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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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King Charles returns to public duties, visits cancer center

A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday (April 30) for the first time since he was diagnosed in February with cancer, paying a visit to a treatment center for the disease in London.

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Trump held in contempt of court, fined $9,000

Donald Trump was held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that barred him from making public statements connected to his New York hush money case. The judge threatened to jail the former president i...

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Argentina's Milei slashes 24,000 government jobs

Since taking office four months ago, Argentina's new president Javier Milei has slashed public employment in an effort to cut the country's deficit. So far, 24,000 people have been let go, and Milei has said he wants that figure to hit 7...

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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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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...

Bloomberg

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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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Police raid Columbia University and arrest protesters

New York City police raided Columbia University to arrest dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some of whom had seized an academic building, and to remove a protest encampment the Ivy League school had sought to dismantle for nearly ...

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Kenya floods: Search efforts underway to find dozens missing

Kenya's president, William Ruto, has held a special cabinet meeting as heavy rains continue to lash the country. The death toll from a month of flooding has reached at least 170 people. 185,000 others have been displaced.

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Zimbabwe’s new currency in circulation to counter inflation

Zimbabwe's new currency has gone into circulation. The introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold or Zig, is the government's latest attempt to tackle hyperinflation.

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Is France ready for a #MeToo reckoning?

As French actor Gerard Depardieu awaits trial for sexual assault in October, we take a look at how the #MeToo movement has struggled to make a headway in France compared to the United States.

France 24

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Israeli lawyer faces incitement charges after Gaza protest

After Hamas' October 7 terror attacks, Israeli authorities clamped down on protests criticizing Israel's military response in Gaza. DW met up with human rights lawyer Ahmad Khalefa, who was arrested at a protest and charged with "incitem...

DW News

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Amid Sudan's war, people eat leaves and cats to survive

People in Sudan have been resorting to extreme measures, such as eating soil and leaves, as a hunger crisis spreads amid a year-old war and aid agencies warn of the risk of famine.

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Trump held in contempt of court, fined $9,000

Donald Trump was held in contempt of court and fined $9,000 for repeatedly violating a gag order that bars him from making public statements connected to his New York hush money trial. The judge threatened to jail the former president if...

Fox News

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Project ACL to study injuries in women's soccer

Project ACL, a three-year study launched on Tuesday (April 30) in the hopes of reducing ACL injuries in women's soccer, is a response to female players calling for research into anterior cruciate ligament tears.

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Australian scientists making jet fuel from landfill gas

Researchers at the University of Sydney said they have developed a chemical process that could produce sustainable aviation fuel from gases emitted from landfills and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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