New York City police enter Columbia campus as Gaza protest escalates

Protesters detained as police head for Hamilton Hall, which was occupied early on Tuesday, and the main campsite.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 797

As the war enters its 797th day, these are the main developments.

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Georgia police crack down on protest against ‘foreign influence’ bill

The crackdown in Tbilisi comes after lawmakers debated a controversial bill on foreign funding.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 796

As the war enters its 796th day, these are the main developments.

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Sudan’s original ‘Janjaweed’ leader sides with army against tribal foe

Sudan's notorious tribal leader Musa Hilal has pledged support for the army in a move that could divide Arabs in Darfur.

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Polish farmers suspend blockade of Ukraine border

Polish farmers end blockade at the border, after months of protests over cheap imports.

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US advocacy groups back Palestine solidarity campus protests amid Gaza war

Nearly 190 advocacy organisations laud students' 'courage' amid ongoing crackdown on encampments across US universities.

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Dubai’s ruler announces construction of world’s largest airport terminal

Al Maktoum International Airport envisaged to have capacity for 260 million passengers upon completion.

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US finds Putin probably did not order Navalny’s death in February: Report

Officials say Putin retains culpability for the death of his fiercest critic and most prominent opposition leader.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 795

As the war enters its 795th day, these are the main developments.

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Can Gen Z finally break the cycle of generational trauma?

We look at the phenomenon of generational trauma and whether Gen Z are the ones who can finally break the cycle.

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Chile declares national mourning after three police officers killed

It's the latest attack on security forces in a region where tensions have long simmered between locals and the state.

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The inexplicable rise of kidney disease in Sri Lanka’s farming communities

Residents of several 'hotspots' have been afflicted by kidney failure in the past few decades - and no one knows why.

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Has South Africa’s ANC failed to live up to its promises?

South Africa is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its first democratic election.

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Jobless engineers, MBAs: The hidden army of Indian election ‘consultants’

These ‘politically neutral problem solvers’ do short stints in political campaigns and are valued for their data skills.

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Key takeaways from fourth day of testimony in Trump’s hush money trial

Former National Enquirer publisher faces grilling from Trump defence team as first full week of US testimony wraps up.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 792

As the war enters its 792nd day, these are the main developments.

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Blocks from the White House, US students stand steadfast with Gaza

Palestine solidarity encampment springs up at George Washington University despite crackdown and arrests across US.

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At least 155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains pound East Africa

More than 200,000 people and 51,000 households have been affected by the rains, Tanzania's prime minister said.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 791

As the war enters its 791st day, these are the main developments.

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‘We need you’: Solomon Islands’ support for US agency’s return revealed

Peace Corps found 'overwhelming support and enthusiasm' for return to Pacific island nation, report shows.

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