US senior officials divided over whether Israel is violating international law

Some have raised ‘serious concern over noncompliance’ with humanitarian law in Gaza

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Palestinian authorities seek probe into mass graves at Gaza hospitals

Claims of 400 bodies recovered after departure of Israeli soldiers

Supreme Court to decide on presidential immunity for Trump

The hearing on immunity in election interference case is a key test for the power of the presidency

US economy slows in first quarter while inflation picks up

Domestic demand remains firm, suggesting the Fed is unlikely to cut rates before September

Biden to announce $6bn preliminary deal with chipmaker Micron

The agreement aims to boost domestic manufacturing of chips and reduce reliance on China and Taiwan for supply

Haiti PM Henry steps down as transitional government takes power

Ariel Henry agreed to step down last month as gang violence worsened

World leaders urge Hamas to release hostages in Gaza

Hamas says it will not be influenced by the statement signed by 18 countries

Macron calls for a stronger, independent Europe

French president spells out a more assertive future for EU free of US influence

AI spending concerns cast pall over big tech earnings season

Investors concerned high costs may result in longer road to profits

Kenyan government recommends stricter regulations over TikTok instead of ban

The ministry of information and communication proposed a screening of content and quarterly reports

Inflation in Africa expected to come down slowly

But analysts predict Nigerian prices will stay stubbornly high, increasing at a 29% rate this year

Near-death boat journeys will not deter Africa’s desperate poor

Birane Mbaye was one of 101 men and boys who set off from a fishing village in July 2023 hoping to reach Europe, but never did

Biden signs Ukraine and Israel aid bill after Republicans pivot

The bill includes $61bn in aid to Ukraine and $26bn for Israel, as well as $1bn in humanitarian assistance to Gaza