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Australia struck by major IT outage, hitting banks, media, telecoms

Around The Globe - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:37
Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator says it is aware of 'large-scale technical outage'

How Israeli settlements are taking over the West Bank as Gaza war rages

Around The Globe - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:35
Ahead of key ICJ ruling on settlements, here's a look at how much West Bank land Israel has grabbed since October 7.

Donald Trump talks about moment he was shot at

Around The Globe - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:17
Former US President Donald Trump spoke about how he survived Saturday’s assassination attempt.

Key takeaways from Trump’s speech at the Republican National Convention

Around The Globe - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:09
Former US president accepts the Republican nomination in lengthy speech at the end of four-day convention in Milwaukee.

School holidays the 'loneliest time' for carers

Education - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 06:36
One charity warns that there are gaps in support for young carers during school breaks.

Japan sees record 17.78 million visitors in first half of 2024

Around The Globe - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 06:20
East Asian country sees tourism burst past pre-pandemic levels as weak yen draws record visitors.

Drone attack on Israel’s Tel Aviv leaves one dead, at least 10 injured

Around The Globe - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 05:49
Israel's military says it is investigating attack and why aerial defences failed to intercept 'target'.

Two more Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to quit US presidential race

Around The Globe - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 04:46
Senator Jon Tester and House Representative Jim Costa join calls for Biden to step aside.

On North Korea’s tense border, Swiss and Swedes keep a fragile peace

Around The Globe - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 04:20
Peacekeepers at the Demilitarized Zone dividing the Koreas say their job is getting more complex amid evolving threats.

US stocks tumble as tech share rebound falters

Around The Globe - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 01:55
Fears of new trade tensions with China drive main indexes lower.

Term-time holiday fines here to stay - Phillipson

Education - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 00:10
In her first interview, the education secretary says parents should keep their children in school.

Families face £1,045 bill for summer holiday clubs

Education - Fri, 07/19/2024 - 00:08
The cost of holiday provision has risen by 6% across Great Britain, a survey by Coram Family and Childcare suggests.

Trump to take RNC stage for first speech since assassination attempt

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 21:44
Trump allies promise 'different' candidate in wake of attack. Sceptics question how far more unifying message will go.

What role do politics and business play in the Olympics?

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 21:30
Russia is banned from taking part in the Summer Games but Israel is allowed to compete.

Back to the Moon - Part 2

Technology - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 20:54
After the Apollo program ended, the US took a long hiatus from lunar exploration. What happened during this time, and what has NASA been doing? This documentary by the Voice of America's Russian service focuses on the details of the NASA's Artemis program and plans to further explore the Moon and Mars.

Far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir makes inflammatory Al-Aqsa visit

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 20:49
Israel's security minister toured a courtyard of Al-Aqsa Mosque in provocative move that could threaten ceasefire talks.

Violent and fatal anti-quota protests rock Bangladesh

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 20:41
Protests in Bangladesh against reimposing a quota system for government jobs have become deadly.

Paris Olympics 2024: Event facts – surfing, breaking, mascots, Eiffel Tower

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 20:13
Paris 2024 begins on July 26. Al Jazeera takes a look at some interesting facts surrounding the Olympics.

Trump shooting timeline: Gunman spotted hour before tragedy

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 20:02
Audience members had reportedly spotted 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks and reported his behaviour as suspicious.

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