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Trump signs executive order to bring down prescription drug prices

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 20:51
President makes push to bring down drug prices that have long been a source of financial strain for US patients.

One in five people in Gaza face starvation, famine watchdog warns

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 20:30
The IPC says a full 100% of Gaza now experiences acute food insecurity while half-a-million people face starvation.

Protesters rally against Israel’s participation in Eurovision

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 20:12
Protesters in Basel condemned Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the ongoing war in Gaza.

India-Pakistan ceasefire brings hope and uncertainty

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 19:49
A ceasefire between India and Pakistan is currently holding, bringing relief to civilians who fled after recent attacks.

Can Istanbul talks pave way to end the war in Ukraine?

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 19:47
Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to meeting proposed by Vladimir Putin - if he attends in person.

Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 19:35
Hamas frees Edan Alexander as Israel presses on with its Gaza assault and 71-day blockade of all aid.

India’s Modi says fighting ‘only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 18:21
Modi vows India will 'retaliate on its own terms' if there is any future 'terror' attack on the country.

Pope Leo calls for release of jailed journalists, notes their courage

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 16:45
The new pontiff talks of witnesses 'who report on war even at the cost of their lives'.

PKK disbands, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 16:31
The Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, has announced that it plans to disband and disarm.

Teacher banned over sex with 'vulnerable' ex-pupil

Education - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 16:03
A report says David Blight's conduct had fallen "significantly short of the standards expected".

Ivory Coast opposition leader resigns but vows to still fight for victory

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 15:57
Tidjane Thiam's campaign has been halted because presidential candidates are not allowed to hold dual citizenship.

Is Trump abandoning Israel? Not really

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 15:53
US president may have excluded Israel from his pursuit of megadeals in the Gulf, but he remains a committed supporter

Renewed RSF shelling killed several in Sudan’s el-Fasher, army says

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 15:49
The latest attacks come as the African Union rejects any 'interference' in the civil war, which has killed over 20,000.

UK veterans allege war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 15:43
Detainees were regularly executed and unarmed people killed in their sleep during night raids, according to ex-soldiers.

Pope Leo XIV urges freedom for imprisoned journalists

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 15:32
Pope Leo XIV urged the release of imprisoned journalists across the world.

UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 15:18
PM Starmer's shift to the right on immigration risks alienating Labour's large base of left-of-centre supporters.

Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE: What to know

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 15:06
Economic deals and security top the agenda on Trump trip to Middle East, the first state visit of his second term.

Video shows arrest of Mayor of Newark at US detention centre

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 14:20
Police bodycam footage shows Newark Mayor Ras Baraka being arrested outside a detention centre in New Jersey

India-Pakistan ceasefire celebrations despite lingering tensions

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 14:12
People in Pakistan and India have been celebrating a ceasefire after the most serious fighting between the two nations.

Alonso to replace Ancelotti as Real Madrid manager: Reports

Around The Globe - Mon, 05/12/2025 - 14:03
Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso poised to replace Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, according to media reports.

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