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Syria’s interim president launches dialogue on political transition

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:11
Syria’s interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has hailed an historic opportunity to rebuild his country.

Children in Gaza go back to school

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:09
Students in Gaza have gone back to school. Many are learning in classrooms scarred by damage inflicted by the war.

Sudan army allies intentionally targeting civilians: HRW

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 14:08
A new report by Human Rights Watch says SAF-allied groups committed acts that may amount to war crimes.

Music stars release silent album in protest against UK AI copyright plans

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 13:19
Is This What We Want features recordings of empty studios, performance spaces, highlighting danger to creative trade.

Ukraine reconstruction costs cross half-trillion-dollar mark: Study

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 13:13
The $524bn estimate marks growing needs provoked by Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian cities and infrastructure.

The lived experiences of communism should serve as a cautionary tale

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 13:02
When searching for a response to the far-right resurgence, Europeans should not look towards the totalitarian left.

Far-right AfD and socialist left win over young Germans, election reveals

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:39
Young Germans flocked to opposite ends of the political spectrum in the federal election, rejecting the centre.

US scraps order linking arms sales to international law

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 12:12
Trump revokes Biden-era policy, prompted by Israel's Gaza war, restricting US arms sales over human rights concerns.

Germany’s Merz lashes out at Trump’s US while trying to form coalition

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:28
Triumphant CDU leader hits out at Washington and calls for stronger European security amid attempts to build government.

Centring the voiceless: Pope Francis’s enduring global impact

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 11:21
Pontiff's message of peace and fraternity has challenged the rising tide of nativism, violence and global inequality.

Syria’s interim leader launches national dialogue on political transition

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 10:28
Talks promoted as crucial milestone towards democratic transition by al-Sharaa but scepticism remains.

Man caught with $10,000 worth of cocaine in wig, say Colombian police

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 10:21
A man was arrested at a Colombian airport for trying to fly to Amsterdam with $10,000 worth of cocaine hidden in a wig

France’s Macron and Donald Trump meet in Washington: Four key takeaways

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 10:15
Macron carefully challenged Trump on Ukraine war, trade policy.

US rejects UN resolution condemning Russia’s war: How your country voted

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 10:12
The US aligned with Russia in opposing a resolution that called for the immediate withdrawal of troops.

Can Pakistan’s new anti-extremism policy defeat rising armed attacks?

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 09:53
Amid a surge in armed attacks, Pakistan has unveiled a new strategy to tackle 'extremism'. But experts are sceptical.

Four killed in South Korea road collapse

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 09:33
An elevated part of a highway under construction collapsed in Anseong, killing or injuring all 10 workers present.

US aligns with Russia in UN vote on Ukraine

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 09:04
US support for Moscow resolution, rejection of EU's, illustrates deepening division between Washington and allies.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,097

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 08:32
Here are the key developments on the 1,097th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Netanyahu seems to be the “only one” who wants Gaza ceasefire to fail

Around The Globe - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 07:44
Netanyahu jeopardising ceasefire deal.

School set to be demolished and rebuilt

Education - Tue, 02/25/2025 - 07:16
The new state-of-the-art school will make a huge difference to pupils, says its headteacher.

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