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China is dismissing US suggestions it could be planning to offer military support to Russia for its war in Ukraine. Beijing says it’s committed to finding peace, and is rejecting comparisons with its own territorial claims over the self-governed island of Taiwan.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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South Korea’s president is endorsing a request for the country’s opposition leader to be arrested.
The leader of the Democratic Party, Lee Jae Myung, faces corruption charges dating back 13 years.
Chris Gilbert reports
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The US Supreme Court is set to hear a landmark case that could transform the Internet. Gonzalez versus Google is being brought by the family of a woman killed by an ISIS gunman in Paris in 2015.
It will tackle whether tech companies should be liable for harmful content promoted by their algorithms.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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In the last year, more than 6500 guns were found at airport checkpoints across the U.S.
It's the highest number discovered by the Transportation Security Administration.
Caroline Malone reports.
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China's top diplomat is due to visit Moscow, as the US expresses concerns that Beijing is considering supplying weapons to Russia.
Wang-Yi's trip comes just days before the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and as US President Joe Biden visited Kyiv.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Former US President Jimmy Carter remains under hospice care at home having decided to end his medical treatment over the weekend.
The country's oldest living leader has suffered from a spate of recent health issues, including skin cancer.
Benji Hyer reports.
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EU foreign affairs ministers are meeting today/on Monday in Brussels to discuss their ongoing response to the Ukraine war.
The talks come as US president Joe Biden makes a historic visit to Kyiv to hold talks with the Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Uganda has handed over 34 people rescued from the Allied Democratic Forces rebels to the DR Congo government.
The 34 people were rescued during the 14-month joint operations by the Ugandan forces and the DR Congo forces against the ADF.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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The Indian government is reportedly considering removing most of its troops from the Kashmir valley.
The region is marred by frequent political violence and militancy.
But officials say demilitarizing the region could help restore normalcy there.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
IN: The Kashmir valleyBeijing is urging the European Union to increase its cooperation with China. The call comes amid increasing tensions between Beijing and Washington over allegations of high-altitude balloon surveillance programs.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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The head of the United Nations is condemning North Korea for continuing to launch missiles in violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
Pyongyang fired at least two missiles off its eastern coast on Monday in response to US military activity in the area.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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The U.S. has showed off its most advanced fighter jets in India for the first time; at the country's aeroshow in Bengaluru.
It's a chance for the U.S. to try and woo India away from its military supplier Russia, and a sign of New Delhi's importance to Washington.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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The EU and the United Kingdom are on the verge of striking a new post-Brexit deal. The two have been negotiating changes to customs arrangements for Northern Ireland after the UK left the EU.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels