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World Food Programme strained in Sudan as rainy season, funding cuts loom

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 18:04
With the rainy season and funding cuts looming, the World Food Programme is worried about the displaced in Sudan.

Why does DRC want to end ex-President Kabila’s immunity for war crimes?

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 17:59
The former leader is accused of allying with the rebel M23 group, active in the country's east.

Uganda’s military chief says holding opposition activist ‘in my basement’

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 17:55
Opposition leader says Eddie Mutwe's abduction 'a reminder to the world' of breakdown in law and order in Uganda.

Lebanon warns Hamas against attacks threatening nation’s security

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:55
President Joseph Aoun says Lebanon must not be used as a launchpad for instability or be dragged into unnecessary wars.

Sudanese paramilitary RSF kills 19 after taking city of al-Nahud: Sources

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:41
Control over city gives RSF strategic advantage in its bid to take Darfur capital el-Fasher, 400km west.

One hundred days into Trump 2.0, is the opposition failing?

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:28
Donald Trump faces rising political opposition amid a growing backlash on key policies.

‘Red alert’: Chile issues tsunami warning after coastal 7.4 earthquake

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 14:52
The quake also struck off the Argentinian coast; Chile's warning is for areas in southernmost Magallanes region.

US says war set to run on as Ukraine prepares to ratify minerals deal

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 14:18
Washington-Kyiv deal absolves Ukraine of past ‘debt’ for aid, but does not give security guarantees.

Drone attack on Gaza ‘Freedom Flotilla’ ship

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 14:17
Aid workers trying to deliver supplies to Gaza are stranded on a burning ship in the middle of the sea.

German security service designates far-right AfD as ‘extremist’

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 13:27
Classification opens way for surveillance of party and is likely to revive discussion of a ban.

Harrods, M&S hit by cyberattack: What happened, who’s behind it?

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 13:19
A hacking group called Scattered Spider is believed to be behind the reported ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer.

Radical-right Reform party makes gains in UK elections

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 13:10
Leader Nigel Farage, a Trump ally, hopes to position anti-immigration party as significant political force in UK.

How accurate is the movie ‘Conclave’ on electing a new pope?

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:54
The film 'does a fair job' - but we have some notes.

Knicks’ Brunson helps seal series against Pistons, Clippers sink Nuggets

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:41
New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson hits late trey to seal series against Detriot Pistons; LA Clippers beat Denver Nuggets.

Red Cross warns Gaza aid effort on ‘verge of collapse’ amid Israel blockade

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:12
ICRC says Israel has 'obligation' to meet the needs of Palestinians struggling to survive.

‘Everyone lives in fear’: Voices of Kashmir after deadly Pahalgam attack

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:57
As tensions soar between India and Pakistan, Kashmiris are caught between fear and uncertainty.

Sixth form sector at 'breaking point', says head

Education - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:52
Dominic Burke says staff at his school are "working harder and class sizes are going up".

Australia election 2025: Results, what polls say and what’s at stake?

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:52
Here are the issues dominating the federal elections and which party is leading in the polls.

Trump orders funding cuts for US public broadcasters PBS, NPR

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 11:05
White House accuses outlets of using public money to spread 'woke propaganda' as alarm raised on media freedom.

Hong Kong ex-lawmaker describes ‘Kafka-esque’ prison experience

Around The Globe - Fri, 05/02/2025 - 10:54
Claudia Mo says she read more than 300 books and brushed up on her French while in prison.

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