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‘Bleak milestone’: UN says 3 million forced to flee in Myanmar conflict

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United Nations says the number displaced has jumped by 50 percent in last six months as fighting has intensified.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 804

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As the war enters its 804th day, these are the main developments.

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TikTok owner ByteDance files lawsuit against US law forcing app’s sale

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In April, President Joe Biden signed a law giving ByteDance nine months to sell US operations over security concerns.

Tuesday, May 7

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Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom

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Leaders demand justice for threats against Sikh activists in North America and accusations of Indian gov't involvement.

‘Desperate’ rescues under way as Brazil floods kill 90, displace thousands

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Thousands in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state lack water and electricity as floodwaters inundate entire towns.

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‘Hamas proposal very far from Israeli requirements’, Netanyahu says

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Hamas ceasefire “proposal” is not acceptable in its current form.

US plays down Rafah assault, says it will push for Gaza ceasefire deal

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Biden administration says Israel has 'legitimate goal' in seizing Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border.

‘The goal is to destroy Gaza’: Why Israel rejects a ceasefire with Hamas

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Israel has rejected a ceasefire and launched an operation in Rafah, raising fears that the war in Gaza could drag on.

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World leaders call for calm in Rafah

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Leaders from all corners of the world are expressing intense opposition to Israel’s offensive in Rafah.

What does Russian president’s fifth term mean for the world?

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Vladimir Putin is firmly in power at home while facing a West hostile over Russia's war on Ukraine.

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John Swinney elected as new Scotland leader

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Swinney replaces Humza Yousaf, who formally resigned on Tuesday after just over a year in office.

Stormy Daniels testifies during day 13 of Trump’s New York hush money trial

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As Daniels spoke about her alleged affair with Donald Trump, defence lawyers pushed unsuccessfully for a mistrial.

‘Absolutely devastating’: Israel cuts off main entry point for Gaza aid

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Israel has closed both the Rafah and Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) border crossings.

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Colonialism is challenged but also reinforced on university campuses

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The campus protests and the crackdown on them reflect the dual role universities have played in colonial history.

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UN, aid urgencies urge Israel to halt Rafah assault after crossing seized

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UN and aid agencies urge Israel to halt Rafah incursion, warning Gaza is on brink of famine and needs humanitarian aid.

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Police break up pro-Palestine protests at Berlin, Amsterdam campuses

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Police dismantle encampment at Berlin's Free University and more than 100 activists arrested at University of Amsterdam.

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This is where Israel’s army has told people in Rafah to go

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Israel’s army has told Palestinians being displaced from Rafah where they should go. They say the areas are unlivable.

Modi votes in home state as mammoth India election hits half-way mark

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Millions vote across 93 constituencies in third phase as Modi leads a shrill campaign, ramping up polarising rhetoric.

German blue-chips warn of ‘extremist’ threat before EU elections

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Business alliance seeks to counter far-right populism and persuade 1.7 million staff to vote in upcoming election.

Ukraine claims it foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy

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State security service says two colonels arrested after it thwarted alleged plan to kill Zelenskyy, other top officials.

Beyond borders: Migrants online

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Migrants and refugees often rely on social media to navigate their way across borders, as do human trafficking networks.

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US rapper Macklemore releases track about college protests over Gaza

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US rapper Macklemore’s new song about the anti-Gaza war student protests, ‘Hind’s Hall’.

Pro-Palestine protests: How some universities reached deals with students

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Many campus protesters have taken down Gaza encampments after colleges agreed to consider divestment from Israel.

From gun gear to prosthetic leg covers, volunteers boost Ukraine’s army

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Thousands of Ukrainians are using innovative technology to support the military and injured veterans.

UN pushes Iran for ‘concrete’ cooperation on atomic programme

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Grossi urges 'practical and tangible measures' as UN seeks to re-establish nuclear inspections.

‘Together we will win’: Putin sworn in as Russia’s president

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The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian president

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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a fifth term at a ceremony that was boycotted by the US.

Zimbabwe’s illegal forex dealers use WhatsApp to find clients, evade police

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Zimbabwe clamps down on black market trading it blames for devaluing its new ZiG local currency.

Swiftonomics

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The power of Swiftonomics

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Girls in Africa have every right to be children

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More needs to be done to put an end to the despicable practice of child marriage across the continent.