HOSTILITIES CONTINUE IN MIDDLE EAST

Dozens more rockets have been fired at Israel from Gaza, after fresh Israeli air strikes which have destroyed property and killed senior commanders.

At least 67 people have been killed in Gaza since hostilities escalated from Monday.

7 people have been killed in Israel.

Hundreds of people have been arrested in Israel after street violence between Israeli Arabs and Jews.

International calls for restraint continue - including from UK foreign minister James Cleverly.

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WHO says religious and political gatherings in India contributed to spike in infections

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The World Health Organisation says political and religious gatherings could have led to India's sharp spike in infections.

The country recorded more than 360,000 new infections and more than 4000 deaths on Thursday.

While the daily caseload is lower than its record tally, experts warn that the worst is yet to come.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Australia – Telco facing $50 million dollar fine for phone plans sold to indigenous customers

Australian telco Telstra has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay a $50 million fine plus costs for unconscionable conduct towards 108 indigenous customers who could not understand or afford the phone plans they were sold.

The fine is the second largest to be imposed on an Australian company for breaking the country's consumer laws.

Shaun Bindley reports

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UN Members Call for Immediate Access to Xinjiang

Dozens of human rights groups and western nations have accused China of massive crimes against Uighur muslims at a United Nations meeting.

They also demanded immediate access for UN experts to Xinjiang to investigate alleged abuses there.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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US pipeline restarts fuel supply

America's largest fuel pipeline has restarted after Friday's cyber
attack shut down supply to the east coast.

It's led to shortages and panic buying in multiple states, with some
gas stations running dry.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Dow posts worst day since January

The Dow Jones has just recorded its worst trading day since January
amid fears over rising inflation.

These concerns have impacted investor sentiment for days with the
Nasdaq currently down more than 5 percent for the week.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US CDC recommends Covid-19 vaccine for 12 and up

The US has recommended vaccinating adolescents aged 12 and older with
the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.

The decision lowers the age eligibility allowing around 17 million
young people to get inoculated before the next academic year.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US gas stations run dry amid fuel shortage

Gas stations are running dry up and down the east coast of the U.S.

A cyber attack on the Colonial pipeline that runs from Texas to New
Jersey has triggered shortages and panic buying in some areas.

Giles Gibson reports from Arlington, Virginia.

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UN members call on Israel and Palestinians to show restraint

European members of the United Nations Security Council have urged
Israel and the Palestinians to show restraint.

More than 50 Palestinians and at least six Israelis have been killed
since Monday and the UN fears the situation could escalate into a
full-scale war.

William Denselow has more from UN headquarters in New York.

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Trump's grip tightens on Republican party as they oust critic from leadership role

US Republican lawmakers have voted to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership post over her criticism of former president Donald trump, signaling that his influence on the party is stronger than ever.

The daughter of ex-US Vice-President Dick Cheney said she would do all she can to stop Mr Trump from ever becoming president again.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington 

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Russian school shooting suspect suffered brain disorder

The 19-year-old accused of carrying out a school shooting in Kazan had been diagnosed with a brain disorder, according to investigators. Charges are expected to be brought against Ilzan Galyaviyev after nine people died in the attack on Tuesday. Julia Chapman has more.

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Full public inquiry into UK government's handling of Covid-19 announced

A full public inquiry into how the UK's government has dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic has been announced.

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, says this inquiry will ensure that the country is better prepared for a future pandemic.

Chris Jones has more in London.

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Sworn-in for Sixth Term

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Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a sixth term in office  at a tightly guarded event.
 
The Ugandan leader is one of the longest-serving in Africa, having been in office for 35 years.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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WHO CONCLUDES COVID-19 PANDEMIC PREVENTABLE

The World Health Organisation says the Covid-19 pandemic was preventable, and that millions of lives could have been saved.

An independent panel looking into the world's response found "global political leadership was absent" and there were "weak links at every point in the chain."

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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UK Economic Recovery

The UK economy grew by over 2% in March, as some Coronavirus restrictions were eased.

But it followed a sharp decline during the winter lockdown.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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EU upgrades economic forecast amid successful vaccine roll-out

The European Union has upgraded its economic forecast of how its 27 member states will perform this year.

The EU's executive arm now foresees a GDP rate of 4.2% - up from last years prediction of 3.7%.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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UN DEPLOYS RAPID RESPONSE UNIT

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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says it is deploying rapid-reaction units in the east of the country to help the government deal with armed groups.

The decision comes two days after a female peacekeeper was killed in an attack on a UN base by rebels. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Indian COVID-19 strain surfaces in Nigeria, diseases centre alerts NCDC

A COVID-19 strain which has been infecting thousands of people in parts of India has been reportedly found in Nigeria.

This is coming after the government released another set of restrictions across the country to curb the spread of coronavirus disease.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports in Abuja

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Germany prepares to reopen as Covid-19 cases fall

Germany is preparing to reverse several lockdown measures as Covid-19 cases continue to fall. 

With the weather warming up, politicians in several major cities say a return to outdoor dining could be just days away. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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MIDDLE EAST CRISIS DEEPENS

A state of emergency's been declared in the Israeli city of Lod after rioting by Israeli Arabs, as Palestinian militants and Israeli forces intensify rocket fire and air strikes.

Palestinian militants have fired hundreds of rockets at Israel, and Israel has launched air strikes on Gaza.

There have been international calls for calm and restraint after some of the worst violence in the region in years.

The Telegraph's Middle East correspondent James Rothwell says Israel's Prime Minister is warning of further retaliation.

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