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Trump, Merz discuss trade, NATO spending and Russia’s war on Ukraine

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 19:17
The German chancellor expressed his country's support for Ukraine and pushed Trump to apply more pressure on Russia.

Trump: Russia, Ukraine like ‘two children fighting in a park’

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:54
Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine are like two children fighting in a park.

Private school pupil numbers drop by 11,000

Education - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:39
Latest school census data says the number of private school pupils has dropped by 1.9% in the last year.

Tesla shares slide as CEO Musk and President Trump have a public face-off

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:35
Shares dropped on Thursday as Musk publicly criticised the tax bill the US president is pushing to enact into law.

Indonesia beat China to boost World Cup hopes in AFC qualifying

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 18:12
Indonesia shut out China 1-0 in their Asian Football Confederation Group C qualifier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

‘Premeditated genocide’: Brazil’s Lula slams Israel over Gaza war

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:46
Lula criticises Israel in Paris, as German FM voices rare criticism of onslaught in Gaza and West Bank settlements.

Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs over the next two years

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:39
The cuts will represent 6 percent of its total workforce.

Why did the US block a resolution demanding an end to Israel’s war on Gaza?

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:31
Outrage after US vetoes UN Security Council motion calling for permanent ceasefire in Gaza. 

Supreme Court strikes down Mexico’s lawsuit against US gun manufacturers

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 17:28
Mexico's government had argued that negligent gun sales have fuelled its struggles against cartels and criminal groups.

Pattern of defiance: Israel expands settlements in face of Western pressure

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:59
Move to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank a challenge to Western allies unwilling to take serious steps.

US Supreme Court clears greater path for ‘reverse discrimination’ claims

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:37
Court rules in favour of woman who says she was passed over for a work promotion because of her heterosexuality.

Six pilgrims sail from UK to Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:20
Six British Muslims sailed from the UK to Saudi Arabia for 59 days to reach the holy city of Mecca for Hajj.

Trump speaks with China’s Xi amid trade, student visa tensions

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:30
US president previously said it was 'hard to make a deal' with the Chinese leader as talks continue over trade.

World reacts to Trump’s travel ban, hits several nations mired in conflict

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 15:16
Nationals from 12 countries have been banned from entering the US in Trump's latest immigration crackdown.

Getting food in Gaza has become “like the Hunger Games”

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:59
James Elder, UNICEF spokesperson, warns of deadly risks Palestinians face seeking aid in Gaza and calls for urgent safe

Greta Thunberg on Gaza: Why we joined the Freedom Flotilla

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:45
Aboard the Madleen, Greta Thunberg and Yasemin Acar discuss why they defy Israel’s blockade and sail toward Gaza.

‘You are not alone’, diplomat tells Palestinians after UN vote

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:26
"You are not alone", diplomat tells Palestinians after UN vote vetoed by US.

Netherlands still backs Israeli F-35 ‘supply chain of death’: Report

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 14:04
Maersk ships between the US and Israel carrying F-35 components are routed through Rotterdam, a grassroots group claims.

Eid al-Adha greetings in different languages

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 13:56
Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the third day of Hajj. Here's how to say 'Eid Mubarak' in different languages.

Trump’s new travel ban: What we know

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/05/2025 - 13:52
US President Donald Trump has signed a travel ban blocking entry to the US for nationals of 12 countries.

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