UK's Afghanistan Withdrawal A 'Disaster'

A damning report has concluded that the UKs withdrawal from Afghanistan was a 'disaster'.

The Members of Parliament who carried out the inquiry have criticised former Foreign Secretary Dominc Raab.

But they levelled most of the blame at a lack of leadership at the Foreign Office, and are calling for the man in charge to step down.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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EU ministers mull alternative export routes for Ukrainian grains

EU agriculture ministers are meeting to discuss how the bloc can help get grains and other food products out of war-torn Ukraine as fears around global food shortages mount. 

Ukraine produces 12% of the world's wheat and 50% of its sunflower oil, according to the European Union.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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Scientists says climate change made India's heatwave 30 times more likely

The deadly heatwave that has hit parts of South Asia in recent weeks was made 30 times more likely because of climate change, scientists have said.

Dozens of people died due to the extreme weather, with temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius in northern India and Pakistan.

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ELIZABETH LINE OPENS IN LONDON

Hundreds of passengers have been queuing to board London's new Elizabeth Line.

It's opened more than 3 years late and billions of pounds over budget.

The train line runs underground through central London, connecting the east and west of the city.

London correspondent James Gooderson reports.

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United Nations investigates Uighur human rights abuse claims in China

The United Nations Human Rights chief is conducting a six-day tour of China to investigate allegations of repression against Muslim minorities. Michelle Bachelet's trip to China is the first by a UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in 17 years.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Quad Summit asserts "free and open Indo-Pacific"

The leaders of Japan, the United States, Australia and India are meeting in Tokyo to reaffirm their commitment to what they're calling a  "free and open Indo-Pacific."

It's only the second time the so-called Quad summit has met in-person.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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U.S. stocks rally after recent selloffs

U.S. stocks rebounded sharply Monday following recent losses on Wall Street.

Investors were given a boost as President Biden suggested he may ease
some tariffs on Chinese goods.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Reports: AirBnB shutting down China operations

AirBnB will stop offering property rentals in China, according to multiple media reports.

The short term rentals platform has faced competition from Chinese companies as well as difficulties operating during the pandemic.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Pence campaigns against Trump-backed candidate in Georgia

Former US Vice President Mike Pence is campaigning against a candidate backed by Donald Trump on the eve of a key Republican primary election in the state of Georgia.

The outcome could test Trump's influence on the party and help kickstart a possible White House bid for Pence against his former running mate.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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Pfizer says three shot Covid-19 vaccine 80% effective for young children

Pfizer and BioNTech have announced that a 3-shot Covid-19 vaccine
regimen for young children is 80 percent effective.

Children under the age of five are the only group currently not
eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations in the United States.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Starbucks pulls plug on Russian operations

Starbucks on Monday said it will exit the Russian market - nearly 15 years of operations.  

It joins the likes of McDonald's, Exxon Mobile, and Heineken in pulling out of the country following its invasion of Ukraine.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson pictured at alleged illegal lockdown party

Pictures of the British prime minister drinking and laughing at a party which allegedly took place during strict covid-19 lockdowns have surfaced.

Senior civil servant Sue Gray is expected to release her report into rule-breaking gatherings this week. 

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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Ukraine's President tells Davos that history is at "turning point", calls for tougher Russia sanctions

Ukraine's President Volodmyr Zelensky has told the World Economic Forum in Davos via video link that history is at a "turning point"...calling for even stronger sanctions against Russia.

 

Business leaders, politicians and economists are gathering for this year's conference at the Swiss ski resort...with the global economy weighed down by the war in Ukraine.

Giles Gibson reports.

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3rd possible case of monkeypox found in US

A third possible case of monkeypox has been detected in the United States, with health authorities running tests on a patient in South Florida to confirm if they've contracted the virus. 

At least a dozen countries, including the US, are investigating "atypical" outbreaks of the rare but potentially severe disease, typically found in remote parts of central and west Africa. 

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Biden warns of inflation "haul" before cost of living eases

US President Joe Biden has warned there is a potential long "haul"
before the country sees the high cost of living ease.

But the American leader said he doesn't believe a recession is inevitable.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Biden forms new Asia-Pacific economic bloc and weighs cutting tariffs on China

President Biden has enlisted a dozen Asia-Pacific nations to join a new loosely defined economic bloc in a bid to counter Chinese dominance in the region.

Meanwhile he is weighing cutting tariffs on Chinese goods as he grapples with high inflation at home.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Biden says U.S. would be willing to act militarily to defend Taiwan

U.S. President Biden said he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, in answer to a question from a reporter on his Asia trip.

A White House official has followed up to say there's no change in policy.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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New-look French government holds first meeting

Today/Monday/May 23 marks the first official working day of the new French government, with a cabinet meeting held on Monday.

It's the first meeting since the reshuffle on Friday which saw a new foreign minister appointed. Catherine Colonna is just the second woman to serve as France's diplomat-in-chief.

And Elisabeth Borne is the new prime minister - she herself is the first woman PM that France has had in 30 years.

From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.

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Floods and Landslides in India's Assam Kills 24

Heavy rainfall and floods in India's north eastern state of Assam have killed at least 24 people.

More than 700,000 people have been impacted by the incessant downpour.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Sue Gray report into illegal government parties expected this week

A report into illegal parties at government buildings held during the coronavirus lockdown is expected to be published this week.

Civil Servant Sue Gray's long-awaited findings are expected to name officials and may include photographs of gatherings.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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