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Romania’s governing party set to win election despite far-right resurgence

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 05:25
Left-leaning Social Democratic Party to hold parliament, but Alliance for Uniting Romanians makes big gains.

10 years on: Is shared parental leave 'failing working families'?

Education - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 04:33
The government is reviewing the policy but campaigners say the current system is "broken".

US President Joe Biden pardons son Hunter despite pledging not to

Around The Globe - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 02:02
Outgoing US president says his son was 'selectively' and 'unfairly' prosecuted due to his family name.

Negotiators fail to agree on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 22:03
As the threat from plastic pollution mounts, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date.

Georgia protests spread as prime minister dismisses call for new elections

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:34
Demonstrations spread across the country over ruling party's path away from EU membership, shift towards Russia.

Social Democrats win Iceland’s snap elections as incumbents punished

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:11
Social Democratic Alliance wins the largest share of votes but will need to form a coalition to govern.

Verstappen wins Qatar Grand Prix after McLaren fail to secure team title

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 20:40
Max Verstappen claims his ninth win of the 2024 season as McLaren are made to wait for the constructors' title.

Four Palestinians killed in Israeli attack near Jenin in occupied West Bank

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 20:07
Attack on village of Sir brings Palestinian death toll in the territory to at least 790 since beginning of Gaza war.

What’s next for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his allies?

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 19:42
A surprise rebel offensive surges onwards after taking control of the city of Aleppo.

Trump taps Lebanon-born Massad Boulos as Arab and Middle East adviser

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 19:40
Boulos is the father-in-law of Trump's daughter Tiffany and led campaign outreach to Arab Americans.

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 19:20
Commemoration prompts renewed calls for investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.

Syrian rebels push towards Hama as government forces launch counterattacks

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 17:01
Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition's surprise advance in northwest Syria.

Death toll from sectarian violence in northwest Pakistan rises to 130

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 16:43
Violence has escalated in the region after gunmen opened fire on convoys carrying Shia pilgrims on November 21.

Ding, Dommaraju tied after six games at World Chess Championship

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 16:32
Teen challenger Gukesh Dommaraju of India holds reigning champ Ding Liren after first week of competition.

Mapping who controls what in Syria

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 16:09
Rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham seize control of large parts of Aleppo as they push south.

School staff facing abuse daily - survey finds

Education - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 15:39
The survey, by Unison, gathered the experiences of almost 800 school workers across the region.

It’s time to tax fossil fuels and shipped goods to fund climate resilience

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 15:27
Climate-stricken regions are sinking into debt. We can stop that by financing the loss and damage fund through levies.

Patricia Scotland on the Commonwealth’s future and its colonial past

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 14:55
The Commonwealth faces questions about its relevance amid climate change and inequality. Can it adapt to changes?

Syrian rebel advance brings exiled Aleppo residents back to city

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 14:50
Syrian opposition fighters have pushed Assad’s forces out of Aleppo, allowing exiled residents to return.

Israel to be “more forceful” with any Hezbollah “skirmishes”

Around The Globe - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 14:23
Drew Mikhael on why Israel may consider ratcheting up its military response to any ceasefire violations by Hezbollah.

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