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Brazil’s President Lula to undergo additional surgery for brain bleed

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 01:48
Hospital says the Brazilian leader is doing well as he prepares for a second surgery this week following a fall at home.

Asia’s frustrated young men celebrate the return of Donald Trump

Around The Globe - Thu, 12/12/2024 - 01:14
Young men from China to South Korea are celebrating Trump's re-election as a victory against anti-male sentiment.

Brian Mast: Pro-Israel hawk set to lead US House foreign policy panel

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 23:06
Rights advocates decry the nomination of the Florida Republican, who has compared Palestinian civilians to Nazis.

FBI head Wray to step down, clearing way for controversial Trump pick Patel

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 22:24
Trump has regularly criticised Wray for role in probes into former president and was widely expected to fire him.

Will the status of Syrian refugees in Europe change?

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 21:56
Several European countries pause Syrian asylum requests days after the al-Assad dynasty collapsed.

Zelenskyy slams Orban over call with Russia’s Putin to discuss Ukraine

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 21:45
Kyiv urges unity among its allies on isolating Putin and says discussions on the war must include Ukraine.

Israeli strikes kill five in southern Lebanon amid shaky ceasefire

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 21:33
Attacks on several towns come as officials from countries including the US, France meet with Lebanon official in Beirut.

Deraa residents seek a new Syria amid optimism and poverty

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 20:34
In Deraa, the birthplace of Syria’s uprising, scars of war remain, but hope grows.

Nightly protests in Georgia continue unabated, but have a routine

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 20:22
Protests in Georgia for almost two weeks over the government’s decision to suspend European Union accession talks.

US man who faked drowning to face charges after returning from Europe

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 19:30
Month-long search for Ryan Borgwardt after faked death in Wisconsin cost $35,000, law enforcement officials say.

Syria’s gangster couple is on the lam

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 19:28
The fraudulent masks of Bashar al-Assad and his 'desert rose' wife Asma are finally off.

Trump will throw US clean power into question

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 18:35
Donald Trump's election sent clean energy stocks tumbling, and some firms have paused investments.

Saudi Arabia’s hosting of FIFA World Cup 2034: What to know about the event

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 18:04
Months of speculation about the World Cup 2034 host were put to rest when FIFA awarded the tournament to Saudi Arabia.

Damascus’s joy and worry as people wonder: What happens after al-Assad?

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 18:02
People at Bashar al-Assad's villa in the Syrian capital celebrate but also express concern over Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

Syria’s al-Sharaa promises to punish those who tortured, killed detainees

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:52
HTS leader seeks 'justice' for detainees as Syria's new rulers attempt to stabilise the country after years of civilwar.

Bank of Canada slashes interest rates with another jumbo cut

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:29
Bank of Canada governor also said potential tariffs by Trump posed a 'major new uncertainty'.

US judge rejects The Onion’s purchase of Alex Jones’s Infowars

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:06
Onion CEO expresses disappointment in judge's decision, but satirical website remains interested in purchasing Infowars.

Romania’s pro-European parties agree to form coalition government

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:01
The coalition will potentially endorse a single candidate in new presidential election.

FIFA names Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2034 host; Morocco to co-stage 2030

Around The Globe - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 16:53
FIFA Congress confirms the Middle East nation's bid for 2034 - with Morocco, Spain and Portugal to co-host 2030 edition.

Puberty blockers for under-18s banned indefinitely

Education - Wed, 12/11/2024 - 16:36
Health secretary says use of drugs a scandal as review finds using them would be unacceptable risk.

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