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Inflation in the eurozone has reached a new record high, according to the European Union's statistics agency.
High energy prices and the war in Ukraine are weighing heavily on the bloc's hopes of economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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Two British volunteers have been captured by the Russian military in Ukraine according to an aid agency. The non-profit organisation 'Presidium Network' said the two men were detained on Monday and have called for assistance from the UK government. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Around 8k British Army personnel are being deployed across Europe this Summer for a series of training exercises.
The deployment is being called the largest since the Cold War.
Chris Jones has more from London
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The leader of a British overseas territory has been arrested for alleged drug smuggling and money laundering.
The premier of the British Virgin Islands was caught in a sting operation in the United States.
Sally Patterson has more.
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India is unlikely to get any respite from the severe heatwave sweeping across the nation, say officials.
And frequent power cuts are making the situation unbearable for many.
Ishan Garg tells us what it's it like in the capital New Delhi.
IN: Afternoon temperatures...The man set to become Hong Kong’s next political leader says it’s time for the city to start “a new chapter”. Former Security Secretary John Lee has launched his policy manifesto, a week before he’s expected to be appointed as the new Chief Executive.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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On Wall Street stocks surged back on Thursday following a strong earnings report from Facebook parent company, Meta Platforms.
It lifted technology and growth stocks and offset worries about the U.S. economy's contraction in the first quarter.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Ukrainians are being turned back at the US Mexico border, following the launch of a new US refugee sponsorship program.
Many are being sent to shelters in Mexico City while their asylum claims are processed.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
U.S. President Joe Biden is asking Congress to approve more than $30 billion in new funding of security, economic and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine.
He said it's necessary to help its forces defeat Russian attacks over the coming months, and is in addition to the $13.6 billion already approved in March.
The White House has also proposed liquidating the assets of Russian oligarchs to donate to the proceeds for Ukraine.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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The U.S. economy slowed in the first quarter of 2022, with new data showing Gross Domestic Product shrank 1.4 %, raising concerns of a recession.
Our US correspondent Nina-Maria Potts reports
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The Ethiopian government has called for calm as it investigates the killing of at least 20 Muslims in the country's Northern region .
They died after an explosive attack on a group of mourners.
Coletta Wanjohi reports from Ethiopia:
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Travelers moving in and out of Uganda are no longer required to have a COVID-19 PCR test, as long as they are fully vaccinated. The requirement still stands for those who are not vaccinated. Leon Solomon reports
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Car production in the UK continues to be stalled by global supply chain issues triggered during the Covid19 pandemic.
New figures show that manufacturing has dropped by almost a third compared to a year ago.
Sally Patterson has more.
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NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says Finland and Sweden will be welcomed with open arms if they decide to apply to join the alliance.
The two Nordic nations have been mulling membership applications to the defensive alliance ever since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.