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Why Jacob Zuma being barred from S Africa election won’t derail his support

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 15:26
Constitutional Court said ex-president is 'not eligible' to run for parliament over 2021 contempt of court conviction.

Who are the experts backing ICC warrants against Israel, Hamas leaders?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 15:08
Amal Clooney was on the panel advising the ICC prosecutor who applied for arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders.

Australian breaker ‘Raygun’ swaps lecture theatre for 2024 Paris Olympics

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:57
Breaking is a new sport at the Paris Olympics with athletes from different backgrounds and ages vying to take part.

US blacklists ex-Bangladesh general named in Al Jazeera investigation

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:57
Former army chief Aziz Ahmed, subject of All the Prime Minister's Men, was involved in 'significant corruption'.

France begins first war crimes trial of Syrian officials

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:31
Three officials are being tried in absentia over the deaths of two French Syrian men arrested in Damascus in 2013.

India’s Fractured Bonds

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:30
A childhood friendship strains under political polarisation in the lead-up to India’s election.

UK charges pro-Palestine protester behind divisive ‘coconut’ placard

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:21
Marieha Hussain has been charged with a racially aggravated offence after mocking PM Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman.

Israeli military raids Jenin refugee camp, killing civilians

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:16
A teacher, a student, a surgeon and other Palestinians have been killed during an Israeli military raid in Jenin.

The role of music in the Palestinian resistance movement

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 14:00
What role do music and musicians have in the fight for liberation?

Samsung to expand chip output from Texas

Technology - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:55
The Biden administration last month announced $6.4 billion in direct funding to back South Korean tech giant Samsung’s new semiconductor cluster in central Texas. That means big changes for the town of Taylor. Deana Mitchell has our story

A UN resolution can help us, survivors, fight Srebrenica genocide denial

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:15
Bosnian Serb authorities and other actors have persisted in their genocide denial; we need urgent action to counter it.

Russia jails hypersonic missile scientist for 14 years for treason

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:08
Anatoly Maslov is among a string of prominent Russian scientists to have been charged with treason in recent years.

University's future was in 'significant doubt'

Education - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 13:07
The University of Aberdeen says it has taken steps to now be on a "firm" future financial footing.

Video shows Israeli forces seizing corpses in Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 12:55
Exclusive footage obtained by Al Jazeera shows Israeli soldiers removing corpses from a morgue tent.

One dead as London to Singapore flight hit by ‘severe turbulence’

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:24
There were 211 passengers and 18 crew on board the Boeing 777-300ER which made an emergency landing in Bangkok.

On one of India’s longest train rides, ongoing election divides passengers

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 11:14
The 22-car Thirukkural Express is a microcosm of India, carrying passengers from different social groups and religions.

‘What’s happening is not genocide’ says Biden after ICC seeks warrants

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 10:37
US President Joe Biden has defended Israel against the International Criminal Court’s request for warrants.

Greece court dismisses charges against nine Egyptians over Pylos shipwreck

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 10:21
Rights groups also argue that the defendants' right to a fair trial is compromised by 'incomplete' evidence.

Belarusians who fought against Russia with Ukraine face new battle

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/21/2024 - 09:47
Hundreds of Belarusians, some of whom took part in antigovernment protests, feel abandoned by Ukraine and Europe.

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