Activist Thunberg channels youth fury to U.N. climate summit. Teen activist Greta Thunberg reached Europe on Tuesday after a 21-day catamaran dash across the Atlantic for a United Nations summit where she will invoke the fury of global youth at politicians' foot-dragging over climate change. Key Takeaways From House Intelligence Committees Impeachment Report. The 300-page report lays out Democrats case that President Trump abused the power of his office to solicit political help from a foreign power and obstructed the inquiry into his actions.

After Reports of Astros Cheating, M.L.B. Is Left to Restore Trust. Pitcher Mike Fiers broke a code of silence among players by reporting the Astros sign-stealing, forcing baseball to reckon with an issue that has deep roots in the sport. Plating Memory. When I moved from country to country, I kept friends and relatives close through recipes, each morsel an ode to remembrance. U.S. banking regulators urge 'responsible use' of alternative lending data. U.S. banking regulators said on Tuesday that lenders must have robust compliance tools in place to ensure «responsible use» of non-traditional sources of financial data to help determine whether a…

No room at the inn tourists flock to Bethlehem. Tourists have been flocking to Bethlehem in the run up to Christmas to visit the birthplace of Jesus, leading to a shortage of hotel rooms. Three gang members found guilty of murder of innocent man. Hamza Ul-Haq, 21, Loic Nengese, 19, and a 16-year-old were found guilty of murdering Joseph Williams-Torres, 20, in Walthamstow last year after mistaking him for a rival gang member.

Yes, You Can Get Free Trading. But Theres Often a Catch. A price war has driven the cost of some stock trades to zero. But brokerages have to make money somehow, and here are some of the ways. Should footballers walk off the pitch over racist abuse? With racism in football in the spotlight, we asked players past and present at the recent Best of Africa Awards whether it's time for players to take matters in their own hands and walk off if they suffer racist abuse. Egypt Arrests Senior Editor of Independent News Outlet. The arrest was the latest step in a crackdown on press freedom over the past six years. Mass animal sacrifice begins despite outcry from activists. The Gadhimai festival, thought to be the largest mass-slaughter of animals on the planet, is underway in Nepal, despite fierce objections from animal rights groups. Woman loses her hair while dancing in McDonalds. Alice Locker, 21, from Essex, was on a night out with friends in London when she began dancing in a McDonald's while waiting for her chicken nuggets when her hair extensions flew off. Prominent Political Donors Charged in Campaign Finance Scheme. George Nader, a Lebanese-American businessman who was named in the Mueller report, was accused of conspiring to conceal more than $3.5 million in political donations. Woman, 59, recalls How did the New York Giants get their name What high school did Julio Jones go to migraine was a warning sign that she was starting to go blind. Sheryll Karpel, 59, from North London, was struck with a throbbing headache after a yoga class that made her vision go cloudy. She was told by her GP that the pain was caused by a migraine. Caught on video Shark knocks 7-year-old boy off his surfboard. In New Smyrna Beach, Florida, a 7-year-old boy was riding his surfboard when he was knocked off it by what appeared to be a small blacktip shark. The boy was not bitten or injured and says he will keep surfing. 200,000 Uninsured Americans to Get Free H.I.V.-Prevention Drugs. A new government program will provide donated drugs through major drugstore chains. Trump Warns Trade Talks With China May Last Past 2020 Election. The president said he was in no rush to complete a deal, injecting further uncertainty into a dispute that has rocked global markets. Trump Says U.S. Will Impose Metal Tariffs on Brazil and Argentina. The president, in a move that would shatter previous agreements with those countries, accused them of weakening their currencies and hurting American farmers. Outraged pensioner receives $10,000 bill claiming she had used three million litres of water. Verlene Johnston, 83, from Ballina on the NSW far north coast was horrified to get a $9,747.53 bill for the whopping three million litres of water she'd had apparently used between March and June this year.

Deliveroo advert banned for implying drivers can deliver orders from multiple restaurants in one go. The Deliveroo advert showed a woman pulling meals from a number of fast-food chains, including KFC and Burger King, from a single 'magic bag'. MAFS exes Troy Delmege and Ashley Irvin reunite in Sydney. Married At First Sight's Troy Delmege and Ashley Irvin were one of the most memorable couples from the 2018 season.

Francesco Molinari Talks Golf, Pressure and Even Some Soccer. The Italian golfer discusses just beating Rory McIlroy last year and the art of defensive golf. Scarlett Thomas, Ben Lerner and Catherine Chung This week's best new fiction. Thomas's quirky, darkly funny novel lifts the lid on the ways of teenage girls in the intense surroundings of a boarding school. AFL comes under fire over 'unfair' rule that will ban girls playing in elite competition. From next season, female junior players in Queensland will no longer play in a divisional format and compete against those of their own skill level, although boys will have that right. Not Lost in Translation Provocative Foreign Fiction. Writers cast light on other countries shadows from a sinister factory in Japan to a secret-filled Yugoslav town to a prisonlike kitchen in the south of India.

Derek Jeter and Co. The 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot. Jeter could follow Mariano Rivera as the second unanimous inductee in January, but the rest of the candidates may have more trouble getting into Cooperstown quickly. Getting the N.F.L.s Big Picture Out of Any Screen. There are many websites and tech tools for covering football nationally, Ken Belson says. (The beat doesnt hurt his fantasy team, either.). EU governments back rules to raise burden on clearing houses in case of failure. European Union governments agreed on Wednesday new rules for handling failures of clearing houses, an EU statement said, in a move that would increase the burden on these firms to limit losses that might rock the financial system. Cell phones, screens are keeping your kid awake. These days, teachers often face classrooms filled with yawning students who stayed up late snapping selfies or playing online games. How Huawei Lost the Heart of the Chinese Public. When an executive wrote about her house arrest in Canada, an outcry about a former employees treatment arose on social media. The ultimate busman's holiday! Stay in a 1960s double-decker Leyland Titan at Ceridwen Centre Wales. A vintage 1964 Leyland Titan has been converted into a vibrant glamping spot that sleeps up to six peoplefrom 139 per night at Ceridwen Centre in Wales.

Paul Nicholas from comedy golden boy to horror theatre. Paul Nicholas, now 74, plays Father Merrin, the exorcist of the title. On stage his bright white hair and sharp cheekbones make him look almost supernatural himself. Raulie Casteel, arrested in Michigan highway shootings, had far right-wing political views. Raulie Wayne Casteel, 43, was arrested at his home in suburban Detroit, Michigan. He said said President Obama should be arrested by the military and 'marched out of the White House in handcuffs.'. Let Us Now Praise Mike Nichols. John Simon reviews Life Isnt Everything Mike Nichols, as Remembered by 150 of His Closest Friends, an oral history by Ash Carter and Sam Kashner. Texas county rules out lawsuit over chemical plant fire. The top official of an east Texas county that evacuated 60,000 residents last week after a petrochemical plant exploded and caught fire said on Tuesday he does not plan to sue the company, and will leave potential litigation to environmental bodies. Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi says he will resign. Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi will resign after nearly two months of anti-government protests, according to a statement from his office. Rigoletto review The inexperienced young German director Christiane Lutz makes a total hash of it. Glyndebourne has never done Rigoletto before. It would have been better if it had stayed that way. Police find body of Alice Springs woman Claire Hockridge after she disappeared in Australian Outback. The search for a woman who has been missing for more than two weeks in the Australian desert has ended in tragedy, with police believing they have located her body. LA Lakers star Davis battles through flu by taking an IV drip at half-time in win over Denver. James also had 25 points, nine assists and a crucial dunk off a miss late in the fourth quarter to clinch a match-up of the top two teams in the Western Conference. Emi is simply the best in Tina Turner tribute show Soul Sister. Tina Turner tribute show Soul Sister What is the wind chill in Houston What kind of bird soars both made and saved by Emi Wokomas sensational impersonation of the glamorous diva. Team Vitality are splashing out huge money on their esports stars. 'Since the Stade de France opened in 1998, we have never had a home team,' says Alexandra Boutelier, CEO of the French national stadium, 'now we do.'. Dutch star Miedema scores six as Arsenal breaks WSL record. Holland international Vivianne Miedema enjoyed a record-breaking day Sunday as she inspired Arsenal's 11-1 demolition of Bristol City in the Women's Super League. The Very (Very) Slow Rise of Lesbianism on TV. Early efforts to introduce thoughtful story lines about women who love women gave way to gimmicks in the 1990s, before returning with force this century.

Passenger tries to open the door on British Airways jet from Heathrow to Saudi Arabia. A man suffering a panic attack tried to open the rear door of British Airway flight 263 from Heathrow to Riyadh on Monday night, before 6ft 7ins Dean Whyte (right) rushed to subdue him. Off the radar U.S. CEOs' jet perks add millions to corporate tax bills. As U.S. corporate jet use approaches pre-financial crisis levels and chief executives take an increasing number of personal trips on the company tab, many investors are being kept in the dark about the true cost of the perk.

The T List A New Place to Indulge Ones Sweet Tooth, and More. What did Johnny Cash die of Does TJ Maxx sell fake brands to eat, wear and see this week, from the editors of T Magazine. 'Rise of Skywalker' actor John Boyega 'I left the script under my bed'. British actor John Boyega said on Wednesday that he left his copy of the closely-guarded script for the new «Star Wars» movie under his bed, and that it ended up for sale on eBay. Iraq Protesters Burn Down Iran Consulate in Night of Anger. Antigovernment demonstrators, who have demanded an end to Iranian influence in Iraq, attacked the consulate in the city of Najaf. Ultra-crunchy apple has been crossbred to 'last up to a year in the fridge'. Cosmic Crisp, a new, ultra-crisp variety of apple that keeps fresh in the fridge for 12 months, has finally gone on sale in the US after more than 20 years in development. Lizzie McGuire star Clayton Snyder gets engaged to longtime love Allegra Edwards. Lizzie McGuire star Clayton Snyder announced he got engaged to longtime love Allegra Edwards via Instagram 'Looking forward to wifing you.'. Ceilings in London Theaters Keep Falling Down. A collapse at a performance of Death of a Salesman, in which five people were hurt, shone a light on the run-down state of some playhouses in the city. Mysterious 609-million-year-old fossil may be earliest evidence of animal life on Earth. Resembling a grain of sand, the fossil, hundreds of thousands of cells bunched together, is believed by some to be an early embryo. It was found in Guizhou Province in southern China. Teenagers illegally strip searched at underage music festival. A police officer working at a Sydney underage music festival has admitted she didn't know minors being strip-searched were legally required to have a support person with them.

Storm Coaster roller coaster at Sea World Gold Coast breaks down. Thrill seekers on Sea World's Storm Coaster ride were brought to a halt at the top of the roller coaster structure, with staff forced to run up the attached stairs to attend to the riders.

When Man City can tell Bayern to get lost over Leroy Sane, that's true progress. MARTIN SAMUEL — CHIEF SPORTS WRITER When Bayern Munich come calling for Leroy Sane, City can tell them to get lost, at least until the price suits. That is progress. That is fairer. 'I would welcome him' Charles Leclerc wants Lewis Hamilton to join him at Ferrari. Talk of Hamilton's future dominated the final round of the Formula One season in Abu Dhabi, as Ferrari admitted they were open to the idea of signing the sport's biggest star. Turn Off the Sunshine Why Shade Is a Mark of Privilege in Los Angeles. Shade in Los Angeles sits at the intersection of two crises climate change and income inequality. City officials are rushing to deploy cover to hundreds of bus stops and plant 90,000 trees. Bolivia's Morales in Mexico after accepting political asylum. Bolivia's former President Evo Morales landed in Mexico on Tuesday. He has been given political asylum there in the wake of what he describes as a «coup» by the country's military and opposition, following days of popular protest. India weighs tougher rules for Boeing 737 MAX on return to flying source. India is considering setting an experience threshold for pilots who fly Boeing's 737 MAX planes, as it moves to ensure safety once the aircraft returns to service, a senior official of the air safety regulator told Reuters.

Sanctions May Have Fueled Iran Protests, but Have Yet to Further U.S. Goals. It is hard to discern a strategy that will accomplish the Trump administrations objectives renegotiating the nuclear deal with Iran or dialing back Irans malign behavior in the region. Pope gifts relic of Jesus' manger to Bethlehem. A fragment of wood reputed to be from the manger How do Jaguar protect itself Where is Ray Lewis born Jesus was laid after his humble birth arrived in Bethlehem on Saturday as a gift from the Pope, kicking off Christmas celebrations. Conway G. Gittens reports. HEALTH NOTES Stick to single servings if you enjoy eating popcorn. Scientists at Leeds University compared the recommended serving sizes listed on packets with what consumers actually ate. Results showed consumers largely ignored the guide. Immelt Economic efficiencies drive China ahead. Jan 19 — In an exclusive interview with Reuters Global Editor-at-Large Chrystia Freeland, GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt says a large and educated workforce is fueling China's strength and not simply a deflated yuan. Canadian radio star faces new sex charges. Canadian radio star Jian Ghomeshi was charged with three more counts of sexual assault in a court appearance on Thursday in a widening sex scandal that has prompted suspensions at the country's national public broadcaster.

UPDATE 3-Samsung Elec tips first annual profit fall in 3 yrs. Q4 profit likely 5.2 trln won, vs 5 trln won analyst f'casts. Warren Wealth Tax Has Wide Support, Except Among One Group. Most college-educated Republican men oppose the plan, which otherwise finds wide backing. On Medicare for all, divisions are more starkly partisan. Vera Clemente, Flame-Keeping Widow of Baseballs Roberto, Dies at 78. After her husbands death in a plane crash in 1972, she carried on his humanitarian and philanthropic legacy.

Attention, Office Oscar Pool Players. Predictions from around the web to help you with your ballot. 'Dodgy retailers' are paying Google for top shopping listing slots ahead of Black Friday. These retailers are subjecting customers to a range of unfair terms and conditions and unreasonable charges, according to consumer watchdog Which? Cristiano Ronaldo is 'in a prison' at Juventus with Italian press slamming his contribution. Cristiano Ronaldo was conspicuous in his absence from the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday evening, as his great rival Lionel Messi won his sixth title — taking him one ahead. Colin Montgomerie Conquers Golf Courses and Designs Them, Too. The Turkish Open will be played on one of Montgomeries creations, which he says tests even the best European Tour pros. Bjorn Borg Where is he now? CNN's Open Court host Pat Cash catches up with former world No. 1 Bjorn Borg in Stockholm. Saudi Arabia Embraces Western Sports to Rehabilitate Global Image. Critics accuse the kingdom of sportswashing as international entertainment businesses shrug off human rights concerns.

Jimmy Carter Back in the Hospital. The 39th president was treated over the weekend for a urinary tract infection and is feeling better, his spokeswoman said. Mr. Carter, 95, has endured several medical issues in recent months. Heavy rain and floods batter the Philippines. A typhoon struck the Philippines on Tuesday (December 3) bringing heavy rains and prompting preemptive halts in air travel, schools and government offices, with some 200,000 people evacuated after warnings of floods and landslides.

Hong Kong police fire tear gas as thousands take to the streets in fresh wave of protests. Police fired tear gas to disperse thousands of anti-government protesters in Hong Kong on Sunday, after a rare lull in violence, as residents took to the streets chanting «revolution of our time» and «liberate Hong Kong». UK police say a number of people injured in London Bridge incident. British police said they had been called to a stabbing incident near London Bridge on Friday in which a number of people had been injured and a suspect detained. Fresh-Food Vending Machines Will Be Graded Like Restaurants. New York City health officials are requiring Farmers Fridge to get permits and inspections for its machines, which dispense salads and bowls. They See You When Youre Shopping. How Sephora, Gucci, Kiehls and more track about 20 million online shoppers every day. (Spoiler with cartoons.). Meet the society sisters who sent men wild with lust. The Olivier sisters were allowed to run wild in the Surrey woods visitors described them as savages and it made them psychologically unafraid as they approached womanhood.

Can the S.E.C. Force Repayment of Ill-Gotten Gains? The regulator will argue before the Supreme Court that judges can order a defendant to disgorge money obtained by fraud or insider trading. Former Bond girl Britt Eckland, 77, hits back at calls for a female 007. The Swedish actress starred in The Man With The Golden Gun in 1974. She recently dismissed the argument for a female 007 because she claims that is 'not what Bond author Ian Fleming wanted'. Meet Cori Gauff, the 15-year-old who beat Venus Williams. 15-year-old tennis prodigy Cori 'Coco' Gauff, the youngest woman ever to qualify for the draw at Wimbledon, took down Venus Williams in the first round. Alibaba has gained nearly 14% since its Hong Kong debut. Alibaba's newly listed Hong Kong shares got off to a rough start Friday, but the stock Is it hard to learn to fly a plane Where do you park for a Bears game still on pace for double-digit gains this week. North Korea Launches 2 Rockets, South Says. The short-range projectiles were launched off the Norths east coast, days after Kim Jong-un ordered artillery fire near a disputed sea border. Tesla will sell electric cars in the Middle East. The automaker announced Monday that its first official venture in the oil-rich Middle East will be in the United Arab Emirates. Activists Build a Grass-Roots Alliance Against Amazon. As groups join a coalition against the internet giant, a new report underlines its troubling impact in warehouse towns. First medical cannabis charity offers grants to epilepsy and MS patients. EXCLUSIVE The Sapphire Medical Foundation is hoping to launch in early 2020 and aims to dish out grants for patients from low income families, like Said el Youssef, from London. Is This the First Fossil of an Embryo? Mysterious 609-million-year-old balls of cells may be the oldest animal embryos or something else entirely. James Dyson reveals his company's new global HQ will be a Singapore nightclub. Sir James Dyson announced the move to Singapore in January, prompting claims of 'staggering hypocrisy' against the billionaire who backed Brexit in the 2016 referendum. Anti-cholesterol jab twice a year could herald the end of statins and win NHS approval. Taking statins every day to control cholesterol could soon become a thing of the past and be replaced instead by twice-yearly jabs as experts hope the treatment will win NHS approval in 18 months. The making of the US Open trophy. CNN Open Court traveled to Rhode Island to see how a gifted team of silversmiths craft the US Open trophy. Ariana Grande shares photos from her Thank U, Next music video shoot in honor of its anniversary. Time sure does fly, as seen with the release of Ariana Grande's titularlead single from her fifth studio album, Thank U, Next — it's already been one whole year since the music video came out. Melania booed at youth opioid awareness event in Baltimore. A Baltimore audience showered U.S. first lady Melania Trump with mixture of boos and polite applause during a youth summit to raise opioid awareness. Test Your Economic Literacy. Some sample questions (and answers) from tests on economic fundamentals for high-school seniors, a group whose performance changed little from 2006 to 2012. Newsweek fires reporter who said Trump would be spending Thanksgiving 'tweeting, golfing and more'. Jessica Kwong, left, published her article Thursday morning with the initial headline 'How is Trump spending Thanksgiving? Tweeting, golfing and more'. Trump, right, in Afghanistan. I keep forgetting that I've got this horrible illness BONNIE ESTRIDGE on life with Alzheimer's. BONNIE ESTRIDGE I amwriting this column from my hotel room in Barcelona, sporting a large plaster on my left knee. Chris and I are on holiday to see an old friend and explore the city. He Had a Temporary Blast of Amnesia. What Was Going On? The man lost his memory and then quickly got it back. Doctors were perplexed when tests ruled out seizure and stroke. N.F.L. Fines Mason Rudolph $50,000 for Role in Brawl With Browns. The Steelers quarterback, who tried to remove the helmet of Clevelands Myles Garrett, was one of 33 players fined.

Mikel Arteta won't be assistant at Manchester City for much longer amid Arsenal interest. The Spaniard, Guardiola's highly-regarded assistant at Manchester City, is among the names in the running to take over at both Arsenal and Everton, but does he have enough experience to succeed? Can South America Produce a Superclub? Flamengo, which faces River Plate in Saturdays Copa Libertadores final, might be the best bet. But can it break through in a Eurocentric soccer world? They Didnt Find Life in a Hopeless Place. In some of the worlds saltiest, most acidic bodies of superheated water, even the most extreme forms of archaea couldnt survive. She Sang. So Did His Heart. John Schreiber realized Virginia McEnerney was special after she began singing an obscure cabaret song during a long car ride. He knew every word. Mourners carry the coffins of eight members of the same family killed in Albanian earthquake. Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of eight members of the Lala family in Durres, Albania. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the end of the search operation as the dead toll reached 50. At the Heart of Serbias Tennis Success Story. Janko Tipsarevic practiced in a drained swimming pool that was converted into a court. Now he is part of the core of another strong Davis Cup team. Streamlining Hotel Housekeeping in a Tight Labor Market. Besides a worker shortage, demand for green practices and technology are shifting the ground under a job that has long been tough to fill. British satirist and opera director Jonathan Miller dies aged 85. British satirist and director Jonathan Miller, whose career spanned over 50 years from the hit comedy review show «Beyond the Fringe» to directing for some of the world's grandest opera houses, has died aged 85. Girl, five, pulled from hot car at Port Stephens dies in hospital. Natasha Gorjup, five, was pulled unconscious from an overheated car on Tuesday by her father, when temperatures were 38C. She died in hospital on Sunday morning. Three Custom Holiday Gifts for Runners. Shoes that one runner loves may not be right for another, but here are ideas you can use to make gifts tailored to each runner on your holiday list. What Does Black Friday Even Mean Anymore? Its not a day. Its a synonym for sale. And it needs to change. Cacao fever! Why people pay $6 for a chocolate bar — Felix TV. People craving the best ingredients and flavors are changing the economics of chocolate, making it possible for chocolate makers such as Madecasse and Cacao Prieto to produce expensive chocolates, support farmers in the developing world and turn the simple candy bar into an artisanal experience. (November 27, 2012). Ultra-Orthodox grandmother gives birth to her 20TH child. The unnamed 42-year-old grandmother was rushed to Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem after going into labour on Wednesday. Could Salzburg and Hland knock out Liverpool? What a difference six months can make. Amazon deforestation rate hits highest level in over a decade. The rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has risen to its highest level in 11 years, according to Brazilian government data released Monday. Winter storm strands 1,000 near Grand Canyon, delays Thanksgiving travelers. Some 1,000 people were stranded without heat or power in a small Arizona town near the Grand Canyon on Friday during a major winter storm that threatened to disrupt travel for millions as it moves east one day after the Thanksgiving holiday. Trump's sister quit as federal judge after probe of her possible role in family tax scam opened. The president's sister retired as a federal appellate judge in Philadelphia, ending a civil misconduct inquiry launched after a report that she participated in family tax-dodge schemes. The impact of Occupy Wall Street. The Occupy Wall Street protests has enlarged the spotlight on the financial district's questionable practices that have contributed to the country's economic downturn. At a panel discussion called, The Finance Crisis Lessons Learned from Canada and the Way Forward, at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., Robert Rubin, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, sat down with Chrystia Freeland and told her What are the 6 purposes of the government What did Denver get for trading down he thinks of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Strictly's Claudia Winkleman reveals BBC bosses 'recycle' her glamorous outfits. One of the highest paid women on TV, Claudia moved from Strictly spin-off It Takes Two to present the main programme with Tess, 50. Celine Dion Tops the Chart for the First Time in 17 Years. The singers first English-language album since 2013 sold well, while a very busy Taylor Swift saw a surge in activity. Jennifer Garner drives downcast Ben Affleck to a hotel following explosive fight outside her house. Jennifer Garner took control of the wheel on Friday as she drove her ex-husband in his car to a 'remote hotel' — following an argument they were seen having outside her home earlier in the day. Fresh-Food Vending Machines Will Be Graded Like Restaurants. New York City health officials are requiring Farmers Fridge to get permits and inspections for its machines, which dispense salads and bowls. The men who took sex OFF screen Until 1934, sin was box office gold in the cinema. A fascinating new book explores the history of films being censored before being screened to the public. The Production Code Administration in 1934, banned scenes of adultery and divorce. The Magic Flute review A truly first-class show that really ought to be in the cinemas. This fine revival of Sir David McVicar's 2003 production of The Magic Flute works at every level.