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More than 120 killed, mostly women, in India stampede at religious event

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 10:33
Authorities say massive overcrowding and insufficient exits contributed to the deadly crush in Hathras, northern India.

Dangerous skin diseases spreading among children in Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 10:08
More than 150,000 people have contracted skin infections in the squalid conditions prevailing in the enclave.

Turn left at the next intersection: Why the US needs a viable third party

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 09:52
Under the current system, Americans are forced to choose between two right-wing options.

Gaza policy makes US a ‘target’: former officials

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 09:39
Dozen that quit over US support for Israel accuse US of 'undeniable complicity' in killing and starvation in Gaza.

Malaysia’s Najib loses bid to serve corruption sentence in house arrest

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 09:28
Jailed former leader claimed the Malaysian king issued a royal order authorising his transfer to house arrest.

Japan issues first new banknotes in 20 years

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 08:44
Redesigned bills pay tribute to Japanese capitalism, women’s equality and scientific innovation.

Tunisia’s Saied sets presidential election date for October 6

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 08:43
The vote comes as many of Saied's political opponents and media critics are in jail or facing prosecution.

How do hurricanes form and how do they differ from cyclones and typhoons?

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 08:37
With this year's hurricane season under way, Al Jazeera visualises the differences between various storm systems.

UK General Election 2024: What you need to know about election day

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 08:02
Polling stations across the United Kingdom will open on Thursday as nation prepares to usher in new prime minister.

Taiwan says China seized fishing boat near Chinese coast

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 07:26
Taiwan demands Beijing release crew and vessel seized from outside Taiwanese waters near Kinmen Islands.

Blanket highlighting school exclusion unveiled

Education - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 06:40
The blanket is made of 2,999 pieces of fabric and is set to tour England to raise awareness.

Genocide, urbicide, domicide – how to talk about Israel’s war on Gaza

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 06:29
Officials, experts and activists have used various terms to describe Israel's destruction of Gaza.

Biden faces growing pressure to quit race as Democrats question fitness

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 06:00
Texas lawmaker Lloyd Doggett becomes first elected Democrat to call on Biden to end his bid for re-election.

Hurricane Beryl kills six, causes ‘immense destruction’ in Caribbean

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 05:06
Beryl churns towards Jamaica as it sweeps through the southeast Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction in its wake.

31%: The jump in food prices irking UK voters as they go to the polls

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 04:37
The cost of living is a key issue in an election expected to end 14 years of Conservative Party governance.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 859

Around The Globe - Wed, 07/03/2024 - 02:32
As the war enters its 859th day, these are the main developments.

Judge delays Trump’s New York sentencing until closer to US election

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/02/2024 - 22:04
Trump became the first former US president convicted of felony charges and was originally set to be sentenced next week.

Google blames AI as its emissions grow instead of heading to net zero

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/02/2024 - 21:50
Google points to artificial intelligence and demand it puts on energy-hungry data centres for its growth in emissions.

‘This is a horrific hurricane’: Beryl becomes Category 5 storm

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/02/2024 - 21:40
Hurricane Beryl has become the earliest ever Category 5 storm to hit the Atlantic.

What does the US Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity mean?

Around The Globe - Tue, 07/02/2024 - 21:26
Mixed reaction to judgement reflects political divisions in the US.

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