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Homeland security agents search two Columbia University students’ rooms

College president says she is ‘heartbroken’ by latest escalation in Trump attack on US campuses

Anna Betts in New York and agency

14, Mar, 2025 @6:36 PM

‘Ruined this place’: chorus of boos against JD Vance at Washington concert

Attendance of vice-president – who once disbelieved that people listened to classical music for pleasure – strikes sour note at Kennedy Center in light of Maga takeover

Charlotte Higgins and Andrew Roth in Washington

14, Mar, 2025 @5:55 AM

Almost 100 arrested during protest occupying Trump Tower over Mahmoud Khalil

Demonstrators led by Jewish Voice for Peace demanding release of Palestinian activist stood in US president’s New York City building

Martin Pengelly

13, Mar, 2025 @7:35 PM

Chris Minns and NSW police minister should face inquiry over ‘fake terrorism plot’ and antisemitic attacks, critics say

Questions raised over whether premier and Yasmin Catley misled parliament over Dural caravan plot as Labor rushed through hate speech and places of worship laws

Jordyn Beazley

13, Mar, 2025 @7:37 AM

Who is Mahmoud Khalil? The detained Columbia graduate praised as steady negotiator

Key figure in pro-Palestinian campus protests arrested by Ice known for kindness and skill for de-escalation

Anvee Bhutani in New York

12, Mar, 2025 @3:45 PM

Columbia University ‘refusing to help’ identify people for arrest – White House

Trump administration has axed $400m in federal funding to Columbia and detained student activist Mahmoud Khalil

Anna Betts

11, Mar, 2025 @9:59 PM

Threaten campuses, shut down debate: that’s what free speech looks like under Trump | Owen Jones

The president has slashed $400m in funding from Columbia University. He wants to stifle criticism of Israel – but the real target is dissent, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

Owen Jones

11, Mar, 2025 @6:00 AM

US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist detained by Ice

Critics condemn arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia University graduate student who led protests over Gaza war

Michael Sainato

11, Mar, 2025 @1:31 AM

Ice arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia protests, lawyer says

Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest comes as Trump vows to deport foreign students involved in protests against Israel’s war

Guardian staff and agency

09, Mar, 2025 @7:45 PM

Spotify’s biggest sin? Its algorithms have pushed artists to make joyless, toothless music | John Harris

Most musicians can only make money on the platform by writing songs inoffensive enough to get on to one of its vapid playlists, says Guardian columnist John Harris

John Harris

09, Mar, 2025 @4:38 PM