US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has instructed diplomats overseas to monitor the social media activity of student visa applicants to deny entry to those critical of the United States and Israel, according to a…
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UN rights council demands Israel prevent genocide in Gaza
The UN Human Rights Council has passed a resolution condemning Israel’s renewed onslaught on Gaza.
The council also demanded that the regime “prevent genocide” and “lift its illegal blockade” on the…
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Le Pen’s ban outraged France’s far right
Andrew HardingParis correspondent
BBCOutrage is a precious political currency and France’s far right has spent this week attempting, furiously and predictably, to capitalise on the perceived injustice of a court’s decision to block its totemic…
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Israeli strikes hit Damascus, central Syria; monitor says 4 dead
Syrian state media said Israel struck near a defence research centre in Damascus and hit central Syria on Wednesday, as Israel said it struck “military” capabilities and a monitor reported four dead.
Israel has launched hundreds of strikes on…
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‘A historic moment’: Donald Trump unveils sweeping ‘reciprocal’ tariffs | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has unveiled his long-anticipated “reciprocal tariffs”, in a move that is expected to shake up global trade relations.
On Wednesday, Trump appeared in the White House Rose Garden, where the colonnades had…
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US judge throws out corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams | Politics News
Judge ruled that the case could not be revived, condemning what he described as an apparent quid pro quo arrangement.
A United States federal judge has permanently dismissed corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, even as he…
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‘Worst offenders’ around world face import taxes up to 50%
Natalie ShermanBBC News, New York
Watch: Key moments in Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs announcement President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for sweeping new import taxes on all goods entering the US, in a watershed moment for global…
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Barcelona beat Atletico to set up Real Madrid final in Copa del Rey | Football News
Barcelona will face Real Madrid in an El Clasico final in Spain’s Copa del Rey after 5-4 aggregate defeat of Atletico.
Barcelona won 1-0 at Atletico Madrid to reach its first Copa del Rey final in four seasons, setting up a “Clasico” against…
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Supreme Court considers whether states may prevent people covered by Medicaid from choosing Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
Having the freedom to choose your own health care provider is something many Americans take for granted. But the Supreme Court is weighing whether people who rely on Medicaid for their health insurance have that right, and if they do – is…
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Liverpool beat Everton in feisty derby to keep title charge on track | Football News
Diogo Jota scored the only goal of the game in a heated Merseyside derby to restore Liverpool’s 12-point lead at the top of the table.
Liverpool continued their march towards the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Everton in a scrappy,…
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