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Elon Musk floated robotaxi launch in China, Chinese state media says

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 06:06
Tesla CEO last month made an unannounced visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

Judge delays Trump classified documents case indefinitely

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 06:00
Judge says setting new date would be 'imprudent', casting doubt about whether the trial will start before US election.

US cancels export licenses of suppliers to China’s Huawei

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 04:33
Move comes after launch of AI-enabled laptop drew fire from Republican lawmakers.

Members of London’s Garrick Club agree to let women join for first time

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 04:22
Vote followed outrage over membership list that revealed the club was a bastion of Britain's establishment.

Should India take from the rich, give the poor? A new election flashpoint

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 04:19
As India enters the second half of its giant election, wealth distribution has emerged as a central campaign faultline.

‘Bleak milestone’: UN says 3 million forced to flee in Myanmar conflict

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 03:04
United Nations says the number displaced has jumped by 50 percent in last six months as fighting has intensified.

Teen drama turns tables on 'toxic parents'

Education - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 02:00
A new Channel 4 series shows the impact smartphone culture has had on parents as well as children.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 804

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 01:40
As the war enters its 804th day, these are the main developments.

TikTok owner ByteDance files lawsuit against US law forcing app’s sale

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 00:27
In April, President Joe Biden signed a law giving ByteDance nine months to sell US operations over security concerns.

Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 22:40
Leaders demand justice for threats against Sikh activists in North America and accusations of Indian gov't involvement.

‘Desperate’ rescues under way as Brazil floods kill 90, displace thousands

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 22:15
Thousands in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state lack water and electricity as floodwaters inundate entire towns.

‘Hamas proposal very far from Israeli requirements’, Netanyahu says

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 21:22
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Hamas ceasefire “proposal” is not acceptable in its current form.

US plays down Rafah assault, says it will push for Gaza ceasefire deal

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 21:06
Biden administration says Israel has 'legitimate goal' in seizing Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border.

‘The goal is to destroy Gaza’: Why Israel rejects a ceasefire with Hamas

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 21:05
Israel has rejected a ceasefire and launched an operation in Rafah, raising fears that the war in Gaza could drag on.

World leaders call for calm in Rafah

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 20:55
Leaders from all corners of the world are expressing intense opposition to Israel’s offensive in Rafah.

What does Russian president’s fifth term mean for the world?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 20:20
Vladimir Putin is firmly in power at home while facing a West hostile over Russia's war on Ukraine.

John Swinney elected as new Scotland leader

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 19:41
Swinney replaces Humza Yousaf, who formally resigned on Tuesday after just over a year in office.

Stormy Daniels testifies during day 13 of Trump’s New York hush money trial

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 19:40
As Daniels testifies about her alleged affair with Donald Trump, defence lawyers push unsuccessfully for a mistrial.

‘Absolutely devastating’: Israel cuts off main entry point for Gaza aid

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 19:37
Israel has closed both the Rafah and Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) border crossings.

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