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Key takeaways from King Charles’s ‘Speech from the Throne’ in Canada

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 19:55
King stresses sovereignty amid US President Trump's pressure on Canada, but also urges cooperation in historic speech.

Silhouetted by fire, 6-year-old girl survives Israeli attack in Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 19:36
Ward Khalil emerged from the blaze alive, but her mother and two of her siblings were killed in Monday's attack.

Chaos erupts as Palestinians rush to aid site after months of blockade

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 18:40
Chaos erupted in Rafah as thousands of desperate Palestinians swarmed a new aid distribution site.

Israeli forces raid foreign exchange shops in occupied West Bank; one dead

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:38
Palestinian groups slam the raids targeting exchanges in several cities in a widespread operation in the territory.

NPR sues Trump administration for cutting US federal funding

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:21
The lawsuit alleges the Trump administration's move to cut funding to public media violates the US's First Amendment.

US Supreme Court rejects Native American case against large copper mine

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 17:11
High court declines to hear bid to block a project that an Apache Indigenous group says would destroy a religious site.

How common is Israel’s use of human shields in Gaza and the West Bank?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 16:50
Army under pressure to provide answers amid growing evidence that orders to use Palestinians as 'fodder' come from top.

Trump Media to raise $2.5bn to invest in Bitcoin

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 16:47
Trump Media says the money will be used to create a 'Bitcoin treasury'.

Why are the US and EU struggling to reach a trade deal?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 16:11
Trump's U-turn sees European leaders call for ‘lowest possible’ tariffs after levies postponed from June 1 to July 9.

Liverpool car ramming casts ‘dark shadow’ over victory parade

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 16:08
Multiple football fans were injured in a car ramming incident during Liverpool FC’s Premier League victory parade.

US, Europe lift ‘range restrictions’ on Ukraine missiles: Why it matters

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 16:08
German leader Merz confirms Kyiv can now target Russian military positions with long-range weapons from Western allies.

Merz: Israeli army’s actions no longer justifiable in fight against Hamas

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 16:01
Friedrich Merz criticised Israel's actions in Gaza, saying the scale of civilian harm can no longer be justified.

Ronaldo set to leave Al Nassr: What’s next, can he play in Club World Cup?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:54
If Cristiano Ronaldo does exit Al Nassr, could he play with Miami's Lionel Messi or another team at FIFA Club World Cup?

University scraps plan to cut music and languages

Education - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:35
Music and modern languages will still be offered at Cardiff University, the vice chancellor says.

At least five reported killed in large explosion at China chemical plant

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 15:15
More than 200 emergency workers respond to blast and blaze in Weifang in Shandong province, China state media report.

Charles III to give ‘Speech from the Throne’ in Canada: What to know

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:55
The brief trip carries symbolic weight and reinforces Canada’s historical ties to the monarchy, amid threats from Trump.

Far-right figure Tommy Robinson released early from UK prison

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:42
Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was originally scheduled for release in late July.

‘Betrayal’ or ‘win-win’?: Britain’s EU deal reopens old wounds

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:28
Polls suggest most Britons want closer ties with the EU, but some believe the new deal violates Brexit's mandate.

Drone war, ground offensive continue despite new Russia-Ukraine peace push

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:04
Tit-for-tat drone attacks as Russia blames Ukraine and Europe for efforts to disrupt diplomacy.

Humanitarian groups slam Gaza’s new US-Israeli aid operation

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/27/2025 - 14:04
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it has started sending limited aid into Gaza, after Israel’s three-month siege.

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