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Columbia University vows to expel protestors as demonstrations rise in US

The nationwide campus protests began at Columbia in response to Israel's offensive in Gaza after Hamas launched a deadly attack on southern Israel on October 7

Eight US newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft for copyright infringement

The New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post and other papers filed the lawsuit Tuesday in a New York federal court.

Growth in US labour costs accelerates in first quarter amid rise in wages

The Employment Cost Index (ECI), the broadest measure of labor costs, increased 1.2% last quarter after rising by 0.9% in the fourth quarter, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said

Disagreement over limiting plastic prod at world's 1st plastic treaty talks

Most contentious is the idea of limiting how much plastic is manufactured. That remains in the text over the strong objections of plastic-producing countries and companies and oil and gas exporters

Cocoa prices recover after slumping 20% amid record low liquidity

July London cocoa futures on the ICE exchange fell nearly 15% on Monday for their largest one-day loss and then lost more than 10% at the market open on Tuesday

Zimbabwe launches new currency ZiG in attempt to resolve money crisis

Though some hopeful Zimbabweans headed for the banks Tuesday to get their hands on the new currency, many remained skeptical after two decades of turmoil

Huawei Technologies net profit surges 564% as it eclipses Apple in China

"Industry and global markets will remain rife with uncertainty for rest of 2024. Nevertheless, we are continuously building out mechanisms for global business continuity and agile operations," co said

Court fines Trump $9,000 of contempt for repeatedly violating gag order

Trump was joined in the courtroom by his son Eric, the first time a family member has attended his criminal trial

Amid dwindling car sales, Elon Musk lays off Tesla's senior executives

Musk said he would dismiss everyone working for Tinucci and Ho, including the roughly 500 employees who work in the Supercharger group

Canada to limit off-campus work hours to 24 weekly from September

'Students who come to Canada must be here to study,' says country in new policy

Columbia University students occupy building as campus protests continue

The New York Police Department is on standby near Columbia's campus, with officers ready to respond if called upon by university officials

Samsung Electronics' profit surges after AI boom reverses its chip losses

The results underscore how demand for the memory chips that power modern electronics and artificial intelligence is starting to rebound after a severe downturn

China's three astronauts return to earth after six months in space

China said that it eventually plans to offer access to its space station to foreign astronauts and space tourists

Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue

Netanyahu said Israel would enter Rafah to destroy Hamas' battalions there with or without a deal

India 'shocked' as Elon Musk's surprise China visit leaves them spurned

India's pained reaction highlights the increasing rivalry between India and China, Asia two largest countries by population and among the region's most dynamic economies

Pak finance ministry sees inflation at 18.5%-19.5% in April, easing in May

Gross domestic product growth for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending in June is estimated at 1% and expected to improve in the second half of the fiscal year, it said in its monthly report

Man attacks public, police with sword in London, arrested by authorities

Police confirmed that the incident did not appear to be 'terror-related' and are not looking for any additional suspects

China vows reforms at long delayed party conclave amid challenging economy

The central committee typically holds seven plenums between party congresses, which are held once every five years

Lufthansa, Air France-KLM plan to cut costs after tough first quarter

Air France-KLM said it would tighten spending for the rest of the year, including a freeze on hiring support staff and a vow to stabilise operations, particularly at carrier KLM

Higher consumer spending, investment boost French first quarter growth

Economists broadly expect activity to pick up over the course of the year as lower inflation boost consumers' purchasing power and interest rate cuts fuel an increase in investment