read this blog article from Potuncle 24 Edublogs Friends to Frenemies? Trumps Relationships With World Leaders. President Trump has a history of falling out with his friends. President Emmanuel Macron of France is the latest. Airstrike and Artillery Shelling Kill Civilians in Syrian Towns. Thirteen civilians were killed in a strike on a market in a rebel-held town and eight children were among those killed by shelling near a school in a Kurdish town. Celebrating New Years, Offspring in Tow. It might seem like champagne and children are incongruous, but there are ways to combine the two for parents in the New York area who (still) want to party. Typhoon kills three in Philippines, hundreds of flights halted. A typhoon struck the Philippines on Tuesday, killing at least three people, disrupting air travel and forcing government offices and schools to shut.

Anthony Martial 'set to miss Manchester United's clash with Tottenham due to muscle injury'. The French forward was withdrawn late on in Sunday's draw with Aston Villa and is struggling with a muscular problem, according to Sky Sports News. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham keep the good times rolling at The Gentlemen afterparty. The model, 32, and her actorfianc, 52, continued to let their hair down as they attended the director's afterparty, held at his pub Lore Of The Land in west London on Tuesday night.

Influential City investors put pressure on 15 major companies to improve workers' pay. Legal General Investment Management, Hermes EOS and BMO are among the investors which have written to chief executives and urged them to pay staff the so-called 'real living wage'. Renault Fires Its C.E.O., as the Post-Ghosn Shake-Up Continues. Thierry Bollor was dismissed after Nissan named a new chief. The automakers are part of an alliance once led by the ousted Carlos Ghosn. Dissecting Brett Kavanaughs Supreme Ambition. In her impressively reported new account, Ruth Marcus unpacks the political maneuvering behind the justices ascent to the Supreme Court. Should I be living in fear of my family heart history? Dr MARTIN SCURR answers your questions. Any reader with a long family history of heart attacks should see a cardiologist, Dr Martin Scurr advised. A single electrocardiogram to measure the heart rhythm would not be enough. 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. War hero's proud brother, 18, follows in his sibling's footsteps to become paratrooper. Fin Doherty, 18, was formally handed his older brother's beret after completing a gruelling 19 week training course at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. Woman's battle to save the life of schoolboy Harley Watson after finding the 12-year-old dying. Sonia Lard had been at the scene in Loughton, Essex, when a 51-year-old man ploughed into school children outside Debden Park High School. She has told of the moment she tried to save him. Extreme weather across Australia could plunge millions into darkness as blackouts sweep the country. Extreme weather events could plunge millions of Australians into darkness as homes lose power. Around 1.3 million homes in Victoria alone could be without electricity thanks to high temperatures. Jonathan Miller, Bold Director of Theater and Opera, Is Dead at 85. Known for his radical restagings of classic works, Mr. Miller was also a doctor who periodically left the stage to practice medicine. India's cabinet clears data protection bill for tabling in parliament. The cabinet of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a data protection bill for tabling in parliament, taking the country a step closer to framing a privacy law. OPEC gearing up for deeper oil cuts, Russia yet to agree. Oil glut looming without cuts as U.S., Brazil, Norway pump more. Will Nadal pass Federer for grand slam wins? Rafael Nadal's 12th French Open title took him to just two grand slams behind Roger Federer's mark of 20. But who will end their career with more majors? Irish ISIS bride suspect Lisa Smith charged with terror offences. Suspected ISIS bride Lisa Smith has been charged with terror offences by police in Dublin relating to her time living in the so-called Islamic State.

Geography has become 'soft option for not very bright, posh 6th formers'. Oxford professor Danny Dorling claimed geography departments 'have some of the narrowest and poshest social profiles' at universities. Geography was the subject of choice for Prince William. A review of the Horse Guards Inn, West Sussex. This 350-year-old inn was a stopping-off point for the Household Cavalry in the 1840s — and it's now the perfect spot for a rejuvenating weekend getaway, writes Gordon Thomson.

First ever royal hosts on Airbnb make a suite in their stunning Jaipur palace available to rent. From November 23, the Gudliya Suite in the 300-year-old City Palace of Jaipur, home to Jaipur's Royal Family, will be available to rent. Chasing Tim Duncan. Duncan is back with the San Antonio Spurs, as an assistant coach. Yet little has changed besides his title Hes a force on the court and hes not saying much. Radio star Jackie 'O' Henderson, 44, reveals she wants to lose '12 kilograms' before summer. Radio star Jackie O Henderson famously shed an impressive 10 kilograms last year, flaunting her new svelte figure. Kristin Scott Thomas on Playing a Different Kind of Part. The actress is helping to lead the Womens Forum for the Economy and Society. But Im not a feminist. Im not a politician. Should you have TWO flu jabs this winter?Injection 'wears off faster than we think'. Professor Stanley Plotkin, a pioneer of vaccines from the University of Pennsylvania, revealed that he has two flu jabs. British experts agree that Prof Plotkin may be on to something. The hunter becomes the hunted 'Dead' bear shot with a rifle springs up and attacks its would-be killer. Alex Machavo, of Medford, Oregon, was attacked by the injured animal near Shady Cove on Thursday. According to Andrea Carlson, a local sheriff's spokeswoman, the hunter and his wounded target rolled down a 50-ft embankment with the bear biting 22-year-old Machavo all the way down. Chris Watts ordered to pay $6m to his slain pregnant wife's parents after they sued for damages. Chris Watts, serving life for killing his pregnant wife and two daughters, has been ordered to pay $6m in damages to his deceased wife's parents, although they are unlikely to see any of the money. Judge Voids Trump-Backed Conscience Rule for Health Workers. The administrations policy would have protected doctors and others who refused to perform procedures on religious grounds. A Katy Perry Song Drops a Gift in Harley-Davidsons Lap. Harleys in Hawaii has been streamed and viewed millions of times, by a demographic the motorcycle maker has had a hard time reaching. Pique hoping to avoid own goal in revamp of Davis Cup. He's a World Cup winner and one of Spain's most celebrated footballers, but Gerard Pique hopes to avoid an own goal in his controversial $3 billion revamp of tennis' Davis Cup that began in front of a less than packed house in Madrid this week. Christmas parade in West Tennessee is canceled amid fears rainbow flag float would be attacked. Dwight Tittle, 47, a careers adviser from Troy, Tennessee, came up with the idea of a float based on the idea of loving everybody which featured a pride-themed flag for the annual Christmas parade. There Are Billions in Unclaimed Assets Out There. Some Could Be Yours. Estimates vary, but government agencies have tens of billions of dollars worth of bank accounts, insurance policies and other forgotten holdings. ARIA Awards 2019 Nine's ratings plunge to lowest in six years. The ARIA Awards have been broadcast nationally since 1992, but will this year's disappointing ratings mark the beginning of the end? Teenage killer Jamie Lee Dolheguy had urge to murder. A teenage killer apologised to her victim as she strangled him with the electrical cord of her sex toy. Air New Zealand staff troll 'racist' customer who took issue with the greeting 'kia ora'. The customer took to the Air New Zealand Facebook page to ask when the Wellington domestic Koru Club would be completed. Dutch model who fell from 20th-floor balcony in Malaysia 'was murdered', police say. Malaysian detectives are set to open a new investigation nearly two years after 18-year-old Ivana Smit (pictured) was found dead at a Kuala Lumpur apartment block. England captain Root backs Archer to put race storm behind him in second Test in New Zealand. Joe Root has backed Jofra Archer to put Monday's racial abuse in Mount Maunganui behind him as England look to square their Test series against New Zealand. Ecosia The search for a greener internet takes root. Ecosia is an internet search engine that uses its profits to plant millions of trees. Albania Earthquake Kills at Least 23. The 6.4-magnitude quake, one of the strongest to hit the country in decades, struck near Tirana, the capital. Hundreds of injuries were reported. Trump says China deal near. U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States was in the «final throes» in its attempt to reach a trade deal with China, but that at the same time Washington stands with protesters in Hong Kong, where it wants to see democracy. Why Everyone Is Angry at Facebook Over Its Political Ads Policy. The social network is said to be discussing changes that include restricting How much is America soccer team worth What years were the Chiefs in the Super Bowl precisely campaigns can reach specific groups. Talking About the 10 Best Books of 2019. On a special episode of the podcast, taped live, editors from The New York Times Book Review discuss this years outstanding fiction and nonfiction. Vogue Williams slips figure into a metallic dress as she leads arrivals to Amazon event in London. Vogue Williams, 34, took a night off parenting duties as she attended the launch of Amazon's Home of Black Friday in London on Wednesday night.