BORIS JOHNSON'S DEPUTY DENIES NO CONFIDENCE VOTE IS EDGING CLOSER

UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has denied speculation Prime Minister Boris Johnson could soon face a vote of no confidence. A growing number of Conservative MPs have been speaking out against Mr Johnson following the publication of a report that detailed events that took place inside Downing Street under Covid19 restrictions. The Prime Minister's standards adviser is also believed to have threatened to resign. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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Fuel increase grounds airlines

South African airline operator Comair has cancelled all British Airways and Kulula flights in the country. The announcement was made on the day that record fuel prices came into effect, despite the government’s extension of a fuel levy reduction. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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French interior minister faces Senate questions over Champions League final fiasco

The French interior minister and the sports minister will be questioned by senators on Wednesday / 1 June, as the fallout continues from the fiasco on the night of the Champions League final.

The French government has been criticised for blaming Liverpool supporters with fake tickets for the chaos outside the Stade de France, where police responded with tear gas to the massing of thousands of fans who were denied access at closed gates and turnstiles.

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

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UK PM UNDER PRESSURE OVER MINISTERIAL CODE

The UK Prime Minister's standards adviser is said to be considering quitting over whether Boris Johnson breached the ministerial code.

Lord Geidt's expressed concern Boris Johnson's team didn't take his advice to explain whether the Prime Minister had broken ministerial rules when he was fined by police for a lockdown gathering.

Boris Johnson could face a leadership challenge within days if enough Conservative MPs add their names to a list calling for a confidence vote.

But Justice Secretary Dominic Raab says it's the wrong focus.

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India's sluggish GDP growth sparks concerns about "stag-flation"

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India's GDP grew by just over 4% in the January to March quarter stoking fears about stagflation – a situation where a country sees rising inflation without sufficient economic growth.

The country's witnessing its highest price hikes in eight years, drawing sharp criticism from opposition parties.

Ishan Garg reports.

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China lifts two-month COVID-19 lockdown in Shanghai

China is lifting a two month-long COVID-19 lockdown in its financial hub of Shanghai.

Health authorities say the strict rules have brought the virus situation under control.

But there are international concerns about the long-term impact of China’s Zero-Covid policy. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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South Korea to create dedicated crypto watchdog in world first

South Korea aims to form a digital asset watchdog this month to oversee things like cryptocurrencies, according to local media.

This would make the country among the first to have a dedicated regulatory body for virtual property.

Dave Yin reports.

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Japan expands daily arrivals cap as it prepares to welcome back tourists

Japan has expanded its cap on daily arrivals from overseas as the country prepares to accept overseas tourists. The country is moving to relax its border restrictions as concerns over Covid-19 wane.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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U.S. stocks close the month on a downward note

U.S. stocks closed out the month on a downbeat note with inflation
concerns still weighing on the minds of traders.

And the energy sector was again in focus on the heels of the European
Union's decision to ban the majority of Russian oil imports.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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BTS meet Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crime

K-pop phenomena BTS have met US President Joe Biden in Washington.

On the final day of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
the superstar group spoke about hate crime and diversity.

Nick Harpers reports from Washington.

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President Biden puts inflation response on U.S. Central Bank

U.S. President Biden says his plan to fix sky-rocketing inflation includes letting the Federal Reserve do their job.

He spoke at the start of an in-person meeting with Fed Chair Jerome Powell at the White House on Tuesday.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Ex-Clinton campaign lawyer acquitted of lying to FBI over Trump Russia ties

A jury has acquitted a former lawyer for Hillary Cliinton's presidential campaign of charges that he lied to the FBI.

He had been accused of making false claims about former president Donald Trump's ties to Russia on behalf of the Clinton campaign.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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First funerals held in Uvalde, Texas

Grief-stricken families in Uvalde, Texas are beginning to bury their loved ones a week after a mass shooting at an elementary school left 19 children and two teachers dead.

The final goodbyes come amid mounting anger over the police response.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Tawain says US plans "cooperation" with Taiwanese military

The President of Taiwan has said the US is planning a military
"cooperation" with the island.

It comes despite rising tensions with China over America's
relationship with Taiwan.

Sarah Walton reports

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Kevin Spacey says he'll travel voluntarily to UK to face sexual assault charges

Kevin Spacey says he has decided to travel to the UK to face sexual assault charges.

Last week, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised criminal charges to be brought against the actor.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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US Covid cases five times higher than year ago

The number of Covid-19 cases in the United States is currently five
times higher than it was a year ago.

Public health experts warn that new highly transmissible variants
could fuel rising case levels over the summer months.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Hundreds of flights cancelled ahead of British public holiday

Thousands of passengers across the UK have had their flights cancelled due to staff shortages.

Ahead of the Jubilee public holiday, travel giant Tui has announced nearly 200 flights will be cancelled over the next month.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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NIGERIA TRAIN ATTACK: GUNMEN RELEASE NEW VIDEO OF ABDUCTED PASSENGERS

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Gunmen who abducted passengers on a Kaduna-bound train in North West Nigeria have released another video of the abductees.

 

This is the fifth time the gunmen, locally referred to as bandits, are releasing video or pictorial evidence that the passengers are alive.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja

 

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NIGERIA TRAIN ATTACK: GUNMEN RELEASE NEW VIDEO OF ABDUCTED PASSENGERS

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Gunmen who abducted passengers on a Kaduna-bound train in North West Nigeria have released another video of the abductees.

 

This is the fifth time the gunmen, locally referred to as bandits, are releasing video or pictorial evidence that the passengers are alive.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja

 

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Ukraine "fed up" with Germany: Foreign Minister

Ukraine's Foreign Minister has said he is "fed up" with waiting for Germany to supply heavy weapons to his country - as Russia makes fresh advances in the far-east. 

His comments come as Kyiv expresses increased frustration with Berlin over not fulfilling earlier promises to hand over German-made weapons to Ukraine's military. 

From the German capital, Trent Murray reports. 

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