Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested as Columbia clears encampment

New York-based university moves to suspend students involved as police arrest them for trespassing.

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Boeing subject of 32 whistleblower complaints, documents reveal

US workplace safety regulator received the complaints of employer retaliation over three-year period.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785

As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.

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Full jury panel seated on third day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial

Two previously seated jurors were dismissed early in the day, but by the close of proceedings, 12 jurors had been named.

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11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as Ruang volcano erupts

Authorities further extend exclusion zone after volcano sends ash and smoke more than two kilometres into the sky.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 784

As the war enters its 784th day, these are the main developments.

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Columbia University leaders face scrutiny over anti-Semitism on campus

Columbia President Nemat Shafik sought to avoid the outrage that erupted after a previous congressional hearing.

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Police make multiple arrests in ‘largest gold theft in Canadian history’

Police say five suspects arrested, three more being sought over theft of 6,600 gold bars at Toronto airport last year.

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After leaving the grind in Asia, Filipino women find exploitation in Poland

Filipino migrant workers in European country allege wage theft, salary deductions and passport confiscation.

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Seven jurors seated on the second day of Trump’s New York hush-money trial

Judge Juan Merchan admonished Donald Trump during the proceedings for mumbling loudly, saying, 'I won’t tolerate that.'

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How can the humanitarian crisis in Sudan be stopped?

The conflict is taking a heavy toll on civilians with millions forced from their homes and on the verge of famine.

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Tesla to lay off more than 10 percent of staff worldwide amid falling sales

CEO Elon Musk says in memo that job cuts will leave firm 'lean, innovative and hungry for the next growth phase cycle'.

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Armourer for the film Rust sentenced to 18 months in fatal on-set shooting

A New Mexico state judge cited Hannah Gutierrez-Reed's apparent lack of remorse in her decision to impose the sentence.

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Inside the pressures facing Quebec’s billion-dollar maple syrup industry

Canadian province supplies most of the world's maple syrup, but climate change is raising new questions for producers.

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US: Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for further attacks

The US tells the UNSC that it has an obligation to not let Iran’s actions go unanswered

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UN Security Council meets after Iran launches attack on Israel

“It’s time to step back from the brink,” UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres tells the UN Security Council.

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What does Israel want to do after Iran’s drone and missile attacks?

Analysts look at the reasons behind Israel's attack on Iran's consulate, which triggered Iran's overnight barrage.

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Israel’s military gives televised address after Iran attack

Israel's military spokesman delivered a televised address to the nation after Iran's first direct attack on Israel.

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Iran launches direct attack on Israel

Watch the moment hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones are launched at Israel, with most intercepted.

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The legendary flavoured ground salt from India: Pisyu loon

This tangy, fiery condiment is only made in the kitchens of Uttarakhand. But you can now get it on Amazon.

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Chile calls for the extradition of Venezuelans after dissident’s murder

Chilean Interior Minister Carolina Toha said all 'eyes' are on Venezuela to act in the pursuit of justice.

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