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Deadly Sahel heatwave caused by ‘human-induced’ climate change: Study

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 09:22
Mali and Burkina Faso recorded most extreme heat in what scientists called a once-in-a-200-year occurrence.

As India’s smallest state votes, a broken hydro plant takes centerstage

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 09:19
Sikkim’s hydropower dream of huge revenues has turned into a nightmare due to irregularities and poor planning.

Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano erupts during lightning storm

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 08:47
Video shows a spectacular lightning storm during an eruption on Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano.

Iran, Israel and the potential for miscalculation

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 08:31
Even if all parties involved don't want an all-out war, history shows that it can still happen.

Tesla asks shareholders to restore Elon Musk’s $56bn pay deal

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 07:54
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm says company believes in 'big risks for the chance of big rewards'.

Georgia advances ‘foreign agents’ bill as 20,000 rally against it

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 06:42
The ruling party suddenly reintroduced the bill earlier this month, after mass protests forced its withdrawal last year.

India election 2024 phase 1: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 06:39
A total of 102 constituencies in 21 states will vote on April 19 for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections.

Student rations ADHD medication ahead of exams

Education - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 06:30
Students share their concerns about the medication shortage ahead of GCSEs.

Climate change education needs review, say experts

Education - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 06:22
Cambridge Press & Assessment survey says students need to be empowered with skills and knowledge.

NPR editor resigns after accusing US outlet of liberal bias

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 04:02
Uri Berliner quits broadcaster days after being suspended over essay accusing network of lacking viewpoint diversity.

More than 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as Ruang volcano erupts

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 03:42
Authorities further extend exclusion zone after volcano sends ash and smoke more than two kilometres into the sky.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/18/2024 - 02:00
As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.

Columbia University leaders face scrutiny over anti-Semitism on campus

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 23:28
Columbia President Nemat Shafik sought to avoid the outrage that erupted after a previous congressional hearing.

Police make multiple arrests in ‘largest gold theft in Canadian history’

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 22:38
Police say five suspects arrested, three more being sought over theft of 6,600 gold bars at Toronto airport last year.

Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 21:24
Afghanistan says the move is illegal, but Pakistan insists it's for security reasons.

Croatia ruling party heading for election win without majority: Exit poll

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 20:37
Exit poll projects Croatia's governing HDZ party on track to win 58 seats in 151-seat parliament.

Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern Israel

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 20:19
At least 14 Israeli soldiers are wounded in an attack launched from Lebanon as regional tensions escalate.

Palestinian Prisoners’ Day marked amid growing number of detentions

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 20:07
Local monitoring groups say the number of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel has doubled to at least 9,500 since the war

Woman, seeking loan, wheels corpse into Brazilian bank

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 20:00
A woman wheeled the corpse of an elderly man into a bank in Brazil, hoping to get a sign-off on a loan.

Biden urges Congress to end impasse and send aid to Israel and Ukraine

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 19:04
US president's appeal comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plans to bring funding bills for a vote.

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