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Nearly 70 killed after boat capsizes en route to Spain

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 15:25
The makeshift boat was carrying about 80 people when it capsized on December 19, Malian authorities said.

What did 2024 tell us about US voters?

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 15:02
As year comes to an end, Trump's resurgence reveals voting trends that could define US politics in the years ahead.

Uneasy calm settles over Syria’s Homs after brief outbreak of violence

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 14:56
A tense calm prevails after checkpoints were set up by the new security forces in the country’s third-largest city.

Should boxing be banned as a sport?

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 14:06
Recent high-profile bouts are making boxing as popular as ever but science points to potential risks for the athletes.

German president dissolves parliament, confirms February vote

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 14:00
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who lost confidence vote this month, will act as caretaker chancellor at time of rising turmoil.

At least 6,000 inmates escape from Mozambique jail: What we know

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:45
Authorities said the inmates broke free amid protests by opposition demonstrators angry at election results.

Health worker displaced by Israeli attacks in Gaza dies of ‘extreme cold’

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:39
Many people in Gaza lack adequate shelter and are malnourished after more than a year of Israeli attacks and blockades.

Doctors and patients forced out of Gaza hospital during Israeli raid

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 13:17
Israeli forces have reportedly stormed northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital and forced out all the patients and staff.

Did a Russian ‘shadow ship’ cut the Finland-Estonia undersea Baltic cable?

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:59
Finnish authorities have boarded a ship in the Baltic Sea that the West suspects is linked to Russia.

Photos: Russia-Ukraine war in 2024

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 12:20
'All-encompassing' war nears three years with Ukrainian soldiers losing morale and territory.

'Worrying' 40% of Scottish pupils passed maths

Education - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 11:42
Education experts have found low attainment in subjects like maths and science in Scotland this year.

North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies: South Korea’s spy agency

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 11:18
Intel report comes days after Ukraine's president said nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers 'killed or wounded' in combat.

South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 10:33
South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo.

Mohamed Salah on Liverpool’s League title bid: This year feels different

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 10:26
Salah commented after Liverpool beat Leicester 3-1 to go seven points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

India announces seven days of mourning for ex-PM Manmohan Singh

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 09:45
Singh, one of the architects of India's economic liberalisation in the early 1990s, held office from 2004 to 2014.

Israel attacks Yemen’s main airport while UN health chief boards flight

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 09:33
Israel attacked Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Thursday.

India’s top order in trouble against Australia on second day of fourth Test

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 09:20
Steve Smith's heroics and India's late batting collapse puts Australia firmly in control of the pivotal fourth Test.

Two sailors killed in annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 08:52
Crew members died after being struck by the sail boom in separate incidents, organisers say.

School fundraises for New York dance opportunity

Education - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 08:34
Lawn Manor Academy pupils are to represent the UK in a performance in New York in July.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,037

Around The Globe - Fri, 12/27/2024 - 08:26
Here are the key developments on the 1,037th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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