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Island states win historic climate case in world oceans court

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 05:21
Countries must protect oceans by reducing fossil fuel emissions, world court rules as island states fight for survival.

Russia starts ‘tactical nuclear drills’ near Ukraine border

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 04:33
Exercises involve Iskander and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and are seen as warning to Ukraine's Western allies.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 03:16
As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.

As Malaysia faces CEDAW review, women refugees continue to struggle

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 02:50
Continued lack of a legal framework for refugees leaves undocumented women at risk of arrest when they seek medical help

Gaza war: What does victory look like for the US and Israel?

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/22/2024 - 01:16
After more than seven months of war, analysts say Israel's aims may be to destroy Gaza and displace its population.

What comes next after the death of Iran’s president?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 23:04
The deaths of Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian bring a period of transition.

Will ICC action deepen Israel’s international isolation?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 22:00
The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.

Italy schools, factories closed after quake ‘swarm’ near Naples

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 21:36
The area in southern Italy witnessed a 'seismic swarm' overnight in which some 150 quakes were recorded.

Pochettino leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after one season in charge

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 20:11
Former Tottenham Hotspur and PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea despite a strong second half of the season.

UNRWA says food distribution in Rafah suspended, citing insecurity

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 20:04
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees also cited a lack of supplies as Israel continues closure of border crossings.

Kenya’s President Ruto visits US as police deployment to Haiti takes shape

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 19:08
Kenyan officials say Haiti deployment is imminent as William Ruto to hold talks with US President Joe Biden this week.

The neoliberal populism of Milei and Meloni

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 18:37
Leaders of Italy and Argentina represent a new brand of populism that serves not the people but the neoliberal order.

UK infected blood scandal victims to receive final compensation this year

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 18:22
Minister reveals compensation plan after report found civil servants and doctors exposed patients to unacceptable risks.

Who is Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran’s acting foreign minister?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 17:50
The caretaker foreign minister's name has been heavily involved in Iran's nuclear programme negotiations over the years.

Israeli officials seize AP equipment, citing alleged media law violation

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 17:09
Associated Press news agency decries seizure of its equipment in southern Israel 'in the strongest terms'.

Trump will not testify in New York hush-money trial as defence rests

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 17:09
Weeks of witness testimony have ended, with closing statements scheduled for next week before jury deliberates.

Rashford left out of England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 16:25
England manager Gareth Southgate omits Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford from his provisional Euro 2024 squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo poised for record as Portugal name squad for Euro 2024

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 15:56
The veteran striker will lead Portugal's bid to win a second Euro title after being included in the 26-man squad.

Spain says recall of Argentina ambassador ‘permanent’ as spat intensifies

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 15:36
Argentina's far-right President Milei says decision to recall envoy 'absurd' and calls Spanish PM Sanchez 'arrogant'.

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