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Nothing will stand in way of Rwanda flights: Sunak after key bill passes
The passing of this landmark legislation is not just a step forward but a fundamental change in the global equation on migration, Sunak said in a statement issued by Downing Street
 "Nothing will stand in way of Rwanda flights: Sunak after key bill passes")
After firing 7, Starbucks takes on federal labour agency before US SC
On Tuesday, justices are scheduled to hear Starbucks' case against the National Labour Relations Board, the federal agency that protects the right of employees to organise
 "After firing 7, Starbucks takes on federal labour agency before US SC")
Trump called H-1B visa very bad for Americans, his company applied for one
The company has never hired and has no plans to hire an H-1B visa program worker
 "Trump called H-1B visa very bad for Americans, his company applied for one")
Biden will send air defence weapons, artillery after approval: Zelenskyy
Ukraine is awaiting US Senate approval after the House this weekend approved the $95 billion package that also includes aid for other allies
 "Biden will send air defence weapons, artillery after approval: Zelenskyy")
Baltimore leaders accuse ship's owner of negligence in bridge collapse
A federal court in Maryland will ultimately decide who's responsible and how much they owe in what could become one of the most expensive maritime disasters in history
 "Baltimore leaders accuse ship's owner of negligence in bridge collapse")
Tensions between Beijing, Washington biggest worry for US firms in China
Simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for American companies operating in China, according to a report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released Tuesday.
 "Tensions between Beijing, Washington biggest worry for US firms in China")
N Korea's Kim Jong Un leads rocket drills to simulate nuclear counterattack
The North has described some of these systems, including the 600mm multiple rocket launchers that were tested Monday, as capable of delivering tactical nuclear warheads
 "N Korea's Kim Jong Un leads rocket drills to simulate nuclear counterattack")
Israel-Hamas war: Columbia cancels classes, cops arrest Yale protesters
The moves at the two Ivy League schools came hours hours before the Jewish holiday of Passover was set to begin Monday evening
 "Israel-Hamas war: Columbia cancels classes, cops arrest Yale protesters")
Japan's watchdog orders Google to fix ad search limits affecting Yahoo
The alleged questionable practices by Google began about a decade ago and continued for more than seven years, according to the commission
 "Japan's watchdog orders Google to fix ad search limits affecting Yahoo")
Donald Trump tried to 'corrupt' the 2016 election, alleges prosecutor
A prosecutor says Donald Trump "orchestrated a criminal scheme to corrupt the 2016 presidential election.
 "Donald Trump tried to 'corrupt' the 2016 election, alleges prosecutor")
US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in disputed South China Sea
Washington lays no claim to the contested waters but has declared that freedom of navigation and overflight and the peaceful resolution of the disputes are in its national interest
 "US, Philippine forces launch combat drills in disputed South China Sea")
Airport near volcano reopens as Indonesia lowers eruption alert level
Sam Ratulangi airport has been closed since Thursday due to eruptions at nearby Mount Ruang
 "Airport near volcano reopens as Indonesia lowers eruption alert level")
No sign of mechanical failure; data from crashed Japanese helicopter shows
One of the eight crew members died and a search is continuing for the seven others
 "No sign of mechanical failure; data from crashed Japanese helicopter shows")
Kurdish separatists, water issues loom large in Erdogan's visit to Iraq
Iraqi government spokesperson Bassem al-Awadi said in a statement that Erdogan's visit will be a major starting point in Iraqi-Turkish relations and will include the signing of a deal
 "Kurdish separatists, water issues loom large in Erdogan's visit to Iraq")
Europe fastest-warming continent, temp rising nearly twice avg global rate
The latest five-year averages show that temperatures in Europe are now running 2.3 degrees Celsius (4.1 Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels, compared to 1.3 degrees Celsius higher globally
 "Europe fastest-warming continent, temp rising nearly twice avg global rate")
Khamenei tacitly acknowledges that Tehran hit little in attack on Israel
Analysts believe both Iran and Israel, regional archrivals locked in a shadow war for years, are trying to dial back tensions following a series of escalatory attacks
 "Khamenei tacitly acknowledges that Tehran hit little in attack on Israel")
15 suffer injuries in tram accident at LA's Universal Studios theme park
The tram circuit, called the World-Famous Studio Tour, offers a glimpse behind the scenes of Universal movies including Jaws and Jordan Peele's Nope
 "15 suffer injuries in tram accident at LA's Universal Studios theme park")
Israel condemns expected US sanctions against 'ultra-Orthodox' soldiers
Israeli leaders condemned the decision as unfair, especially at a time when Israel is at war, and vowed to oppose it
 "Israel condemns expected US sanctions against 'ultra-Orthodox' soldiers")
Gaza war: Israeli strikes on Rafah kill 22 as US advances aid package
The House of Representatives approved a $26 billion aid package on Saturday that includes around $9 billion in humanitarian assistance for Gaza
 "Gaza war: Israeli strikes on Rafah kill 22 as US advances aid package")
Voting begins in Maldives in a crucial election for President Muizzu
Six political parties and independent groups are fielding 368 candidates for 93 seats in Parliament. That is six more seats than the previous Parliament following adjustments for population growth
 "Voting begins in Maldives in a crucial election for President Muizzu")
