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Will bill to regulate foreign influence in Georgia derail its EU bid?

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 21:19
There are widespread protests against legislation that aims to curb foreign funding of nongovernmental organisations.

See the scale of US pro-Palestinian university protests

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 21:04
Pro-Palestinian protests have erupted at university campuses across the US.

Former Binance CEO CZ sentenced to four months

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 20:50
US said he looked away from transactions that supported child sex abuse, the illegal drug trade and 'terrorism'.

UN chief calls for independent probe into Gaza mass graves

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 19:18
Antonio Guterres says it is 'imperative' that independent investigators are allowed immediate access to grave sites.

ICJ rejects Nicaragua’s request to halt German arms sales to Israel

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 19:00
The UN’s top court has thrown out Nicaragua's request to halt German arms sales to Israel.

Abu Dhabi-backed group ends bid to take over Telegraph newspaper

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 17:20
The move comes after the UK said it would bring forward legislation to block such state-backed takeover deals in media.

Trump held in contempt of court in New York trial for gag order violations

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 16:07
Judge in hush money trial says Trump violated order nine times and warns future violations could result in jail time.

Germany’s crackdown on criticism of Israel betrays European values

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:35
There is nothing to be gained, but much to be lost, from the silencing of pro-Palestinian voices.

Netanyahu says Israel will invade Rafah as Gaza ceasefire talks continue

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:09
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Israeli forces will enter the southern Gaza city 'with or without a deal'.

ICJ rejects emergency measures over German arms exports to Israel

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:04
The world court rules against issuing emergency order to stop German military exports in case brought by Nicaragua.

‘We stormed without support’: Ukraine towns fall to Russia in latest defeat

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 15:01
Outmanned and outgunned, Kyiv's forces struggle to advance against Moscow's troops as the war drags on.

How Gaza protest at Columbia University has escalated

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 14:51
Students stormed a faculty building at Columbia University after suspending students who won't leave their protest camps

Trump’s New York hush money trial resumes with more testimony in third week

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 14:48
Previous testimony focused on Trump's alleged 'catch and kill' scheme, with more witnesses to take stand in days ahead.

US State Department official challenged on Israeli army human rights abuses

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 14:44
A US official faced questions about the state department's report on Israeli army units that violated human rights.

LogOn: Nigerian Artist Creates AI Fashion Show for Elderly

Technology - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 14:35
Images of African senior citizens walking a fashion runway created a buzz on social media, with AI-generated pictures challenging traditional depictions of elderly Africans. VOA’s Karina Choudhury has all the looks in this week’s episode of LogOn. Videographer: Samuel Okocha

Encamp, divest and keep your eyes on Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 14:28
Students must not allow sensationalist media coverage of their mobilisation to overshadow news of Israeli atrocities.

EU launches disinformation probe against social media giant Meta

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 14:10
Facebook and Instagram operator rejects EU claim that efforts to moderate content are 'insufficient'.

Palestinians turn to crowdfunding to escape Gaza

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 14:00
Palestinians in Gaza have resorted to crowdfunding to flee, but scammers are preying on their desperation.

EU launches action against 20 airlines for greenwashing

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 13:52
EU collaborated with watchdogs to identify airlines making false or misleading statements about environmental benefits.

Kenya searches for missing people amid deadly floods

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/30/2024 - 13:31
Flash floods and a landslide swept through houses and cut off a major road in Kenya, killing dozens.

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