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Lebanon arrests gunman following attack on US embassy in Beirut

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 09:48
The military says the assailant, injured in a gunfight, is a Syrian national.

European elections: How will the vote work and what’s at stake?

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 09:40
Far-right parties are expected to do well and could gain a stronger foothold in the European Parliament.

If we are to lower food prices and support farmers, we need to restore land

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 09:30
Land restoration is the key to a well-functioning food system, healthier nature and stable climate.

US House seeks to sanction ICC for accusing Israel of Gaza war crimes

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 09:30
Approval in Senate unlikely, but vote illustrates continued unconditional support for Israel among US lawmakers.

Is Iranian military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘at a new level’?

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 09:23
Iranian drones are 'a danger we’re fighting with', a Ukrainian expert warns, as conflict rages for a third year.

Preview: India vs Ireland – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 09:12
India and Ireland begin their T20 World Cup campaign at New York's mysterious new cricket stadium.

AI ‘healthcare revolution’ already under way, Nvidia says

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 08:49
Top executive says AI likely to affect healthcare more than any other area of life.

India election: Why Modi’s narrow win sent the stock market tumbling

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 06:48
Indian shares suffered their biggest drop since 2020 after the Bharatiya Janata Party lost its parliamentary majority.

Australia drops legal fight against X over church stabbing videos

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 06:36
Elon Musk's social media platform welcomes decision as a victory for freedom of speech.

Boys asking teachers how to choke girls during sex

Education - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 06:14
Dr Tamasine Preece says boys have asked her if "a soft squeeze on the neck is OK".

French military trainers would be ‘legitimate target’ in Ukraine: Lavrov

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 05:47
Ukraine has said paperwork has been signed that would allow French instructors to train Kyiv's soldiers.

Sunak and Starmer clash in heated first debate of UK election

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 03:38
The two men clash over tax, health and the cost of living in fractious debate that failed to land any knockout blows.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 831

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/05/2024 - 01:51
As the war enters its 831st day, these are the main developments.

At least 15 killed in Israeli attack on central Gaza refugee camps

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/04/2024 - 22:12
Dozens wounded in attacks on Bureij, Maghazi as only remaining working hospital in area 'overflowing' with patients.

Biden imposes strict restrictions on asylum at southern US border

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/04/2024 - 21:57
New measures all but deny the right to claim asylum for people who cross the US southern border without authorisation.

What’s the root cause of Nigeria’s economic crisis?

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/04/2024 - 21:38
A general strike demanding higher wages brings Nigeria to a standstill.

India’s Modi wins election, but BJP suffers setback

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/04/2024 - 21:11
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has won a historic third term in office, but the BJP's majority is reduced.

T20 World Cup brings cricket ‘home’ for New York’s South Asian community

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/04/2024 - 20:50
New York's semi-professional cricketers hope the T20 World Cup will inspire the next generation to play the game.

UK’s Sunak and Starmer to clash in debate as Farage enters election fray

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/04/2024 - 18:49
Conservative leader Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in a televised debate.

Ohtani’s former interpreter Mizuhara pleads guilty in sport betting case

Around The Globe - Tue, 06/04/2024 - 18:47
Mizuhara pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17m from the Los Angeles Dodgers player to pay off illegal gambling debts.

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