New tours explore colonial past of the prestigious UK universities, including history of slavery, as well as racial and gender discrimination
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Court weighs if Trump can be kept off 2024 ballot for ‘insurrection’
Lawsuits argue Amendment which bars anyone who engaged in “insurrection or rebellion” from holding office will exempt Trump from 2024 ballot
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Macron opposes gender neutral writing as he opens language museum
The French president waded into a culture war debate, backing a bill to ban the use of “inclusive language” when writing
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Biden to unveil ‘sweeping’ action to reduce AI risks
Global leaders meet in the UK to discuss implications of AI, such as concerns newer developments could lead to job losses and cyber attacks
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US says Israel must protect Gaza civilians as calls for aid grow
World leaders are also urging Israel to turn communications back on in Gaza, and increase humanitarian aid from Egypt for Palestinians
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US backs ‘humanitarian pauses’ for Gaza aid
‘We would support humanitarian pauses for stuff getting in, as well as for people getting out,’ a White House spokesman said
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Pope clears path for action against priest in sex scandal
Pope Francis has waived the statute of limitations for a priest accused of abuse, opening the way for disciplinary proceedings
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India resumes issuing visas to Canadians after spat
Canada calls for India to co-operate in the investigation into the slaying of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, an advocate for a Sikh state out of India
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Hong Kong court orders ‘alternative framework’ for LGBTQ partnerships
Hong Kong’s top court gives government two years to create an “alternative framework” that recognizes same-sex couples’ legal rights
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Gaza war sparks Arab fears of new Palestinian displacement
Egypt fears allowing Palestians refugees to enter country would encourage a forced mass eviction of Palestinians from Gaza