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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")
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")
2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific Ocean; 1 dead, 7 missing
The cause of the crash was not immediately known, but the two helicopters might have collided with each other before crashing into the water, Kihara said
 "2 Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific Ocean; 1 dead, 7 missing")
Temporary channel opens for vessels to Baltimore port after bridge collapse
With the new channel open, about 15 per cent of pre-collapse commercial activity will resume, O'Connell said. The first temporary channel opened April 1
 "Temporary channel opens for vessels to Baltimore port after bridge collapse")
US Prez Biden avoids further Mideast spiral as Israel, Iran show restraint
The situation remains a delicate one for Biden as he gears up his reelection effort in the face of headwinds in the Middle East, Russia and the Indo-Pacific
 "US Prez Biden avoids further Mideast spiral as Israel, Iran show restraint")
US House votes for possible TikTok ban, but will the app go away soon
The bill's quick path through Congress is extraordinary because it targets one company and because Congress has taken a hands-off approach to tech regulation for decades
 "US House votes for possible TikTok ban, but will the app go away soon")
At least 20 dead after a ferry sinks in Central African Republic: Reports
One fisherman who involved in the rescue, Adrien Mossamo, said that at least 20 bodies were found while waiting for the military to arrive
 "At least 20 dead after a ferry sinks in Central African Republic: Reports")