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No new pope after papal conclave’s first round of voting

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 21:38
Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling that the papal conclave did not select a new pope.

US central bank: Trump tariffs causing ‘great deal of uncertainty’

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 21:26
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating “a great deal of uncertainty.”

Syria’s al-Sharaa confirms indirect talks with Israel amid soaring tensions

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 21:11
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria holding indirect talks with Israel 'through mediators'.

Macron welcomes Syria’s al-Sharaa in Paris

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 19:48
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Paris.

US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 19:42
The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.

Ford to raise prices on three cars produced in Mexico: Report

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 19:36
The increased price tag is a result of US President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs on auto imports.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for renewed Franco-German cooperation

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 19:28
Friedrich Merz says a reset in relations is vital to help Europe overcome its security and economic 'challenges'.

‘Ant Gang’ smugglers sentenced in Kenya wildlife trafficking case

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 19:23
Two Belgian teens caught with 5,000 rare ants in Kenya were sentenced to 12 months in prison or a fine of $7,700.

Sistine Chapel doors closed as Vatican conclave begins

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 18:48
The papal conclave has begun as a Vatican offical declared ‘extra omnes’, signaling non-voters to exit the chapel.

Two-thirds of global warming caused by world’s richest 10%, study finds

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 18:34
Study authors argue progressive taxes on wealth and carbon-intensive investments could provide a solution.

‘I wish I could say that the worst is over’: Former Pakistani FM Bhutto

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 18:32
“I wish I could say that the worst is over," former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari told Al Jazeera.

‘It’s not Europe bad, America good’: JD Vance returns to Munich meeting

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 18:23
In his third appearance with the Munich Security Conference, the US vice president sought to strike a conciliatory tone.

25 years of Putin: what can we expect next?

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 17:39
How has Russia’s leader maintained his longevity – and how has it shaped the world?

Why was a Gaza ‘Freedom Flotilla’ ship attacked?

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 17:36
Drones struck a Freedom Flotilla ship carrying aid bound for Gaza. Organisers believe Israel was behind the attack.

Palestinians turn plastic into diesel amid fuel shortage in Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 17:31
Amid Gaza’s worsening fuel crisis under the Israeli blockade, Palestinians are converting plastic into diesel.

Libyan authorities reject report they will take in US deportees

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 17:21
The Trump administration has sought agreements allowing it to send immigrants to third countries for detention.

Mali’s military government suspends political parties’ activities

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 16:44
Decree signed by General Goita suspends activities 'until further notice', citing 'reasons of public order'.

Between borders and bombs, I lost my mum: A daughter’s tribute from Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 16:43
As Israel continues to bomb Gaza, Maram Humaid writes about never getting the chance to say goodbye to her mother.

Rohit Sharma announces retirement from Test cricket

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 16:40
The India captain's announcement brings an end to the career of one of his country's best Test match batsmen.

Germany to reject undocumented migrants at border: Report

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/07/2025 - 16:14
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt plans to send up to 3,000 additional officers to Germany's borders, Bild reports.

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