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Backers of incumbent accuse US voters of racism, sexism for electing felon

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 14:08
Supporters of VP Harris turn to tribal rhetoric to excuse devastating election loss against white-wing former strongman.

Thousands evacuated as wildfires ravage homes near Los Angeles

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 12:41
Called the Mountain Fire, the blaze was spreading rapidly, with towering flames that sent residents fleeing for safety.

German opposition hits out at Scholz for delaying confidence vote

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 12:11
Conservative leader wants confidence vote now, triggering January election, as poll shows over half of Germans agree.

US election results: How did opinion polls undercount Trump voters again?

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:55
It's the third consecutive election in which opinion polls have underestimated Trump's support.

North Korean troops ‘enter’ battle; Trump win throws Ukraine aid in doubt

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:54
Ukraine says it has started fighting North Korean troops in Kursk, but could eliminate them in their front-line bases.

More than 40 monkeys on the loose in US town after escaping lab

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 10:02
Police say escapees are not carrying disease, describing them as 'harmless and a little skittish'.

France slams Israel after gendarmes detained in occupied East Jerusalem

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 09:57
Officers freed after brief detention during visit by France's top diplomat, with both sides trading blame over incident.

‘Yesssss!’: Israel reacts to Donald Trump’s return to power in US election

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 09:11
It will be ‘slaughter as usual’ for Israel in Gaza and Lebanon under the incoming Trump administration, analysts say.

India can import Rushdie’s Satanic Verses after ban order ‘untraceable’

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 08:54
A reader brought the case in 2019 after failing to find official proof of the ban on government websites.

Israeli football fans clash with protesters in Amsterdam

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 08:22
Details of incidents unclear, but Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters damaged Palestinian flags in city before match.

Trump 2.0: Will China and Imran Khan test Pakistan ties with the US?

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 07:53
Former PM's team hopes Trump will lean on Pakistan to release him from jail. But China could pose a bigger test to ties.

The robots helping children go back to school

Education - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 07:43
Robots are used to help support children who struggle emotionally going to school.

Two dead, 12 missing after fishing boat sinks off South Korea

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 06:20
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol orders all available resources and personnel to assist with search for survivors.

Cuba struggles in wake of Hurricane Rafael

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 05:55
Cuba is facing widespread power outages and damage after Hurricane Rafael ripped through the island.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 987

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 05:35
As the war enters its 987th day, these are the main developments.

US election result: Where did Harris and her campaign go wrong?

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 05:19
A late start, a failure to differentiate herself from Biden, and the loss of key voting groups made victory impossible.

Trump names his chief of staff in first major appointment

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 04:49
Donald Trump made his first major appointment as president-elect, selecting Susie Wiles as his chief of staff.

US authorities probe text messages invoking enslavement of Black people

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 04:33
Texts telling recipients to go to 'nearest plantation' prompt alarm across US states.

Putin, Zelenskyy offer duelling congratulations after Trump victory

Around The Globe - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 02:54
The presidents of Russia and Ukraine have both offered their congratulations to US President-elect Donald Trump.

The simple exam tweaks that can completely change lives

Education - Fri, 11/08/2024 - 01:01
Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.

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