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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,182

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 05:05
These are the key events on day 1,182 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Biden camp denies cancer was diagnosed earlier amid cover-up claims

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 03:06
Statement from Biden's office comes after US President Donald Trump expressed doubt over timing of diagnosis.

Student suicide review says unis must act to stop more deaths

Education - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 01:52
The government wants universities to check the safety of halls and reach out to families after a death.

US judge indicates deportations to South Sudan likely violated court order

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 00:57
Judge Brian Murphy indicated the Trump administration's actions to deport migrants to South Sudan 'may be contempt'.

Venezuela frees US citizen in latest exchange with Trump administration

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/21/2025 - 00:15
President Donald Trump sent special envoy Richard Grenell to arrange Joseph St Clair's release after months in prison.

Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 23:13
The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US's missile defence system with space-based interceptors.

Why is Donald Trump fixated on South Africa?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 22:39
How did the US right become fixated on a debunked conspiracy theory of 'white genocide' in South Africa?

Uganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 21:13
President Yoweri Museveni’s government has frequently defended military trials, citing national security concerns.

EU to sustain Radio Free Europe with emergency funding after Trump cuts

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:58
Outlet is one of several media services whose funding was cut by Trump administration amid aggressive downsizing effort.

Israeli opposition leader criticises killing ‘children as a hobby’

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:35
Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan criticised the government at a press conference on Tuesday.

What is the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and why has it been criticised?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:31
New aid distribution body has been denounced and called a politicisation of aid in Gaza.

UK foreign secretary slams Israel’s war on Gaza as trade deal paused

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:27
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy slammed the Israeli government for expanding its war on Gaza.

Marco Rubio suggests US ‘engagement’ led to limited aid entering Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:24
US secretary of state appears to acknowledge that humanitarian assistance is not reaching Gaza in 'sufficient amounts'.

Why is Israel expanding its war on Gaza?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 20:06
PM Benjamin Netanyahu has called for the ‘forcible expulsion of Palestinians’ from Gaza.

Columbia students heckle acting university president at graduation

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:48
Columbia University students booed the school’s acting president, Claire Shipman, at a graduation ceremony.

UN: Gaza aid approvals fall drastically short

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:42
The UN says 100 aid trucks were approved Tuesday to enter Gaza Tuesday, far below the 600 needed daily.

Sudan’s army declares Khartoum state ‘completely free’ of paramilitary RSF

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:41
Announcement comes weeks after the army made gains in and around the capital city to push back the Rapid Support Forces.

‘Blatant political attack’: US lawmaker charged over ICE centre standoff

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 19:28
Democrats say the Trump administration's decision to charge Congresswoman LaMonica McIver sets a 'dangerous precedent'.

UK, France, Canada warn Israel of sanctions: Is opinion shifting on Gaza?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:41
UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers as European leaders mount pressure on Israel to end its Gaza offensive.

Foreign journalists must not abandon their Palestinian colleagues in Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:13
As Israel moves to reoccupy Gaza, foreign media must demand open access and an end to killings of journalists.

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