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How do United States universities make their money?
Protesters call US university funds into question and demand schools divest from Israel for its war on Gaza.
OECD lifts global growth outlook as US, China outperform expectations
Paris-based organisation predicts global economy to expand by 3.1 percent this year and 3.2 percent in 2025.
Man accused of spraying ‘pesticide’ on US anti-war camp
A man has been filmed spraying an unknown liquid on protesters’ belongings and banners at a Palestine solidarity camp.
New York police remove protesters camped inside Fordham University building
Police in New York have arrested anti-war students inside a building at Fordham University during their protests.
Tensions high at UCLA as police order pro-Palestinian protesters to leave
Students staying put on US campus despite inevitability of ‘militarised police invasion’, ready to face arrest.
NBA playoffs: Celtics crush Heat to win series, Mavericks thrash Clippers
Boston Celtics advance to semifinals with 4-1 win, Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks take 3-2 lead over LA Clippers.
Colombia president cuts ties with Israel over war on Gaza
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro says the country is cutting diplomatic ties with Israel over its war on Gaza.
Boxer Ryan Garcia denies using banned drug Ostarine for Devin Haney fight
'I don't even know where to get steroids,' Garcia said, after reports claimed he had tested positive for a banned drug.
Microsoft announces $2.2bn AI, cloud investment in Malaysia
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says firm will provide education and training to 200,000 people.
Arizona Senate repeals near-total 1864 abortion ban in divisive vote
The repeal of the abortion ban received a 16-14 vote and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs.
US accuses Russia of using chemical weapons in Ukraine war
Washington says Moscow breached global ban on chemical weapons with use of chloropicrin and tear gas.
Missing in action: How two key parties in India’s largest state collapsed
Near-absence of campaign by Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party, which once ruled UP, reflects larger challenges.
US sanctions hundreds of individuals, firms over Russia’s war in Ukraine
Measures target nearly 300 entities, including 20 firms based in China and Hong Kong.
Solomon Islands elects Jeremiah Manele as new prime minister
Jeremiah Manele wins backing of 31 legislators in 50-seat house in a vote closely watched by China, US and Australia.
Whistleblower who accused Boeing supplier of ignoring defects dies
Former Spirit AeroSystems employee Joshua Dean dies after sudden illness, family says.
Death toll in southern China highway collapse rises to 36
Recovery efforts continue after a stretch of carriageway collapsed early on Wednesday.
China trying to develop world ‘built on censorship and surveillance’
Rights group warns the Digital Silk Road is enabling China to export digital authoritarianism across the world.
Activists say UCLA Palestine encampment assault followed days of harassment
Pro-Palestine activists say dozens were injured when pro-Israel demonstrators attacked California college encampment.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 798
As the war enters its 798th day, these are the main developments.
US Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high amid stubborn inflation
US central bank keeps benchmark rate at 5.25-5.50% after series of economic reports undercut hopes of easing inflation.