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Israel gave no evidence UNRWA staff linked to ‘terrorism’: Colonna report
Report from former French foreign minister finds Israel has not backed up claims it made against refugee agency.
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Columbia University on edge over Gaza: What’s going on?
Classes will be held virtually on Monday amid mounting tension between US pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protesters.
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Columbia University moves classes online after Gaza protests
More than 100 students were arrested last week on the New York campus for demonstrating against Israel's war on Gaza.
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War, fear of war spur global military spending to new record: SIPRI report
New high of $2.4 trillion is ninth straight annual increase, suggesting trend will continue, research institute says.
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Trump’s defence makes opening statement in ‘hush money’ trial
Prosecutors and defence lay out broad strokes arguments in what is an unprecedented trial against a former president.
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Another foreign intervention will not solve the crisis in Haiti
The country needs a solution coming from its people.
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‘Infiltrators’: Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech amid India election
The Indian PM turned to old anti-Muslim tropes in an election rally, signalling a shift in his campaign strategy.
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What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion?
The US is reportedly planning to place sanctions on Netzah Yehuda, the ultra-Orthodox Israeli military unit.
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Suspected Chinese spies arrested in Germany, Britain
Three German suspects allegedly transferred military tech amid rising concern in Europe over Chinese espionage.
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Mass graves found at southern Gaza hospital raided by Israeli forces
Search teams in Gaza say they've uncovered hundreds of bodies in the grounds of Nasser Medical Complex.
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Israeli spy chief quits as pressure over October 7 failures rises
Haliva is first official to take responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas attack or recent Iranian counterstrike.
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Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?
Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations aim to boost trade and resolve border issues.
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Rocket attack from Iraq targets US base in Syria
Attack was the first by Iranian-backed groups against US troops in Iraq since they halted a campaign in early February.
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Indian teenager Gukesh to challenge China’s Ding for world chess title
Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju sets up world title showdown after winning the 2024 Candidates Tournament.
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Huge crowds protest Colombian president’s planned reforms
Protesters call Gustavo Petro's policies 'dire' as his government attempts to reform healthcare and other sectors.
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Iranian refugee hopes to be acquitted in Greece smuggling appeal trial
Activists and legal experts say Homayoun Sabetara was unfairly imprisoned in 2022.
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Israeli air attack hits residential area in Gaza City
Video captured the moment an Israeli air attack hit a residential area in Gaza City.
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Australia’s PM criticises Musk’s X over stabbing footage
Anthony Albanese says decision to challenge takedown order for content related to church stabbing 'extraordinary'.
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Europe endured record number of ‘extreme heat stress’ days in 2023
New report warns people are increasingly at risk in a continent warming twice as fast as the global average.
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Why Kerala isn’t buying Modi claim of ‘double-digit’ win in India election
In India's only state where the BJP has never won a seat, demographics and history remain stumbling blocks for the PM.
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