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India and China are once again at loggerheads after Indian officials froze Chinese phone maker Xiaomi's assets worth more than $750 million.
Delhi says the company was in violation of India's foreign remittance laws.
Beijing argues that Chinese companies are being treated unfairly in India.
Ishan Garg reports.
IN: China's spokesperson...Queen Elizabeth II has pulled out of attending this year's State Opening of Parliament in the UK - for the first time since 1963.
In a statement Buckingham Palace said The Queen had reluctantly decided not to attend after consultation with her doctors. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
IN: The decision…
OUT: Laura Makin-Isherwood, London
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he will step down if he is issued with a penalty from police as an investigation into whether he broke Covid social distancing rules gets underway. Mr Starmer had been in the North East of England in April 2021 as part of an election campaign where he has been accused of breaching guidance by having a takeaway curry and beer with staff. Mr Starmer denies any wrongdoing. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
IN: Hours after…
OUT: Laura Makin-Isherwood, London
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Britain's leader of the opposition Sir Keir Starmer says he will resign if police find that he broke Covid-19 lockdown rules.
He was speaking today in light of the news that he's being investigated after pictures showed him having a beer with colleagues last year.
IN: "I've set out…"
OUT: "…this afternoon"
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of preparing an
invasion of the country.
In a highly anticipated speech commemorating the Soviet Union's role in the allied victory over the Nazis in World War Two, Putin said the invasion of Ukraine was a preventative strike by Russia.
Our Moscow correspondent Julla Chapman was in Red Square for the Victory Day parade and speech…and operates in Russia within the Kremlin's reporting restrictions.
IN: "Well this…."
OUT: "…launching this action"
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Russian forces continued to launch attacks on the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine even as Vladimir Putin was speaking in Moscow.
Britain's Defense Secretary is accusing the Russian leader of making "fairytale" claims about NATO.
Ben Wallace said Vladimir Putin is betraying his own forces.
IN: "Let me read…"
OUT: "…moral component"
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he will resign from his position if he is found to have broken Covid lockdown rules and is issued with a fixed penalty notice by police. An investigation is under way over claims the politician breached guidelines while on a visit to the North East of England in April last year. Mr Starmer is adamant he did nothing wrong and says those who make the laws must follow them.
IN: I am absolutely certain…
OUT: and step down.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has warned it could take decades for Ukraine to become a member of the European Union, and says the bloc should consider creating a broader European political community.
Macron used a speech marking Europe Day to voice his ideas for a new multilateral organisation, open to democratic European countries which are not members of the EU.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
In: French President Emmanuel
Out: Rosie Birchard, Brussels
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Firefighters in the US state of New Mexico are urging residents of a mountain village to evacuate before their only escape route is engulfed by the country's largest active wildfire.
Many want to stay to defend centuries-old homes and ranches.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Members of G7 nations committed to banning or phasing out imports of Russian oil, in the latest attempt to put pressure on Russia and President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine.
G7 foreign ministers also condemned the process to choose a new leader in Hong Kong, as lacking pluralism and further challenging freedoms.
Caroline Malone reports.
IN: G7 nations...
OUT: ...Caroline Malone, Washington
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The Royal Family will tour the UK over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend, though the Queen's attendance is yet to be confirmed.
Buckingham Palace announced senior Royals will visit Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign.
Sally Patterson has more.
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The Indian rupee hit an all-time low against the Dollar on Monday on global cues.
Analysts expect the currency to fall even further down by September as the rise in crude oil prices hit India's economy – which relies heavily on imported fuel.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
IN: Analysts worry...