ECOWAS suspends Mali over second coup

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS have suspended Mali from the regional bloc. It's in response to the second take over by the junta Colonel Assimi Goita. The West African leaders have also called for a new civilian Prime Minister to be selected immediately.  

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

 

 

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Texas Democrat walk out blocks controversial voting bill

Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives have walked out,
blocking a bill that would introduce new voting restrictions.

The legislation has been described as unfairly targeted at black voters.

Sarah Walton reports.

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France opens up vaccine campaign to all adults over 18

France has opened its Covid-19 vaccination roll-out to all adults over the age of 18. 

From Monday, any French adult can be vaccinated without needing to prove a pre-existing medical condition. 

Those aged 18-49 were marked as the last group in the French vaccination queue. 

Lucy Hough has more from Paris.

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Ryanair flight makes emergency landing following reported of bomb threat

Police have used sniffer dogs to inspect a Ryanair plane after it made an emergency landing in Germany. 

The unscheduled stop comes just one week after another midair incident over Belarus. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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Thousands of people displaced by a volcanic eruption in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have criticised the government for its delay in providing them with humanitarian assistance. 

At least 20,000 people in the eastern city of Goma were left homeless after lava flows from Mount Nyiragongo destroyed their homes two weeks ago. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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India reports lowest daily COVID-19 infections in 50 days

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Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan to offer vaccines to those under 65

Japan is urging local governments to begin vaccinations for those under 65 at the same time as those with underlying conditions.

 
The country is rushing to speed up its vaccine rollout as it battles a fourth wave of infections while preparing to host the Olympics.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Australian blogger standing trial fears political tensions to impact outcome

The Australian political blogger tried last week in China on charges of espionage has expressed concern that tensions between Beijing and Canberra could affect the outcome of his case.

In a message he sent to family and friends, he also said he was tortured during his detention.

Sam Wong reports.

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Hong Kong's COVID-19 vaccination rate boosted by incentives

Hong Kong's slow COVID-19 vaccination rate is improving, following a series of incentives from the city's business sector. Some companies are offering employees cash rewards for inoculations, and a property developer is launching a lottery for vaccinated residents to win a million dollar apartment. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Report claims Denmark helped US spy on European politicians

Danish media is reporting that the country's secret service helped the
US spy on European politicians.

Their targets included the German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Sarah Walton reports

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UN Security Council extends arms embargo on South Sudan

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The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution on extending an arms embargo on South Sudan, travel bans, and financial sanctions for targeted individuals suspected of perpetrating violence in the East African country.

The Security Council says the arms embargo is extended for a year and it will be reviewed in May next year.

Patrick Oyet reports

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Wall St rises following Biden budget release

Wall Street rose higher on Friday with the S&P recording its fourth
straight month of gains.

Increased optimism helped buoy the markets as President Biden unveiled
his Budget.

Nick Harper reports.

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Republicans block commission to investigate 6th January Congress attack

In the US, Republicans blocked a bill that would've created an independent commission to investigate the attack on Congress on the 6th January.

5 people, including a Capitol police officer, were killed when a crowd of former President Donald Trump's supporters smashed its way into Congress.

Giles Gibson reports from Washington.

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US pledges Covid-19 support for India

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to help India as it
battles the pandemic.

He made the comments during a meeting with his Indian counterpart -
the first high level visit to the US between India and the Biden
administration.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Biden lays out $6tr budget to lift middle class

US President Joe Biden has released a $6 trillion budget, drawing
together ambitious plans that aim to lift the American middle class.

However the budget would see the government borrowing trillions over
the next decade, pushing the country's debt to record highs.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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BELGIUM TICKS BOXES FOR NEXT STAGE OF REOPENING

Belgium's hospitality sector looks set to open-up further, after the country achieved an important milestone in the reopening process.

Fewer than 500 people are in intensive care, and the vaccination rollout continues at pace — meaning establishments will be able to host customers and visitors indoors from June 9th.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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EU health regulator approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12-15s

The EU's health regulator has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds. 

It's the first Covid-19 vaccine available for younger age groups in the European Union. 

The vaccine was approved for teenagers by the FDA in the United States last month. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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Microsoft says Russian hackers behind SolarWinds attack have struck again

Microsoft says Russian hackers behind the SolarWinds cyber attack have struck again, targeting more than 150 organizations in at least 24 countries.

The SolarWinds attack, which was discovered last year, hit multiple U.S. government agencies.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Sweeping anti-China tech bill moves closer to U.S. Senate vote

A key piece of US legislation aimed at combating China has moved closer to a final vote in the Senate, after a group of Republicans demanded more time to digest its contents.

The sweeping tech bill (which takes direct aim at China) commits 250 billion dollars to boosting American innovation and the production of technical equipment.

Both Democrats and Republicans are taking a hard line on China, in an otherwise deeply divided congress.

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Putin, Lukashenko meet after Belarus plane diversion incident

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in Sochi at his summer residence at the Black Sea coast. The meeting comes as Belarus stands accused of air piracy following an incident with diversion of a passenger plane by Minsk and the arrest of an opposition journalist on board. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 

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