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Are more European nations finally moving to recognise Palestine statehood?

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 14:01
Spain and Ireland are discussing a collective plan to recognise Palestine as a state amid Israel's war on Gaza.

Will dissent in DC make a difference in Israel’s war on Gaza?

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 14:00
Dissent over Gaza is growing in Washington, DC, but will this make a difference?

Fears pupils prefer processed food to school meals

Education - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:44
Reasons for children not wanting school meals include portion sizes and noisy canteens.

Agadez, Niger’s gateway to the Sahara, finds new life in the migrant trade

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:35
Since the repeal of an anti-migration law last year, migrants and smugglers have flocked back to the city.

South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:12
Former President Jacob Zuma hopes to run for office for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in May elections.

‘We are not numbers’, Children in Gaza stage Eid protest

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 13:09
Palestinian children in Gaza staged a protest on the second day of Eid calling for international help to end the war

‘At war until you die’: Ukraine scraps service limit, angering tired troops

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 12:02
Facing manpower shortages, officials scrapped a measure to pull servicemen from the front lines after extended periods.

Germany arrests three teenagers on suspicion of attack plot

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:29
Prosecutors say trio believed to have been planning 'murder, manslaughter' and 'act of violence endangering the state'.

A rubber bullet cost me an eye at a protest, but I am still protesting

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 11:17
Protest is the best tool we have to enact positive change. We need better protections for peaceful protesters.

See destruction inside Ukraine power plant after Russian attack

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:48
Missile attacks have left major Ukrainian power plants in ruins after Russia targeted key energy infrastructure sites.

Russia sends military trainers, air defence system to Niger: State media

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:41
Violence in the region has worsened since coups in Niger and its neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso.

Will Gaza be safer if Netanyahu quit as Israel PM? Likely not, say analysts

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:39
Much of the West's criticism of Israel has focused on Netanyahu, but experts say the war has broader support.

First pig kidney in a human: Is this the future of transplants?

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:00
Could the successful transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney to a human spell the end of the organ shortage crisis?

Thailand’s top diplomat visits Myanmar border amid clashes, evacuations

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 09:45
Foreign Minister Parnpree arrives in Mae Sot to review measures to deal with people fleeing fighting across frontier.

Weaponising underwear: Genocide with a semi-pornographic twist

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 09:31
What should we make of Israel’s obscene social media stunts in Gaza?

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 189

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 09:25
PM Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel is preparing for 'scenarios' in other areas besides Gaza.

Apple says it will fix ‘bug’ recommending Palestinian flag emoji

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 08:58
Tech giant says software glitch causes some users to get a Palestinian flag prompt when typing 'Jerusalem'.

Fan whips Al Ittihad player in row after Saudi Super Cup defeat

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 07:53
A spectator attacked Al Ittihad player Abderrazak Hamdallah with a whip during a confrontation.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 778

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 07:25
As the war enters its 778th day, these are the main developments.

Why the fall of Myawaddy, Myanmar’s ‘gateway’ to Thailand, is so important

Around The Globe - Fri, 04/12/2024 - 07:21
Anti-coup fighters say they've taken control of the eastern border town, sending the remaining soldiers into retreat.

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