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Scores killed and thousands displaced by Brazil’s floods

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:42
Flooding in south Brazil has submerged one of its biggest cities, killed dozens of people and displaced thousands.

Can Jacob Zuma emerge as kingmaker in South Africa’s election?

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 12:20
Zuma's MK party is gaining in polls while ANC support slips. But is he still as influential outside the ruling party?

Russia unleashes ‘massive’ barrage targeting Ukraine energy infrastructure

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 11:53
Ukraine continues to call for more weapons as Russia seeks to batter industry and resistance.

Israel says reopening key Gaza border point as it steps up Rafah attacks

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 11:40
Israeli forces also pound central Gaza as negotiations continue in Egypt for a ceasefire in the enclave.

India arrests four for duping young men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 11:32
Arrests come two months after investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people.

Support from lecturers and no arrests as Spanish students rally for Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 11:06
The police response to Spain's campus action has been relatively muted while more than 2,000 academics join protests.

Hong Kong court bans protest song Glory to Hong Kong

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 10:38
Ruling also means the song can no longer be disseminated or reproduced on internet-based platforms.

Anti-Gaza war protest marchers in New York City say ‘hands off Rafah’

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 10:19
Hundreds of protesters have been marching through New York to condemn Israel’s escalating attacks on Rafah in Gaza.

World experienced hottest April on record, climate monitor says

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 09:57
Sweltering Earth endures 11-month warming streak as global air and sea surface temperatures soar.

Tech firms face tougher online age checks - Ofcom

Education - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 09:56
Social media firms like Instagram and TikTok will have to make changes to comply with new online safety laws.

Malaysia plans ‘orangutan diplomacy’ in palm oil pitch

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 09:03
Commodities minister says critically endangered animals could be given to countries that buy Malaysia's palm oil.

Malaysian football on alert after spate of attacks on top players

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 08:54
Former captain Safiq Rahim's car came under attack by assailants days after forward Faisal Halim was splashed with acid.

Japan’s Toyota posts record 4.9tn yen profit driven by hybrid demand

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 08:25
Japanese car giant says net profit reached 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9bn) in the year to March.

North Macedonia votes in elections set to test EU ambitions

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 08:20
Predicted victory for nationalist VMRO-DPMNE may stir tensions with EU neighbours Greece and Bulgaria.

Student protests against Israel’s war on Gaza spread across Europe

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 08:11
Growing calls and demonstrations for universities to sever ties with Israel trigger clashes and arrests.

NBA playoffs: Top-seeded Boston Celtics, Okalhoma Thunder win opening games

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 08:06
Celtics control Game One against Cavs thanks to Brown's 32 points, while Doncic is left to rue Mavs' poor performance.

An election booth inside a forest in India – for just one voter

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 07:55
Polling officers in Gujarat make a two-day trip by bus on bumpy roads to ensure a Hindu monk could vote.

US pauses weapons delivery to Israel over Rafah offensive concerns: Reports

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 06:44
Biden's administration paused shipment of weapons in effort to prevent full-scale assault on Rafah, official says.

Pakistan bets on a cannabis high as its economy struggles

Around The Globe - Wed, 05/08/2024 - 06:37
A new regulator aims to legalise hemp growth, while crushing a black market. But is Pakistan too late to the party?

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