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US TikTok’s future in jeopardy as Biden signs ban bill: What’s next?

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:20:08 +0000

TikTok's Chinese owner has nearly a year to divest or face ban as US lawmakers say the company poses security threat.

‘The election is a vote not for democracy, but for autocracy’

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:16:54 +0000

If minority rights are not being protected, then claims of democracy are fraudulent, says Amitava Kumar.

Trump faces Supreme Court immunity test as ‘hush money’ trial continues

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:11:10 +0000

More witness testimony in New York as top court decides if Trump can be prosecuted in separate federal election case.

Injured Gaza 1-year-old suffers 200 facial stitches and hand amputation

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:10:17 +0000

1-year-old Sanad al-Arabi needed 200 stitches in his face and a hand amputation after an Israeli air strike on his home.

Risk of military incidents on Belarus-Ukraine border quite high: Lukashenko

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:29:20 +0000

President also said there could be an 'apocalypse' if Russia used nuclear weapons in retaliation for Western actions.

Police crack down on protest camps at US universities

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:56:04 +0000

Police in riot gear moved in to clear anti-war protest camps set up by pro-Palestinian campaigners at US universities.

‘Shame on you’ say Israeli protesters after captive video release

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:36:06 +0000

Protests outside the prime minister’s residence broken up by police after a new video was released of a captive in Gaza.

Ukraine welcomes delayed US aid but few say they expect Russia’s defeat

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:26:46 +0000

Experts say the $61bn package will replenish military stocks but won't help Kyiv's forces counterattack.

Evidence of torture as nearly 400 bodies found in Gaza mass graves

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:14:43 +0000

Some victims found at two hospitals were 'buried alive' while others were 'executed' by the Israeli military.

Hamas video of Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin triggers Israel protests

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:36:04 +0000

The 23-year-old Israeli American criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu in the undated three-minute clip.

US penalties aren’t stopping Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:30:35 +0000

Biden administration has focused punishments on Israeli settlers but Palestinians on the ground have seen little change.

Trump allies Meadows, Giuliani among 18 indicted in Arizona election scheme

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:05:54 +0000

The charges relate to their alleged efforts to undermine President Joe Biden's election victory in 2020.

Football tie awarded to Moroccan side after kit confiscated by Algeria

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:16:51 +0000

Renaissance Berkane win first leg over USM Alger after Algerian customs confiscated the visiting team's kits.

What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:06:59 +0000

Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of rights abuse against Palestinians.

Qatar hails mediation ‘milestone’ as it hosts freed Ukrainian, Russian kids

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:43 +0000

Twenty reunited Ukrainian, Russian families are in Doha to receive support as part of Qatar’s ongoing mediation efforts.

Israeli settlers on a rampage

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:30:09 +0000

Mob violence meted out by Israeli settlers against Palestinians has been going on since well before October 7.

At least 26 pilot whales die after mass stranding in Australia

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:18:14 +0000

Exact reasons for beaching unknown but mammals are highly sociable and may follow podmates into danger.

Yemen’s Houthis launch attacks on US, Israeli vessels as warships defend

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:56:29 +0000

New attack comes two weeks after Iran-aligned group said it targeted three vessels and a US warship.

Klopp’s dream Liverpool sendoff spoiled by Premier League loss to Everton

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:16:33 +0000

Outgoing Liverpool manager apologises to fans after 0-2 loss to Everton all but dashes Premier League title hopes.

Deadly floods wreak havoc in Kenya’s capital

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:07:04 +0000

East Africa has been lashed by relentless downpours in recent weeks, as El Nino exacerbates the seasonal rainfall.

Vietnam jails soft drinks tycoon for eight years in $40m fraud case

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:44:05 +0000

Tran Qui Thanh was found guilty of scamming investors over loans issued in 2019 and 2020.

Burkina Faso’s army executed more than 200 civilians: Rights group

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:42:48 +0000

Human Rights Watch accuses military of conducting campaigns against civilians accused of links to armed groups.

Dozens of whales stranded on beach in Australia

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:05:21 +0000

Dozens of pilot whales were stranded on a beach in Western Australia on Thursday.

Miami Heat stun Boston Celtics, Thunder thrash Pelicans in NBA playoffs

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:47:28 +0000

Heat scored a franchise playoff record 23 3-pointers against the Eastern top seed, as Thunder sank Pelicans in the West.

Over 100 students arrested in California, Texas as Gaza protests intensify

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:46:02 +0000

Police crack down on protests at UT Austin and USC as students at Harvard and Brown also set up encampments.