NFL Divisional Round: Expert Predictions and Key Matchups
Expert analysis and predictions for the NFL divisional round. Can the Seahawks, Patriots, and Bears cause upsets? Key players and tactics revealed.
Expert analysis and predictions for the NFL divisional round. Can the Seahawks, Patriots, and Bears cause upsets? Key players and tactics revealed.
San Francisco launches a major childcare subsidy, offering free care for families earning under $230k and 50% off up to $310k, using $550m in voter-approved funds to tackle the city's high cost of living.
Former Chelsea and Tottenham forward Timo Werner has agreed a permanent transfer to MLS side San Jose Earthquakes this January, ending a difficult spell at RB Leipzig. Get the full details on the German's move.
The San Francisco 49ers ousted the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles 23-19 in a dramatic NFL wildcard clash. A trick play touchdown and Brock Purdy's late heroics sealed the win. Read the full match report.
Myanmar's military holds second stage of widely condemned election. UN and West decry process as neither free nor fair amid civil war and suppressed opposition. Read the latest analysis.
Venezuela pledges to release a significant number of Venezuelan and foreign detainees. Human rights groups urge verification as Spain confirms five nationals freed. Read the latest.
Bodybuilder and actress Jayne Trcka, known for her role in Scary Movie, has died at age 62. Her cause of death is pending investigation. Read the full story.
Record-breaking king tides and heavy rainfall cause severe flooding across California's Bay Area, prompting rescues and road closures. Read the latest updates on the extreme weather event.
Victoria Jones, daughter of Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead in a San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day. The family requests privacy as police investigate.
A powerful storm deluged San Diego with a month's rain in a day, forcing the evacuation of a major homeless shelter. Explore the climate crisis link and the growing displacement of vulnerable populations.
Myanmar's military-backed USDP takes an early lead in the first election since the 2021 coup, with a reported 52% turnout. Critics dismiss the poll as a sham. Read the latest analysis.
The body of a 19-year-old college freshman was found on Mount Baldy's Devil's Backbone trail after a 500ft fall. Two others also perished as treacherous conditions prompt trail closures. Read the full report.
Victoria Jones, daughter of Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was discovered deceased in a San Francisco hotel corridor on New Year's Day. Read the latest details.
The final NFL regular season week features a winner-takes-all clash between the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers for the NFC's top playoff seed. Plus, Houston's surge and the Rams' slide.
As Myanmar's military junta holds its first election since the 2021 coup, life in Yangon is fraught with fear, economic collapse, and quiet resistance. Explore the reality behind the vote.
Three hikers have been found dead on Southern California's treacherous Mount Baldy after high winds prevented a rescue helicopter from landing. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Waymo's robotaxis stalled en masse during a San Francisco power outage, a 'Black Mirror' moment that casts doubt on their readiness for London's complex streets in 2026. Read the full analysis.
Zach Charbonnet's 110-yard, two-touchdown performance powered the Seattle Seahawks to a crucial 27-10 victory over Carolina, tightening their grip on the NFC's number one playoff seed.
Bishop Michael Pham, a former Vietnamese boat refugee, now leads clergy and volunteers to accompany immigrants at ICE hearings in San Diego, offering spiritual support in the face of rising arrests.
Myanmar's military junta holds a widely condemned election as Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned and civil war rages. Critics call it a bid to legitimise power. Read the full report.
Voting begins in Myanmar's widely condemned election, with Aung San Suu Kyi banned and conflict excluding large areas. Read our full analysis of the military's bid for legitimacy.
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have revitalised the NBA season by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder three times in two weeks, puncturing their aura of dominance and restoring suspense.
A pivotal Week 17 NFL clash sees the Chicago Bears host the San Francisco 49ers with the NFC's No. 1 seed and a first-round playoff bye on the line. Get the full breakdown and predictions.
Myanmar's military rulers hold a controversial election, widely dismissed as a sham, to legitimise power. With vast areas excluded and opposition crushed, analysts see a bid for control, not democracy.
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31-28 in a dramatic Christmas Day NFL overtime clash. Lamar Jackson's heroics sealed a crucial victory in a potential Super Bowl preview.
A Spanish woman awarded nearly €1 million after discovering she was switched at birth in 2002. The shocking DNA test result revealed her parents were not biologically related. Read the full story.
Brock Purdy threw a career-best five touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers secured a dominant 48-27 Monday Night Football win over the Indianapolis Colts. Read the full match report and analysis.
A major power failure left 130,000 PG&E customers in the dark across San Francisco, crippling traffic signals and stranding autonomous Waymo vehicles. Mayor urges residents to stay indoors.
The Seattle Seahawks mounted a stunning 16-point fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, 36-30, clinching a playoff spot and taking the NFC West lead. Read the full dramatic recap.
Seattle organisers insist on Pride Match for 2026 World Cup despite protests from Iran and Egypt. A powerful statement on tolerance and local identity in global sport.