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The US has seized one of North Korea's largest ships, accusing it of violating sanctions.
The "Wise Honest" is now in American custody after allegedly being used to ship coal and heavy machinery to North Korea.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Police investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland have made four arrests under terrorism legislation.
McKee was shot while reporting on rioting in Londonderry. The New IRA said its members carried out the killing.
Holly Hudson reports.
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The UK's opposition Party have launched an European elections campaign, ahead of the vote on May 23rd.
But the Prime Minster's Conservative party are unlikely to campaign, as they are focused on leaving the EU.
Meanwhile losses are expected for both parties. UK Correspondent Natalie Powell has more.
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The EU says it is fully committed to the 2015 Nuclear Deal after Iran announced on Wednesday it would be pulling back on some of its commitments.
In a joint statement from the European Union and the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom it says "We are determined to continue pursuing efforts to enable the continuation of legitimate trade with Iran."
Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels:
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Romania plays host to an informal meeting of European heads of state on Thursday.
The summit was once envisioned as a post-Brexit gathering among the EU27.
That is no longer the case, but there will still be important matters such as climate change, jobs growth and security on the agenda.
It also comes at a time when there are rising tensions between the EU and the U.S over Iran.
Our Europe Correspondent Briohny Williams has more from Brussels.
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The United Nations is seeking twenty million US dollars in emergency funding for victims seriously injured in the Israel-Gaza border protests.
The UN official in the occupied Palestinian territory said resources are also urgently needed for the beleaguered health system.
Our UN correspondent Liling Tan has the details from New York.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced the name of their newborn baby boy.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was introduced to the world by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, before the new family of three went to meet the Queen.
Holly Hudson reports.
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The US Secretary of State has held talks with UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in London.
Disagreements between the two over Iran and Huawei were raised, but Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted the special relationship was thriving.
UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.