US finds five Israeli units responsible for rights abuses in the West Bank
All units still eligible for US military aid, Washington says after it identifies abuses committed before Gaza war.
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Columbia protesters occupy Hamilton Hall as university standoff escalates
Demonstrators take over Hamilton Hall in escalation of US antiwar protests.
France deploys riot police, cuts funding to quell campus protests over Gaza
Campus sit-ins upend Sciences Po and Sorbonne in Paris as students decry Israel's 'genocide' against Palestinians.
Al-Shifa, Nasser hospital staff questioned by ICC prosecutors: Report
Investigators are reportedly interviewing staff from two damaged hospitals where mass graves have been found.
India protests alleged Sikh separatist slogans at event attended by Trudeau
Canada deputy high commissioner summoned after Sikh homeland slogans reportedly raised at an event addressed by PM.
Gunman kills at least six in attack on mosque in Afghanistan’s Herat
Government spokesman says unknown armed person shot at worshippers in mosque in Herat province, killing at least six.
ICJ to hear Mexico’s dispute with Ecuador: All you need to know
Mexico and Ecuador have brought complaints against each other at the international court, escalating a diplomatic feud.
Philippines and China in new confrontation at Scarborough Shoal
Manila says its coastguard ship was damaged after being hit by water cannon; Beijing says it 'expelled' Manila's boats.
‘Country is doing well’: Why jobless young Indians are still backing Modi
Polling shows inflation and lack of jobs worry most young Indians. It also shows that support for Modi stays intact.
UN monitors say North Korean missile struck Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Expert body tells UN Security Council the weapon's discovery suggests a violation of sanctions on Pyongyang.
South Korea’s Samsung sees profit jump 10-fold on memory chip recovery
South Korean tech giant reports $4.85bn profit during the first three months of 2024.
Solomon Islands PM Sogavare says won’t put himself forward for new term
Sogavare switched official diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taipei fuelling controversy in the Pacific nation.
On ‘China’s Instagram’, women find a space to discuss the routine and taboo
Xiaohongshu has become the go-to platform for young women to discuss everything from fashion to domestic violence.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 796
As the war enters its 796th day, these are the main developments.
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.
Polish farmers suspend blockade of Ukraine border
Polish farmers end blockade at the border, after months of protests over cheap imports.
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.
Gerard Depardieu released after questioning over alleged sexual assaults
Depardieu released after questioning about allegations made by two women that he sexually assaulted them on film sets.
US, UK urge Hamas to accept Israeli truce proposal in war on Gaza
British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says proposal includes a 40-day ceasefire and release of captives.
‘Lame duck leader’: Scotland’s Humza Yousaf quits. What’s next?
Analysts say the Scottish National Party is in crisis mode after the 39-year-old politician steps down.