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Hezbollah explained | Start Here

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 18:31
What is Hezbollah and how is it linked to the Israel-Gaza war?

National SEND warning after Surrey case - watchdog

Education - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 18:18
The council watchdog warns of educational psychologist shortages after a complaint in Surrey.

New cancer cases to soar 77 percent by 2050, WHO predicts

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 17:08
There were an estimated 20 million new cancer cases in 2022, with more than 35 million new cases predicted by 2050.

What are T-levels and what are the grades worth?

Education - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 16:41
T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.

UN rights chief decries death of 50 people in Mali attacks

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 16:40
The UN official said he was 'appalled' by the killings in central Mali.

UN experts condemn ‘disturbing’ attacks on journalists in Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 16:34
Officials suggest the targeting of journalists may be a 'deliberate strategy by Israeli forces' to silence reporting.

Why has a court blocked Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 15:37
Judge calls Tesla boss's pay 'unfathomable'. Ruling could affect his standing as the world's richest man.

What is UNRWA and why is it important for Palestinians?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 15:32
The UN agency, which supports 6 million Palestinian refugees, is the main aid provider in Gaza amid Israeli bombardment.

Why did Mark Zuckerberg apologise at the US Senate?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 15:29
Parents of affected children said the Meta CEO's apology was 'a bit too late'.

Tunisia’s Saied wants to make the central bank fill the budget deficit

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 15:09
By borrowing billions from the central bank to shore up budget, the president could well worsen Tunisia's economic woes.

Mother of 6-year-old missing in Gaza recounts last phone calls

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:59
The mother of missing 6-year-old Hind Hamadeh from Gaza has told Al Jazeera about the last phone calls she had with her.

Is South Africa’s foreign policy contradictory or a balancing act?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:57
South Africa's stance on global issues in the last year has confounded many. Some analysts say it is a balancing act.

The French Algerians moving to Algeria ‘seeking freedom, opportunity’

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:53
What was once a one-way street heading north is now a two-lane highway with some people heading south out of France.

Russian court extends detention of US journalist Kurmasheva until April

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:38
Russian-American journalist is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’ and spreading ‘false information’.

Bodies of ‘torture victims’ found at Gaza school

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 13:30
The killing of dozens of people whose bodies were found at a Gaza school was a clear war crime, says human rights lawyer

Hindu prayers begin inside India’s Mughal-era mosque after court order

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 13:08
Worshippers are praying inside the 17th century mosque adjacent to a Hindu temple in Varanasi after the court order.

Journalists, activists targeted in Jordan with Israeli-made Pegasus spyware

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:55
Report by Access Now says hackers used the malware to break into smartphones of dozens of people in Jordan.

Magic mushroom therapy is booming in Jamaica

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:30
Mindset asks whether Jamaica’s psychedelic therapy retreats are a glimpse into the future of mental health treatment.

India budget 2024: What does it say about the economy, elections?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:25
The Modi government has snipped its food subsidy bill while also lowering its fiscal deficit target.

Palestinians demand international inquiry after mass grave found in Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:04
Bodies of Palestinian detainees who were handcuffed, blindfolded discovered in plastic bags near northern Gaza school.

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