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UK’s Sunak to unveil $252m investment in nuclear deterrent, nuclear energy

Around The Globe - Mon, 03/25/2024 - 03:36
UK leader says investment is vital in 'more dangerous and contested world.'

Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye takes early lead in presidential election

Around The Globe - Mon, 03/25/2024 - 03:04
Early results show Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the lead but his rival from ruling coalition says a run-off will be needed.

Chad main opposition figures barred as leaders cleared for election

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 20:29
The central African country's presidential election is set to take place in May.

Simon Harris to be Ireland’s youngest PM after clinching party leadership

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 19:43
Harris will be voted in as Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister when parliament next sits on April 9.

Vote counting under way in Senegal’s delayed presidential election

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 19:14
The polls take place following a period of uncertainty after President Macky Sall sought to delay the election.

Fastest waiters in Paris compete in ‘coffee run’ street race

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 18:43
A 110-year-old tradition has waiters racing through Paris streets while balancing coffee and croissants.

The Max Planck Society must end its unconditional support for Israel

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 17:16
An open letter by employees calls on the MPS to reconsider its stance on Israel in view of Israeli genocidal actions.

Ukraine says it hit two Russian landing ships off occupied Crimea

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 16:57
A Moscow-installed regional official says 10 missiles shot down amid a major Ukrainian air attack.

Bodies of three Rohingya found as Indonesia ends rescue for capsized boat

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 14:52
Authorities in Aceh province have received several reports about dead bodies floating in nearby waters since Saturday.

Putin says Moscow concert attackers tried to flee to Ukraine

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 14:43
Russia has detained the four gunmen and other suspects connected to the attack at a Moscow concert hall.

Russia mourns victims of Moscow concert hall attack, toll likely to rise

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 14:18
Search operation is still ongoing, governor of Moscow region says, amid fears the death toll of 133 may further rise.

Week in pictures: From deadly ISIL attack in Moscow to drought in Vietnam

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 13:57
A roundup of some of the main events last week.

Israeli protesters paraglide over PM Netanyahu’s house

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 13:45
Israeli protesters have paraglided over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Caesarea with banners.

The Canadian arms embargo on Israel that was not

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 13:43
The Canadian government’s pledge not to sell weapons to Israel doesn’t apply to permits worth millions already approved.

Only effective way to ramp up Gaza aid is by land, UN chief Guterres says

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 13:23
During a visit to Egypt, Antonio Guterres warns of impact Israel's months-long war on Gaza is having around the globe.

Pro-West candidate beats Slovakia PM’s ally to set up presidential run-off

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 11:47
Ex-Foreign Minister Ivan Korcok and current parliament Speaker Peter Pellegrini to face off in April's vote.

Nigerian army rescues 17 students abducted from Sokoto state

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 11:30
Children who were kidnapped in two separate abductions in northern Nigeria have been freed.

Does Israel need to be forced by the US to end the war in Gaza?

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 11:00
Palestinian politician Mustafa Barghouti and US professor Ian Lustick dissect Biden's refusal to end the war in Gaza.

Moscow concert hall attack: How did ISIL recoup, five years after ‘defeat’?

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 10:20
The group's Afghanistan arm in particular has gained since the return of the Taliban — even though the two are rivals.

More than 130 kidnapped Nigerian students released: Government spokesman

Around The Globe - Sun, 03/24/2024 - 10:02
Kidnapping in Kaduna on March 7 was one of the biggest such attacks in years and prompted national outcry over security.

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