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Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 06:07
New report warns people are increasingly at risk in a continent warming twice as fast as the global average.

Why Kerala isn’t buying Modi claim of ‘double-digit’ win in India election

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 05:36
In India's only state where the BJP has never won a seat, demographics and history remain stumbling blocks for the PM.

TikTok says bill to force its sale would ‘trample’ free speech

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 05:11
Bill targeting Chinese-owned app goes to the US Senate after passing the House in bipartisan vote.

Pro-China party on course for landslide victory in Maldives election

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 04:49
Provisional results give President Mohamed Muizzu's PNC party 66 of 86 seats in parliament with opposition far behind.

Biden condemns ‘blatant’ anti-Semitism at Columbia pro-Palestine protests

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 03:46
Biden's remarks come after footage emerges appearing to show Jewish students being threatened with repeat of October 7.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 788

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 02:26
As the war enters its 788th day, these are the main developments.

Turtles swimming to extinction in Malaysia as male hatchlings feel heat

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 02:13
Already under pressure from habitat loss and pollution, turtles face an existential crisis from record heat.

In Australia, women-only app becomes latest front in war over trans rights

Around The Globe - Mon, 04/22/2024 - 01:17
The founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her service to a trans woman.

What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine?

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 20:44
Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war.

US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over abuses: Report

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 20:39
Israeli prime minister says he will fight any sanctions targeting Israeli military units for alleged rights violations.

Zelenskyy welcomes US aid to Ukraine, urges rapid transfer of weapons

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 20:04
Ukraine president says the passage of the aid bill would send a powerful message to Russia that the US stands by Kyiv.

Kiptum remembered in Kenya’s London Marathon double

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 19:26
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Alexander Mutiso Munyao won on a poignant day at the London Marathon.

Ecuador votes on anticrime measures amid soaring violence

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 18:36
The majority of 11 questions posed to voters on Sunday focus on tightening security measures.

Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 17:59
As regional tensions soar, the kingdom is contending with domestic as well as international pressures.

Dystopia of Seoul

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 17:30
Vivaldi’s, Four Seasons, re-composed by AI using 2050 climate data to create a disturbing musical performance in Seoul.

Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power against Israel

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 16:49
Analysts say his comments have dampened fears of an all-out war between Iran and Israel.

Russian, Ukrainian families arrive in Qatar for healthcare and support

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 16:14
Doha says families will receive medical, psychological and social support, state media report.

The ICC can no longer ignore the genocide in Gaza

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 16:06
Failure to launch an investigation into genocide in Gaza can have a devastating impact on the court.

Videos show widespread damage from Israel’s deadly West Bank raids

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 15:13
Israeli forces have killed more than a dozen Palestinians during a three-day raid on the Nur Shams refugee camp.

Hundreds gather on Sydney’s Bondi Beach to mourn Westfield attack victims

Around The Globe - Sun, 04/21/2024 - 15:04
Hundreds lit candles as the sun set, to mourn the six people killed in a knife attack at a local mall a week ago.

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