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Israel’s Sde Teiman is so similar to Guantanamo for a reason

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 10:17
Both military detention centres, notorious for human rights abuses, were established with the same sense of impunity.

Jeff Bezos to sell $5bn in Amazon shares

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 10:07
The planned sale comes as the company's stock price surged to an all-time high.

Democrat governors reaffirm support for Biden in US election

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 09:53
A group of Democrat governors have reaffirmed their support for US President Joe Biden.

Gaza ceasefire talks show signs of life as Israeli security cabinet meets

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 09:46
Hamas has presented mediators with new 'ideas' on how to end fighting, which Israeli officials are evaluating.

Video: Palestinian house targeted near Gaza’s Nasser Hospital

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 09:42
Video from Gaza captured the moment Israeli forces hit a Palestinian home next to a school shelter in Khan Younis.

Osaka switches focus to Paris 2024 Olympics after early Wimbledon exit

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 09:00
The four-time Grand Slam singles champion will now prepare to represent Japan at her second Olympic Games on July 26.

Voting under way in UK election expected to deliver landslide Labour win

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 08:39
Voters set to punish Conservatives after 14 years of chaos as anger mounts over economic crisis and crumbling services.

Life and death in Gaza’s ‘safe zone’ bombarded by Israel

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 07:55
Israeli attacks in southern Gaza and evacuation order force thousands of displaced Palestinians to flee.

McDonald’s cuts breakfast hours in Australia as bird flu hits egg supply

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 07:48
Fast food giant says it will stop taking breakfast orders from 10:30am instead of midday due to egg supply crunch.

UK general election 2024: Key issues by the numbers

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 07:39
Economic stagnation, crumbling healthcare system, housing crisis and immigration are some of the biggest concerns.

As Iran’s run-off election approaches, efforts to get the vote out continue

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 07:36
Painted as 'moderate vs conservative', the vote is being closely watched.

Where and why is mpox disease spreading in the DRC?

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 06:40
A new variant of the virus is spreading through sexual contact and is affecting vulnerable populations, experts say.

Schoolchildren become market traders for the day

Education - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 06:01
"Don't be shy, give us a try" - children have a go at market lingo as they sell goods for charity.

As same-sex marriage nears, Thailand’s businesses chase the ‘pink baht’

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 05:32
Wedding planners, hotels, malls and mortgage brokers are hoping to cash in on the legalisation of same-sex unions.

Pro-Palestine protesters scale roof of Australia’s Parliament House

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 04:03
The protesters rolled out several banners, including one that said 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'.

World’s oldest artwork discovered in Indonesian cave

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 03:26
The painting was dated using a new technique and suggests Europe was not where cave art first emerged.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 860

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 01:41
As the war enters its 860th day, these are the main developments.

What could the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling mean for US foreign policy?

Around The Globe - Thu, 07/04/2024 - 01:24
Presidents have used power overseas with few restraints, a trend experts worry could be strengthened under the ruling.

Americans swat away high fuel prices and gear up for record July 4 travels

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 22:07
Record 71 million people are expected to travel on upcoming long weekend, a growth trajectory similar to pre-pandemic.

Why is Hurricane Beryl of so much global scientific concern?

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 21:52
Major storm batters Caribbean earlier and with more ferocity than in previous seasons.

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