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Israeli air strike kills journalists in southern Lebanon

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 11:14
Israeli military accused of targeting media workers by attacking compound housing journalists from seven outlets.

Patients, staff trapped in Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital amid Israeli siege

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 11:03
Israeli military surrounds compound of one of the few remaining medical facilities in the north after shelling building.

South African Indigenous people fight Big Oil to defend ancestors’ spirits

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 10:55
As Shell hopes to begin oil exploration off the Eastern Cape coast, communities fight to protect their sacred waters.

Remembering Shamshad Abdullaev, the world-class Uzbek poet too few knew

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 10:33
Dedicated to his art form, Abdullaev was embraced by unorthodox artists in ex-Soviet republics.

At least four killed in ambush on military vehicle in India’s Kashmir

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 10:07
Security forces deploy drones, helicopters to scan nearby forest to hunt the suspects following the attack in Gulmarg.

Why are some Taiwanese afraid of giving legislators more power?

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 09:55
Critics say changes to government oversight laws could pose a national security risk; supporters of reform disagree.

Bruce Springsteen, Samuel L Jackson, Spike Lee, rally for Harris

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 09:49
Musician Bruce Springsteen condemned Donald Trump as “an American tyrant” at an election rally for Kamala Harris.

Can China’s Xi and India’s Modi reset rocky ties after border detente?

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 09:48
The two sides have revealed little about their deal. But there's plenty at stake, from investments to TikTok.

From Catholic saints to Persian rulers: How are hurricanes named?

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 09:47
Why do we give names to storms that can wreak terrible destruction, and how are names selected?

Britain argues over assisted dying: What to know about the emotive debate

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 09:06
The legislation would allow terminally ill patients with six months or less to live to end their lives.

Flood risk as Cyclone Dana hits India, uprooting power lines and trees

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 09:01
No casualties reported after thousands evacuated; authorities warn of strong winds and torrential rains.

US election: 11 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 08:17
Trump hits Arizona and Nevada, while Harris concentrates on Georgia, where she is joined by Bruce Springsteen.

Three journalists killed in Israeli attack in southern Lebanon

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 08:16
The Israeli military did not issue a warning prior to the attack, which is believed to have targeted the journalists.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 973

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 07:39
As the war enters its 973rd day, these are the main developments.

South Korea condemns Russia’s move to seal defence pact with North Korea

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 07:34
Seoul 'strongly urges' immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops from Russia.

Bullying and harassments claims surge in UK’s financial sector

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 04:30
Reports of non-financial misconduct rose 72 percent between 2021 and 2023, according to survey by financial regulator.

Prosecutor seeks new sentence for Menendez brothers who murdered parents

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 04:26
Authorities recommend brothers' life sentence be revoked after new evidence of sexual assault emerges.

US fast-food chains pull onions after McDonald’s E coli outbreak

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 02:42
At least 49 people have fallen ill in 10 US states due to contaminated food, according to health authorities.

Biden to apologise for Indigenous boarding school policy in US

Around The Globe - Fri, 10/25/2024 - 01:36
Other countries including Canada and Australia have said sorry for previous policies of forced assimilation.

Hurricane Helene damage estimated at $53bn, as US relief bill passes

Around The Globe - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 23:46
North Carolina lawmakers have passed almost $900m in disaster relief, but that's still way short of likely cost.

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