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US confirms it held direct talks with Hamas

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 21:13
The US confirmed it held direct talks with Hamas for the first time since 1997.

US says some autos exempt from Canada, Mexico tariffs for one month

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 20:30
The US has said it will allow a one-month exemption from tariffs on auto imports from Canada and Mexico.

Greek government to face no-confidence vote over 2023 deadly train crash

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 20:03
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's government holds majority in parliament and is expected to survive Friday's vote.

Israel new army chief Eyal Zamir says Hamas mission ‘not accomplished’

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 19:12
Outgoing military chief Herzi Halevi calls for a wider examination of the failures on October 7, 2023.

Welsh teacher shortage limiting subjects on offer

Education - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 19:03
Wales' chief inspector of education says recruitment problems are affecting pupils' choices.

Security official confirms US cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 18:58
US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said that the US “had taken a step back” with sharing intelligence with Ukraine.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: New Zealand beat South Africa in semifinal

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 18:51
New Zealand beat South Africa by 50 runs in Lahore to qualify for Sunday's cricket final against India in Dubai.

What to watch for at China’s Two Sessions

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 17:38
China’s annual Two Sessions is beginning this week to set out the policy priorities for the rest of the year.

US suspends intelligence sharing with Ukraine

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 16:27
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms US 'pause' in intelligence sharing with Kyiv amid tensions between allies.

Trump “concedes” to Russia before Ukraine peace talks begin

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 16:12
Robert Hamilton analyses the US-Ukraine fallout—are Russia talks taking a dangerous turn for Europe and Ukraine?

Truth dies in darkness. Don’t blame Bezos

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 15:52
Western media should spare us the manufactured outrage. Its editorial policies have long defended the indefensible.

Israel inaugurates new army chief after Oct 7 failures

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 15:46
Israel has sworn in its new army chief after the military’s failures during Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack.

German parties agree to loosen fiscal rules to overhaul military, economy

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 15:34
Germany's Merz says the CDU/CSU and SPD will submit a motion to the Bundestag lower house of parliament next week.

What’s in Egypt’s $53B plan to rebuild Gaza?

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 15:25
The Arab League has thrown its support behind Egypt’s plan to reconstruct Gaza, as an alternative to Trump’s plan.

Which US states could be hit hardest by Trump’s Canada and Mexico tariffs?

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 15:07
Montana imports 93 percent of its goods from Canada and Mexico, the most of any state.

Key moments from Donald Trump’s speech to US Congress

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 14:16
Here are some of the highlights from Donald Trump’s speech to the US Congress.

Loss of Latin a 'tragedy' for state sector pupils

Education - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 13:47
Teachers and academics in the shadow of Hadrian's Wall hit back against the axing of Latin funding.

South Sudan arrests key Machar allies as army surrounds his house

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 13:46
Several allies of Vice President Machar arrested as soldiers surround his Juba home in latest threat to 2018 peace deal.

Fact check: President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 13:18
In his Congress speech, Trump made claims about Mexico's extradition of drug lords, aid to Ukraine and immigration.

Why is America afraid of ‘No Other Land’?

Around The Globe - Wed, 03/05/2025 - 12:52
The widely acclaimed film has failed to find a US distributor because it reveals truths Americans should not see.

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