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Brazil withdraws ambassador to Israel after Gaza war criticism

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 17:55
The move by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva comes after months of tensions caused by Israel’s assault on Gaza.

Now or Never

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 17:30
As the planet tips towards a point of no return, we look at how youth across the world are demanding climate action now.

New volcanic eruption near Iceland’s town of Grindavik

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 17:30
The eruption was the fifth to occur on Reykjanes peninsula since December.

Usyk set for Fury heavyweight boxing rematch in December

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 17:27
The rematch between undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is set for Saudi Arabia in December.

The recognition of Palestine is undermined by support for harmful policies

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 17:05
Ireland, Norway and Spain's recognition of Palestinian statehood does not mean they defend Palestine's best interest.

Open letter by Gaza academics and university administrators to the world

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 16:54
We call on our supporters to help us resist the Israeli campaign of scholasticide and rebuild our universities.

Jury begins deliberations in Trump criminal hush-money trial

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 16:48
Trump has been charged with 34 felony courts of falsifying business records to pay adult-film actress Stormy Daniels.

Crisis-hit students not being removed - university

Education - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 16:41
Students struggling to pay fees amid a Nigerian currency crisis hand a letter to university bosses.

‘Open source’ investigators use satellites to identify burned Darfur villages

Technology - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 15:56
Investigators using satellite imagery to document the war in western Sudan's Darfur region say 72 villages were burned down in April, the most they have seen since the conflict began. Henry Wilkins talks with the people who do this research about how so-called open-source investigations could be crucial in holding those responsible for the violence to account.

Sweden announces $1.23bn military aid for Ukraine as Blinken visits Moldova

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 15:36
Stockholm makes pledge as Washington and Brussels push to raise support in the third year of Russia-Ukraine war.

Australia relying on experience to win ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 15:23
Can the Australian squad's familiarity and experience of soaking up pressure help Marsh's men win the T20 World Cup?

Photos: South Africans vote in a pivotal election

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:55
For the first time in 30 years, South Africa’s governing party the African National Congress faces election worries.

Nikki Haley writes ‘Finish Them!’ on Israeli bomb bound for Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:25
'Finish Them!’ was the message former US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley wrote on Israeli missiles intended for Gaza.

Colombia lawmakers pass bullfighting ban

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:20
Blood sport a ‘symbol of identity’ for many, but was losing spectators in recent years amid animal welfare concerns.

Are we witnessing Nakba 2.0 in Gaza?

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:00
With record numbers of Palestinians displaced again in Gaza, a growing movement online is asking: Is this Nakba 2.0?

What is ‘All eyes on Rafah’? Decoding a viral social trend on Israel’s war

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 13:45
An AI-generated image with the text 'All eyes on Rafah' has been re-shared more than 40 million times.

Is Israel acting like the ICC is ‘only for Africa and thugs like Putin’?

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 13:29
Two recent legal judgements from international courts could potentially undermine support for Israel.

Frontrunner Labour bars race row MP from UK election run

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 12:45
Diane Abbott says Labour will not allow her to run in July election despite party reinstatement.

Video: Maternity hospital in Rafah damaged in Israeli attack

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 12:07
Israeli strikes have damaged a maternity hospital in Rafah and caused injuries to those nearby.

Hundreds of Georgian NGOs pledge to defy ‘foreign influence’ law

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/29/2024 - 12:05
The NGOs say they're ready to pay penalties under 'the Russian law ... which nobody will obey'.

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