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Turkiye detains four over cartoon allegedly depicting Abrahamic prophets

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 11:03
Istanbul chief public prosecutor's office announces investigation after charges of 'openly insulting religious values'.

UK government faces key test in welfare reform bill vote

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 11:00
Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on welfare spending after watering down planned cuts to disability benefits.

Donald Trump signs order to lift Syria sanctions

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 10:13
Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria and requesting a review of terrorism designations.

Thousands of babies face starvation in Gaza as milk supplies run dry

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 10:03
Doctors in Gaza are warning of a ‘silent catastrophe’ that threatens the lives of thousands of babies and infants.

Court suspends Thailand’s PM pending case over leaked phone call

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 09:28
A Thai court has accepted a petition from senators that accuses the PM of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards.

Death toll rises to 36 after India pharmaceutical factory blast, fire

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 09:18
Another 36 workers remain in hospital with burns and other injuries after the blast and fire at the Sigachi factory.

US revokes Bob Vylan visas after Glastonbury chants

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:52
The US has revoked the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan after they led chants of ‘death to the IDF’.

Who wins, who loses if Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill passes?

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:52
Richest Americans, families with children, some carmakers to gain. EV makers, those on food stamps, Medicaid to lose.

Elon Musk slams Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, calls for new political party

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:38
The world's richest man and the US president have traded insults over Donald Trump's tax cuts and spending bill.

Iran ‘needs more time’ to decide on resuming nuclear talks with US

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:07
Foreign minister's comments come as the G7 calls for negotiations on a deal to address Iran's nuclear programme.

Tariffs 101: Why women’s products cost more

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 08:00
"Women have always been paying more for things we just never knew about it."

US-backed Gaza aid fund may be “complicit” in war crimes

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 07:54
“[The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation] is now run by a man who … believes that Palestine belongs to the Jewish people.”

Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, father Thaksin face legal peril

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 07:36
Constitutional Court hears petition seeking premier's dismissal as separate court hears case against her father.

Head bans smartphones in favour of 'brick' phones

Education - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 06:05
Head teacher Louise Cowley says smartphones are disruptive and addictive for students.

Al Hilal stun Man City 4-3 to enter Club World Cup quarterfinals

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 06:04
Club World Cup holders and European giants City are dumped out by Saudi champs in seven-goal thriller after extra time.

US accuses Harvard of anti-Semitic harassment of Jewish students, staff

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 05:21
A task force threatens to cut all of Harvard's federal funding over allegations of violating Jewish students' rights.

Did Prada ‘steal’ Indian sandal designs without giving credit?

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 04:46
The luxury brand faces accusations of cultural appropriation after models wore Kolhapuri sandals without giving credit.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,223

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 04:24
Here are the key events on day 1,223 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Parental leave and pay for new parents to be reviewed

Education - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:42
Campaigners say the UK's system has been "overlooked for years", and investing in it is a "no-brainer".

Parents face hurdles vaccinating children - report

Education - Tue, 07/01/2025 - 00:06
Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.

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