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Why is Kenya’s Ruto accusing the Ford Foundation of stoking protests?

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 11:20
President's accusation against the US organisation may be to deflect responsibility for his own actions, say analysts.

Ucas scraps personal statements for university admissions

Education - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 11:05
Ucas says the change will encourage applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply to higher education.

'Paying £240 holiday school fine was a no-brainer'

Education - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 10:36
In the last academic year, pupils across England missed more than six million school days through unauthorised holidays.

'Paying £240 holiday school fine was a no-brainer'

Education - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 10:36
In the last academic year, pupils across England missed more than six million school days through unauthorised holidays.

‘Reprehensible’: UN slams Israeli spokesman’s comments on UNRWA chief

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 10:21
Israeli government official calling Phillipe Lazzarini a 'terrorist sympathiser' also puts his safety at risk, UN says.

Video: Trump’s running mate JD Vance accepts nomination at RNC

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 09:57
JD Vance officially accepted the party’s nomination to be its candidate for vice president.

S Korea top court upholds right to state health benefits for gay couples

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 09:41
Activists welcome ruling but systemic discrimination persists in country where gay marriage is not legally recognised.

Biden tests positive for COVID: What we know

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 09:04
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been forced to self-isolate.

Video: Yemen rockslide narrowly misses houses

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 08:44
Video shows a huge rockslide narrowly missing houses in a village in eastern Yemen.

At least 16 people killed in China shopping mall fire

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 08:34
Firefighters pull 75 people to safety as the investigation into the cause of the blaze is under way.

One dead, nine rescued off Oman’s coast after oil tanker sinks

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 08:26
Nine people rescued from 16-strong crew of Indian and Sri Lankan nationals as search ongoing for others.

Who are the protesters demanding an end to job quotas in Bangladesh?

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 08:15
Experts say lack of jobs for university graduates driving unrest in the South Asian country.

Stegosaurus skeleton nicknamed Apex sells for record $44.6m

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 08:06
Sotheby’s sells fossil to anonymous American bidder, smashing prior auction record of $31.8m for tyrannosaurus rex Stan.

US military shuts down problematic Gaza aid pier, shifts to Israeli port

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 07:52
After operating for fewer than 25 days, the US military's multimillion-dollar Gaza aid pier will be dismantled.

Bangladesh job quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 07:39
Rallies demanding an end to a quota system that reserves government jobs for specific groups have turned violent.

Schumer, Pelosi ramp up pressure on Biden over 2024 election bid: Reports

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 06:54
Reports come as Congressman Adam Schiff became the most prominent Democrat to publicly urge Biden to step aside.

Children's reading standards 'a lottery' in Wales

Education - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 06:07
One teacher says reading standards for pupils in Wales were "patchy at best".

At RNC, Trump’s VP pick JD Vance hails boss as fighter who cares

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 05:57
Vice presidential candidate JD Vance criticises Biden on support for free trade and overseas wars.

China halts nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan support

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 04:26
Beijing said US weapons sales to Taiwan has 'compromised atmosphere' for continued talks on nuclear non-proliferation.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 874

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/18/2024 - 03:00
As the war enters its 874th day, these are the main developments.

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