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Brazilian legend Marta, Zambia’s Banda inspire Orlando Pride to NWSL title

Around The Globe - Sun, 11/24/2024 - 07:14
Zambian striker Barbra Banda scored the only goal as Orlando beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 in the championship game.

How India’s Chennai mints world-beating chess champions, one move at a time

Around The Globe - Sun, 11/24/2024 - 06:34
As Gukesh Dommaraju aims to win the world championships starting Monday, a city of chess stars cheers him on.

Trump backs staunchly anti-Muslim Florida lawmaker to run for US Congress

Around The Globe - Sun, 11/24/2024 - 02:07
Florida State Senator Randy Fine, who celebrated Israel's killing of a US citizen, gets president-elect's support.

Thousands protest against sexual violence in France

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 21:56
The protests come two days before the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

What does the use of more powerful weapons mean for Ukraine?

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 21:18
Russia uses hypersonic missile for first time in the war after Ukraine uses Western weapons to hit Russian territory.

More than 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza in 48 hours

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 18:59
Director of the Kamal Adwan hospital says several staff wounded in Israeli bombardment.

‘Exponentially worse’: Immigrant rights groups brace for second Trump term

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 18:16
Immigrant rights groups fear harsh policies and potential legal pressure could accelerate in second Trump term.

UN climate talks in disarray as developing nations stage walkout

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 16:54
Small islands and least-developed nations say their climate finance interests were ignored.

Rahul silences doubters as India openers dominate Australia

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 16:16
India close Day Two of the first Test on 172-0 in their second innings in Perth, leading Australia by 218.

Israel and its supporters cannot gaslight the law

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 14:44
Arguments that the ICC is 'criminalising' self-defence by issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant are absurd.

1000 days of war and the toll on Ukraine’s media

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 13:55
The war in Ukraine hits a new escalation point and the battle of narratives sharpens.

Philippines VP Sara Duterte threatens Marcos assassination if she is killed

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 13:30
The president's security has been boosted after his deputy's 'active threat' that were 'made so brazenly in public'.

Dozens killed as sectarian violence flares up in Pakistan’s Kurram

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 11:40
Renewed fighting between Sunni and Shia Muslim groups latest in a string of attacks to hit Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Laos pledges justice after suspected tainted alcohol kills tourists

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 11:15
Australia presses Laotian authorities for a full and transparent probe after the deaths of two 19-year-old backpackers.

Facing the fear of water: Refugees learn to swim in Lesbos

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 10:18
Many refugees who end up on the Greek island are traumatised by water. A swimming programme helps them embrace the sea.

IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka’s $2.9bn bailout, but warns of risks

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 10:14
Global lender says it will release about $333m to crisis-hit nation as signs of economic recovery emerge.

Are underwater pipelines, cables being sabotaged in the Baltic Sea? Why?

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 09:00
A series of unexplained events causing damage to pipelines and cables has occurred over two years.

Israeli missiles strike residential building in central Beirut

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 08:53
At least four people have been killed in the attack on the Basta neighbourhood, according to the Health Ministry.

Trump picks billionaire investor Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 08:24
Hedge fund manager will be responsible for implementing president-elect's pledges to cut taxes and raise tariffs.

‘Genocide-free’ cola makes a splash in the United Kingdom

Around The Globe - Sat, 11/23/2024 - 07:54
Cola Gaza offers its drinkers an ‘apartheid-free’ alternative as they boycott big-name brands.

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