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Germany, on Friday (May 3) blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks and alleged that Moscow’s intelligence service was behind a cyberattack that targeted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party Social Democrats (SPD), last year. The Russian Embassy in Germany has since denied these allegations.&nbsp;

<h2>Germany warns of consequences</h2>

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that a recent government investigation found that a cyberattack targeting members of the SPD had been carried out by a group known as APT28 which operates under “the military intelligence service of Russia”.&nbsp;

“We can now clearly attribute the attack to the Russian group APT28, which is controlled by the Russian military intelligence service GRU,” Baerbock told reporters during a visit to Australia.

She added, “In other words, it was a state-sponsored Russian cyberattack on Germany and this is absolutely intolerable and unacceptable and will have consequences.&nbsp;

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APT28, also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, has been accused of dozens of cyberattacks around the world.&nbsp;

Last year, SPD announced that cybercriminals had targeted email accounts belonging to its executives, earlier in 2023.&nbsp;

According to German officials, hackers exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook to compromise email accounts.&nbsp;

The German interior ministry also said that from December 2022 onwards SPD and companies in the logistics, defence, aerospace and IT sectors were targeted by Russian hackers.&nbsp;

In light of this report, Germany, on Friday summoned the acting charge d’affaires of the Russian embassy.&nbsp;

<h2>Czech Republic also accuses Russia of cyberattacks</h2>

Officials in the Czech Republic also levelled similar allegations against Russia. Czech government officials said some of its state institutions had been the target of cyberattacks blamed on APT28 who again exploited a weakness in Microsoft Outlook, last year.&nbsp;

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser during a joint news conference in Prague with her Czech counterpart Vit Rakusan said such cyberattacks are “a threat to our democracy, national security and our free societies”.&nbsp;

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She added, “We are calling on Russia again to stop these activities.” Meanwhile, Rakusan said his country’s infrastructure had recently experienced “higher dozens” of such attacks.&nbsp;

Rakusan said, “The Czech Republic is a target. In the long term, it has been perceived by the Russian Federation as an enemy state.”&nbsp;

<h2>Russia denies allegations</h2>

The Russian Embassy in Germany on Friday denied the allegations levelled against Moscow and said that its envoy “categorically rejected the accusations that Russian state structures were involved in the given incident... as unsubstantiated and groundless”.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Germany, on Friday (May 3) blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks and alleged that Moscow’s intelligence service was behind a cyberattack that targeted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party Social Democrats (SPD), last year.

Germany, on Friday (May 3) blamed Russia for a series of cyberattacks and alleged that Moscow’s intelligence service was behind a cyberattack that targeted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s party Social Democrats (SPD), last year. The Russian Embassy in Germany has since denied these allegations. Germany warns of consequences German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that a recent government investigation found that a cyberattack targeting members of the SPD had been carried out by a group known as APT28 which operates under “the military intelligence service of Russia”. “We can now clearly attribute the attack to the Russian group APT28, which is controlled by the Russian military intelligence service GRU,” Baerbock told reporters during a visit to Australia. She added, “In other words, it was a state-sponsored Russian cyberattack on Germany and this is absolutely intolerable and unacceptable and will have consequences. Also Read | Russian troops take over airbase in Niger where 1,000 US troops are deployed APT28, also known as Fancy Bear or Pawn Storm, has been accused of dozens of cyberattacks around the world. Last year, SPD announced that cybercriminals had targeted email accounts belonging to its executives, earlier in 2023. According to German officials, hackers exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook to compromise email accounts. The German interior ministry also said that from December 2022 onwards SPD and companies in the logistics, defence, aerospace and IT sectors were targeted by Russian hackers. In light of this report, Germany, on Friday summoned the acting charge d’affaires of the Russian embassy. Czech Republic also accuses Russia of cyberattacks Officials in the Czech Republic also levelled similar allegations against Russia. Czech government officials said some of its state institutions had been the target of cyberattacks blamed on APT28 who again exploited a weakness in Microsoft Outlook, last year. German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser during a joint news conference in Prague with her Czech counterpart Vit Rakusan said such cyberattacks are “a threat to our democracy, national security and our free societies”. Also Read | Russian bombers, US jets come face-to-face near Alaska over Bering Sea She added, “We are calling on Russia again to stop these activities.” Meanwhile, Rakusan said his country’s infrastructure had recently experienced “higher dozens” of such attacks. Rakusan said, “The Czech Republic is a target. In the long term, it has been perceived by the Russian Federation as an enemy state.” Russia denies allegations The Russian Embassy in Germany on Friday denied the allegations levelled against Moscow and said that its envoy “categorically rejected the accusations that Russian state structures were involved in the given incident... as unsubstantiated and groundless”. (With inputs from agencies)

Germany accuses Russia of cyberattacks, summons envoy; Moscow denies involvement

Sadiq Khan was on Saturday (May 4) was re-elected as London's mayor as he secured his third consecutive term defeating Conservative challenger Susan Hall.

Khan's win further helped solidify the Labour Party's overwhelming advantage over the ruling Conservatives in the local elections ahead of the UK's general elections later this year.

His victory was much anticipated despite public outrage over frequent knife attacks in the British capital and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), under which the drivers of older, relatively more polluting vehicles are charged a daily fee.

"It's been a difficult few months, we faced a campaign of non-stop negativity," Khan said in a speech after the results showed he had won 43.8% of the vote against 33% for the Conservatives' candidate, Susan Hall.

"For the last eight years, London has been swimming against the tide of a Tory (Conservative) government and now with a Labour Party that's ready to govern again under Keir Starmer, it's time for Rishi Sunak to give the public a choice."

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Khan, who took over as the British capital's first Muslim mayor in the year 2016, has promised to increase the number of social housing units and has also pledged to work with the Labour government to strengthen police capacity.

One of the campaign promises that Khan's challenger Hall made was to scrap ULEZ. However, the Trump admirer made several gaffes that grabbed the public's attention. She was also accused of racism after the 69-year-old was found engaging with far-right content on social media.

ULEZ, which was a centrepiece of the Conservative campaign, helped the party win a by-election to a parliamentary seat in London in the year 2023.&nbsp;

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also scaled back some of UK's climate goals stating that such targets should not put excessive burden on people.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sadiq Khan was on Saturday (May 4) was re-elected as London's mayor as he secured his third consecutive term defeating Conservative challenger Susan Hall. Khan's win further helped solidify the Labour Party's overwhelming advantage over the ruling Conservatives in the local elections ahead of the UK's general elections later this year.

Sadiq Khan was on Saturday (May 4) was re-elected as London's mayor as he secured his third consecutive term defeating Conservative challenger Susan Hall. Khan's win further helped solidify the Labour Party's overwhelming advantage over the ruling Conservatives in the local elections ahead of the UK's general elections later this year. His victory was much anticipated despite public outrage over frequent knife attacks in the British capital and the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), under which the drivers of older, relatively more polluting vehicles are charged a daily fee. "It's been a difficult few months, we faced a campaign of non-stop negativity," Khan said in a speech after the results showed he had won 43.8% of the vote against 33% for the Conservatives' candidate, Susan Hall. "For the last eight years, London has been swimming against the tide of a Tory (Conservative) government and now with a Labour Party that's ready to govern again under Keir Starmer, it's time for Rishi Sunak to give the public a choice." Also read: France: Shooting in suburb of Paris leaves one dead, several injured Khan, who took over as the British capital's first Muslim mayor in the year 2016, has promised to increase the number of social housing units and has also pledged to work with the Labour government to strengthen police capacity. One of the campaign promises that Khan's challenger Hall made was to scrap ULEZ. However, the Trump admirer made several gaffes that grabbed the public's attention. She was also accused of racism after the 69-year-old was found engaging with far-right content on social media. ULEZ, which was a centrepiece of the Conservative campaign, helped the party win a by-election to a parliamentary seat in London in the year 2023. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has also scaled back some of UK's climate goals stating that such targets should not put excessive burden on people. (With inputs from agencies)

Labour’s Sadiq Khan wins record third term as London mayor

Negotiations for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza are under way in Cairo, sources said after a delegation of the Palestinian militant group Hamas arrived in Egypt on Saturday (May 4) for the latest round of talks on a proposed truce and hostage release in Gaza, the news agency AFP reported citing Egyptian media.

Negotiations for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza are under way in Cairo, sources said after a delegation of the Palestinian militant group Hamas arrived in Egypt on Saturday (May 4) for the latest round of talks on a proposed truce and hostage release in Gaza, the news agency AFP reported citing Egyptian media. The mediators have already rejected Hamas’s demand for Russia, China and Turkey to be the guarantors of a ceasefire deal, reported The National citing sources. The Hamas delegation led by Khalil Al Hayah and including Zahed Gabreen, a confidante of Yahya Sinwar, arrived in Cairo on Saturday to resume the truce talks after months of negotiations failed. Zahed Gabreen, a senior group official and a confidante of Yahya Sinwar, is also in the delegation. According to a source in the Egyptian intelligence service, there has been significant progress in the negotiations between Hamas and Israel, and that the Egyptian mediators have "reached an agreed-upon formula on most points of contention." Also read | Israeli forces will enter Rafah ‘with or without’ Gaza hostage deal, says PM Netanyahu Hamas launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the Palestinian militant group took hundreds of Israelis as hostages. This led to Israeli forces striking back hard at the Gaza Strip, killing more than 34,000 people, injuring tens of thousands, and displacing over a million civilians. Here's a look at the latest updates: > A report in the Palestinian Al-Quds newspaper on Saturday said that Hamas would announce its approval of the latest proposal for a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the coming hours. > The latest proposal (in the ceasefire agreement) includes a first phase lasting up to 40 days in which up to 33 of 128 Israeli hostages held in Gaza would be released along with IDF withdrawal from parts of Gaza, a report by the Times of Israel said. > The second phase, which would last for 42 days, would see the release of all other living hostages and the sides completing arrangements for sustainable calm in Gaza. > The third and final phase, which would also last for 42 days, would see an exchange of bodies. Also watch | Future of war: Will private military contractors take over? | WION Decodes × > On Friday, Hamas said in a statement, "We emphasise the positive spirit with which the Hamas leadership dealt with the ceasefire proposal it recently received, and we are going to Cairo in the same spirit to reach an agreement." > The Gaza Health Ministry has denounced the passing of a prominent Palestinian physician in an Israeli detention facility following over four months of imprisonment. In a statement on X, it said that “the torture and assassination” of Dr Adnan al-Barash was the latest example of Israel’s “continued violation of international conventions in dealing with the health sector and medical personnel during its aggression against Gaza”. > On Friday, Hamas also accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to derail the proposed ceasefire, and hostage release deal with his threats to keep fighting the militants. > "Netanyahu was the obstructionist of all previous rounds of dialogue... and it is clear that he still is," a Hamas official told AFP. Al-Amal hospital continues to operate ‘partially’: Red Crescent The Palestine Red Crescent Society shared a video showing a hospital in Khan Younis and the nearby areas damaged by Israeli airstrikes. The video revealed destroyed buildings and lots of rubble everywhere. At least 5 dead in Israeli raid in occupied West Bank The Palestinian Health Ministry stated that Israeli forces allegedly killed five people during a raid on the town of Deir al-Ghusun in Tulkarem district. According to the ministry's Telegram channel, four of those killed were aged between 32 and 45. This report follows the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Deir al-Ghusun after a 15-hour raid that resulted in fatalities. Students in Switzerland join Gaza protests Around 100 students took over a building at Lausanne University as a form of protest against the conflict in Gaza. They called for an halt to scientific collaboration with Israel. Israeli official: Hamas' war end demand 'thwarting' truce efforts In another statement within hours, a diplomatic source once more rejects claims that Israel will accept a hostage-for-truce deal with Hamas, which involves Israel committing to end the conflict in Gaza. The source also refutes reports suggesting Israel will agree to mediators providing assurances for ending the war, as cited by the Times of Israel. Hamas’ Osama Hamdan on ongoing truce talks “We are still talking about the main issues, which are the complete ceasefire and complete withdrawal [of Israel] from Gaza. We hope we can find some positive answers today.” “Unfortunately, there was a clear statement from Netanyahu saying regardless of any ceasefire or not he’ll continue the attack against Rafah – which means there will be no ceasefire. Our understanding to achieve a ceasefire means there will be no more attacks anywhere in Gaza, including Rafah.” “We have to talk about the real position of the United States because that is the main issue that will affect the position of the Israelis, mainly Netanyahu. Guarantees are important, but we need a clear statement that clarifies the positions of each side. Because as we all know, the Israelis are trying every time to get out of their commitments,” Hamdan, a Hamas spokesman, told Al Jazeera over a phone call. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russia has reportedly opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and put him on its list of wanted criminals, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday (May 4).

Ukraine, however, dismissed the reports calling it a sign of Russia's "desperation".

Zelensky's name was added to the Russian interior ministry's "wanted" list, which is an online database of suspected criminals that the government is looking for.

As per TASS reports, the Ukrainian president is wanted by Moscow "under an article of the criminal code", however, there is no further details given.

Ukraine's foreign ministry, in a befitting reply, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin himself was subject to arrest under an International Criminal Court warrant.

"We would like to remind you that, unlike the worthless Russian announcements, an International Criminal Court warrant for the arrest of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on suspicion of war crimes is quite real and subject to implementation in 123 countries," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

It further said that the announcement made by Moscow was "evidence of the desperation of the Russian state machine and propaganda, which can think of no other way to attract attention".

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Moscow has repeatedly targeted Zelensky since the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine in February 2022.

The Ukrainian leader, in 2023 said that there were at least "five or six" assassination attempts against him that he was aware of which had been foiled.

Russia has issued arrest warrants against several Ukrainian and European politicians since the start of its offensive against Ukraine in Feb 2022.

In Feb, Russia added Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Lithuania's culture minister and members of the previous Latvian parliament to its wanted list over "desecration of historical memory" for destroying Soviet-era monuments.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russia has reportedly opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and put him on its list of wanted criminals, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday (May 4).

Russia has reportedly opened a criminal case against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and put him on its list of wanted criminals, the state news agency TASS reported on Saturday (May 4). Ukraine, however, dismissed the reports calling it a sign of Russia's "desperation". Zelensky's name was added to the Russian interior ministry's "wanted" list, which is an online database of suspected criminals that the government is looking for. As per TASS reports, the Ukrainian president is wanted by Moscow "under an article of the criminal code", however, there is no further details given. Ukraine's foreign ministry, in a befitting reply, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin himself was subject to arrest under an International Criminal Court warrant. "We would like to remind you that, unlike the worthless Russian announcements, an International Criminal Court warrant for the arrest of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on suspicion of war crimes is quite real and subject to implementation in 123 countries," the foreign ministry said in a statement. It further said that the announcement made by Moscow was "evidence of the desperation of the Russian state machine and propaganda, which can think of no other way to attract attention". Also read: Poland joins Germany, Czech Republic in accusing Russia of cyberattacks, says ‘was targeted too’ Moscow has repeatedly targeted Zelensky since the start of Russian aggression against Ukraine in February 2022. The Ukrainian leader, in 2023 said that there were at least "five or six" assassination attempts against him that he was aware of which had been foiled. Russia has issued arrest warrants against several Ukrainian and European politicians since the start of its offensive against Ukraine in Feb 2022. In Feb, Russia added Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Lithuania's culture minister and members of the previous Latvian parliament to its wanted list over "desecration of historical memory" for destroying Soviet-era monuments. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia adds Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to its 'wanted' list

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A Hamas official on Sunday (May 5) said that the Palestinian Islamist Group's negotiators in Cairo left for Doha after the talks, aimed at brokering a truce deal in Gaza, ended in the Egyptian capital, as per news agency AFP reports.

"The meeting with the Egyptian intelligence minister has ended and the Hamas delegation is leaving for Doha for further consultations," said the official to the negotiations on the condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to publicly discuss the talks.

Hamas, in a separate statement, insisted that it maintained a "positive and responsible approach" towards the negotiations and said it was determined to reach an agreement.

The statement highlighted that the key demands of the group included "a complete end" to the ongoing war, withdrawal of Israeli troops "from the entire Gaza Strip, the facilitation of the return of displaced people, the intensification of relief efforts, the start of reconstruction and the conclusion of a prisoner exchange deal".

<h2>Hamas negotiators to return to Cairo on Tuesday</h2>

As per Egyptian state-linked media, the Hamas delegation will reportedly return to Cairo for more talks on the truce negotiation on Tuesday (May 5).

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"The Hamas delegation has left Cairo this evening (Sunday) for Doha in order to conduct consultations, and will return Tuesday (May 7) to conclude the negotiations" towards a truce in the war with Israel, said Al-Qahera News, a site linked to Egyptian intelligence services, citing an unidentified "informed source".&nbsp;

<h2>'Ending Gaza war now would keep Hamas in power,' says Netanyahu&nbsp;</h2>

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 5) hardened his stance on the demands put forward by Hamas proposing an end to the war in Gaza in exchange for hostages, said that this would keep the Palestinian militant group in power.

However, he said that Israel was ready to halt the fighting in order to secure the release of hostages held captive by Hamas, which according to media reports are still numbered over 130.

"But while Israel has shown willingness, Hamas remains entrenched in its extreme positions, first among them the demand to remove all our forces from the Gaza Strip, end the war, and leave Hamas in power," Netanyahu said.

"Israel cannot accept that."

(With inputs from agencies)

A Hamas official on Sunday (May 5) said that the Palestinian Islamist Group's negotiators in Cairo left for Doha after the talks, aimed at brokering a truce deal in Gaza, ended in the Egyptian capital, as per news agency AFP reports.

A Hamas official on Sunday (May 5) said that the Palestinian Islamist Group's negotiators in Cairo left for Doha after the talks, aimed at brokering a truce deal in Gaza, ended in the Egyptian capital, as per news agency AFP reports. "The meeting with the Egyptian intelligence minister has ended and the Hamas delegation is leaving for Doha for further consultations," said the official to the negotiations on the condition of anonymity as he was not authorised to publicly discuss the talks. Hamas, in a separate statement, insisted that it maintained a "positive and responsible approach" towards the negotiations and said it was determined to reach an agreement. The statement highlighted that the key demands of the group included "a complete end" to the ongoing war, withdrawal of Israeli troops "from the entire Gaza Strip, the facilitation of the return of displaced people, the intensification of relief efforts, the start of reconstruction and the conclusion of a prisoner exchange deal". Hamas negotiators to return to Cairo on Tuesday As per Egyptian state-linked media, the Hamas delegation will reportedly return to Cairo for more talks on the truce negotiation on Tuesday (May 5). Also read: Will not accept truce deal that doesn't completely end Gaza war: Hamas "The Hamas delegation has left Cairo this evening (Sunday) for Doha in order to conduct consultations, and will return Tuesday (May 7) to conclude the negotiations" towards a truce in the war with Israel, said Al-Qahera News, a site linked to Egyptian intelligence services, citing an unidentified "informed source". 'Ending Gaza war now would keep Hamas in power,' says Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 5) hardened his stance on the demands put forward by Hamas proposing an end to the war in Gaza in exchange for hostages, said that this would keep the Palestinian militant group in power. However, he said that Israel was ready to halt the fighting in order to secure the release of hostages held captive by Hamas, which according to media reports are still numbered over 130. "But while Israel has shown willingness, Hamas remains entrenched in its extreme positions, first among them the demand to remove all our forces from the Gaza Strip, end the war, and leave Hamas in power," Netanyahu said. "Israel cannot accept that." (With inputs from agencies)

Hamas official says Cairo truce meeting ends, delegation to leave for Doha

Australian police fatally shot a teen who earlier stabbed a person in Perth.&nbsp;According to the police, the teen rushed at the police&nbsp;who&nbsp;responded by shooting him twice with Tasers before firing a single fatal shot. Menwhile, a BBC report has claimed that Russian military is hiring Cuban nationals and deploying them in occupied areas of Ukraine.&nbsp;Russia’s&nbsp;lucrative army contracts&nbsp;are what is forcing&nbsp;nationals of the low-income country to join the army, for which they get about $2,000 a month.&nbsp;A convoy of the Indian Air Force was attacked by terrorists in the Surankote area of Poonch district on Saturday evening, in which at least one Air Force soldier lost his life.

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Australian police fatally shot a teen who earlier stabbed a person in Perth. According to the police, the teen rushed at the police who responded by shooting him twice with Tasers before firing a single fatal shot.

Australian police fatally shot a teen who earlier stabbed a person in Perth. According to the police, the teen rushed at the police who responded by shooting him twice with Tasers before firing a single fatal shot. Menwhile, a BBC report has claimed that Russian military is hiring Cuban nationals and deploying them in occupied areas of Ukraine. Russia’s lucrative army contracts are what is forcing nationals of the low-income country to join the army, for which they get about $2,000 a month. A convoy of the Indian Air Force was attacked by terrorists in the Surankote area of Poonch district on Saturday evening, in which at least one Air Force soldier lost his life. Click on the headlines to read more. Australian police kill radicalised teen who stabbed a man in Perth Police in Western Australia killed a radicalised 16-year-old boy who stabbed a man in a car park in Perth, the news agency AFP reported on Sunday (May 5) citing authorities. Ukraine war: Russian army recruiting hundreds of Cubans, several deployed in occupied areas: Report Hundreds of Cubans have been hired by the Russian military to fight in its war against Ukraine, a BBC report has claimed. Will not accept truce deal that doesn't completely end Gaza war: Hamas Hamas said late Saturday (May 4) that it would not accept a truce deal that did not completely end the war in the Gaza Strip. J&K convoy terror attack: 1 Air Force soldier killed, 5 injured; cordon and search ops underway One soldier of the Indian Air Force was killed, and five were injured in a terror attack in the Poonch district of the Jammu region on Saturday. Watch: Israel-war: Pro-Palestinian protestors clash with police Twenty-five people were arrested on Saturday for trespassing at the University of Virginia after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove tents from campus, while demonstrators at the University of Michigan chanted anti-war slogans and waved flags during commencement. Watch to know more. ×

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Police arrived on the University of South Carolina (USC) campus Sunday morning and cleared away a pro-Palestinian encampment after the school issued a warning to demonstrators.

According to Annenberg Media student reporters, the campus was closed as more than 100 police officers dressed in riot gear encircled the campsite.

This came after the USC official account posted a warning on X early morning, that read, "If you are in the centre of campus, please leave. People who don't leave will be arrested."

Over an hour later, the university announced in another post that the campsite had been evacuated. "The camp at UPC has been removed. "The campus remains closed," the USC Twitter account tweeted on X.

Joel Curran, Senior Vice President of Communications, said in a statement, "Earlier today, the University of Southern California Department of Public Safety (DPS) successfully removed the illegal encampment rebuilt on the university's campus. It was necessary to request the Los Angeles Police Department to respond to provide security as this was carried out peacefully. No arrests have been reported. We want to thank LAPD for assisting DPS in clearing the encampment and restoring normalcy for students and community as quickly and safely as possible. We will share more information with our community later today."

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This comes after the school issued a warning to protesters that their encampment breached school regulations and must be removed.

According to livestream footage from student journalists, the campsite had dispersed as police drew a line to take remaining protesters away and prevent them from re-entering the area. The campsite had restarted after the LAPD detained 93 individuals on April 24.&nbsp;

Student demonstrations have taken place at USC, in response to the war in Gaza and the administration's decision to postpone the valedictorian's commencement speech, which expressed solidarity for Palestinians. The institution made the decision in mid-April, citing safety concerns after receiving threats. Some Jewish organisations had questioned the student's selection as a speaker. 
 
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Police arrived on the University of South Carolina (USC) campus Sunday morning and cleared away a pro-Palestinian encampment after the school issued a warning to demonstrators.

Police arrived on the University of South Carolina (USC) campus Sunday morning and cleared away a pro-Palestinian encampment after the school issued a warning to demonstrators. According to Annenberg Media student reporters, the campus was closed as more than 100 police officers dressed in riot gear encircled the campsite. This came after the USC official account posted a warning on X early morning, that read, "If you are in the centre of campus, please leave. People who don't leave will be arrested." Over an hour later, the university announced in another post that the campsite had been evacuated. "The camp at UPC has been removed. "The campus remains closed," the USC Twitter account tweeted on X. Joel Curran, Senior Vice President of Communications, said in a statement, "Earlier today, the University of Southern California Department of Public Safety (DPS) successfully removed the illegal encampment rebuilt on the university's campus. It was necessary to request the Los Angeles Police Department to respond to provide security as this was carried out peacefully. No arrests have been reported. We want to thank LAPD for assisting DPS in clearing the encampment and restoring normalcy for students and community as quickly and safely as possible. We will share more information with our community later today." Also read: Police remove hijab of student protester at Arizona State University, trigger backlash This comes after the school issued a warning to protesters that their encampment breached school regulations and must be removed. According to livestream footage from student journalists, the campsite had dispersed as police drew a line to take remaining protesters away and prevent them from re-entering the area. The campsite had restarted after the LAPD detained 93 individuals on April 24. Student demonstrations have taken place at USC, in response to the war in Gaza and the administration's decision to postpone the valedictorian's commencement speech, which expressed solidarity for Palestinians. The institution made the decision in mid-April, citing safety concerns after receiving threats. Some Jewish organisations had questioned the student's selection as a speaker. (With inputs from agencies)

Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment from USC campus, no arrests reported

The care economy is often ignored in India's political discourse. But things are changing for good. Several political parties are promising measures for the caregiving ecosystem. But what exactly is the care economy? And why does it matter to India? We tell you that and a lot more in this next report.

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Deadly flooding, mudslides, and torrential storms in southern Brazil have forced 69,200 people from their homes, the country's civil defence agency said on Saturday (May 4).

Deadly flooding, mudslides, and torrential storms in southern Brazil have forced 69,200 people from their homes, the country's civil defence agency said on Saturday (May 4). The agency said that Porto Alegre was among the worst-affected regions. Raging floodwaters have left 57 dead, 74 people injured, and another 67 missing, the agency added. A report by the news agency AFP early Sunday said that fast-rising water levels in the state of Rio Grande do Sul were straining dams and particularly threatening Porto Alegre, a city of 1.4 million. The above death toll did not include two people who died in an explosion at a flooded gas station in the city, the report added. Also read | Brazil woman wheels in corpse of an elderly man into bank to 'sign' for a loan The Guaiba River, which flows through Porto Alegre, was at a historic high of 5.04 metres. This level was well above the 4.76 metres that had stood as a record since the devastating 1941 floods. Over 1 million lack access to potable water The civil defence agency also said on Saturday that more than a million people lacked access to potable water amid the flooding. Authorities were scrambling to evacuate swamped neighbourhoods as residents struggled in chaotic conditions to find their way to safety. The international airport at Porto Alegre suspended all flights for an undetermined period. Also watch | Brazil floods: Heavy rains lash Southern state of Rio Grande Do Sul × Meanwhile, Rio Grande do Sul Governor Eduardo Leite said his state would require a "Marshall Plan" of heavy investment to rebuild after the catastrophe. Since Monday, at least 300 municipalities in the state have suffered storm damage in the state. President Lula visits Rio Grande do Sul On Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva paid a visit to Rio Grande do Sul. A report by the news agency Reuters said that President Lula would travel back to the state on Sunday to follow the rescue efforts. Lula said on X that his government was in constant contact with state and city authorities to support the region with whatever they needed. (With inputs from agencies)

Brazil floods: Nearly 70,000 forced from homes, death toll at 57

The Israeli military on Sunday (May 5) shut the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid trucks, which is one of the most important routes into southern Gaza after rockets were fired towards the gateway.

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Police in Western Australia shot dead a radicalised 16-year-old boy who stabbed a man in a car park in Perth, the news agency AFP reported on Sunday (May 5) citing authorities.

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Russia unintentionally bombed its area near the Ukrainian border while launching strikes on the city of Kharkiv, and it's not the first time it has done so, according to sources.

On Saturday, open-source intelligence accounts and Ukraine-aligned media reported that a Russian aircraft conducting guided glide-bomb attacks in the northeastern Ukrainian city Kharkiv mistakenly released munitions on Belgorod. This city has experienced significant spillover from the ongoing conflict.

Russia has admitted to attacking parts of eastern Ukraine that it controls as well as its territory. Former interior ministry adviser Anton Gerashchenko said that a guided bomb "fell right on a residential sector and exploded." Russia had launched "almost 70 guided aerial bombs against our border communities and positions at the front" the day before, according to a statement made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday.

Five persons were injured in an explosion that occurred in the city of Belgorod on Saturday, according to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region. He stated that there were no casualties and that 30 houses and 10 automobiles had been destroyed, but he did not provide any more details on the explosion's cause.

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In recent months, Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, has been bombarded with Russian glide bombs. Moscow has been hitting targets on the front lines using modified bombs from the Soviet period that are equipped with wings and navigation devices. In recent days, several strikes, including those using guided aircraft bombs, have been recorded by Ukrainian officials in Kharkiv.

Astra, an independent media organisation in Russia, revealed in April that Moscow had unintentionally launched a Kh-59 missile on a village in the Belgorod region.

Russia accidentally attacked Petropavlovka, a village in the Voronezh region, in January. The defence ministry stated at the time that an "abnormal discharge of aircraft ammunition" happened above the settlement, according to official media. A few days later, an official stationed in Moscow said that one of its aircraft had unintentionally dropped an FAB-250 bomb on Rubizhne, in Ukraine's annexed Luhansk region. 
 
(With inputs from agencies) 
 
Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

Russia unintentionally bombed its area near the Ukrainian border while launching strikes on the city of Kharkiv, and it's not the first time it has done so, according to sources.

Russia unintentionally bombed its area near the Ukrainian border while launching strikes on the city of Kharkiv, and it's not the first time it has done so, according to sources. On Saturday, open-source intelligence accounts and Ukraine-aligned media reported that a Russian aircraft conducting guided glide-bomb attacks in the northeastern Ukrainian city Kharkiv mistakenly released munitions on Belgorod. This city has experienced significant spillover from the ongoing conflict. Russia has admitted to attacking parts of eastern Ukraine that it controls as well as its territory. Former interior ministry adviser Anton Gerashchenko said that a guided bomb "fell right on a residential sector and exploded." Russia had launched "almost 70 guided aerial bombs against our border communities and positions at the front" the day before, according to a statement made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday. Five persons were injured in an explosion that occurred in the city of Belgorod on Saturday, according to Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod region. He stated that there were no casualties and that 30 houses and 10 automobiles had been destroyed, but he did not provide any more details on the explosion's cause. Also read: Germany accuses Russia of cyberattacks, summons envoy; Moscow denies involvement In recent months, Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, has been bombarded with Russian glide bombs. Moscow has been hitting targets on the front lines using modified bombs from the Soviet period that are equipped with wings and navigation devices. In recent days, several strikes, including those using guided aircraft bombs, have been recorded by Ukrainian officials in Kharkiv. Astra, an independent media organisation in Russia, revealed in April that Moscow had unintentionally launched a Kh-59 missile on a village in the Belgorod region. Russia accidentally attacked Petropavlovka, a village in the Voronezh region, in January. The defence ministry stated at the time that an "abnormal discharge of aircraft ammunition" happened above the settlement, according to official media. A few days later, an official stationed in Moscow said that one of its aircraft had unintentionally dropped an FAB-250 bomb on Rubizhne, in Ukraine's annexed Luhansk region. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos

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General elections are scheduled to be held in Panama on 5 May 2024.Due to constitutional term limits, incumbent president Laurentino Cortizo is ineligible for a second consecutive term. Watch in for more details!

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The world powers are engaging in a bit of a race to get the most advanced submarine warfare Pakistan has acquired the first of the eight newly built Chinese submarines. While Islamabad's addition of the stealth submarine has raised concerns about Beijing's influence in the South China Sea and also the larger Indian Ocean region.

Pakistan's Chinese submarine raises concerns for India

Pakistan saw its "wettest April since 1961" with rainfall measuring 59.3 millimetres, more than double the usual average of 22.5 millimetres for the month, according to the country's meteorological department. The report also noted at least 144 fatalities from thunderstorms and house collapses caused by the heavy rain, marking it as the "wettest April since 1961."

Pakistan experiences ‘wettest April’ in over 60 years

The Israeli military on Sunday (May 5) shut the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid trucks, which is one of the most important routes into southern Gaza after rockets were fired towards the gateway.

The Israeli army said that 10 missiles were launched from Rafah in southern Gaza towards the crossing.

The army however said that only the Kerem Shalom was shut and the rest remained open.

"Approximately 10 projectile launches were identified crossing from the area adjacent to the Rafah Crossing toward the area of Kerem Shalom," the army said in a statement, adding that the "Kerem Shalom Crossing is currently closed to the passage of humanitarian aid trucks".

Later, Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack which as per Israeli and Palestinian local media reports resulted in Israeli casualties.

The armed wing of the Palestinian militant group said that it launched an air offensive targeting the Israeli army base by the crossing.&nbsp;

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However, the group did not share details about where it fired the rockets from.

As per the news agency Reuters, Hamas media quoted a source close to the Palestinian Islamist group saying the commercial crossing was not the target.&nbsp;

<h2>'Ending Gaza war now would keep Hamas in power,' says Netanyahu&nbsp;</h2>

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 5) hardening his stance on the demands put forward by Hamas proposing an end to the war in Gaza in exchange for hostages, said that this would keep the Palestinian militant group in power.

However, he said that Israel was ready to halt the fighting in order to secure the release of hostages held captive by Hamas, which according to media reports are still numbered over 130.

"But while Israel has shown willingness, Hamas remains entrenched in its extreme positions, first among them the demand to remove all our forces from the Gaza Strip, end the war, and leave Hamas in power," Netanyahu said.

"Israel cannot accept that."

(With inputs from agencies)

The Israeli military on Sunday (May 5) shut the Kerem Shalom border crossing for humanitarian aid trucks, which is one of the most important routes into southern Gaza after rockets were fired towards the gateway. The Israeli army said that 10 missiles were launched from Rafah in southern Gaza towards the crossing. The army however said that only the Kerem Shalom was shut and the rest remained open. "Approximately 10 projectile launches were identified crossing from the area adjacent to the Rafah Crossing toward the area of Kerem Shalom," the army said in a statement, adding that the "Kerem Shalom Crossing is currently closed to the passage of humanitarian aid trucks". Later, Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack which as per Israeli and Palestinian local media reports resulted in Israeli casualties. The armed wing of the Palestinian militant group said that it launched an air offensive targeting the Israeli army base by the crossing. Also read: Israel cabinet votes to shut down Al Jazeera offices in country; Hamas reacts However, the group did not share details about where it fired the rockets from. As per the news agency Reuters, Hamas media quoted a source close to the Palestinian Islamist group saying the commercial crossing was not the target. 'Ending Gaza war now would keep Hamas in power,' says Netanyahu Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (May 5) hardening his stance on the demands put forward by Hamas proposing an end to the war in Gaza in exchange for hostages, said that this would keep the Palestinian militant group in power. However, he said that Israel was ready to halt the fighting in order to secure the release of hostages held captive by Hamas, which according to media reports are still numbered over 130. "But while Israel has shown willingness, Hamas remains entrenched in its extreme positions, first among them the demand to remove all our forces from the Gaza Strip, end the war, and leave Hamas in power," Netanyahu said. "Israel cannot accept that." (With inputs from agencies)

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