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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 848

Around The Globe - Sat, 06/22/2024 - 07:28
As the war enters its 848th day, these are the main developments.

Would Labour’s private school tax plan work?

Education - Sat, 06/22/2024 - 01:13
A teacher and former policy adviser at the Department for Education discuss Labour’s proposed policy.

Would Labour’s private school tax plan work?

Education - Sat, 06/22/2024 - 01:13
A teacher and former policy adviser at the Department for Education discuss Labour’s proposed policy.

Israel will be the ‘ultimate loser’ in war with Hezbollah, Iran says

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 21:40
Israel says it will soon 'make the necessary decisions' about confronting the Iran-allied Lebanese group.

Can Putin’s diplomacy help him counter Western isolation?

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 21:36
Russian president visits North Korea and Vietnam to shore up alliances.

Palestinians grieve loved ones killed in Mawasi tent camp attack

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 21:14
Israeli attack on tent camp for displaced Palestinians kills at least 25 people in Gaza’s Mawasi, officials say.

‘World cannot afford Lebanon becoming another Gaza’: UN chief

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 21:05
UN's Guterres issues stark warning as full-scale war between Lebanon's Hezbollah and Israel's army reaches the brink.

US proposes restrictions for investments in Chinese tech, AI

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 20:46
Draft rule would bar US investment in AI systems in China that could be used for weapons targeting, other military uses.

UN Secretary General calls for immediate Israel, Hezbollah de-escalation

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 20:45
Rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have the UN on high alert.

Newly named Washington Post editor bows out after backlash

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 19:45
In the past few weeks, several media reports raised concerns about the incoming editor's journalistic ethics.

Far-right Israeli minister given more powers over Palestinians

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 19:31
Israel’s far-right settler minister Bezalel Smotrich have just been given more powers over the occupied West Bank.

Students protest across India over examination ‘scam’

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 19:14
Students are protesting across India after evidence of corruption interfered with this year’s elite examinations.

Israeli bombing kills dozens in Gaza in ‘difficult and brutal day’

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 18:51
Israel launches deadly attacks in Gaza City and near Rafah as MSF blames Israeli blockade for lack of medical supplies.

US imposes sanctions on leaders of Russia’s AO Kaspersky Lab

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 18:37
Biden administration cites cybersecurity risks as reason for slapping sanctions on the Russia-based software company.

What’s behind the historic pro-Israel spending in a New York House primary?

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 17:04
'Squad' congressman Jamaal Bowman, critic of Israel's war on Gaza, faces AIPAC-backed George Latimer in New York race.

Qatar says ‘progress to an extent’ in truce talks with Hamas

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 16:53
Negotiations based on plan for Israeli withdrawal from 'major population centres' in Gaza, initial six-week ceasefire.

Balkan region hit by major power outage during heatwave

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 16:13
Cause of blackout remains unknown, but early indications point to spike in electricity use due to severe heat.

Trump, Biden woo voters on TikTok. Will it make a difference?

Technology - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 16:01
President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump agree on few things, but a ban of the Beijing-based social network TikTok is one of them. Now with a presidential election at stake, both are joining the platform they previously attempted to take down. Will it make a difference on Election Day? Tina Trinh reports.

Is Israel’s Smotrich fulfilling his dream of annexing the West Bank?

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 14:48
A quiet takeover of occupied West Bank has been cooking for 18 months. Are the far right going to get their way?

‘The Night Won’t End’: Biden’s War on Gaza

Around The Globe - Fri, 06/21/2024 - 14:01
Fault Lines investigates killings of civilians by the Israeli military in Gaza and the United States's role in the war.

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