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Pakistan capital under security lockdown before regional SCO summit

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 11:32
Public holiday declared in Islamabad as Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.

What’s Israel doing in north Gaza now?

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 11:24
Tens of thousands are trapped in north Gaza as Israel's siege cuts off all aid and necessities.

Deadly Israeli strike on hospital tent camp in Gaza

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 11:21
Israeli jets bomb a camp housing displaced Palestinians on the grounds of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah.

Why SpaceX rocket catch is such a big deal

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 11:20
After SpaceX’s world-first success in catching a rocket booster as it returned to earth.

WHO Investment Round: Make a commitment to our common health

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 11:13
Invest in the World Health Organization for a healthier, safer world for all.

US-based Acemoglu, Johnson and Robinson win 2024 Nobel economics prize

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:51
The award for work into why countries succeed and fail is the final prize to be given out this year and is worth $1.1m.

Rural college gets degree-awarding powers

Education - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:43
SRUC has awarded degrees before, but until now these have been validated through universities.

Israeli attack on Gaza hospital tent camp kills displaced Palestinians

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:36
Several Palestinians have been killed and some injured in an Israeli attack on tents housing forcibly displaced people.

Seoul on alert as North Korea ‘to blow up border roads’ amid drone row

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 09:59
Seoul says it is 'fully ready' for any provocation as Pyongyang deploys eight artillery brigades to the border.

Why hasn’t US President Biden made any state visits to Africa?

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 09:24
The outgoing US leader has not prioritised Africa enough, some say, as Russia and China make inroads into the continent.

‘Burned and charred bodies’ as Israel hits tents at central Gaza hospital

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 09:13
Videos from Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital show rescuers scrambling to save people as they struggle to contain a major fire.

Chinese military video shows major drill around Taiwan

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 09:10
The Chinese military has released video showing its forces conducting a mock operation against Taiwan.

City school to launch challenge over VAT increase

Education - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 07:55
Faith school Emmanuel House says it will have to pass on fee increases to parents.

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich breaks women’s marathon world record in Chicago

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 07:39
Chepngetich wins the Chicago Marathon in 2:09:56, dedicating the record to Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car crash.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 962

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 07:27
As the war enters its 962nd day, these are the main developments.

Families count adverts they spot on the school run

Education - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 06:10
Families are recording the amount and types of adverts they see on the school run.

Zelenskyy accuses North Korea of sending soldiers to help Russia in war

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 05:03
Ukraine's president says his country and allies need to evolve their response in light of Russia's deepening alliance.

Poorest countries in worst financial shape since 2006, World Bank says

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 04:47
Low-income countries still poorer than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, report finds.

Harris losing ground to Trump in US presidential race, polls suggest

Around The Globe - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 03:20
Democratic and Republican nominees locked in dead heat with less than a month until vote, according to new polling.

Children face 'lifetime cost' of council crisis

Education - Mon, 10/14/2024 - 02:23
Local government experts say councils made all the "easy cuts" years ago and still face shortfalls.

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