China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands

The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

Source: Al Jazeera

FACT CHECK: US Department of Government Efficiency

Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by and about the US Department of Government Efficiency

Source: Al Jazeera

Guzman y Gomez struggling to break into US market despite offering bigger burritos

‘US sales aren’t growing as fast as we’d like … it takes time,’ founder says, while analyst notes target market ‘not exactly short of Mexican food options’

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Source: The Guardian

Israel-Hamas swap to go ahead despite claim child hostages were killed with ‘bare hands’

Ceasefire deal still on track amid uproar over fate of two Israeli boys and false return of their mother’s body

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Israelis and Palestinians are …

Source: The Guardian

President Trump is losing the stock market war to the rest of the world so far. Here's where investors are taking advantage

Emerging market stocks, China and European stocks are beating U.S. indexes since the inauguration of Donald Trump.

Source: CNBC

After mass layoffs, some federal agencies are trying to bring employees back

A number of federal agencies, from HHS to the USDA, have laid off employees only to rescind those terminations days later. An expert says it "suggests something about mismanagement of …

Source: NPR

Uganda moves opposition figure's treason trial to civil court

In tonight's edition, Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye was charged with treason on Friday. Also, Our focus tonight is on education; we talk to South Africa Basic Education Minister Siviwe …

Source: France 24

F1 may ditch hybrids for V10s and sustainable fuels

With sustainable fuels, who needs hybrids?

Source: Ars Technica

How can Cyprus cope with winter drought?

As the Mediterranean island faces its second dry winter, can desalination plants provide for the tourism and agriculture sectors?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Pope not out of danger, will stay in hospital at least another week, doctors say

Pope Francis' personal physician said the pontiff was responding to drug therapy that was strengthened after he was diagnosed with pneumonia.

Source: CBS News

US President Trump’s claims about Zelenskyy and Ukraine fact-checked

Trump is engaged in an escalating war of words with Zelenskyy, but his comments on the Ukraine leader are not accurate.

Source: Al Jazeera

Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations

Countries meeting at Caricom summit not seeking ‘handout’ but ‘appropriate apology’ and compensation

Caribbean leaders have defended the region’s pursuit of slavery reparations, describing the compensation for centuries of enslavement …

Source: The Guardian