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Wildfires kill 24 and displace thousands in South Korea

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 08:04
Days of wildfires have destroyed more than 200 buildings and forced 27,000 people to evacuate.

‘Serious violations’ found in South Korean foreign adoptions programme

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 08:00
Multiple violations were unearthed by a commission investigating the adoption of South Korean children by foreigners.

Thailand prime minister survives vote of no-confidence

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 07:35
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of ex-premier Thaksin, won the backing of 319 of 488 Thai lawmakers.

Bucks’ Damian Lillard injured with blood clot in calf, out indefinitely

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 06:33
Milwaukee Bucks' championship aspirations are in jeopardy, with star Damian Lillard diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis.

Why are users of 23andMe being urged to delete their data?

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 06:07
Genetic testing company's bankruptcy proceedings could result in auction of the genetic data of 15 million users.

Yuki Tsunoda to replace Liam Lawson at F1 Red Bull team: Reports

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 05:56
Media reports claim Tsunoda will be elevated to the Red Bull team to partner Max Verstappen at the upcoming Japanese GP.

US VP Vance’s visit to Greenland is ‘unacceptable pressure’: Danish PM

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 05:49
JD Vance's visit to Greenland with senior officials comes as US President Trump says he wants to take the territory.

How did Yemen become a humanitarian disaster?

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 05:15
A decade of conflict has torn Yemen apart. Now millions face hunger, displacement, and the collapse of basic services.

Trump signs executive order calling for proof of US citizenship to vote

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 05:06
Progressive groups denounce move as effort to suppress millions of voters who do not have ready access to government ID.

US judge blocks deportation of another pro-Palestinian student activist

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 04:46
Korean American Yunseo Chung, 21, is among several students challenging the Trump administration to remain in the US.

At least 18 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 03:39
South Korea's forest service said thousands of fighters are tackling at least five active wildfire nationwide.

Track and field to be first Olympic event to require DNA tests to prove sex

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 03:13
World Athletics chief say rules will uphold the integrity of women's sport amid debate over inclusion of trans athletes.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,126

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 02:24
These are the key developments on day 1,126 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Brazilian Supreme Court considers trial for Bolsonaro over coup allegations

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 01:13
Top prosecutor argues Bolsonaro oversaw a criminal effort to remain in office despite his loss in the 2022 elections.

Sussex university fined £585k in free speech row

Education - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 00:58
The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.

‘Sloppy’: Trump downplays shock over leaked Signal chat about Houthi attack

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/26/2025 - 00:05
Democrats have called the high-level discussions on the messaging app Signal 'obviously reckless, obviously dangerous'.

Palestine keep hopes of first World Cup alive with dramatic Iraq turnaround

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 23:10
Palestine score twice in the final minutes of their Group C qualifier for a historic 2-1 win against Iraq in Jordan.

US judge sets Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial for June 23

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 22:42
In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.

Will Benjamin Netanyahu accept a new ceasefire?

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 21:58
Egypt has proposed a new plan to end Israel's war on Gaza.

Dozens killed in strike on market in Sudan’s North Darfur

Around The Globe - Tue, 03/25/2025 - 21:57
Local rights groups accuse military of carrying out attack as army spokesperson says civilians not targeted.

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