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In Japan, book criticising trans ‘craze’ sparks rare culture-war skirmish
Backlash against publishers of controversial book highlights blurring of national borders in the social media age.
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A sanctioned strongman and the ‘fall’ of Myanmar’s Myawaddy
The key border town was 'liberated' by Myanmar's anti-coup fighters, but the story is far more complex.
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Arrests at Columbia University as New York City police clear Gaza protest
Violent clashes erupt at UCLA between pro-Palestinian protesters and pro-Israeli counter-demonstrators.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 797
As the war enters its 797th day, these are the main developments.
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Georgia police crack down on protest against ‘foreign influence’ bill
The crackdown in Tbilisi comes after lawmakers debated a controversial bill on foreign funding.
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Will bill to regulate foreign influence in Georgia derail its EU bid?
There are widespread protests against legislation that aims to curb foreign funding of nongovernmental organisations.
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See the scale of US pro-Palestinian university protests
Pro-Palestinian protests have erupted at university campuses across the US.
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Former Binance CEO CZ sentenced to four months
US said he looked away from transactions that supported child sex abuse, the illegal drug trade and 'terrorism'.
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UN chief calls for independent probe into Gaza mass graves
Antonio Guterres says it is 'imperative' that independent investigators are allowed immediate access to grave sites.
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ICJ rejects Nicaragua’s request to halt German arms sales to Israel
The UN’s top court has thrown out Nicaragua's request to halt German arms sales to Israel.
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Abu Dhabi-backed group ends bid to take over Telegraph newspaper
The move comes after the UK said it would bring forward legislation to block such state-backed takeover deals in media.
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Trump held in contempt of court in New York trial for gag order violations
Judge in hush money trial says Trump violated order nine times and warns future violations could result in jail time.
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Germany’s crackdown on criticism of Israel betrays European values
There is nothing to be gained, but much to be lost, from the silencing of pro-Palestinian voices.
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Netanyahu says Israel will invade Rafah as Gaza ceasefire talks continue
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Israeli forces will enter the southern Gaza city 'with or without a deal'.
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ICJ rejects emergency measures over German arms exports to Israel
The world court rules against issuing emergency order to stop German military exports in case brought by Nicaragua.
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‘We stormed without support’: Ukraine towns fall to Russia in latest defeat
Outmanned and outgunned, Kyiv's forces struggle to advance against Moscow's troops as the war drags on.
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How Gaza protest at Columbia University has escalated
Students stormed a faculty building at Columbia University after suspending students who won't leave their protest camps
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Trump’s New York hush money trial resumes with more testimony in third week
Previous testimony focused on Trump's alleged 'catch and kill' scheme, with more witnesses to take stand in days ahead.
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US State Department official challenged on Israeli army human rights abuses
A US official faced questions about the state department's report on Israeli army units that violated human rights.
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Encamp, divest and keep your eyes on Gaza
Students must not allow sensationalist media coverage of their mobilisation to overshadow news of Israeli atrocities.
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