Subscribe

July 21, 2024

Biden pulls out of presidential race
Biden pulls out of presidential race

Biden pulls out of presidential race

U.S. President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign on Sunday after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat Donald Trump, leaving the presidential race in uncharted territory.…
2 months ago
Dozens killed in Bangladesh protests with death toll rising
Dozens killed in Bangladesh protests with death toll rising

Dozens killed in Bangladesh protests with death toll rising

The death toll in Bangladesh continues to climb as police clash with students on the streets of the capital Dhaka. What started as demonstrations against the allocation of government jobs has spiraled…
2 months ago
Is everyone welcome at the Paris Olympics?
Is everyone welcome at the Paris Olympics?

Is everyone welcome at the Paris Olympics?

In Paris, authorities are evicting homeless people, including refugees, to the provinces ahead of the upcoming Summer Olympics. Aid organizations have called it "social cleansing."…
2 months ago
Israel presses offensive across entire Gaza Strip
Israel presses offensive across entire Gaza Strip

Israel presses offensive across entire Gaza Strip

Israeli forces continue to bombard northern and central Gaza as tanks push deeper into Rafah in the south. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited troops in Rafah, while far-right National Security Minister Itamar…
2 months ago
How men use money to control women
How men use money to control women

How men use money to control women

How domestic abuse goes way beyond physical violence; and how men use money as a form of coercive control over their partners. Also, Japanese authorities crack down on so-called 'host bars' which…
2 months ago
A look at upcoming blockbusters hitting theatres this summer
A look at upcoming blockbusters hitting theatres this summer

A look at upcoming blockbusters hitting theatres soon

We take a look at some of the summer blockbusters filling air-conditioned movie theatres around the globe, as film critic Lisa Nesselson showcases some of the more enticing meteorological, extraterrestrial and fantastical…
2 months ago
US election: Republicans energized, Democrats in turmoil
US election: Republicans energized, Democrats in turmoil

US election: Republicans energized, Democrats in turmoil

The race for the US presidency has become a story of two very different campaigns. Republicans are energized by the announcement of Donald Trump's running mate JD Vance, while Joe Biden has…
2 months ago
Bangladesh suspends mobile internet after student protests
Anti-quota supporters clash with police and Awami League supporters at the Rampura area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 18, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain

Bangladesh shuts down universities amid unrest

Bangladeshi authorities cut several mobile internet services on Thursday for "security" reasons following student protests.…
2 months ago
Ivory Coast combats child labor for chocolate
Ivory Coast combats child labor for chocolate

Ivory Coast combats child labor for chocolate

Ivory Coast has made major strides in eliminating child labor, especially in the cocoa industry. Regular farm inspections and a living wage for farmers have helped to reduce the number of children…
2 months ago
1 2