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Travis King, US soldier who fled to North Korea, sentenced for desertion

Around The Globe - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 09:54
Military judge releases King for good behaviour and time served after sentencing him to 12 months of confinement.

US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib slams racist image of her with exploding pager

Around The Globe - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 08:59
Cartoon published in National Review would 'incite more hate and violence against our Arab and Muslim communities'.

Student grows vegetables to save money

Education - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 08:58
Majority of students at Kent universities face financial struggles that are causing stress for some.

Japan orders thousands to evacuate quake-hit region as rains trigger floods

Around The Globe - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 08:37
A dozen rivers burst their banks in Ishikawa where the meteorological agency issued its highest alert level.

Earth to get a mini-moon for two months, but what is it?

Around The Globe - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 08:30
Earth will get its very own 'mini-moon' which will remain in orbit for two months later this year.

Could AI save Nigerians from devastating floods?

Around The Globe - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 07:03
Floods are worsening by the year in Nigeria and standard food aid programmes after each disaster are not enough.

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels after 19 months

Around The Globe - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 05:26
Indonesian police say Mehrtens has been flown out of mountainous Nduga and appears in good health.

Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse

Around The Globe - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 04:35
While the economy has stabilised many people are suffering as a result of austerity measures backed by the IMF.

Ukraine bans officials from using Telegram on state-issued devices

Around The Globe - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 04:33
Decision comes after evidence was shared showing Russia's ability to access Telegram messages and personal data.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 939

Around The Globe - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 02:39
As the war enters its 939th day, these are the main developments.

Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says

Around The Globe - Sat, 09/21/2024 - 01:39
Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it's crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia.

UN warns escalating Israel-Hezbollah violence risks devastating conflict

Around The Globe - Fri, 09/20/2024 - 21:51
At UNSC, UN rights chief says Israel's attacks on Hezbollah devices violated international law and could be a war crime.

How will immigration shape the US presidential election?

Around The Globe - Fri, 09/20/2024 - 21:45
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present conflicting plans on the issue of immigration.

Afghanistan seal historic cricket series win against South Africa

Around The Globe - Fri, 09/20/2024 - 20:46
Afghanistan's cricketers seal their three-match ODI series against South Africa with a 177-run victory in Sharjah.

More strikes on Hezbollah escalate decades-long conflict

Around The Globe - Fri, 09/20/2024 - 20:43
Hezbollah has been rocked by days of suspected Israeli sabotage, bombings and assassinations.

Israel strikes Beirut suburb in latest attack in Lebanon

Around The Globe - Fri, 09/20/2024 - 20:26
At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike in a Beirut suburb on Friday.

Israeli forces kill dozens across Gaza as tanks advance deeper into Rafah

Around The Globe - Fri, 09/20/2024 - 19:01
At least 13 people, including children, were killed in Israeli attacks on two homes in Rafah, medical sources say.

More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters

Around The Globe - Fri, 09/20/2024 - 18:23
This is the first major attack on Bamako since 2015 when fighters targeted foreigners in a nightclub and hotel.

Who is Ibrahim Aqil, the Hezbollah commander targeted by Israel?

Around The Globe - Fri, 09/20/2024 - 17:42
Israel targets top Hezbollah commander in air raid on Beirut suburb that kills 12 people and wounds 66.

How a Bangladesh minister spent more than $500m on luxury property

Around The Globe - Fri, 09/20/2024 - 16:57
Undercover sting reveals how the politician bought hundreds of overseas homes on a $13,000-a-year salary.

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