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Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at US’s Columbia University
Pro-Palestinian student group says it staged demonstration to protest university profiting from 'imperialist violence'.
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What are India and Pakistan’s military and nuclear capabilities?
India and Pakistan are major defence spenders. Al Jazeera breaks down their nuclear and conventional military strength.
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Trump says he’ll decide on name of ‘Persian Gulf’ on Middle East visit
US president says he will announce decision on waterway during trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.
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US jury acquits three Memphis police officers in Tyre Nichols beating death
The three former officers were found not guilty on a range of charges, including second-degree murder and kidnapping.
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Trump taps wellness influencer Casey Means for surgeon general
Trump picks Dr Casey Means, a close ally Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr for role.
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Pakistan vows retaliation after India launches air strikes
Pakistan's military says at least 31 civilians killed and 46 others wounded in India's attacks.
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Black smoke as Vatican conclave fails to elect new pope on first ballot
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Vatican City's St Peter's Square as cardinals voted in first ballot.
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PSG defeat Arsenal to set up Champions League final with Inter Milan
Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal 2-1 at home to take their Champions League semifinal 3-1 on aggregate.
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US court says student activist Rumeysa Ozturk must be sent to Vermont
The Trump administration was also ordered in the case of Mahmoud Khalil to justify its use of a Cold War-era law.
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What does the truce between the Houthis and the US mean for Yemenis?
President Donald Trump says US attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen will stop.
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No new pope after papal conclave’s first round of voting
Black smoke rose from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signalling that the papal conclave did not select a new pope.
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US central bank: Trump tariffs causing ‘great deal of uncertainty’
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating “a great deal of uncertainty.”
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Syria’s al-Sharaa confirms indirect talks with Israel amid soaring tensions
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria holding indirect talks with Israel 'through mediators'.
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Macron welcomes Syria’s al-Sharaa in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa to Paris.
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US Federal Reserve holds rates steady, warns of higher unemployment
The central bank will hold steady amid economic uncertainty driven by tariffs.
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Ford to raise prices on three cars produced in Mexico: Report
The increased price tag is a result of US President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs on auto imports.
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for renewed Franco-German cooperation
Friedrich Merz says a reset in relations is vital to help Europe overcome its security and economic 'challenges'.
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‘Ant Gang’ smugglers sentenced in Kenya wildlife trafficking case
Two Belgian teens caught with 5,000 rare ants in Kenya were sentenced to 12 months in prison or a fine of $7,700.
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Sistine Chapel doors closed as Vatican conclave begins
The papal conclave has begun as a Vatican offical declared ‘extra omnes’, signaling non-voters to exit the chapel.
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Two-thirds of global warming caused by world’s richest 10%, study finds
Study authors argue progressive taxes on wealth and carbon-intensive investments could provide a solution.
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