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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 942

Around The Globe - Tue, 09/24/2024 - 02:48
As the war enters its 942nd day, these are the main developments.

Biden administration designates UAE ‘major defence partner’ in rare move

Around The Globe - Tue, 09/24/2024 - 00:54
US-UAE boost military cooperation as Middle East tensions over war in Gaza surge and despite friction over Sudan war.

Myanmar anti-coup forces target Mandalay in struggle to oust military

Around The Globe - Tue, 09/24/2024 - 00:44
Trained and guided by ethnic armed groups, Myanmar's volunteer fighting forces are challenging the generals' grip.

'I left my son at school so he'd be taken into care'

Education - Tue, 09/24/2024 - 00:00
BBC Spotlight has discovered 44 disabled children have gone into care in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic.

Gunman who killed 10 in Colorado grocery store found guilty of murder

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 22:33
Jury rejects defence plea that Ahmad Alissa was insane and hearing voices prior to 2021 shooting.

Death toll climbs from Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 21:20
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed hundreds of people and wounded more than 1,600.

Israel-Hezbollah war? | Start Here shorts

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 20:59
Are Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah in an all-out war?

Egypt delivers more weapons to Somalia amid rising tensions with Ethiopia

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 20:55
Ties between Egypt and Somalia have grown this year over their shared mistrust of Ethiopia.

Southeast US under major storm warning as hurricane watches issued

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 20:45
A system of storms in the Caribbean is forecast to develop into Hurricane Helene by the middle of this week.

US plans to prohibit key Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 20:39
US is concerned about data collection on US drivers by connected Chinese vehicles and potential manipulation.

UN officials say ‘atrocities must end’ in Gaza as Israeli raids kill dozens

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 19:31
Heads of UN agencies say they cannot do their jobs 'in the face of overwhelming need and ongoing violence'.

Rising death toll as Israel strikes civilian areas across Lebanon

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 18:46
Israel conducted airstrikes across Lebanon on alleged Hezbollah sites that were in crowded civilian areas.

Why is Israel intensifying its crackdown on media coverage?

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 18:42
Israel is expanding curbs on media freedom, with the Al Jazeera Media Network a main target.

Calls for teacher oath on relationships with pupils

Education - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 18:18
A union says asking staff to pledge not to have pupil relationships shows contempt for teachers.

Marxist-leaning Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka’s election: What’s next?

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 17:23
From an IMF deal he wants to renegotiate to parliamentary elections, president-elect faces key challenges.

Man accused in ‘assassination attempt’ left note with plan to kill Trump

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 16:58
Florida prosecutors expected to request would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh remain detained at Monday US court hearing.

The US Fed cut interest rates by more than expected. So what?

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 16:38
Many households will have to wait for some time to feel the benefit of lower interest rates.

Israel is deliberately targeting journalists in Gaza: Experts

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 16:38
Press freedom groups point to a pattern of killing clearly identified journalists.

Thousands of people in south Lebanon flee intense Israeli bombardment

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 16:01
The Israeli military announced that it hit some 800 targets, saying it was going after Hezbollah weapons sites.

Climate Protest Crackdown

Around The Globe - Mon, 09/23/2024 - 16:00
People & Power meets climate activists who have been labelled as 'terrorists’ by their critics.

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