UK GOVT WELCOMES ESL COLLAPSE

All six English clubs involved in the break-away European Super League have now confirmed their withdrawal from the competition.

The Super League itself says it will now consider how to 'reshape' the controversial project.

The tournament would have given the founder members permanent spots - and it was opposed by many fans, governing bodies, players, managers and governments.

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is welcoming the news that Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Spurs, Liverpool and Chelsea have all pulled out.

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Vladimir Putin to deliver annual speech

President Vladimir Putin will give his annual speech to Russia's parliament on Wednesday, an event he often uses to make significant announcements. The speech will be followed by protests calling for opposition figure Alexey Navalny to be released from prison. Julia Chapman reports.

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Oxygen situation dire in New Delhi as cases of COVID-19 surge to new heights

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Hospitals in New Delhi are running out of oxygen.

As cases of COVID-19 climb to record heights every day…

Wards are filling faster than the healthcare infrastructure can cope up.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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President Biden praises murder conviction for ex-police officer who killed unarmed black man

US President Joe Biden described the murder conviction of a former police officer who killed an unarmed black man, as a giant step forward towards justice in America.

In the landmark trial Derek Chauvin was found guilty of killing George Floyd after kneeling on his neck for more that 9 minutes

The verdict has been praised by the president, as well as Mr Floyd's family.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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South Korea court adopts sovereign immunity in "comfort women" ruling

A South Korean court has dismissed claims brought against the Japanese government by a group of Korean women over their treatment during World War II. The plaintiffs were seeking damages for being forced to work as "comfort women" in Japan's military brothels. 

The court ruled that the Japanese government was immune under international law. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports in Tokyo.

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Chinese Leader to attend US-Led Climate Change Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to attend a US-led climate change summit on Thursday at the invitation of President Joe Biden.

It'll be the first meeting between the two leaders since President Biden came to office.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison who launched the prosecution of Derek Chauvin speaks after his murder conviction

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison who launched the prosecution of Derek Chauvin has celebrated the former police officer's conviction for the murder of George Floyd.

A video of Mr Chauvin kneeling on Mr Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes sparked global protests over racial injustice last year.

Keith Ellison told reporters he hopes the verdict sends a message to perpetrators of police brutality.

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Chauvin guilty of all three counts in murder of George Floyd

In the US, former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of the murder of unarmed black man, George Floyd.

A video of Mr Chauvin kneeling on Mr Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes sparked global protests over racial injustice last year.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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U.S. stocks slide for second straight day

U.S. stocks fell for a second day in a row as Covid-19 jitters offset
some strong earnings reports.

Global coronavirus infection numbers continue to rise and the State
Department has updated its travel advisory urging U.S. citizens to
avoid visiting around 80% of countries worldwide.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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President of Chad in West Africa dies from battle wounds

The President of Chad in West Africa, Idriss Deby has died from injuries sustained at the battlefield in the country's north while visiting soldiers battling rebels.

He was one of the longest serving leaders on the African continent.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza, reports from Abuja.

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France backs civilian transition in Chad after president's death

France has called for a smooth transition in Chad to an "inclusive, civilian government" after the death of the president from injuries sustained on the frontline.

68-year-old Idriss Deby died on Tuesday after being wounded during an attack by rebels fighting the Chadian government.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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World Food Program to Fight Malnutrition in Venezuela

The UN's World Food Program has reached an agreement with the Venezuelan government to provide nutritious meals to school children.

A recent WFP study shows Venezuela is the 4th worst-hit country in the world in acute food insecurity- behind just Yemen, DRC, and Afghanistan.

 

Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas

 

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Biden says he's "praying" for the "right verdict" in Chauvin's murder trial

US President Joe Biden says he's praying for the jury in the Derek Chauvin murder trial to reach what he called "the right verdict", saying the evidence in the case concerning the killing last May of George Floyd is "overwhelming".

The President's intervention is highly unusual, and comes as the jury continues to deliberate in Minneapolis.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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EMA SAYS LINK BETWEEN BLOOD CLOTS AND J&J VACCINE

The European Medicines Agency says there IS a possible link between the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and blood clotting.

It's now recommending warnings about these very rare blood clots should be added to labelling, but it remains up to member states what action to take.

But it insists the benefits still outweigh the risk.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels

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U.S. to expand Covid-19 travel advisories

The U.S. State Department has announced it will vastly expand it's "Do
Not Travel" advisory.

The move is an effort to persuade U.S. citizens to avoid traveling
overseas due to the risks posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Tributes for former US VP Walter Mondale

US President Joe Biden has paid tribute to former Vice President
Walter Mondale who has died at the age of 93, calling him one of
America's "most dedicated… public servants".

Mondale served alongside President Jimmy Carter before his own bid for
the presidency ended in a landslide defeat to Ronald Reagan.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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NUMBER OF UK WORKERS ON PAYROLL FALLS

The number of workers on UK payrolls fell by 56-thousand in March - the first time in four months there's been a downward trend. There are hopes that easing of coronavirus restrictions and the reopening of a number of sectors including hospitality will bring a boost to the UK jobs market. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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America braced for Chauvin verdict amid heightened security across major cities

America is on edge as it awaits word from the 12-member jury deliberating its verdict in the trial of former police officer, Derek Chauvin, who stands accused of murdering African-American George Floyd in May last year.

The jurors remain sequestered in a hotel for deliberations, as cities across the country brace for protests in response to verdict, whatever the result.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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UK government strengthens targets to cut carbon emissions by 2035

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to announce climate change commitments that would see the country cut its carbon emissions by 75% by 2035.

To hit those targets, fundamental changes to industrial activity could be put into place. 

Chris Jones has more from London.

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Tanzanian government encourages Burundi refugees to go back home

The government is encouraging Burundi refugees to go back home across the common border, assuring them that their country is safe and stable.

Isaac Lukando reports.

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