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UN rights chief decries death of 50 people in Mali attacks

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 16:40
The UN official said he was 'appalled' by the killings in central Mali.

UN experts condemn ‘disturbing’ attacks on journalists in Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 16:34
Officials suggest the targeting of journalists may be a 'deliberate strategy by Israeli forces' to silence reporting.

Why has a court blocked Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 15:37
Judge calls Tesla boss's pay 'unfathomable'. Ruling could affect his standing as the world's richest man.

What is UNRWA and why is it important for Palestinians?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 15:32
The UN agency, which supports 6 million Palestinian refugees, is the main aid provider in Gaza amid Israeli bombardment.

Why did Mark Zuckerberg apologise at the US Senate?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 15:29
Parents of affected children said the Meta CEO's apology was 'a bit too late'.

Tunisia’s Saied wants to make the central bank fill the budget deficit

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 15:09
By borrowing billions from the central bank to shore up budget, the president could well worsen Tunisia's economic woes.

Mother of 6-year-old missing in Gaza recounts last phone calls

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:59
The mother of missing 6-year-old Hind Hamadeh from Gaza has told Al Jazeera about the last phone calls she had with her.

Is South Africa’s foreign policy contradictory or a balancing act?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:57
South Africa's stance on global issues in the last year has confounded many. Some analysts say it is a balancing act.

The French Algerians moving to Algeria ‘seeking freedom, opportunity’

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:53
What was once a one-way street heading north is now a two-lane highway with some people heading south out of France.

Russian court extends detention of US journalist Kurmasheva until April

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 14:38
Russian-American journalist is accused of failing to register as a ‘foreign agent’ and spreading ‘false information’.

Bodies of ‘torture victims’ found at Gaza school

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 13:30
The killing of dozens of people whose bodies were found at a Gaza school was a clear war crime, says human rights lawyer

Hindu prayers begin inside India’s Mughal-era mosque after court order

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 13:08
Worshippers are praying inside the 17th century mosque adjacent to a Hindu temple in Varanasi after the court order.

Journalists, activists targeted in Jordan with Israeli-made Pegasus spyware

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:55
Report by Access Now says hackers used the malware to break into smartphones of dozens of people in Jordan.

Magic mushroom therapy is booming in Jamaica

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:30
Mindset asks whether Jamaica’s psychedelic therapy retreats are a glimpse into the future of mental health treatment.

India budget 2024: What does it say about the economy, elections?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:25
The Modi government has snipped its food subsidy bill while also lowering its fiscal deficit target.

Palestinians demand international inquiry after mass grave found in Gaza

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:04
Bodies of Palestinian detainees who were handcuffed, blindfolded discovered in plastic bags near northern Gaza school.

The assassinations at Jenin hospital should not surprise anyone

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:52
Israeli forces have been targeting Palestinian healthcare in clear violation of international law for many years.

European Union agrees on new $54bn aid package for Ukraine

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:42
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.

Zuckerberg apologises to families of children harmed by social media

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:32
Watch as the Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologises to parents of children that have been harmed by social media.

History of AI

Technology - Thu, 02/01/2024 - 11:22
From counting machines to neural networks, the development of artificial intelligence has paralleled emerging brain science. Writer, Matt Dibble; graphic designer, Kateryna Stepchenko; motion designer, Valeryia Rusak; narrator, Hayde Fitzpatrick.

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