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Senate confirms Dan Caine as top US general

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 10:05
Trump's nominee becomes chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff with 60 votes against 25.

US Supreme Court orders return of migrant wrongly deported to El Salvador

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 08:47
Lawyer for Salvadoran man Kilmar Abrego Garcia hails Supreme Court's order, saying that 'the rule of law prevailed'.

Family killed after helicopter crashes into New York’s Hudson River

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 08:38
A tourist helicopter crashed into New York’s Hudson River on Thursday killing six people, including three children.

Mohamed Salah signs new two-year Liverpool contract extension

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 08:36
Liverpool's Egyptian international has signed a new two-year contract with the Premier League leaders.

Ukraine opens probe into Russia’s alleged killing of four prisoners of war

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 08:21
The Associated Press news agency has verified footage from Ukrainian and Russian sources depicting the four soldiers.

Taiwan charges captain of China-linked ship with damaging subsea cable

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 08:06
The case marks a first for Taiwan in prosecuting what it alleged is deliberate damage to a subsea cable.

How US funding cuts are threatening South African families living with HIV

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 07:44
Critical community initiatives that provide testing, food and support and HIV vaccine research have been dismantled.

Syria and South Korea establish formal diplomatic relations

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 05:54
The move is a blow to North Korea, which once counted Damascus as an ally until the fall of President Bashar al-Assad.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,142

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 04:23
These are the key events on day 1,142 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

China to ‘reduce’ Hollywood movie releases in response to Trump’s tariffs

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 04:06
China's National Film Administration says US movies will be less popular after Washington imposed a 145 percent tariff.

Myanmar’s military drafts thousands in first year of conscription drive

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 02:30
Forced conscription has failed to change the course of Myanmar’s grinding civil war, and many are refusing to serve.

What goes on inside toddlers' brains? A pioneering project is trying to find out

Education - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 00:13
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth.

What goes on inside toddlers' brains? A pioneering project is trying to find out

Education - Fri, 04/11/2025 - 00:13
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth.

Six killed after helicopter crashes in New York’s Hudson River

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 23:29
A family of Spanish tourists, including three children, were killed in the crash, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says.

Iran warns it could expel UN nuclear inspectors ahead of US talks

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 23:27
The United States and Iran are set for talks on Iran's nuclear programme in Oman on Saturday.

Man Utd held by late Lyon Europa League goal; Tottenham draw, Chelsea win

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 23:09
Manchester United are denied a win as Olympique Lyonnais secure a late 2-2 draw in their quarterfinal first-leg tie.

Palestinian Ahmad Manasra released from Israeli prison after nine years

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 23:07
Ahmad Manasra, 23, has been released after completing nine-and-a-half-year sentence, lawyer says.

Prada acquires rival Versace for $1.4bn despite tariff uncertainty

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 22:59
The multibillion-dollar deal strengthens Italy's position in luxury fashion industry.

Trump warns tariffs will return without trade deals

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 21:57
Trump says paused tariffs will return if trade deals aren't reached.

US stocks down as trade war with China deepens

Around The Globe - Thu, 04/10/2025 - 21:45
The White House says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China is currently 145 percent.

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