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Beyond borders: Migrants online
Migrants and refugees often rely on social media to navigate their way across borders, as do human trafficking networks.
US rapper Macklemore releases track about college protests over Gaza
US rapper Macklemore’s new song about the anti-Gaza war student protests, ‘Hind’s Hall’.
This is where Israel’s army has told people in Rafah to go
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
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
Business alliance seeks to counter far-right populism and persuade 1.7 million staff to vote in upcoming election.
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian president
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
Zimbabwe clamps down on black market trading it blames for devaluing its new ZiG local currency.
Girls in Africa have every right to be children
More needs to be done to put an end to the despicable practice of child marriage across the continent.
Pro-Palestine protests: How some universities reached deals with students
Many campus protesters have taken down Gaza encampments after colleges agreed to consider divestment from Israel.