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Closing nursery warns of 'childcare crisis'

Education - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:33
Hunter's Bar Playschool opened in 1975 and is having to close as staff say government funding is too low.

Teacher avoids ban despite safeguarding issue

Education - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:19
A teacher acknowledges a pupil said she was being abused at home and should have been kept in school.

Israel killed majority of record number of journalists slain in 2024: CPJ

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:18
The Committee to Protect Journalists said 2024 was the most dangerous year yet for journalists, with 124 people killed.

Australian police probe video of nurses bragging about killing Israelis

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 07:15
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says footage of hospital staff saying they would deny care is 'sickening and shameful'.

Yemen’s Houthis emerge from Gaza war emboldened, and with more enemies

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 06:56
Once a largely local threat, Houthis now challenge Israeli and Western interests, leading to increased focus.

As Trump imposes ‘no exceptions’ tariffs, Asian allies hope for a reprieve

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 06:13
Japan, South Korea and Australia seek to change mercurial US president’s mind on exemptions for tariffs.

US frees jailed Russian cybercriminal as Trump builds bridges with Moscow

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 05:37
Alexander Vinnik's release came as an unnamed US citizen was also freed by Russian ally Belarus in a separate deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,085

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:52
Here are the key developments on the 1,085th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:34
Tariffs, deportations and a brewing storm over Iran could unsettle ties held together by shared concerns over China.

Trump says Putin wants peace in Ukraine, will begin talks on ending war

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 04:15
Trump speaks with Putin by phone after US defence secretary said Ukraine's NATO membership ambitions were unrealistic.

For China, USAID’s demise could be a soft power win in Southeast Asia

Around The Globe - Thu, 02/13/2025 - 01:02
Washington's retreat from the region leaves space that Beijing may be keen to fill, analysts say.

Everton slow Liverpool’s Premier League charge with injury-time leveller

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 23:47
Everton score stoppage-time equaliser against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

‘Trump effect’: How US tariffs, ’51st state’ threats are shaking up Canada

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 23:09
Canadian politicians are trying to tap into growing nationalist sentiment amid US President Donald Trump's threats.

Hamas delegation in Egypt as mediators push to maintain Gaza ceasefire

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 22:03
Fragile ceasefire appears strained, with Hamas saying it will not bow down to threats from Israel and the US.

French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 21:58
Senegal distances itself from colonial past, following trend sweeping across West and Central Africa since 2022.

Kamal Adwan’s detained director alleges torture by Israeli authorities

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 21:25
Lawyers for Kamal Adwan Hospital’s Dr. Hussam Abu Safia had their first contact with the director.

Trump seeks ‘successful conclusion’ to Russia-Ukraine war

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 20:53
The White House spokeswoman says President Trump is looking to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to a successful conclusion.

Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 20:40
Statements of support have been exchanged in al-Sharaa's first phone call with Russian president since taking power.

Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 20:34
The former congresswoman was seen as one of Trump's most controversial picks by Republicans and Democrats alike.

Workers saved from burning factory in Brazil

Around The Globe - Wed, 02/12/2025 - 19:59
Watch the moment workers in Rio de Janeiro were rescued from the window ledge of a factory after it caught fire.

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