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IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, May 1: Marijuana may soon be reclassified as a lower-risk drug in the United States, which would be a major win for President Joe Biden. Also, a horrific sword attack leaves a 14-year-old boy dead in London, leading one newspaper to question potential mental health service failings. In other news, police in Georgia are accused of unnecessary violence as they crack down on protests. Finally, a town in Japan is introducing new measures in order to dissuade tourists from visiting.

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, April 30: We look at reactions from the pro-independence and pro-union Scottish press after First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns amid turmoil within his minority government. In other news: Deadline reports on a wealthy Chinese financier who inked several deals with Hollywood's top brass before disappearing and leaving massive debt in his wake. Finally, a cat is reunited with her owners after being accidentally shipped to an Amazon warehouse!

IN THE PRESS – Monday, April 29: The Israeli media react to the news that the ICC could be preparing an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. Also, pro-Palestinian protests continue on university campuses across the US and France. In other news, an Iraqi TikTok sensation is murdered outside her home, the third such killing in under a year. Finally, a 101-year-old woman is regularly mistaken for a baby due to a software malfunction.

IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 26: We look at reactions to New York's highest court overturning Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes conviction in a major decision that could impact his future appeals. Also: France's highest civil court rules on a case filed by an association claiming ownership of the Louvre's more celebrated painting, the Mona Lisa. Finally, artificial intelligence can accurately predict your political leanings – just by looking at your face!

IN THE PRESS – Thursday, April 25: Police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters at university campuses across the US. We look at comparisons with Vietnam War-era student protests and scour the editorial pages of student newspapers. In other news: Portugal marks 50 years today since the end of the Salazar dictatorship on a bittersweet note, as the far right has made gains in recent elections. Plus: Germany's president comes under fire for his clichéd "doner diplomacy" during a recent visit to Turkey.

IN THE PRESS – Wednesday, April 24: We look at the US papers, who react to Ukraine being granted a $61 billion aid package. Also, five migrants die attempting to cross the Channel, just hours after the controversial Rwanda asylum bill is passed by the UK parliament. In other news, one city in the south of France has introduced a curfew for young people. Finally, the city of Milan is proposing a ban on takeaway foods after midnight in order to protect the tranquility of local residents.