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Six dead, thousands displaced as floods hit southwestern China

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 07:55
'Exceptionally large floods' swept through Guizhou's Rongjiang county, forcing some 80,000 people to flee their homes.

Monterrey, Inter Milan, Dortmund and Fluminense in Club World Cup last 16

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 07:42
Inter Milan overcame River Plate 2-0 in a heated clash, while Monterrey thumped Urawa Reds 4-0 to enter the knockouts.

Thailand moves to re-criminalise cannabis in blow to $1bn industry

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 07:23
The order to restrict cannabis use for medical purposes only must pass another hurdle before becoming law.

Ecuador captures ‘Fito’, country’s most wanted fugitive gang leader

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 04:49
Jose Adolfo Macias, alias 'Fito', is due to be extradited to the US on drug trafficking and weapons smuggling charges.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges trial for ‘war criminal’ Putin

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 04:11
Ukrainian leader signs an accord with the Council of Europe to set up a special tribunal to try top Russian officials.

‘Witch-hunt’: Trump calls for cancellation of Netanyahu’s corruption trial

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 03:28
Trump extolls Israeli leader as a 'warrior', says the US will be the one that 'saves Bibi Netanyahu' from trial.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,218

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 02:19
Here are the key events on day 1,218 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Mamdani’s New York victory boosts pro-Palestine politics in US

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 01:47
Zohran Mamdani won New York's primary race because of his support for Palestine, not in spite of it, progressives say.

Could Zohran Mamdani be NYC’S first Muslim and Indian American mayor?

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 01:05
Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary over ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo has rocked city politics.

US sanctions Mexican banks, alleging connections to cartel money laundering

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 00:26
Mexican Finance Ministry says it has not received evidence to support claims against CIBanco, Intercam and Vector banks.

Mistakenly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail for now

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/26/2025 - 00:11
Lawyers for the Maryland father, a Salvadoran immigrant, fear he could face a second deportation if released.

Rubiales to appeal fine for Hermoso forced kiss

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 23:49
Ex-football chief Luis Rubiales will appeal at Supreme Court after fine for forcibly kissing Jenni Hermoso is upheld.

Four Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank by settlers, Israeli troops

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 23:10
The dead include teenage boy who succumbed to wounds after being shot in the neck, according to Health Ministry.

Gunmen kill 11 at religious festival in Mexico’s Guanajuato state

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 23:01
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum decries shooting at Irapuato festival as 'deplorable' and promises investigation.

Death toll from rain-fuelled landslide in Colombia rises to 11

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 22:10
Authorities say that rescue workers continue to search for the missing and assist residents in town outside of Medellin.

Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 22:05
Iranian parliament proposes harsher punishments for those accused of espionage after devastating war.

Deadly church attack raises security fears for Syrians, minorities

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 22:03
Government faces scrutiny as church attack highlights ongoing threats to stability and safety for minorities in Syria.

Faith leaders challenge Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 21:00
The complaint alleges a law requiring the religious text violates 'fundamental religious-freedom principles' in the US.

Trump says he doesn’t care if US, Iran sign a nuclear agreement

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 20:39
Donald Trump said the US and Iran will hold talks next week but he doesn’t care about signing an agreement.

French far right’s Le Pen asks protege to prep for 2027 presidential bid

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/25/2025 - 20:36
French courts have barred France’s far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, from presidential candidacy for five years.

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