Afcon 2025: Refereeing Crisis and Key Lessons
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco ended in controversy. Explore the six major talking points, from a chaotic final to Alex Iwobi's brilliance and the call for better pitches.
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Monaco Crisis: Seven Defeats in Eight Ligue 1 Games
AS Monaco are in a historic slump, losing 3-1 to Lorient amid fan boycotts and an injury crisis. With Real Madrid next, read the full analysis of the club's turmoil.
Gaza Child Mortality Crisis Deepens Amidst Winter
A devastating report reveals over 100 child deaths in Gaza since October's ceasefire, with eight succumbing to hypothermia this winter. Maternal and newborn care has collapsed.
California Police Retreat from Mental Health Crisis Calls
A growing number of California sheriffs are refusing to respond to non-criminal mental health emergencies, sparking debate over public safety and specialist crisis teams.
Crisis Intervention Training Cuts US Overdose Deaths
A little-known police training programme is helping to reduce fatal overdoses across the United States. Discover how Crisis Intervention Training changes law enforcement's approach to addiction.
US Supreme Court at Brink of Illegitimacy, Scholars Warn
Harvard and Yale law professors argue the US Supreme Court has lost its legitimacy under Trump and must be replaced to prevent oligarchic rule. Discover the case for radical reform.
Calls for Stronger Action on Baby Formula Affordability
The UK government faces pressure to take tougher action on the baby formula crisis, as families still struggle with high costs. New reforms are a start, but campaigners demand more.
Chelsea's Maresca slams refereeing after Arsenal draw
Enzo Maresca criticised inconsistent officiating after Moisés Caicedo's red card and Piero Hincapié's unpunished challenge in Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Arsenal. Read the full match analysis.
Theatre crisis: New plays decline despite audience demand
New report reveals 30% decline in new play productions since 2019, while audience attendance for new work surges by 50%. Discover why theatres must embrace bold programming now.
French Wine Crisis: 20% of Growers Face Closure
French independent winemakers issue an urgent plea for government aid as a catastrophic sales slump, Trump tariffs, and the worst harvest in 70 years threaten the industry. Read more.
Iran Water Crisis: Prayers and Cloud Seeding as Drought Bites
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency with just 1mm of rain this year. Discover the desperate measures, from mass prayers to cloud seeding, as Iran confronts a potential capital evacuation.
G'aim'e Time Crisis Lightgun Review: Arcade Revival
Hands-on review of the G'aim'e Time Crisis lightgun console bringing Namco classics to modern TVs. Discover how this Kickstarter project recreates arcade magic with authentic hardware and gameplay.
NHS braced for toughest winter after record A&E waits
NHS England data reveals record October A&E waits, with 40% of patients delayed over 4 hours. Health chiefs warn of severe winter pressures amid rising flu and doctor strikes.
Haiti's Gangs and Climate Crisis Force Mass Displacement
As gang violence and climate collapse converge, over 1.4 million Haitians have fled their homes. Explore the human cost of this escalating humanitarian emergency.
Crisis charity becomes landlord amid housing crisis
Homelessness charity Crisis will become a landlord for the first time, calling the UK housing situation a 'catastrophic scenario'. A former Shelter trustee urges them to follow suit.
Colorado River states miss water management deadline
Western US states fail to agree on Colorado River water management plan, threatening supplies for 40 million people. Urgent action needed as climate crisis worsens.
Keating's Stark Warning on 1975 Whitlam Dismissal
Former PM Paul Keating delivers explosive comments on the 1975 constitutional crisis, drawing parallels to current political tensions. Read his full analysis.
Liverpool complain over Van Dijk's disallowed goal
Liverpool have contacted the PGMOL to challenge the controversial decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk's header against Manchester City. The club dispute the offside call on Andy Robertson.
The Entertainer cuts jobs amid rising costs and tax hikes
Britain's beloved toy retailer The Entertainer announces significant redundancies across its UK stores, citing crippling business rates, rising wages and economic pressures.
UN: Sudan war spiralling out of control
The United Nations secretary-general issues dire warning as Sudan's conflict intensifies, with millions displaced and humanitarian access severely restricted.
UK faces individuality crisis, warns London coach
A leading London confidence coach reveals how societal pressures are creating an 'individuality crisis' across the UK, with alarming consequences for mental health and personal expression.
Sudan's Silent Slaughter: El Fasher Burns
As El Fasher faces imminent collapse and ethnic cleansing escalates in Darfur, the international community's inaction speaks volumes about our selective outrage.
Guardiola fumes at referees despite Haaland heroics
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed mixed emotions after his side's victory over Bournemouth, praising Erling Haaland's brilliance while delivering a scathing critique of Premier League refereeing standards.
UK demands Sudan ceasefire after massacre reports
Foreign Secretary David Lammy calls for immediate ceasefire in Sudan following reports of horrific massacre that left over 100 dead, with UK pushing for emergency UN Security Council session.
Hurricane Melissa's forgotten victims still stranded
Weeks after Hurricane Melissa devastated coastal regions, isolated communities face desperate conditions with no food, water or power, feeling completely abandoned by relief efforts.
Family's two-year mould nightmare in council flat
A desperate South London family reveals their two-year battle against severe mould and leaks in their council property, with a baby suffering breathing difficulties and mushrooms growing in their home.
Nude climate crisis comedy shakes up London theatre
A revolutionary theatrical production bares all - literally - as actors perform nude in a daring climate change comedy that's sparking conversation and controversy in equal measure.
Mother Sues Maine Police Over Daughter's Custody Death
A grieving mother takes legal action against Maine police following her daughter's wrongful death, alleging systemic failures in mental health care and law enforcement protocols.
Sudan's El Fasher: A Global Failure Demanding Action
The horrific violence in Sudan's El Fasher represents not just a local conflict but a catastrophic international failure. As civilians face unimaginable horrors, the world's passive response raises urgent questions about global responsibility and the need
US Election: Trump Leads as Democrats Face Polling Crisis
With just days until the US election, Democrats confront a devastating polling collapse. Robert Reich's alarming analysis reveals why Trump's momentum appears unstoppable and what this means for America's future.
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