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Police break up protest by pro-Palestinian activists at University of Amsterdam

AMSTERDAM (AP) — In sometimes violent confrontations, police broke up a protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam Wednesday in a second straight day of unrest over the war in Gaza. After police ended a blockade on university grounds, hundreds of demonstrators moved to a nearby square to continue protesting late into the […]

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Will Israel face consequences over its seizure of the Rafah Crossing? | Israel War on Gaza

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Israeli army kills more Palestians in Gaza after takeover of crossing on vital route for aid deliveries. Israel’s seizure of the Rafah crossing worsens an already dire situation for the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza. Why has Israel defied the US and taken over the crossing? And what could the consequences be for all sides?

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Children of the Darien Gap | Migration

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A family flees violence in Ecuador for the United States, but first they must enter the Darien Gap, a perilous jungle. Swanny Flores fled Ecuador with her two young daughters and 12-year-old brother after her boyfriend, a local gang leader, murdered her mother and threatened to kill the rest of her family. She wants to

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The Final Breath | Climate Crisis

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Exploring the impact of industrial development in the Amazon and the deadly battles to protect this vital rainforest. Time is running out for the Amazon. Years of unmitigated deforestation have pushed the world’s biggest rainforest to the brink of no return. The film The Final Breath takes us on a journey to Ecuador through its

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Japan’s Toyota posts record 4.9tn yen profit driven by hybrid demand

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Japanese car giant says net profit reached 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9bn) in the year to March. Toyota has reported record profit and sales figures on the back of the weak yen and strong demand for hybrid vehicles. The Japanese car giant said on Wednesday that it netted a record profit of 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9bn)

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Italy’s president says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can’t be solved by rewarding Moscow’s aggression

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Italy’s president told the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine can’t be solved by rewarding its aggression and peace can only come when Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity are restored. Sergio Mattarella said Italy, which now heads the G7 meetings, and many international partners have come to

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China Knife Attack at Hospital Leaves at Least 2 Dead

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At least two people were killed and 21 others injured in a knife attack at a hospital in China on Tuesday, the authorities said. The stabbing took place in the southwestern province of Yunnan at about 11:30 a.m., the police in Zhenxiong County said in a statement. The police added that they had arrested a

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Brazil floods: Hundreds of Rio Grande do Sul towns under water – BBC.com

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Brazil floods: Hundreds of Rio Grande do Sul towns under water BBC.com Rooftop Rescue Of A Baby From Brazil Floods – Videos from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel Brazil’s soccer federation suspends matches for 3 southern clubs because of flooding The Associated Press Brazil floods leave 150000 homeless, scores dead or missing Reuters Brazil floods death toll rises

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What does Russian president’s fifth term mean for the world? | Russia-Ukraine war

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Vladimir Putin is firmly in power at home while facing a West hostile over Russia’s war on Ukraine. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been installed for a fifth term with his hold on power in Russia firmer than ever. But the war in Ukraine has led to the country having its worst relations with the

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Beyond borders: Migrants online | Social Media

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Migrants and refugees often rely on social media to navigate their way across borders, as do human trafficking networks. Social media platforms have become more than just avenues for sharing updates or staying in touch with loved ones for migrants and refugees; they’ve transformed into lifelines. Some use social media to help navigate their way

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