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‘Blood minerals’: What are the hidden costs of the EU-Rwanda supply deal?

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:53
EU plans to secure supplies for green revolution from Rwanda likely to support smuggling of conflict minerals from DRC.

Identity war: Far from frontlines, Ukraine resists Russia’s cultural legacy

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:46
Many Ukrainians back official 'decolonisation' efforts but others say it is misguided and defined by hostility.

South Korea parliament approves new probe into deadly 2022 Halloween crush

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:32
Victims' families have demanded independent investigation into disaster that killed more than 150 people.

US police filmed leaving UCLA anti-war camp

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:06
US police have been filmed leaving the anti-war camp at UCLA after hundreds of officers were deployed to clear it.

Russia troops accused of ‘executing’ surrendering Ukraine soldiers: Report

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:27
Human Rights Watch investigates 'apparent summary executions' and says actions could amount to war crimes.

Pakistan T20 squad: Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali back for England and Ireland tour

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 09:48
Babar Azam to lead 18-man squad which also includes injured wicketkeepers Azam Khan and Mohammad Rizwan.

UCLA campus standoff as police order pro-Palestinian protesters to leave

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 09:39
Hundreds of police in riot gear mass on US campus as students threatened with arrest.

How do United States universities make their money?

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 09:22
Protesters call US university funds into question and demand schools divest from Israel for its war on Gaza.

OECD lifts global growth outlook as US, China outperform expectations

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 09:16
Paris-based organisation predicts global economy to expand by 3.1 percent this year and 3.2 percent in 2025.

Man accused of spraying ‘pesticide’ on US anti-war camp

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:54
A man has been filmed spraying an unknown liquid on protesters’ belongings and banners at a Palestine solidarity camp.

New York police remove protesters camped inside Fordham University building

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:45
Police in New York have arrested anti-war students inside a building at Fordham University during their protests.

Tensions high at UCLA as police order pro-Palestinian protesters to leave

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:38
Students staying put on US campus despite inevitability of ‘militarised police invasion’, ready to face arrest.

NBA playoffs: Celtics crush Heat to win series, Mavericks thrash Clippers

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:37
Boston Celtics advance to semifinals with 4-1 win, Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks take 3-2 lead over LA Clippers.

Colombia president cuts ties with Israel over war on Gaza

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 07:54
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro says the country is cutting diplomatic ties with Israel over its war on Gaza.

Boxer Ryan Garcia denies using banned drug Ostarine for Devin Haney fight

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 07:38
'I don't even know where to get steroids,' Garcia said, after reports claimed he had tested positive for a banned drug.

Microsoft announces $2.2bn AI, cloud investment in Malaysia

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 06:26
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says firm will provide education and training to 200,000 people.

Arizona Senate repeals near-total 1864 abortion ban in divisive vote

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 06:09
The repeal of the abortion ban received a 16-14 vote and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs.

US accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine war

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 06:08
Washington says Moscow breached global ban on chemical weapons with use of chloropicrin and tear gas.

Missing in action: How two key parties in India’s largest state collapsed

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 06:03
Near-absence of campaign by Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party, which once ruled UP, reflects larger challenges.

US sanctions hundreds of individuals, firms over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:58
Measures target nearly 300 entities, including 20 firms based in China and Hong Kong.

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