Apartheid to fossil fuels: Columbia’s history of divestment before Gaza
The US university at the centre of protests against Israel's Gaza war has a tradition of student action bringing change.
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Student protesters disrupt Paris’s Sorbonne University over Gaza war
Demonstrators chant ‘Free Palestine’ at the college's gates.
Russell Bentley: Pro-Russia fighter from US dies after Donetsk ‘abduction’
Russians call for 'revenge' after the 64-year-old US-Russian citizen, who's fought against Ukraine, dies.
Israeli officials eye threat of ICC arrest warrants over war in Gaza
Israeli media reports say International Criminal Court might soon issue warrants for top government, military officials.
Mapping pro-Palestine college campus protests around the world
From the US to Australia, students are calling for their universities to divest and sever ties with Israel.
Spain’s Sanchez drama: After toying with resignation, PM draws criticism
Pedro Sanchez decries increasing polarisation in his anticipated announcement, which some dismiss as a tactical play.
Georgians ‘March for Europe’ in protest against controversial bill
A huge crowd marched through Tbilisi to call for a bill criticised as authoritarian and Russian-inspired to be binned.
Burst dam in Kenya pushes flood death toll past 120
People killed in southern town of Mai Mahiu as heavy rains and floods pound areas across the country.
As Hamas goes to Egypt, where do the Gaza truce talks stand?
The negotiations might offer the last chance to stall - if not prevent - a looming Israeli ground offensive in Rafah.
Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland’s first minister
Yousaf's decision comes as he faces defeat in two forthcoming confidence votes brought by opposition parties.
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez to remain in office
The left-leaning premier promises to continue in office 'with even more strength' after several days of reflection.
Germany launches trial of far-right coup plotters
Nine suspects will take the stand for attempting to install Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss as Germany's leader.
Togo’s parliamentary election: Why all eyes are on President Gnassingbe
New changes to the constitution mean presidential polls are likely to be scrapped, leaving lawmakers as the kingmakers.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 795
As the war enters its 795th day, these are the main developments.
Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east as Russia claims gains
Update by Ukraine's top commander comes as outgunned Kyiv waits for new delivery of US weapons.
Ireland looking to send asylum seekers back to UK: Report
UK PM Rishi Sunak says it's evidence that his plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is acting as a deterrent.
Two Russian journalists arrested over alleged work for Navalny group
Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin deny 'extremism' charges related to group founded by late anti-Putin dissident.
Palestinian President Abbas says only US can halt Israel’s attack on Rafah
More than a million Palestinians are sheltering in the southern Gaza city after being displaced by Israeli attacks.
Burkina Faso says HRW massacre accusations ‘baseless’
The HRW report on Thursday accused the military of killing residents in Nodin and Soro, including at least 56 children.
‘Shame on you’: Pro-Palestine protest at White House correspondents’ dinner
US president offers toast to 'press freedom and democracy' but fails to mention the killings of Palestinian journalists.