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Palestinians in Lebanon ready to fight if Israel starts war with Hezbollah

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/27/2024 - 07:23
Palestinians in Lebanon believe they will be targeted if Israel intensifies its conflict with Hezbollah.

North Korea says it conducted successful test of multiwarhead missile

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:58
It is the first known test of a so-called MIRV by Pyongyang, but South Korea is questioning the claim.

Sunak, Starmer clash in final TV debate before UK general election

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/27/2024 - 05:13
Event in central city of Nottingham covered issues from health to immigration with polls afterwards suggesting a tie.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 853

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/27/2024 - 01:53
As the war enters its 853rd day, these are the main developments.

Political deadlock frustrates Bougainville’s aspirations of independence

Around The Globe - Thu, 06/27/2024 - 01:41
The territory voted in 2019 to leave Papua New Guinea, but the country's parliament is still to ratify the separation.

Will the unrest in Kenya escalate?

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 22:28
Kenya shaken by mass demonstrations against proposed tax hikes.

Fears of coup attempt in Bolivia as soldiers storm presidential palace

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 22:02
Regional organisations rally behind Bolivian government as troops and armoured vehicles gather in the capital.

UK police arrest man suspected of involvement in texting scandal

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 21:32
British media report that the suspect is aged in his mid-20s and is a member of the main opposition Labour Party.

Julian Assange home in Australia after plea deal with US

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 21:32
Julian Assange home in Australia after pleading guilty in deal with US

Israeli forces continue Gaza bombardment as UN aid chief demands access

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 21:28
Attacks come as UN sounds alarm over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, demands opening of crossings.

Amazon to launch discount section with direct shipping from China: Report

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 20:51
The new marketplace is Amazon's most aggressive response to the growth of bargain sites like Temu and Shein.

Honduras ex-president sentenced to 45 years for helping drug traffickers

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 19:52
Juan Orlando Hernandez says he was 'wrongly accused' at sentencing hearing for conviction on drugs and weapons charges.

‘The people have spoken’: Why did Kenya’s Ruto reject tax bill he pushed?

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 19:39
Western pressure likely made Ruto backtrack after deadly violence, but his credibility has been badly hit, say analysts.

AI can beat university students, study suggests

Education - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 19:30
University exams taken using artificial intelligence beat those by real students, in a limited study.

Gallant’s US trip strengthens potential challenge to Israel’s Netanyahu

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 19:09
<span>Israeli defence minister</span>'s visit comes a month before Netanyahu's, and highlights his position as an alternative.

Biden and Trump to face off in first US presidential debate: What to know

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 18:05
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are going head-to-head in first debate ahead of November's hotly contested US election.

French court upholds arrest warrant for Syria’s Bashar al-Assad

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 17:36
Counterterrorism prosecutors failed to have warrant annulled on grounds that al-Assad enjoys immunity as head of state.

Kenya’s president withdraws finance bill after deadly unrest

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 17:31
Kenya’s President William Ruto says he will not sign the 2024 finance bill that sparked nationwide deadly unrest.

The Girl from Bukom: A female boxer in Ghana

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 17:00
The hopes and dreams of Sarah Apew, training to become a boxing champion against the odds.

Sleeping on Water: A marine biologist in Namibia

Around The Globe - Wed, 06/26/2024 - 16:00
From aquaphobe to sea bird conservationist, Priskilla Nghaangulwa had to reinvent herself on the seas off Namibia.

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