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Bitcoin surges past $107,000 on hopes for US strategic reserve

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 21:25
Bitcoin and crypto catapult into the spotlight as investors wager Trump will usher in friendlier US rules for crypto.

Yemen’s Houthis claim hypersonic missile attack against Israel

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 21:18
The Israeli military says the 'Palestine 2' missile, which activated sirens in Tel Aviv, was intercepted.

Who will rebuild? Syrians in Damascus suburb ask tough questions

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 21:03
In the Damascus suburb of Darayya, the scale of destruction is staggering.

Three people dead in school shooting in US state of Wisconsin

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 20:51
There have been 322 school shootings in the US in 2024, the second highest number since 1966.

Former FBI informant pleads guilty to phony bribery scheme involving Bidens

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 20:34
The fake bribery scheme involving US President Biden and his son, Hunter, was central to Republican impeachment inquiry.

Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning kills 12 in Georgia: Authorities

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 20:29
India says 11 of its citizens died in the incident in the Caucasus country, which remains under investigation.

Trump says Turkiye carried out “unfriendly takeover” in Syria

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 20:23
US President-elect Donald Trump called Turkish President Erdogan carried out an “unfriendly takeover” in Syria.

Choking heron released after veterinary operation to remove cup

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 20:17
A heron that was spotted in Brazil with a plastic cup stuck in its throat has been treated by a vet.

Several countries slam Israeli plans to expand settlements in Syria’s Golan

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 20:13
US military says it kills ISIL fighters as EU warns that Iran and Russia should have 'no place' in Syria’s future.

Trump, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announce $100bn US investment

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 19:36
Son had made a similar pledge in 2016 to spend $50bn over Donald Trump's four-year US presidential term.

How Israeli quadcopters are killing Palestinians in Gaza

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 19:20
Israeli remote-controlled quadcopters have been filmed dropping bombs and firing on Palestinians in Gaza.

Israeli strike kills Palestinian grandfather Khaled Nabhan

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 19:11
An Israeli strike killed Khaled Nabhan, a Palestinian grandfather known for his emotional goodbye to his granddaughter.

Canada finance minister resigns as PM Trudeau grapples with new Trump term

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 18:09
Chrystia Freeland cites Canadian government's response to Donald Trump's US tariff threats in resignation letter.

Cyclone Chido: What to know about storm that devastated France’s Mayotte

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 18:05
Officials fear hundreds of people could be dead as a result of the cyclone, which ravaged France's poorest department.

Germany set for new elections after Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 17:55
After collapse of Olaf Scholz's coalition, elections will take place on February 23, seven months ahead of schedule.

Trump and tariffs – what you need to know | Start Here

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 16:59
What are tariffs, and could president-elect Trump’s plans backfire?

Genocide Israel is living in the past

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 16:53
A state founded on apartheid and settler colonialism is no longer viable.

‘Soul of my soul’: Israeli shelling kills Gaza grandfather who moved world

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 16:37
Advocates pay tribute to Khaled Nabhan, Palestinian grandfather who became known for his grief, charity and defiance.

Bowel cancer is rising among under 50s: What to know

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 16:30
Cases of colorectal cancer among younger people are rising in the UK, Chile and New Zealand. Why?

Bashar al-Assad releases first statement since he fled Syria

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/16/2024 - 15:23
Remarks attributed to al-Assad, released by the Syrian presidency's Telegram, say state fell into 'hands of terrorism'.

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