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Italy defends expulsion of Libyan war crimes suspect

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 22:16
Some senators express dismay that Italy ignored its obligations to the ICC to turn over suspects.

What is Israel’s deadly ‘Iron Wall’ military raid in the West Bank’s Jenin?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 22:05
The military attack on Jenin began on Tuesday. At least 12 Palestinians have been killed across the governorate.

US judge blocks Trump’s order restricting birthright citizenship

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 21:40
Trump's order targets a constitutional right automatically granting citizenship to anyone born in the country.

Purdue Pharma, Sacklers to pay $7.4bn in new opioid settlement

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 21:29
The deal is $1bn more than a settlement from last year that was rejected by the US Supreme Court.

Peace, prosperity, & respect: Trump lays out lofty goals at Davos

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 21:11
US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum about his lofty goals.

Who got the nod? The complete list of 2025 Oscar nominations

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 20:11
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were delayed after deadly wildfires raged through the Los Angeles area.

ICC prosecutor seeks warrants for Taliban leaders over persecution of women

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 20:09
Prosecutor Karim Khan says there are reasonable grounds to believe two leaders responsible for 'crime against humanity'.

UK teen who killed three girls at dance class sentenced to 52 years

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 19:49
Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana will likely spend the rest of his life in jail for murdering three girls.

US President Trump threatens tariffs at 2025 Davos World Economic Forum

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 19:34
Trump repeats familiar grievances and threatens allies like Canada and the European Union with tariffs.

How do Donald Trump’s pardons compare with other US presidents?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 18:55
Just hours into his second term, Trump pardons about 1,500 people charged in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Hezbollah demands Israeli forces complete withdrawal from Lebanon on time

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 18:25
Israel says the ceasefire agreement is not being implemented fast enough.

Israel continues Jenin raid as two Palestinians killed in West Bank

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 18:24
Thousands of Palestinians have been forcibly displaced as the Israeli army ordered evacuations of multiple areas.

The January 6 pardons: Who has Trump ordered to be released?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 17:44
As one of his first actions as president, Trump pardoned hundreds of his supporters. Here's a look at who he set free.

Micheal Martin returns as Irish prime minister

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:52
The Fianna Fail leader was elected for a second time after chaos in Ireland's parliament subsided.

Why is Ukraine struggling to mobilise its citizens to fight?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:43
Many Ukrainians have come to the realisation that their state is distributing the burdens and benefits of war unfairly.

Can Trump put ‘America first’ and also make peace in the Middle East?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:25
The US president wants to be a 'peacemaker'. He also wants to stay out of a Gaza conflict he says is 'not our war'.

What do Trump’s executive orders on workplace diversity programmes say?

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 16:11
The US president has revoked a 1965 executive order, put federal DEI workers on leave and taken down diversity websites.

Western liberals have lessons to learn from Austria’s far-right turn

Around The Globe - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 15:54
Putin-friendly, far-right FPO's imminent rise to power in Austria is a direct consequence of liberal, centrist failings.

Schools to close as red warning issued in Scotland

Education - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 15:31
The Met Office has issued the "danger to life" warning with gusts reaching up to 100mph in parts.

Unpaid internship access 'unfair' to working class, students say

Education - Thu, 01/23/2025 - 15:19
New research says internship opportunities increasingly favour those from a middle class background.

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