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Pakistan’s great fall: How former hockey giant failed Olympics test, again

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 08:32
What caused downfall of one of the most successful hockey-playing nations, and is there a plan to reclaim lost glory?

How Israel is shrinking Gaza’s ‘safe zones’

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 07:49
Israel is declaring more and more of Gaza out of bounds for Palestinians — including parts it has called 'safe zones'.

Australia imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 07:44
The measures target seven individual settlers and hardline settler group Hilltop Youth.

Philippines races to contain oil spill after tanker capsizes in Manila Bay

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 07:42
Fears grow of a large oil spill after tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of fuel capsizes off the coast of Manila.

A soft landing for Boeing?

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 07:28
Plea deal between Boeing and US Dept of Justice involving two 737 Max crashes has families demanding accountability.

Biden says it’s time to ‘pass the torch’ in Oval Office speech

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 06:36
US President Joe Biden explained his decision not to seek re-election in a speech from the White House.

US, Canada intercept Russian and Chinese jets off Alaska

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 06:24
NORAD says aircraft did not enter sovereign airspace and were not considered a threat.

How support eased my pain after my brother died

Education - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 06:08
Nevaeh on how grief affected her, and how youth work helps her to help others.

Taiwan holds war games amid tensions and typhoon: What you need to know

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 05:47
Taiwan's 40th edition of its annual Han Kuang war games tests the island's readiness to repel a Chinese invasion.

Trump blasts Harris as ‘radical’ in first rally since Biden’s exit

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 04:55
Republican claims Harris is a 'radical-left lunatic', as Biden praises VP as 'tough' and 'experienced'.

Key takeaways from Biden’s Oval Office speech on exiting 2024 race

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 03:01
US president says time to 'pass the torch' to younger voices, 'defence of democracy' more important than title.

Boeing finalises plea deal over fatal 737 Max crashes

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 02:40
Aircraft giant to pay $243.6m fine under agreement that is subject to US judge's approval.

As US Congress cheered for Netanyahu, protesters gathered to denounce him

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/25/2024 - 00:26
Thousands rally in Washington, DC, to call for end to Gaza war and rebuke the Israeli prime minister as 'war criminal'.

Palestinian weightlifter loses place at Olympics because of Gaza war

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/24/2024 - 22:36
A Palestinian weightlifting champion lost his place at the Paris Olympics 2024 because of Israel’s war on Gaza.

UK police officer filmed kicking man in the face

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/24/2024 - 22:26
UK police say they are investigating a video of an officer kicking and stamping on a man’s head.

Outrage after British police officer filmed kicking man in the head

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/24/2024 - 22:00
Armed officer filmed kicking man prone on the ground of Manchester Airport; shocked onlookers threatened with Tasers.

Canadian wildfires prompt more evacuation orders, air-quality warnings

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/24/2024 - 21:57
Hundreds of wildfires are burning in Canada's western provinces of British Columbia and Alberta.

Why does AI pose a huge energy supply problem?

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/24/2024 - 21:37
Technology revolution comes with gargantuan power and cooling needs.

Key takeaways from Netanyahu’s speech and the protests outside US Congress

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/24/2024 - 21:17
Protests greeted the Israeli prime minister as he gave his fourth address to Congress amid Israel's war in Gaza.

Cancelled exams 'inspired MP to get into politics'

Education - Wed, 07/24/2024 - 20:55
Sam Carling, the new MP for North West Cambridgeshire, gives his maiden House of Commons speech.

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