Donald Trump has been held in civil contempt in a New York court.
The former US President is accused of failing to hand over documents
to an investigation into his business dealings.
Sarah Walton reports
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Monday, April 25, 2022
Reports: Musk deal to buy Twitter could be imminent
A deal for Elon Musk to purchase Twitter could be announced as soon as Monday.
That's according to multiple media reports that Twitter's board of directors has warmed up to the Tesla CEO's offer to buy the social media platform for around forty three billion dollars.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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UK Supermarket Price Wars
Two of the biggest supermarket chains in the UK have cut their prices, in a bid to attract more customers.
It comes as the cost of living continues to rise, and shoppers are increasingly turning to discount retailers.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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US sharpens anti-Russia rhetoric hoping for weaker Russia
The US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said the US hopes the war in Ukraine will result in a weaker Russia that will be deterred from future invasions.
Speaking after meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, his comments reflect a toughening of the Biden Administration's rhetoric towards Moscow.
Kate fisher reports from Washington
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UN rights experts criticize US freeze on Afghan assets
UN experts say the US freezing of Afghan assets is worsening the
situation of women in the country.
Access to the country's money in the US has been cut off since the
Taliban returned to power in August 2021.
Sarah Walton reports
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situation of women in the country.
Access to the country's money in the US has been cut off since the
Taliban returned to power in August 2021.
Sarah Walton reports
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Biden nominates new US ambassador to Ukraine
The U.S. is renewing diplomatic operations in Kyiv this week, on the heels of a visit to Ukraine by two of America’s top officials.
The US embassy will reopen for the first time since the start of the Russian invasion on February 24th.
President Joe Biden has also nominated the current US ambassador to Slovakia to lead the US team.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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Sudan's Dafur Violence
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At least 168 people have been killed and 98 injured in tribal clashes in the western Darfur town of Kreinik, according to a local doctors' committee. The violence is the latest in an uptick of such incidents in the war-torn region of Sudan.
Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum;
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Uganda on Alert as DR Congo Reports Ebola Outbreak
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Uganda is on high alert after the UN World Health Organization confirmed an outbreak of ebola in Mbandaka, a city in the north-western DR Congo.
Mbandaka is some 2000 Km away from the Ugandan border, but the recent influx of refugees fleeing violent clashes in the - DRC pose a risk…
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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NIGERIA TO CLAMPDOWN ON ILLEGAL REFINERIES IN THE COUNTRY
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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an intensified clampdown on illegal refining sites across the country.
This follows an explosion that killed more than 100 people on the border of Imo and Rivers States, Southern Nigeria, on Saturday.
Ajeck Mangut reports from the capital Abuja.
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NIGERIA TO CLAMPDOWN ON ILLEGAL REFINERIES IN THE COUNTRY
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President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an intensified clampdown on illegal refining sites across the country.
This follows an explosion that killed more than 100 people on the border of Imo and Rivers States, Southern Nigeria, on Saturday.
Ajeck Mangut reports from the capital Abuja.
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World leaders welcome Emmanuel Macron's re-election as French President
Many world leaders have been congratulating French president Emmanuel Macron on his electoral victory.
Macron secured a second term in office and defeated far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in Sunday's presidential runoff.
Rosie Birchard reports from Paris.
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JOHNSON DISTANCES HIMSELF FROM 'MISOGYNISTIC' CLAIMS
Boris Johnson has written to opposition deputy leader Angela Rayner to distance himself from claims he says are misogynistic.
A story in the Mail on Sunday newspaper claimed Ms Rayner crosses and uncrosses her legs to distract the British prime minister in the House of Commons.
It was attributed to an anonymous Conservative MP.
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says she's not surprised at the story.
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A story in the Mail on Sunday newspaper claimed Ms Rayner crosses and uncrosses her legs to distract the British prime minister in the House of Commons.
It was attributed to an anonymous Conservative MP.
Labour's shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves says she's not surprised at the story.
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EU chief in India to boost trade and defence ties
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is in New Delhi for talks with prime minister Narendra Modi, as the EU looks to boost trade and defence ties with India.
This follows UK prime minister Boris Johnson's visit to India last week, as western allies are trying to encourage New Delhi to reduce its dependence on Russia for military equipment.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is in New Delhi for talks with prime minister Narendra Modi, as the EU looks to boost trade and defence ties with India.
This follows UK prime minister Boris Johnson's visit to India last week, as western allies are trying to encourage New Delhi to reduce its dependence on Russia for military equipment.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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China struggles to contain COVID-19 outbreak
China is struggling to contain a continued outbreak of COVID-19.
The death toll is rising in Shanghai despite citywide lockdowns, and health authorities are warning of the risk of a similar spread in the capital city Beijing.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Sunday, April 24, 2022
Emmanuel Macron re-elected President of France
Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected President of France.
Result projections show he gained some 58% of the vote, defeating far right challenger Marine Le Pen.
Result projections show he gained some 58% of the vote, defeating far right challenger Marine Le Pen.
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UN SEC GEN HEADING TO MOSCOW
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gueterres is heading to Moscow next/this week, to discuss the events in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin and what can be done to establish peace.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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Voting opens in French election runoff between Macron and Le Pen
Polls have opened in France's presidential election.
In the second and final round, voters face a choice between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen.
In the second and final round, voters face a choice between incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far-right challenger Marine Le Pen.
Rosie Birchard reports from Paris.
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Friday, April 22, 2022
Republicans demand Twitter save records related to Musk bid
A group of US Republican lawmakers has demanded that Twitter’s board save all records related to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bid to buy the company.
Republicans have frequently criticized Twitter and other social media platforms for alleged anti conservative bias.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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UN Secretary General to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow
The UN Secretary General is to visit Russia next week to meet Prime
Minister Vladimir Putin.
Antonio Guterres has asked to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine.
Sarah Walton reports
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Minister Vladimir Putin.
Antonio Guterres has asked to discuss ways to end the war in Ukraine.
Sarah Walton reports
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Guns replace car crashes as leading killer of U.S. children
Guns have replaced car accidents as the leading cause of death for
children and teenagers in the United States.
More than 4,000 young Americans died because of firearms in 2020
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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children and teenagers in the United States.
More than 4,000 young Americans died because of firearms in 2020
according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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