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Will Israeli army intelligence chief’s resignation lead to accountability?

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 21:47
Major General Aharon Haliva acknowledged failure to warn of the October 7 attack.

US universities crackdown on pro-Palestine protests

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 21:31
University administrators crackdown on spreading pro-Palestine protests on US campuses

Five takeaways from day two of Trump’s New York hush money trial testimony

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 21:19
Prosecutors focus on 'catch and kill' scheme, accuse Trump of violating gag order in historic trial.

‘Attacks on UNRWA have nothing to do with neutrality,’ Lazzarini says

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 20:27
UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini said that attacks on his agency are aimed at stripping Palestinians of refugee status.

Hezbollah launches deepest attack inside Israel since Gaza war began

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 20:03
The attack comes after Hezbollah said Israeli forces killed one of its fighters in southern Lebanon.

Sunak promises to boost UK defence spending by 2030

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 19:56
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to boost spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'.

‘Fire and forget’ in Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 18:58
Those who survive Israel’s genocidal bombardment may not survive the sight of death and destruction it leaves behind.

‘Catch and kill’ scheme takes centre stage at Trump hush-money trial

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 17:53
A day after opening statements, prosecutors questions tabloid publisher over alleged effort to stifle bad press.

Russian court rejects US journalist Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 17:51
No date has been set yet for trial of reporter whose detention was extended in March by three months to June 30.

Children among 16 dead after asylum-seeker boat capsizes off Djibouti: UN

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 17:05
At least 28 others are missing after a boat carrying 77 asylum seekers sinks, according to the UN's migration agency.

Five people die in attempt to cross English Channel to the UK

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:58
Child among the dead hours after the British government approves a bill to deport some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Photos: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:05
Israel’s military has dropped 75,000 tonnes of explosives on the <span>Gaza Strip</span>, turning the infrastructure to rubble.

In numbers: 200 days of Israel’s war on Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:47
More than 34,000 Palestinians killed and vast swaths of the enclave is in ruins as Israel continues its assault.

Manchester United manager ten Hag furious at FA Cup win reaction

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:41
Struggling manager says making it to two finals in two years is 'magnificent' after his team blew a 3-0 lead.

UK passes bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda: What’s next?

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:14
Government has already chartered planes for deportations to start as early as July, but legal headaches far from over.

EU lawmakers approve ‘right to repair’ law

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 15:14
The European Parliament has approved rules allowing consumers to have worn-out products repaired by manufacturers.

Sunak to announce UK’s ‘largest ever’ military support package for Ukraine

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:35
The package includes missiles, armoured vehicles and funds to build swarms of new drones.

LogOn: Hologram-like experience allows people to connect

Technology - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:20
The Dutch company Holoconnects are experts in the field of holographic illusions and are now delivering life-size personal connections with a 2-meter-tall box that make it feel like the person you are talking to is physically present. Deana Mitchell has more from Austin, Texas in this week’s episode of LogOn.

Taiwan attracting Southeast Asian tech students

Technology - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:16
Taiwan is looking to Southeast Asia as a pipeline to fill its shortage of high-tech talent. The numbers of foreign students coming to the island has been growing, especially from Vietnam and Indonesia. VOA Mandarin’s Peh Hong Lim reports from Hsinchu, Taiwan. Adrianna Zhang contributed.

Ukraine cuts consular services for potential conscripts lodged overseas

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/23/2024 - 14:02
Kyiv's top diplomat orders the move as war-torn country pushes to boost conscription.

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