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Israel, students and the battle to divest

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 11:40
With South Africa in mind, US students challenge school administrations that refuse to divest from Israel’s war on Gaza.

Russia’s Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for record fifth term

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 11:34
With the country firmly in his grip and his power unchecked, Putin tells Russians: 'Together we will win.'

Israel takes control of Rafah crossing, Gaza’s lifeline: What’s going on?

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 11:22
Israel is moving ahead with a ground operation in Rafah and has effectively sealed Gaza off from the rest of the region.

UK Defence Ministry targeted in cyberattack: Minister

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 10:31
Third-party payroll system with names and bank details of armed forces staff hacked, reports say.

US delays sending Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Israel: Report

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 10:31
WSJ reports Biden administration has not followed up with official notification about proposed sale of precision arms.

Pro-Palestinian protesters target Met Gala over Gaza war

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 10:19
Several people were arrested as pro-Palestinian protesters tried to disrupt the Met Gala in New York.

Israeli army takes control of Rafah crossing in Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 09:49
The Israeli military has taken control of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt.

Israel seizes key Gaza border crossing as it launches assault on Rafah

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 09:11
Closure of crossing threatens increased casualties as Israel steps up offensive on city sheltering millions.

Amazon to invest $9bn in Singapore to expand cloud services

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 09:03
Announcement comes after rival Microsoft last week unveiled major investments in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

Mould, bedbugs and rats - but students' rents go up

Education - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 08:10
Campaigners call for rent-control measures as the average rises above £1,000 a month in Cardiff.

Belgian and Dutch students protest against Israel’s war on Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 07:24
Students in Ghent and Amsterdam occupied universities to protest against Israel's war on Gaza.

US soldier detained in Russia and accused of theft

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 06:48
US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, adding to strained relations.

'We want to feel safe in school', say teachers

Education - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 06:12
Teachers say the physical and verbal abuse from pupils is making them question their career choice.

‘Serious job’: How a collective in election-bound India fights hate speech

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 06:00
Hate Speech Beda trains volunteers from across the southern state of Karnataka on using the law to combat hate crimes.

Australia PM accuses China of ‘unacceptable’ conduct in Yellow Sea incident

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 05:56
Protests lodged after Chinese fighter jet fired flares in path of an Australian navy helicopter in international waters.

US, UK, most EU nations to boycott Putin inauguration

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 04:42
Russia's Vladimir Putin will be sworn in for a fifth term as president in a ceremony at the Kremlin later on Tuesday.

Boeing postpones launch of Starliner space capsule over valve problem

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 04:01
Cancellation of inaugural crewed space mission comes as Boeing is under fire over safety record at its aviation arm.

US officials probe allegations Boeing workers falsified inspection records

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 02:35
Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing voluntarily informed officials that inspections may not have been completed.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 803

Around The Globe - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 02:04
As the war enters its 803rd day, these are the main developments.

Social media sites urged to stop school exam scams

Education - Tue, 05/07/2024 - 01:26
Students say it is easy to find accounts falsely claiming to have access to GCSE and A-level papers.

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