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16:55 PM UTC
Chinese professor Xiaofeng Wang's firing by Indiana University after FBI raids raises concerns among Asian students. Wang was questioned about undisclosed Chinese funding for a federally funded project.
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16:54 PM UTC
Spotify, a popular music streaming platform, experienced a global outage on Wednesday, leaving thousands of users unable to access the service. Downdetector, a website that tracks platform outages, reported over 20,000 user reports of Spotify being down.
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16:53 PM UTC
Latvia, along with Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland, has withdrawn from the 1997 Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention due to concerns about Russian aggression following the invasion of Ukraine.
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16:48 PM UTC
A prison officer in the UK warns that prison staff could die if security measures are not improved after an attack on three colleagues by inmate Hashem Abedi.
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16:45 PM UTC
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Elon Musk, comparing him to the father of the Soviet space program, Sergei Korolev.
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16:44 PM UTC
Two judges have ordered federal agencies to unfreeze climate and environmental funding approved under the Biden administration, dealing a blow to Trump's efforts to halt such funding.
Environment
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16:43 PM UTC
Iran's government downplays optimism about a nuclear deal with the US, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
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16:42 PM UTC
The Supreme Court has ruled that doctors involved in the end-of-life care of two children in the UK can be named, following a request from the parents who want to share their story.
Health
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16:39 PM UTC
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating order to stop deportation flights.
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16:36 PM UTC
Every Championship team can still go up or down in the standings with four games left in the season, making for an exciting promotion and relegation battle.
Sports
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16:26 PM UTC
Harvard University faces a showdown with President Trump after becoming the first university to oppose the Trump administration's demands. Trump called Harvard a 'joke' and threatened to revoke its tax-exempt status, freezing $2 billion in funding.
Education
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16:26 PM UTC
Trump criticizes Harvard University, calling it a "joke" and advocating for the cessation of federal funding due to its resistance against certain demands from the Trump administration.
Education
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16:21 PM UTC
Jordan has been facing Iranian-backed plots against its capital city, Amman, challenging its stability. The news discusses Jordan's efforts to combat these threats.
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16:18 PM UTC
MEPs urge EU court to suspend Hungary's Pride ban amid concerns over LGBTQ+ rights and democratic erosion in the country.
Politics
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16:17 PM UTC
Iran criticizes the change of venue for nuclear talks with the US from Oman to Italy, accusing "hawks" of moving the goalposts.
Diplomacy
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16:16 PM UTC
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, expresses support for trade unions despite previous statements about making it easier to hire and fire workers.
Politics
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16:16 PM UTC
Nigel Farage's Reform UK party's manifesto stated an intention to simplify hiring and firing processes, but Farage has since emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with trade unions.
Politics
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16:09 PM UTC
Iran denies UK claims that it is connected to a Swedish criminal gang called Foxtrot, which is accused of targeting Israeli and Jewish targets in Europe.
International relations
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16:08 PM UTC
NASA invites virtual guests to witness the launch of SpaceX's 32nd resupply mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for April 21st from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Science and technology
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16:06 PM UTC
Released hostage Agam Berger to perform at Auschwitz
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16:01 PM UTC
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says inflation fall shows 'plan for change is working', acknowledges many are still struggling with cost of living; government minister reiterates call for Unite union to accept deal and end bin strike in Birmingham.
Politics
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15:58 PM UTC
US pastor Joshua Sullivan, abducted during a sermon in South Africa, was rescued after a shootout; three suspects killed.
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15:58 PM UTC
A palliative care doctor in Berlin, Germany, has been charged with the serial murder of 15 patients. The doctor, who has not been named, is also accused of setting fire to some of the patients' homes to destroy evidence.
Crime
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15:49 PM UTC
Three Israeli civilians who crossed into the Gaza Strip were returned to Israeli territory by the IDF.
Conflict
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15:46 PM UTC
Birmingham bin strike continues as negotiations fail; council leader assures no wage reduction for refuse collectors.
Labor
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