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Many arrested in US campuses during pro-Palestine protests
Police have cleared an encampment at the University of Virginia (UVA) and arrested at least twenty-five pro-Palestinian demonstrators, as campuses across the United States prepare for additional unrest during commencement ceremonies. At UVA's campus in Charlottesville, where demonstrations had been predominantly nonviolent until Saturday morning, when footage captured police officers in riot gear circling an encampment on the lawn, cuffing some protesters with zip ties, and allegedly spraying chemical spray, tensions escalated.
Tens of thousands rally for hostage deal during Gaza ceasefire talks
Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered late into the night in anticipation of further armistice negotiations and to demand an agreement to return hostages. Some Tel Aviv protesters chanted "Life, not war," and some accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking to prolong the Gaza conflict. It occurred on Saturday when a Hamas delegation convened with mediators in Egypt.
A post office attorney has been charged with “big fat lying”
Former senior Post Office attorney Jarnail Singh has denied knowledge of vulnerabilities in the Horizon system during the three-year prosecution of sub-postmasters. Jason Beer, the Horizon inquiry's chief counsel, condemned Mr. Singh as having "blown a colossal lie." On the eve of the 2010 trial of Seema Misra, a sub-postmistress who was incarcerated during her pregnancy, an email was transmitted to Mr. Singh.
Palestine conflict deadliest for journalists
May 3 is observed annually as World Press Freedom Day by UNESCO. Today marks the occurrence of a highly precarious period for journalists around the world, as the Israeli invasion of Gaza has become the deadliest conflict in the history of media professionals. "Losing a journalist is equivalent to losing ears and eyes to the outside world." Volker Turk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said in a statement today, "We lose a voice for the voiceless."
First wild animal to cure wound using medicinal plant: Orangutan
According to scientists, Rakus, a male Sumatran orangutan, exhibited a specific behavior in which he tore leaves and chewed on them before administering the resulting mixture to a wound below his right eye. A first for wild animals, an orangutan was observed using a plant with healing properties to treat a laceration on its face, according to scientists.
Germany calls Russian cyberattack ‘intolerable’, warns of consequences
Germany has issued a warning that "state-sponsored" Russian hackers were responsible for an "intolerable" intrusion against Social Democratic Party (SPD) members, threatening repercussions. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced on Friday that a federal German investigation into the perpetrators of the 2023 cyberattack against the SPD, a major coalition partner, had reached its conclusion.
Taliban-erased Afghan activist exposes Iranian women’s plight
A youthful Afghani activist for women's rights recently departed the country for Iran. Although women in both nations have limited rights, the activist remarked that she noticed an enormous contrast between the two countries upon her arrival. That changed when Iranian women disclosed the suffering they endured at the hands of the Islamic Republic's regime.
A Chinese projectile departs for the far side of the Moon
A purported global first, China has launched a probe to collect samples from the far side of the Moon. The Chang'e-6 probe was deployed from the Wenchang Space Launch Center atop an unmanned rocket at approximately 17:27 local time (10:27 BST). The objective of the 53-day mission is to return to Earth for analysis of approximately two kilograms of lunar samples.
Gaza war probe: ICC seeks end to court threats
The International Criminal Court's (ICC) prosecutor's office has issued a request to cease what it considers to be intimidation of its staff, stating that such threats could violate the "administration of justice" by the permanent war crimes tribunal of the globe. On Friday, the Hague-based office of International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan issued a statement urging an immediate cessation of any endeavors to hinder, intimidate, or inappropriately exert influence over its officials.
Brazil floods: 29 dead, many displaced
On Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva embarked on a visit to the state of Rio Grande do Sul to meet with local authorities and convey his solidarity in the wake of the proclamation of a state of catastrophe. The region has experienced the forced displacement of over 10,000 individuals.
Elyakim Libman: Israel finds Hamas hostage remains
An individual believed to have been kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 has been pronounced dead, according to the Israel Defense Forces, which verified the discovery of his remains in Israel. The IDF reported that a "thorough and complex investigation" was used to identify the remains of Elyakim Libman. Libman was stationed at the Nova festival in his capacity as a security officer when the attack occurred.
Houthis claim they will attack Israel-bound ships within range
A televised address by Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated that the group would engage vessels en route to Israeli ports in any region within their operational range. Saree stated on Friday, "We will engage in aerial bombardment against vessels en route to Israeli ports in the Mediterranean Sea from any accessible location." Furthermore, she stated that the decision would be executed "immediately, and from the moment this statement is announced."