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Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid probably violate humanitarian law: UN

Around The Globe - 50 min 30 sec ago
The UN monitoring body says the Russian air attacks pose risks to Ukraine's public health, education and wider economy.

Lebanese people talk about fears after pager and walkie-talkie explosions

Around The Globe - 50 min 31 sec ago
Two days of random explosions have made some people nervous, others ditch their walkie-talkies, but some remain defiant.

Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan, sentenced to death, faces new fraud trial

Around The Globe - 1 hour 1 min ago
As part of major state anticorruption drive, she was convicted in April for her role in a $12.5bn financial fraud case.

Sri Lanka’s tea estate workers courted by presidential candidates

Around The Globe - 1 hour 17 min ago
Trouble brews before presidential election as long-marginalised group says it's heard the candidates' promises before.

UN demands Israel end occupation of Palestine: How did your country vote?

Around The Globe - 1 hour 28 min ago
The UNGA nonbinding measure has been backed by 124 of the 181 member states - but 43 members abstain.

UN General Assembly overwhelmingly calls for end of Israeli occupation

Around The Globe - 2 hours 7 min ago
This is what happened as the UN voted to back a resolution calling for Israel to end its illegal occupation.

Australia’s social media ban for minors: Has this worked elsewhere?

Around The Globe - 2 hours 38 min ago
Multiple countries have tried but failed to effectively curb social media access. Will Australia's attempt be different?

AI needs ‘global governance’, cannot be left to market, UN panel says

Around The Globe - 2 hours 46 min ago
Expert body makes seven recommendations on regulating AI, including establishment of fund to help developing countries.

Child dies after stabbing near Japanese school in China

Around The Globe - 2 hours 49 min ago
Japan condemns 'despicable act' committed against the 10-year-old who was on his way to the Shenzhen Japanese School.

Video: White House spokesman pressed on what US knew about Lebanon attacks

Around The Globe - 2 hours 55 min ago
US official John Kirby refused to answer questions on whether the US was informed prior to the attacks on Hezbollah.

World reacts to UN vote calling on Israel to end Palestinian occupation

Around The Globe - 2 hours 57 min ago
UNGA resolution, backed by 124 countries, makes it clear that occupation ‘cannot be allowed to continue any longer’.

Lebanon explosions raise alarm about supply chain security, safety of tech

Around The Globe - 3 hours 22 min ago
At least 32 people were killed when thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies detonated in attacks blamed on Israel.

Joshua vs Dubois: Heavyweight champ Dubois relishes shot at boxing stardom

Around The Globe - 3 hours 51 min ago
Underdog Daniel Dubois is out to prove his worth and cement his name as the IBF champion when he faces Anthony Joshua.

Thailand to prosecute eight over 2004 Tak Bai deaths

Around The Globe - 4 hours 44 min ago
The incident remains one of the deadliest in the long-running armed rebellion in Thailand's southern provinces.

US says Iran hackers sent stolen Trump campaign emails to Biden’s team

Around The Globe - 4 hours 54 min ago
There is currently nothing to indicate recipients replied but Trump's campaign is asking Biden's team 'to come clean'.

North Korea says it tested new ballistic missile with ‘super-large’ warhead

Around The Globe - 5 hours 18 min ago
Kim Jong Un attends launches, stressing the need for North Korea to improve its conventional and nuclear capabilities.

Haiti sets up council to prepare for first elections since 2016

Around The Globe - 6 hours 47 min ago
Country is mired in political strife with international peacekeepers drafted in to restore stability.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 937

Around The Globe - 8 hours 40 min ago
As the war enters its 937th day, these are the main developments.

Battered by typhoons: Why aren’t Philippine flood control projects working?

Around The Globe - 8 hours 58 min ago
Manila has spent billions of dollars on flood mitigation projects but few have been completed.

Germany has stopped approving war weapons exports to Israel: Report

Around The Globe - 9 hours 42 min ago
Germany faces mounting pressure from legal cases arguing that German weapons exports to Israel breach humanitarian law.

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