• Associated Press

    Colombia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel but its military relies on key Israeli-built equipment

    Colombia has become the latest Latin American country to announce it will break diplomatic relations with Israel over its military campaign in Gaza, but the repercussions for the South American nation could be broader than for other countries due to longstanding bilateral agreements over security matters. Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday described Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide” and announced his government would end diplomatic relations with Israel effective Thursday.

  • Associated Press

    Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies

    With student protests over the Israel-Hamas war disrupting campuses nationwide, several major universities are intent on ensuring that commencement ceremonies — joyous milestones for graduates, their families and friends — go off without a hitch this weekend. Colleges are hiring extra security, screening attendees at venues and emphasizing that significant disruptions by pro-Palestinian protesters won't be tolerated. “Milestone is a perfect word,” said Ken Burdick of Tampa, Florida, describing his daughter's graduation Saturday at the University of Michigan.

  • The Independent

    Trump trial live updates: Trump told Michael Cohen ‘I hate the fact we did it’ over hush money plot, jury hears

    Audio recording played in court appeared to show former president discussing catch-and-kill payment with fixer Michael Cohen