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University staff to strike over 'drastic' cuts

Education - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:20
The University and College Union says up to 1,000 jobs will be put at risk by planned cutbacks.

Germany and Italy arrest more than 30 in Mafia food fraud sweep

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 18:01
German police officer among those held in raids against the 'Ndrangheta over sales of expensive food and equipment.

Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears

Education - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:32
Families argue that the policy "interferes with the fundamental right to an education".

Crete hit hardest among Greek islands battered by storms, flooding

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:53
Bad weather also impacts islands in the Cyclades chain in the central Aegean Sea popular with tourists.

Russia’s Putin hosts Chinese Foreign Minister Wang for talks in Moscow

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:42
The allies discussed developments of the ongoing war in Ukraine as well as relations between the two countries.

Yemen chat leak: What does it tell us about Trump’s administration?

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:40
US officials downplay a journalist being included in Yemen attack chats, but it sheds light on workings of White House.

Libya: A Voice for Reconciliation

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 16:00
A poet and a composer are inspired by Libyan history to create a modern peace anthem for their divided country.

Yet another Israeli war crime is buried in the sand as the world looks away

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:45
Sixteen Palestinian paramedics and first responders were executed in Rafah. Indifference is all they get.

At least 95 arrested in Zimbabwe after antigovernment protests

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:37
Police say suspects in custody among 200 people who gathered at Harare’s Freedom Square and threw stones at officers.

Trump’s April 2 ‘liberation day’ tariffs: What to expect, and what’s next

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 15:35
President Trump prepares to unveil 'very kind' tariffs as critics warn of a global trade war and a slowdown in growth.

Iceland volcano erupts, forcing tourists and residents to evacuate

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 14:53
Lava penetrates protective barriers near Grindavik, a fishing town on a southwestern peninsula also evacuated last year.

Finland joins other Russian neighbours exiting from landmine treaty

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 14:37
PM Orpo announces preemptive measures as President Stubb engages in balancing act between Moscow and Washington.

Several killed as Israeli military bombs building in Beirut

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 14:05
The Israeli military bombed a residential building in the suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut.

Ukraine working on minerals deal as US ceasefire bid grinds on

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:57
Kyiv working to maintain US support as Trump warned against Russian stalling on ceasefire deal.

Video: Video shows trapped survivors calling for help after Myanmar quake

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:55
New video shows trapped survivors of the Myanmar earthquake calling for help from under rubble of a destroyed building.

Is Harvard Trump’s new target, after Columbia?

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:32
Harvard President Garber has said lifesaving research is at stake amid Trump's review of $9bn federal funding.

Devastating Myanmar earthquake seen as omen of military regime’s demise

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:30
Many view the earthquake as a sign that Myanmar's military regime and its chief Min Aung Hlaing are nearing an end.

Rescue workers Israel killed found in mass grave in Gaza: What to know

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 13:14
Israeli troops fired on several rescue vehicles, then buried the killed first responders and their vehicles.

Thousands paid in compensation for school assaults

Education - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:50
A BBC investigation reveals how staff received damages for assaults at school.

Le Pen’s conviction in France: Career-ending or fuel for a new far right?

Around The Globe - Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:49
After being found guilty of graft, Le Pen's bid to lead France has been dealt a blow. Some will see her as a martyr.

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