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US President Trump threatens tariffs at 2025 Davos World Economic Forum

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 19:34
Trump repeats familiar grievances and threatens allies like Canada and the European Union with tariffs.

How do Donald Trump’s pardons compare with other US presidents?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 18:55
Just hours into his second term, Trump pardons about 1,500 people charged in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Hezbollah demands Israeli forces complete withdrawal from Lebanon on time

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 18:25
Israel says the ceasefire agreement is not being implemented fast enough.

Israel continues Jenin raid as two Palestinians killed in West Bank

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 18:24
Thousands of Palestinians have been forcibly displaced as the Israeli army ordered evacuations of multiple areas.

The January 6 pardons: Who has Trump ordered to be released?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 17:44
As one of his first actions as president, Trump pardoned hundreds of his supporters. Here's a look at who he set free.

Micheal Martin returns as Irish prime minister

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:52
The Fianna Fail leader was elected for a second time after chaos in Ireland's parliament subsided.

Why is Ukraine struggling to mobilise its citizens to fight?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:43
Many Ukrainians have come to the realisation that their state is distributing the burdens and benefits of war unfairly.

Can Trump put ‘America first’ and also make peace in the Middle East?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:25
The US president wants to be a 'peacemaker'. He also wants to stay out of a Gaza conflict he says is 'not our war'.

What do Trump’s executive orders on workplace diversity programmes say?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:11
The US president has revoked a 1965 executive order, put federal DEI workers on leave and taken down diversity websites.

Western liberals have lessons to learn from Austria’s far-right turn

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 15:54
Putin-friendly, far-right FPO's imminent rise to power in Austria is a direct consequence of liberal, centrist failings.

Schools to close as red warning issued in Scotland

Education - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 15:31
The Met Office has issued the "danger to life" warning with gusts reaching up to 100mph in parts.

Unpaid internship access 'unfair' to working class, students say

Education - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 15:19
New research says internship opportunities increasingly favour those from a middle class background.

Sudanese army battles RSF over control of oil refinery near Khartoum

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 15:15
The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are fighting for control over the al-Jili oil refinery.

For US Conservatives, DEI is code for ‘Don’t Ever Integrate’

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 15:04
The end goal of the war against affirmative action is to return the US to a state of quasi-legal racial segregation.

Keys defeats Swiatek to reach Australian Open final against Sabalenka

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 14:45
Sabalenka will aim for a third straight Australian Open title against Keys, who eliminated Swiatek in a three-set epic.

Trump latest: Executive orders, DEI shake-up and the US-Mexico border

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 14:44
We delve into the latest news and updates from the Trump administration.

As Trump turns to fossil fuels, Europe sprints ahead with renewables

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 14:40
Solar and wind power are replacing coal and gas in power generation, but experts warn of hurdles ahead.

Palestinians clean up the rubble of their destroyed homes

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 14:26
Palestinians returning to their destroyed homes in Gaza have begun to clean up the rubble.

What’s going on in the occupied West Bank, and why now?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 14:25
Almost as soon as Israeli leaders agreed to the Gaza ceasefire, they launched another assault in the occupied West Bank.

Video: Dozens of panda cubs brought together for Lunar New Year celebration

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 14:17
Conservation groups in China’s Sichuan province brought dozens of panda cubs together to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

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