How chess helped me understand grief
A personal reflection on loss, memory, and the quiet lessons of chess.
Category: World
UN’s top court to hold Myanmar genocide hearings in January
Witnesses from Myanmar’s Rohingya community will also address closed-door ICJ hearing.
Removed Ben & Jerry’s chair says Magnum aimed to ‘smear’ her
Anuradha Mittal was ejected from the board of the ice cream maker this week.
French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls
The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.
Epstein files top takeaways: No bombshells or client lists, but some celebrity cameos
The Justice Department on Friday released thousands of documents from its files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the massive document release was
Anthony Joshua takes on Jake Paul in Miami – latest
Boxing – Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua – Weigh-In – The Fillmore, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. – December 18, 2025 Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua
US launches ‘large-scale’ strikes to ‘eliminate’ Islamic State fighters in Syria after US citizens killed in desert
The US has launched strikes to “eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites” in Syria, according to defence secretary Pete Hegseth.
Villareal vs Barcelona: La Liga – teams, start, lineups, kickoff
Villareal seek their first Spanish title, which would be a major shake-up of Barcelona and Real Madrid’s La Liga grip.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,395
These are the key developments from day 1,395 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump says US launched large-scale attacks on ISIL in Syria
The attacks come a week after three Americans, including two US soldiers, were killed in Syria’s Palmyra.
‘Very cool’: The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a rebirth
In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It’s now back, with some big names among its proponents.
Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list
Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.