We now know about his cognitive health — but what about yours?

27/01/2018

Greece

Greek PM, opposition at odds over Skopje talks

Greece believes the name Macedonia implies a territorial claim over its own northern region of that name

27/01/2018

World News

Trump's State of the Union theme: 'A safe, strong and proud America'

Following a stormy first year, President Trump will use his maiden State of the Union address to tout economic gains and outline efforts to secure America's borders

27/01/2018

Turkey

Turkey's military offensive in Syria enters second week

Turkey says the United States has pledged to stop supplying weapons to a Kurdish militia in Syria.

27/01/2018

World News

LGBTQ Christians try to change hearts and minds from the pews

For many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Christians, finding acceptance within the church can be a test of faith.

27/01/2018

World News

'The Crown': Did Jackie Kennedy really badmouth the Queen?

In the second season of "The Crown," the former first lady pays a visit to Buckingham Palace and feuds with the queen.

27/01/2018

World News

'The Crown': Was Princess Margaret's life really full of scandal?

Was Tony Armstrong-Jones really bisexual? In which we separate fact from fiction for the Netflix hit "The Crown."

27/01/2018

World News

'The Crown': Did Prince Philip cheat on Queen Elizabeth?

In the second season of "The Crown," Philip is depicted as a whiny cad who sneers at the pomp of Buckingham Palace.

27/01/2018

USA

Scale of Russian bots promoting Trump on Twitter revealed

Russian bots retweeted Donald Trump almost half a million times in the run-up to the US presidential elections

27/01/2018

World News

U.S. families rely on legal immigration that's now under threat

The families that have tried to stay together by using family-sponsored visas say it's an opportunity that should remain in place.

27/01/2018

Japan

Company loses €400 million in 'largest ever cryptocurrency theft'

The digital currency exchange Coincheck promised Sunday to refund almost 90 per cent of the virtual money back to investors.

27/01/2018

World News

Mending family bonds broken by migration

The difficulties parents and children face when reuniting after years of separation due to migration can have long-lasting effects on their relationships.

27/01/2018

World

Mauricio Macri: Argentina is on a quest for growth

Argentinian President Mauricio Macri is vowing to bring his country back onto the world stage.

27/01/2018

World News

House a mess? The 20/10 rule will change the way you clean

Your house will never stay clean with those marathon tidying sessions. Try this instead.

27/01/2018

World News

How to save more money in 2018

Research says if you want to save, you have to use one of two tactics: be more mindful — or completely mindless.

27/01/2018

Czech Republic

Zeman re-elected as Czech president

Milos Zeman has been re-elected to serve a second term as the president of the Czech Republic.

27/01/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi billionaire prince freed in corruption investigation

Release suggests corruption probe is winding down after it sent shockwaves through kingdom's business and political establishment

27/01/2018

World News

Zeman wins Czech presidential election

Milos Zeman remains Czech president after beating his rival Jiri Drahos in the presidential run-off.

27/01/2018

World News

Albania: thousands take part in anti-government protests

Thousands of people take part in a large anti-government rally in Tirana demanding the government step down.

27/01/2018

Germany

Pro-Kurdish demonstration in Germany

Thousands protest in Cologne against Turkish military offensive in northern Syria

27/01/2018

World News

Suicide bombing rocks Kabul

Scores killed and more than 150 wounded following deadly Taliban bombing in Afghan capital.

27/01/2018

World News

Record numbers of women eyeing political office in 2018

Of the 397 women running in the House, either for the first time or in a re-election bid, 317 are Democrats.

27/01/2018

World News

Vegas king Steve Wynn accused of 'pattern of sexual misconduct' in WSJ report

Casino magnate Steve Wynn allegedly preyed on female salon workers, threatening then with loss of livelihood — and German shepherds.

27/01/2018

Sport

Caroline Wozniacki beats Simona Halep to win Australian Open

Second seed Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki beats top seed Romania's Simona Halep to take women's title in Australia

27/01/2018

World News

A new $11 billion airport aims to knock Atlanta off its perch

The New Istanbul Airport, which aims to be the world's busiest, is the latest infrastructure project by Turkey's autocratic president.

27/01/2018

World News

Czech Republic votes in run-off presidential election

A pro-Russian president and an academic challenger face off in a dead-heat Czech presidential vote.

27/01/2018