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Photos: Iran shows military might as tensions with Israel soar

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 16:00
Iran holds military parade days after its missile and drone attack on Israel.

Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: How many are still in Israeli detention?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:44
Why are nearly 10,000 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons - one-third of them without charge?

UK set to ban tobacco sales for a ‘smoke-free’ generation. Will it work?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:29
Antismoking bill aims to phase out sales of tobacco, which is one of the main causes of cancer deaths in Britain.

Pakistan says it blocked social media platform X over ‘national security’

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:49
The platform remained inaccessible to users but government officials refused to acknowledge any restrictions, until now.

The thousands of Palestinians Israel arrests, tortures, holds even in death

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:42
As Palestinians mark Prisoner's Day, Israel continues to hold and mistreat thousands of Palestinian captives.

Israel-Gaza truce talks have hit ‘stumbling block’, says Qatar

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:26
Mediator warns that negotiations are at 'delicate phase' as the war in the enclave grinds on.

Who are India’s opposition fighting to stop another Modi win?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:18
An opposition coalition of 26 parties including Rahul Gandhi’s Congress is trying to stop another win for Modi.

Top USC graduate cancelled over Gaza speaks out

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 14:14
A top Muslim graduate in the US has condemned her university for canceling her graduation speech over pro-Palestine post

Google workers protest over Project Nimbus deal with Israel

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:52
Google employees have staged demonstrations in California and New York calling to cancel Project Nimbus.

Spain leads European push to recognise Palestine, risking Israel’s wrath

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:39
Spain, Ireland, Malta and Slovenia are expected to make the move, which will hold historic symbolism.

More than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukrainian ‘meat grinder’: Report

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:29
The rate of casualties accelerated last year as inexperienced troops arrived on the front lines.

How well could Iran defend itself against a potential Israeli attack?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:05
Iran operates a wide variety of missile defence batteries at different ranges that aim to defend against aerial strikes.

European court rules drug kingpin Pablo Escobar’s name can’t be trademarked

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:13
Colombia's most feared drug baron, who was shot dead in 1993, earned billions from smuggling cocaine to the US.

Why is Germany maintaining economic ties with China?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:03
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been on a three-day visit to China in a bid to shore up economic ties.

Myanmar Army on the Ropes

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:00
People & Power gets special access to a pivotal moment in the fight against the military government in Myanmar.

Ukraine says 13 killed in Russian missile attack on Chernihiv

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 11:44
Ukraine's Zelenskyy reiterates plea to Western countries for air defence systems after attack that also wounded dozens.

Iran’s Raisi reiterates warnings as Israel mulls response to air attack

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 11:31
As the world calls for calm, President Raisi vows 'slightest attack' will be met with a 'strong and fierce response'.

Columbia president faces anti-Semitism Congress hearing: What’s at stake?

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:24
Previous hearings led to the resignation of Harvard and UPenn bosses. Now Columbia's Minouche Shafik is in line of fire.

Croatians vote in election pitting PM Plenkovic against President Milanovic

Around The Globe - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:02
Exit polls expected minutes after voting ends at 7pm (17:00 GMT), with official results due in the coming days.

Paedophiles could lose parental rights under new law

Education - Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:02
It comes after the BBC reported a mum's fight to stop her ex-husband getting access to their child.

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