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About 282 million people faced acute hunger last year: UN-led report

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 17:07
Gaza, Sudan and other conflicts, along with extreme weather and economic shocks, worsened food insecurity, report says.

Are settler politics running unchecked in Israel?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:59
While far-right settler sentiments have always existed, they seem to be having a louder and louder say in Israel today.

Photos: Argentina protesters march against Milei’s public university cuts

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:22
A worsening budget crisis at Argentina's public universities is sending thousands of protesters into the streets.

Music hubs struggle to fund children's lessons

Education - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 16:16
Children on free school meals are entitled to free music lessons through a government scheme.

School rated inadequate takes Ofsted to court

Education - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 15:17
A Dunstable school given an inadequate rating by watchdog Ofsted begins a High Court challenge.

Ukraine wins bipartisan US support, strikes Russia from afar

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 15:16
As a long-delayed aid package was passed, Ukrainian drones and missiles scored successes against Russian targets.

US top diplomat Blinken visits China amid escalated tensions over Taiwan

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 14:52
US State Secretary begins three days of talks with Chinese officials after Senate approves an aid package to Taiwan.

Modi wants to turn India’s election into a Hindu-Muslim war

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 14:19
And the Election Commission of India is allowing it.

Satellite images show new Israeli military outposts near Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 14:11
Nine Israeli military outposts have been established near Gaza during the war according to satellite images.

Drone video shows total destruction in former Gaza ‘safe area’

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 14:01
Al Jazeera drone video shows the widespread destruction of neighbourhoods in Khan Younis.

North Macedonia votes in presidential polls as EU membership bid looms

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 13:57
The vote is the first in a series of polls that could decide whether the diverse Balkan country will ever join the EU.

What is Israel’s bulldozer strategy in the occupied West Bank?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 13:52
Israeli forces often use bulldozers in raids on the occupied West Bank. We look at what’s behind this strategy.

Uncovering of mass grave at Gaza’s Nasser Hospital: What you need to know

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 13:44
More than 300 bodies retrieved from two of the largest hospitals in Gaza after Israeli sieges end this month.

Cost of doing business with Iran? US warns Pakistan of sanctions risk

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 13:11
Iran's Raisi visited Pakistan as the neighbours seek to mend ties after tit-for-tat military strikes this year.

NBA roundup: Dallas Mavericks grab vital 96-93 road win over LA Clippers

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 12:38
Mavericks steal home court advantage from the Clippers after winning game two in Los Angeles.

Israeli protesters call for PM’s resignation over captives

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 12:13
Families of Israelis held in Gaza staged a protest to mark 200 days since their relatives were taken.

In Ukraine, low hopes for the liberation of lands occupied by Russia

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 12:01
As Kyiv's forces struggle, fewer than half of Ukrainians believe the country could return to its pre-2014 borders.

Huge protest in Argentina against education cuts

Education - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:39
Thousands took to the streets in Buenos Aires calling on President Javier Milei to preserve university funding.

Australia’s counterterrorism team arrests seven teens in overnight raids

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:37
Police arrest seven in raids across Sydney following the stabbing of an Assyrian Orthodox bishop last week.

Russia arrests deputy defence minister suspected of corruption

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/24/2024 - 11:34
Timur Ivanov, in charge of military construction contracts, suspected of taking bribes 'on a particularly large scale'.

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