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What happened in Abu Ghraib and why did a US court award damages?

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 09:28
The case marks the first time victims of abuse at the hands of US soldiers in Iraq in 2004 have testified in court.

US says China-linked hackers behind ‘significant’ cyberespionage campaign

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 09:13
FBI announcement follows alleged targeting of mobile phones used by Donald Trump and JD Vance.

Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters defying Amsterdam ban

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 09:04
Dutch police detained hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters who defied a ban on demonstrations.

What does a second Trump presidency mean for Big Tech?

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:54
US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to reshape tech industry policy.

Protests in Paris over pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:35
The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli army, comes before a France-Israel football match in the capital.

Rights group says Gaza forced displacement is war crime

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:31
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes with its deliberate forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza.

Highest alert level raised as Philippines braces for Super Typhoon Usagi

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 08:19
Weather agency warns of 'life-threatening' tidal surges in coastal area as another tropical storm forms in the Pacific.

More families being 'forced' into home education

Education - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 07:47
The children's commissioner says she is "deeply concerned" by a doubling in home education figures.

Visualising the war in Sudan: Conflict, control and displacement

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 07:28
The world’s worst internal displacement crisis, with at least 14 million people uprooted from their homes, is in Sudan.

Japanese police arrest US man for allegedly scratching letters into shrine

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 06:40
Tourist allegedly told police he defaced Shinto shrine as a 'prank'.

Republicans claim US House, achieving ‘trifecta’ of election victories

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 06:06
On Wednesday, the Republican Party cleared the threshold of 218 seats, achieving majorities in both Congress chambers.

Israel’s forced displacement in Gaza amounts to war crime: HRW

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 06:04
Rights group says Israel appears to have plans to permanently prevent Palestinians from returning to parts of Gaza.

US special counsel seeks pause in Trump classified documents case

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 05:17
Outgoing prosecutor Jack Smith says he needs time to consider next steps in light of President-elect Trump's victory.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 993

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 05:05
As the war enters its 993rd day, these are the main developments.

Bluesky adds 1 million users after US election as users ditch X

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 04:54
Micro-blogging site says it now has more than 15 million users, up from nine million in September.

What are T-levels and how do they work?

Education - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 04:11
T-levels are equivalent to three A-levels, and focus on practical rather than academic subjects.

FBI raids home of Polymarket CEO

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 04:05
CEO Shayne Coplan accuses Biden administration of targeting company over its perceived political associations.

One in three T-level students drop out of health course

Education - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 02:43
Many health and science T-level students dropped out after an exam board sent out botched exam papers in 2022.

Sri Lanka parliamentary elections 2024: What’s at stake?

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 02:16
Here is why the upcoming parliamentary election is so significant for newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

One dead after two reported explosions near Brazil’s Supreme Court

Around The Globe - Thu, 11/14/2024 - 02:08
Brazil's Supreme Court has been evacuated as federal police swarm the area to investigate the evening attack.

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