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‘Every day I see land disappear’: Suriname’s battle to keep sea at bay

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 13:29
Suriname faces severe coastal erosion and rising sea levels, threatening communities along its vulnerable coastline.

At least three dead after AU helicopter crashes at airport in Somalia

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:35
Helicopter with eight people on board crashes at Aden Adde airport, the main international airport in Mogadishu.

Did God want Trump to bomb Iran?

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:30
Invoking God to bomb Iran, Trump is reviving a deadly tradition of religiously justified US violence.

Video: A home-turned-library to tackle the Philippines’ reading crisis

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:43
A retired accountant has turned his home in Manila into a public library.

Iran president signs law suspending cooperation with IAEA

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:26
Iran is also considering an entry ban on IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, after rejecting his request to visit nuclear sites.

Massive explosion at fireworks warehouse in California

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 11:15
Video shows a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, California, exploding and catching fire, sending debris and smoke into the

Australia vows childcare crackdown after worker charged with sex offences

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:57
Officials pledge to toughen laws after 26-year-old childcare worker charged with abusing eight children under his care.

Paramount agrees to pay $16m to settle Trump lawsuit over CBS interview

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:51
'The settlement does not include a statement of apology or regret,' said Paramount.

What is the partial verdict in the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial?

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 10:27
Jurors have been asked to keep deliberating after they were unable to reach a full verdict.

FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals: Qualified teams and full schedule

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 09:51
Two all-European clashes, Brazilian flair and a Saudi surprise form the last-eight clashes of the Club World Cup.

Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 09:29
In a rebuke to China, the Tibetan spiritual leader says only his foundation has the power to recognise his successor.

Four dead, four missing after oil barge sinks in Gulf of Suez: Egypt gov’t

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 09:04
The Adam Marine 12 was being transported to a new location when it capsized, leaving 22 injured.

US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 09:03
Missiles for Patriot air defence systems and Hellfire missiles are among items being held back, according to US media.

Trump says Israel agrees terms for ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 08:58
President Donald Trump says Israel has accepted a 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal, but he gave no details of the plan.

How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen – and who could it be?

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 08:26
Dalai Lama confirms that a successor will be chosen. Here's how - and why it matters to Beijing, Washington, New Delhi.

NHS professional says 'let pupils wear trainers'

Education - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 07:57
Orthotist Francesca Makey says schools should change "outdated uniform policies" and allow trainers.

Pupils give up smartphones in behaviour experiment

Education - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:09
Pupils hand in their smartphones for a week as part of an experiment by the University of Kent.

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ passes Senate: What’s in it, who voted how?

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 06:09
The measure was approved after almost 48 hours of reading, debate and voting on various amendments.

Qantas says hackers breached system holding data on 6 million customers

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 05:46
Australia's flagship carrier says it believes a 'significant' amount of personal data was stolen in a cyberattack.

US university bars trans athletes, erases records under pressure from Trump

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/02/2025 - 04:03
University of Pennsylvania removes times set by trans swimmer as part of resolution to civil rights investigation.

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