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Colonialism is challenged but also reinforced on university campuses
The campus protests and the crackdown on them reflect the dual role universities have played in colonial history.
UN, aid urgencies urge Israel to halt Rafah assault after crossing seized
UN and aid agencies urge Israel to halt Rafah incursion, warning Gaza is on brink of famine and needs humanitarian aid.
Police break up pro-Palestine protests at Berlin, Amsterdam campuses
Police dismantle encampment at Berlin's Free University and more than 100 activists arrested at University of Amsterdam.
This is where Israel’s army has told people in Rafah to go
Israel’s army has told Palestinians being displaced from Rafah where they should go. They say the areas are unlivable.
Modi votes in home state as mammoth India election hits half-way mark
Millions vote across 93 constituencies in third phase as Modi leads a shrill campaign, ramping up polarising rhetoric.
German blue-chips warn of ‘extremist’ threat before EU elections
Business alliance seeks to counter far-right populism and persuade 1.7 million staff to vote in upcoming election.
Ukraine claims it foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
State security service says two colonels arrested after it thwarted alleged plan to kill Zelenskyy, other top officials.
Beyond borders: Migrants online
Migrants and refugees often rely on social media to navigate their way across borders, as do human trafficking networks.
US rapper Macklemore releases track about college protests over Gaza
US rapper Macklemore’s new song about the anti-Gaza war student protests, ‘Hind’s Hall’.
Pro-Palestine protests: How some universities reached deals with students
Many campus protesters have taken down Gaza encampments after colleges agreed to consider divestment from Israel.
From gun gear to prosthetic leg covers, volunteers boost Ukraine’s army
Thousands of Ukrainians are using innovative technology to support the military and injured veterans.
UN pushes Iran for ‘concrete’ cooperation on atomic programme
Grossi urges 'practical and tangible measures' as UN seeks to re-establish nuclear inspections.
‘Together we will win’: Putin sworn in as Russia’s president
The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian president
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a fifth term at a ceremony that was boycotted by the US.
Zimbabwe’s illegal forex dealers use WhatsApp to find clients, evade police
Zimbabwe clamps down on black market trading it blames for devaluing its new ZiG local currency.
Swiftonomics
The power of Swiftonomics
Girls in Africa have every right to be children
More needs to be done to put an end to the despicable practice of child marriage across the continent.
Ruth Perry's sister angry over lack of Ofsted change
Ruth Perry took her own life after an inspection at her school in Reading in November 2022.
Five killed and dozens buried by South Africa building collapse
Rescuers searching feverishly for trapped survivors; 75 construction workers were on site during Monday's collapse.