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Energy ministers from the European Union's 27 member states are holding emergency talks after Russian energy giant Gazprom cut gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria last week.
Ministers will be mulling their short-term response, as well as tougher sanctions on Moscow.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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Out: Rosie Birchard, Brussels
Duration: 00:46
Intro: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three-day trip to Europe to strengthen bilateral ties.
India's been facing criticism over its so-called neutral stance on Russia.
But through a flurry of diplomatic activity, it's hoping to maintain strong relations with key allies – such as the European Union.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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China is tightening COVID-19 restrictions in Beijing as a virus outbreak continues to grow.
The capital has logged more than 300 cases in the past ten days.
Richard Kimber reports.
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OUT: Richard Kimber, Hong Kong
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The billionaire has to trump up $21 billion in cash, to finance the deal.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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OUT: Caroline Malone, Washington
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Senior delegations from France, Germany, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union have concluded a joint visit to the Sudanese capital Khartoum to show support for restoring the democratic path following the country's recent coup.
Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum;
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Former Grand Slam tennis champion Boris Becker has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. The sports star was convicted of four offences under the Insolvency Act after being found guilty of breaching the terms of a 2017 bankruptcy. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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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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Out: Rosie Birchard, Brussels
Duration: 00:38
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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...