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China ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence: Defence minister

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 10:51
Dong Jun says 'whoever dares to split Taiwan from China will be crushed to pieces and suffer his own destruction'.

China probe lands on moon’s far side in first-ever sample retrieval mission

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 10:20
The Chang’e-6 landing marks China’s second descent on the far side of the moon, where no other country has reached.

Chicago students stage walkout protest for Gaza

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 09:47
Students at the University of Chicago have walked out their graduation ceremony in protest against Israel’s war on Gaza.

How afternoon tea helps inmates learn life skills

Education - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 09:05
BBC London went to HMP Pentonville to see how the DofE awards hopefuls are doing the course behind bars.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 828

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 08:20
As the war enters its 828th day, these are the main developments.

Heatstroke kills 33 polling staff in a state on last day of India election

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 08:18
While several people have died during the intense heatwave, dozens dying in one day marks an especially grim toll.

How Israel’s raids on Jenin only fuel Palestinian resistance

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 07:26
Israeli operations in the West Bank city lead to casualties, displacement and popular anger.

Modi magic: Why Indian exit polls predict record BJP win

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 04:22
Exit polls suggest the prime minister's party could win even more seats than in did in 2019.

Marathon man Djokovic beats Musetti in latest-ever finish at French Open

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 03:15
Defending champion wins a four-and-half-hour epic to keep alive his hopes of winning a 25th Grand Slam title.

India election results 2024: How will votes be counted?

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 03:01
Here's how votes for India's Lok Sabha polls will be counted using electronic voting machines on June 4.

Labour plans apprenticeship funding shake-up

Education - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 22:31
Labour say they'll give businesses more flexibility on how they spend apprenticeships levy funding.

Boeing delays Starliner space capsule launch for at least 24 hours

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 19:33
The space capsule will carry a two-person team to the International Space Station (ISS).

India’s exit polls show a majority for Modi’s BJP-led alliance in election

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 17:28
A summary of exit polls project the NDA could win between 355 and 380 seats in the 543-member lower house of parliament.

North Korea launches new wave of ‘trash balloons’ towards South Korea

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 17:23
North Korea says balloons are a response to leaflets launched across border by activists in South Korea.

How federal agents protect candidates in Mexico’s deadly election season

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 17:12
Congressional candidate Bryan LeBaron was nervous about accepting a government security team. Then he saw the benefits.

South Africa’s ANC loses 30-year parliamentary majority after election

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 15:44
African National Congress vote share drops to 40 percent, forcing it to seek coalition partners to form government.

Gaza: The War on Hospitals

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 14:00
Israel is attacking Gaza’s hospitals in violation of international law, but is it part of a pattern going back to 1948?

Can South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa survive the ANC’s election setback?

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 13:50
The governing party must form a coalition government but some opposition parties want the president out of the picture.

Universities v protest: A letter from a lesser alumnus

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 13:34
I'm not surprised my alma mater is at the centre of the anti-colonial student rebellion and colonist effort to crush it.

Photos: India votes in last phase of world’s largest electoral exercise

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/01/2024 - 13:15
Indians cast ballots in the last phase of the country’s weeks-long electoral process.

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