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12-hour encampment at Western U draws more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators
Roughly 100 demonstrators gathered at Western University in London, Ont., on Wednesday demanding the university condemn Israel's actions in Gaza.
Man buys $19K Cartier earrings for $19 thanks to pricing error
Rogelio Villarreal bought two pairs of the earrings, made of 18-carat rose gold and 142 individual diamonds, while they were listed for the wrong price on Cartier's website.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10462593/man-buys-cartier-earrings-price-glitch/
Volcano eruption spurs lightning, spectacular Mordor-like sky in Indonesia
Mount Ruang's volcano triggered warnings of a possible tsunami from volcanic materials falling into the ocean.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10462394/mount-ruang-volcano-indonesia-lightning-video/
McGill encampment: Court rejects request for injunction against protesters
Pro-Palestinian protesters pitched their tents Saturday, calling on both McGill and Concordia universities to divest from Israel-connected funds.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10462033/mcgill-encampment-may-1-protest/
Columbia student protesters face expulsion after taking over campus building
The occupation of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University, renamed Hind’s Hall to honour a child victim in Gaza, unfolded as other universities stepped up efforts to end the protests.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10460797/columbia-university-palestinian-protests-building/
What’s behind Kenya’s intense flooding as death toll climbs
At least 169 people have died due to the heavy rains in Kenya, with at least 91 missing, according to the latest government figures.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10460720/kenya-floods-death-toll-long-rains-season/
London sword attack: 14-year-old killed, 4 injured by man on stabbing spree
Video of the terrifying incident shows a man wearing a yellow hoodie holding a long sword walking in the London suburb of Hainault.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10459240/london-sword-attack-teen-killed-man-arrested/
Sikh rally in Toronto with multi-party support prompts India diplomatic rebuke
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh at the Khalsa Day rally in Toronto on Sunday.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10458549/toronto-sikh-rally-prompts-india-diplomatic-rebuke/
Gold watch owned by richest Titanic passenger sells for record-breaking $2M
The 14-carat gold pocket watch formerly belonged to the Titanic's richest passenger, businessman John Jacob Astor IV, who died during the ship's sinking.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10457415/titanic-gold-pocket-watch-john-jacob-astor-auction-sale/
Demonstrators set up Pro-Palestinian encampment at UBC
UBC officials say staff will monitor and assess the demonstration on the Vancouver campus and will liaise with the RCMP.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10457678/pro-palestinian-encampment-university-british-columbia/