A Russian court rejects the appeal of American reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was detained on spying charges more than a year ago and is awaiting trial.

In New York City, Columbia University moves to partial online classes after about 45 pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested Monday. Protests continue at the school.

Britain's House of Lords approves a government plan to send asylum seekers in Britain to Rwanda, where some citizens say the migrants would be warmly welcomed.

And a series of earthquakes strike Taiwan, causing limited damage, but no injuries.

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