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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 709

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/02/2024 - 02:05
As the war enters its 709th day, these are the main developments.

Progressive US lawmaker Omar faces censure over mistranslated speech

Around The Globe - Fri, 02/02/2024 - 00:42
Omar, a Somali American Congress member, says the attacks are the latest instance of hardline Republican 'Islamophobia'.

SQA exam staff to strike over pay dispute

Education - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 23:49
The Scottish exams body says the pay deal is the "best offer possible".

Preview: Asian Cup 2023 quarterfinals

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 23:09
The Asian Cup quarterfinals pit regional giants against each other but also see underdogs take on the holders.

US judge urges Biden to examine support for ‘plausible genocide’ in Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 22:03
Despite dismissal of a case accusing officials of complicity in Gaza 'genocide', advocates say ruling marks a victory.

Israel is creating a ‘buffer zone’ around Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 21:32
Israel is creating a ‘buffer zone’ around Gaza, which Israeli media reports says will ‘prevent attackers’.

US imposes sanctions on four Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 20:48
White House says settler violence in occupied West Bank threatens US 'national security and foreign policy interests'.

Preview: CAF AFCON 2023 quarterfinals

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 20:40
Al Jazeera previews the four Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals that see a mix of favourites and minnows face off.

In a sign of commitment, EU unlocks aid for Ukraine as it fights off Russia

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 20:36
Deal will help Ukraine cover its wartime deficit, but experts question what concessions were made to assure its passage.

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton to leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 20:33
Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of this year to join Ferrari, both F1 teams have confirmed.

South Carolina primary set to test Biden’s support among Black voters

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 20:05
US president's campaign wants to show it can energise Black voters who were key to his narrow 2020 presidential victory.

Could today’s global conflicts bring World War III closer?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 19:42
Global wars are raging with major powers in the East and West often arming opposing sides.

French farmers unions call to end protests as PM unveils new measures

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 19:00
Gabriel Attal pledged a 'future' for France's agriculture sector and promised solutions to combat bans and fraud.

Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi sentenced to three years

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 18:45
Ghannouchi's Ennahda Party accused of receiving foreign funds as President Kais Saied continues crackdown on opposition.

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.

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