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In the middle of a two month-long national election, parts of India recorded the highest temperatures for the month of April, with the heat killing at least nine people.
Political analysts say scorching heat has been one of the reasons for low voter turnout in the ongoing parliamentary election that began on April 19, with results due only on June 4.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Wednesday she is moving ahead on a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.
He's only been in the role six months after the former Speaker was kicked out by his own - Republican - party.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Tensions remain high at Columbia University a day after New York City police arrested over a hundred pro-Palestinian protesters, some of whom had taken over a building on campus.
The decision to clear the protesters came after University officials asked the police department for help.
New York City mayor Eric Adams blamed "outside agitators" who he says were helping lead the campus protests.
Columbia student Alex Gilkarov praised the police operation, saying the environment had become unsafe for Jewish students.
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Columbia alum Daniel Altus called the police raid "frightening" and said he was disappointed in Columbia's administration.
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Columbia alum Rachel Salz says she rejects New York officials' claims that the protests were antisemitic.
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"The time is now" for a deal between Israel and Hamas, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
America's top diplomat is finishing yet another Middle East tour aimed at agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza.
Secretary Blinken says "there is a proposal on the table" which would bring about a truce in return for the release of remaining Israeli hostages still held in the war-torn territory.
Benji Hyer reports.
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A former senior advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, is set to appear in court in New York on Wednesday over allegations that he defrauded people who donated to the campaign to build a wall along the US Mexico border.
Bannon has pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering, conspiracy and scheming to defraud in connection with $15 million in donations.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Police in New York City have arrested more than 300 pro-Palestinian protestors, following the occupation of a building at Columbia University, the latest escalation since demonstrators set up an encampment at the school several weeks ago.
Unrest continues at campuses across the US, with Los Angeles also clearing an encampment at UCLA following clashes with pro-Israel counterprotestors.
Ira Spitzer reports on the scene at Columbia.
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Nigeria has raised the salaries for government workers between 25% and 35% as Africa's biggest economy grapples with its worst cost of living crisis in nearly thirty years.
The increase has been backdated to take effect from January 1st, 2024.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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The European Union is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its biggest enlargement to date.
On May 1 2004 ten countries, including seven of the former Eastern bloc, all joined the union.
Victoria Innes reports.