Harvard faculty members sign petition to stop President being forced out

Harvard faculty members sign petition to stop President being forced out

The Harvard Corporation is meeting on Monday to decide the fate of the university's President. Claudine Gay is facing pressure to resign from members of Congress over what they perceive to be an inadequate response to anti-semitism on campus. With the report here's Caroline Malone. V

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Nominations announced for 81st Golden Globes

Nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced, with Barbie, Oppenheimer and Succession dominating the list. The prestigious film and TV awards ceremony will air on January 7. We have Sally Patterson with more.

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Indian opposition leader and critic of PM Modi expelled from Indian parliament over bribery charges

An Indian politician and opposition leader, also known to be a fierce critic of Prime Minister Modi and his party, was expelled from India's lower house of the parliament on Friday. This action comes after she was embroiled in a controversy over a bribery charge since October. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi.

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US Federal prosecutors charge Hunter Biden with tax evasion

The Department of Justice has charged Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden with nine counts of tax evasion. It's the second indictment this year for the president's son, whose legal problems continue to be a political liability for his father. Ira Spitzer reports.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to spend the weekend trying to convince Conservative MPs

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to spend the weekend trying to convince Conservative MPs to back new legislation on the government's Rwanda migration plan. The new bill is meant to resurrect the Government's flagship policy of sending asylum seekers to Rwanda, but has angered many on the right of his party. Last month the plan was ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, but Rishi Sunak insists the new […]

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From frustration to fluency: the inspiring journey of a Congolese activist shaping COP28 conversations in English

By Kate Okorie, via bird story agency Stepping into the vibrant atmosphere of the youth pavilion at the venue of the United Nations conference in Dubai, chances are high that you will meet the charismatic Guillaume Kalonjii. Always wearing a warm smile, he welcomes everyone to conversations, speaking English—a feat that was once impossible for the young activist from the French-speaking Democratic Republic of Congo. Kalonjii's journey to learning - […]

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Chennai continues to deal with impact of Cyclone Michaung heavy rains

Schools and colleges are closed for the fifth day on Friday in the Indian city of Chennai after a cyclone hit the southern coast. The city has struggled to return to normal as it has suffered severe flooding. Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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China attacks “smearing” of Belt and Road Initiative after Italy pulls out

China attacks "smearing" of Belt and Road Initiative after Italy pulls out. Beijing says its giant Belt and Road Initiative to build infrastructure abroad is being "smeared" after Italy pulled out. Italy was the only rich democracy to join, back in 2019. Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to hold his government together

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to hold his government together after his immigration minister resigned. Robert Jenrick says new legislation on the government's Rwanda migration policy doesn't go far enough. Downing Street says Mr Jenrick has a 'misunderstanding' of how the bill will allow some asylum seekers to be sent to Rwanda. Editor of ConservativeHome website Henry Hill says Mr Jenrick's resignation rocks the government even more than […]

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Harvard faculty members sign petition to stop President being forced out

Nominations announced for 81st Golden Globes

Indian opposition leader and critic of PM Modi expelled from Indian parliament over bribery charges

US Federal prosecutors charge Hunter Biden with tax evasion

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to spend the weekend trying to convince Conservative MPs

From frustration to fluency: the inspiring journey of a Congolese activist shaping COP28 conversations in English

Chennai continues to deal with impact of Cyclone Michaung heavy rains

China attacks “smearing” of Belt and Road Initiative after Italy pulls out

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to hold his government together

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