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‘Ukraine’s very existence is at stake’: Zelenskyy enters the US election

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:45
An aide to Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not play favourites after the president's meetings with Trump and Harris.

‘We are all the same’: Lebanese come together to feed those forced to flee

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 12:23
As the number of people forced from their homes by Israeli attacks grows, communities are stepping in to help.

Suspected WWII bomb grounds Japanese airport

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 11:28
An explosion of a US bombshell left a huge crater at Miyazaki Airport, prompting cancellation of nearly 90 flights.

The United States is already at war

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:59
And it is very much a willing belligerent in a conflict of its own making.

Russia captures key town of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:26
Mining town located on strategic high ground links eastern and southern fronts, acts as supply hub for both sides.

Could US port strike be the ‘October surprise’ that trips up Kamala Harris?

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:22
Strike by 45,000 dock workers threatens to stoke inflation just five weeks out from US presidential election.

Videos show Iranian missiles hitting Israel

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:19
Several videos captured missiles hitting Israel during Iran’s attack on Tuesday.

Fact check: Walz v Vance vice presidential debate – truths and falsehoods

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:11
We look at the claims made by the Democratic and Republican candidates and ask, do they hold up to factual scrutiny?

Risk of long-feared regional war rises as Israel and Iran swap threats

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 09:09
Israel pledges to respond to Iran's barrage of missiles; Tehran threatens repeated attack 'with multiplied intensity'.

Rice battle heats up as India, Pakistan lift export curbs

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 08:46
Exporters fear a pricing war as the South Asian rivals lift restrictions on global sales of rice.

More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal?

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 08:00
Working-class communities bear the brunt of Kathmandu's floods, worsened by climate change and poor urban planning.

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain for the second time

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 07:11
Babar's second stint at captaincy saw Pakistan lose seven matches and has coincided with a poor run of his batting form.

Funding fears over increasing Welsh in schools

Education - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 06:49
Teaching unions worry about plans to increase the number of pupils learning Welsh at school.

S Korea’s Hyunmoo-5 ‘monster missile’ takes centre stage at military parade

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 06:15
South Korea's president revived the now annual parade to signal the country's readiness to respond to N Korean threats.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, says lawyer

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 06:00
The hip-hop star has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy in a New York court.

Vance versus Walz: Five takeaways from the US vice presidential debate

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 05:21
The Republican and Democratic candidates for vice president confronted one another in New York at a televised debate.

Repeat of 2006? Why Israel’s ground offensive in Lebanon won’t be easy

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 05:11
The failures of the past loom large as Israel launches a new military foray into southern Lebanon.

For China, war in Gaza a chance to flex diplomatic muscle at little risk

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 04:58
Beijing's efforts to play greater role in Middle East still largely symbolic but could expand in future, analysts say.

At least 45 dead, dozens missing as boats sink off coast of Djibouti

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 04:32
The boats were traversing a sea route described as one of the busiest and most dangerous in the world.

Australia’s PM warns against pro-Palestinian rally as police seek ban

Around The Globe - Wed, 10/02/2024 - 04:03
Palestine Action Group condemns bid to ban vigil on October 7 as an 'attack on fundamental democratic rights'.

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