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Colombia ends diplomatic relations with Israel

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says his country will break diplomatic relations with Israel. He's criticised Israel's conduct since the start of the war on Gaza. Petro requested to join South Africa's case at the International Court o...

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Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York

Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was back in court for his first appearance since a New York appeals court overturned his 2020 rape conviction. Prosecutors asked the judge for a September retrial.

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Blinken pushes for sustained aid into Gaza during Israel trip

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, pushing to get more aid into Gaza, while urging Hamas to accept a deal that would halt fighting and bring some hostages home from the encl...

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Thousands protest against Georgia's 'foreign influence' bill

Police in Georgia fired teargas and rubber bullets at protesters demonstrating against a bill that would require organizations – including media and NGOs – that receive more than 20 percent of their funding from abroad to register as age...

France 24

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Blinken in Israel to push for ceasefire in Gaza

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Israel to press for a ceasefire deal, saying “the time is now" and warning that Hamas would bear the blame for any failure to get an agreement to halt the war in Gaza off the ground.

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Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah 'with or without' ceasefire deal

A diplomatic push is underway to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, with the U.S. exerting pressure on Hamas to agree to Israel's terms. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to attack Rafah in southern Gaza, whether there's a ...

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ICJ rejects measures over German arms exports to Israel

The International Court of Justice has ruled against issuing emergency measures over German arms sales to Israel as requested by Nicaragua, which had argued that there was a serious risk of genocide in Gaza amid Israel’s assault on the P...

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Police enter Columbia University, arrest protesters

New York police have entered Columbia University and arrested protesters barricaded inside a building who have been calling on the New York school to divest itself from companies associated with Israel.

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U.S. Presidential Election

The 2024 United States presidential election, expected to be between Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump is set to take place this November.

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Israel-Gaza War

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is 'at war' following a surprise attack from Gaza by Hamas militants.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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Rise of AI

The release of Open AI's ChatGPT has accelerated the development of artificial intelligence and warnings about its impact on society.

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Climate Crisis

Extreme weather events are occurring more frequently amid rising sea-levels and increasing temperatures.

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Ecuador defends storming Mexican embassy in Quito

Ecuador has defended its storming of the Mexican embassy in Quito last month. Its lawyers told judges at the International Court of Justice that the country acted to arrest 'a common criminal'. Security forces arrested Ecuador's former v...

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Georgian lawmakers tussle in parliament

Police in Georgia have used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon against tens of thousands of protesters outside parliament. Crowds are demonstrating against the government's so-called 'foreign influence' bill.

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Police, counter-protesters move in on campus protests

After arrests at New York's Columbia University, pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli groups clashed at the University of California, Los Angeles campus. The number of encampments in solidarity with the Palestinian cause continues to grow as ...

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Paris marks Workers' Day with march demanding better pay

Thousands of protesters have marched through Paris for the annual May Day parade. They called for workers rights, and many said they were also demonstrating for peace in the Middle East.

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New York City mayor calls for work permits for migrants

Mayor Eric Adams is once again calling on the federal government to expand temporary protected status to migrants from a wider range of countries so that they can get work permits faster.

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Famine looms in north Gaza despite some bakeries reopening

Asmaa al-Belbasi walks an hour through north Gaza to her nearest bakery each day to fetch bread for her children and other relatives. Although some bread is now available and supplies are improving, aid agencies warn famine still looms.

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Residents of Iraq's historic marshlands fear drought

Despite a healthy winter rainy season, residents of Iraq's historic marshlands fear a possible drought in the summer will kill their livelihood, forcing some to make back-up plans. The marshes are thought to be the inspiration for the bi...

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Police raid Columbia University, arrest protesters

After two weeks of protests, the New York City police moved in to clear a Gaza solidarity encampment and arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University, some of whom had seized an academic building.

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Kenya's Ruto orders evacuations after deadly floods

Kenyan President William Ruto deployed the military to evacuate everyone living in flood-prone areas after 171 people were killed since March as torrential rains pound the country. Seasonal rains, amplified by the El Nino weather pattern...

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Florida's six-week abortion ban goes into effect

A Florida law that changes the state's abortion restriction from 15 weeks to six weeks has gone into effect. President Joe Biden has described the new law as an "extreme ban" and a "nightmare."

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Local elections to be held in England and Wales

Local elections in England and Wales on Thursday could indicate how a general election might play out. Polls suggest the opposition Labour Party holds a dominant lead over the governing Conservatives. But for many voters it’s less about ...

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Harvey Weinstein expected back in New York court

Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will be back in court in Manhattan on Wednesday afternoon for the first time since a state appeals court overturned his 2020 rape conviction last week.

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Race to onshore clean-tech supply chains

China is manufacturing clean energy technology at a breakneck pace - driving down prices on everything from solar panels to lithium-ion batteries. This oversupply is causing a real headache for countries looking to onshore clean-tech equ...

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Young Europeans reflect on 20 years of E.U. membership

The two decades since most of the countries in Central and Eastern Europe joined the European Union in 2004 has seen the lives of their citizens be transformed. Ahead of the EU Parliament elections in June, young Europeans reflect on pas...

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At-risk Americans feel left behind as COVID restrictions disappear

Millions of Americans have compromised immune systems, meaning they are more likely than others to get sicker from COVID. This has left them feeling left behind and isolated as COVID restrictions like mask mandates and travel restriction...

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UN peacekeepers end operations in DR Congo's South Kivu region

United Nations peacekeepers have ceased operations in DR Congo's restive South Kivu province after more than 20 years, officials said, in line with previously announced plans.

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Jeepney drivers in Philippines protest over 'modernization' rules

In the Philippines, drivers of privately-owned buses known as jeepneys have once again been out on the streets to protest against government plans to modernize the service. It comes a day after they were given a deadline to join co-opera...

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Dhaka swelters under 40 degree temperatures

Bangladesh is experiencing its longest heatwave in 76 years. At least 10 people have died of heatstroke and schools have been shut until Thursday. The lack of rain and intense heat is threatening the livelihoods of thousands of people on...

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U.S. university protests over war in Gaza spread

As the wave of college protests against Israel’s war on Gaza grows, many have faced harsh crackdowns by both administrators and state leaders. But demonstrators are determined to carry on.

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China reforms tighten government control over tech data

A revised state secrets law has come into force in China, prompting Taiwan to warn its citizens against travelling to China and rattling foreign companies amid fears the legislation could be used to punish regular business activities. Th...

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Report recommends no smartphones before age of 13

A French team of experts led by addictologist Amine Benyamina delivered a report on children and screens to President Macron. The report contains 29 recommendations, among those are no screen at all under the age of six, no phone before ...

France 24

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Florida's 'nightmare' abortion ban takes effect

Florida introduced one of the strictest abortion bans in the United States in what President Joe Biden called a "nightmare" triggered by his election rival and predecessor Donald Trump. US Vice President Kamala Harris was visiting Republ...

France 24

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European businesses celebrate 20 years of EU expansion

Much of the debate about the benefits of EU enlargement 20 years ago has focused on its political and social elements. But how do business leaders in the ten countries that joined in May 2014 view their situation?

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Mexico-Ecuador dispute: ICJ hears case on embassy raid in Quito

A legal battle between Mexico and Ecuador began at the International Court of Justice. Mexico is suing Ecuador at the International Court of Justice after an armed raid on its embassy. It's seeking provisional measures from the world cou...

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