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Millions evacuate prior to Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:16
Millions have fled the storm expected to make landfall Wednesday night or early Thursday.

Argentina’s Congress fails to overturn Milei’s university funding veto

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 22:09
Lower house of Congress fails to achieve a two-thirds majority needed to overrule president's veto despite mass protests

EU members approve $38bn loan for Ukraine backed by Russian assets

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 21:50
European Parliament is expected to approve the loan this month, allowing it to be paid out next year.

Could the Middle East be heading for a new era?

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 21:31
More than one year on, Israel's war on Gaza shows no sign of abating.

Lebanese displaced by Israeli bombardment sleeping on streets and beaches

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 20:38
Many Beirut residents forced from their homes by Israeli bombardment are ending up on the streets.

Biden speaks with Netanyahu, pledges ‘ironclad’ support for Israel

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 20:34
White House says the leaders discussed confrontation with Iran in 30-minute conversation that included Kamala Harris.

US plan to break up Google’s search dominance will hit profits

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 20:04
DOJ said it may ask a judge to force Google to divest parts of its business such as Chrome browser and Android OS.

At least four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank’s Nablus

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 19:30
Israeli forces open fire at a vehicle in Nablus City as raids across occupied West Bank continue.

Bolivia joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 18:43
South American state 'has a responsibility to condemn the crime of genocide', it says in its filing.

‘An epic catastrophe’: Millions flee Florida as Hurricane Milton nears

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 17:56
'Storm of the century' set to hit Tampa on Florida's west coast, home to more than three million people.

Gisele Pelicot is a hero

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 17:47
Everyone, but especially men, should learn from her courage and bravery.

Al Jazeera cameraman injured by Israeli gunfire

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 17:44
Al Jazeera cameraman Fadi al-Wahidi has been injured by Israeli gunfire in northern Gaza.

Boeing, union at strike impasse as company halts talks, withdraws pay offer

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 17:43
The breakdown in negotiations compounds financial and production problems at Boeing.

AI could save teachers 'hours' of marking time

Education - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 17:22
A pilot scheme will see every school in Liverpool offered the chance to use a pioneering platform.

Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick left in race to be UK Conservative leader

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:58
Party members will now choose between former Trade Minister Badenoch and former Immigration Minister Jenrick.

Middle East tension is ratcheting up; could oil prices rise?

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 16:21
Fears of a widening war in the Middle East have pushed up oil prices.

Palestinians shot at while fleeing Israeli assault in north Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:33
People have been shot trying to flee an Israeli assault on Jabalia in northern Gaza.

Wimbledon tennis tournament replaces line judges with AI in break with tradition

Technology - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:07
LONDON — That long-held Wimbledon tradition of line judges dressed in elegant uniforms is no more.  The All England Club announced Wednesday that artificial intelligence will be used to make the "out" and "fault" calls at the championships from 2025.  Wimbledon organizers said the decision to adopt live electronic line calling was made following extensive testing at the 2024 tournament and "builds on the existing ball-tracking and line-calling technology that has been in place for many years."  "We consider the technology to be sufficiently robust and the time is right to take this important step in seeking maximum accuracy in our officiating," said Sally Bolton, chief executive of the All England Club. "For the players, it will offer them the same conditions they have played under at a number of other events on tour."  Bolton said Wimbledon had a responsibility to "balance tradition and innovation."  "Line umpires have played a central role in our officiating setup at the championships for many decades," she said, "and we recognize their valuable contribution and thank them for their commitment and service."  Line-calling technology has long been used at Wimbledon and other tennis tournaments to call whether serves are in or out.  The All England Club also said Wednesday that the ladies' and gentlemen's singles finals will be scheduled to take place at the later time of 4 p.m. local time on the second Saturday and Sunday, respectively — and after doubles finals on those days.  Bolton said the moves have been made to ensure the day of the finals "builds towards the crescendo of the ladies' and gentlemen's singles finals, with our champions being crowned in front of the largest possible worldwide audience."  

Russian troops grind towards Pokrovsk, take second Ukrainian town in a week

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:06
Hrodivka's fall is the latest Russian victory, but Moscow's military is haemorrhaging weapons and soldiers.

Ukraine claims drone hit on North Korean weapons cache in Russia’s Bryansk

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/09/2024 - 15:00
Army says arms depot attack aimed at causing logistical problems for Russian forces and reducing offensive capabilities.

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