Italian leaders call on EU to do more after migrant boat shipwreck

Italian leaders say the European Union should "assume the responsibility" of responding to human traffickers after a tragic shipwreck off southern Italy on Sunday.

At least 59 people died after a migrant boat smashed into rocks off the coast of Calabria.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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UK households to pay more for energy despite falling prices

Britain's energy regulator has lowered the maximum amount of money that suppliers can charge their customers for gas and electricity. But with government subsidies set to decrease in April, households could end up paying more for their energy than they have throughout the winter. Julia Chapman has more from London.

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UK AND EU TO AGREE BREXIT DEAL

The UK and EU are set to reveal a Brexit agreement over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is holding what are described as 'final talks' with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

The deal is designed to ease trading arrangements and political concerns for Northern Ireland.

Jess Sargeant from the Institute for Goverment says the role of the European Court of Justice has been a key sticking point.

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Ukraine hit with fresh drone attack

Ukrainian officials say Russia has fired at least 14 drones overnight.

It comes as Ukraine marked nine years since the illegal annexation of Crimea.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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China's Communist Party meets to discuss political future

China’s ruling Communist Party is meeting to discuss its future strategy and the nomination of officials to run state institutions. It comes ahead of the Party’s biggest annual political gathering this weekend. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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DPRK holds high-level meeting to address food supply

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un is holding high-level meetings to boost the country's economy, amidst international concerns over food shortages. 

Experts say the food supply has worsened due to the pandemic and international sanctions.

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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US National security adviser warns of "real costs" to China over lethal support to Russia

The US National security adviser Jake Sullivan has warned of "real costs" to China if it provides lethal assistance to Russia for its war in Ukraine.

Beijing has rejected US accusations that its planning to deliver such support and has released its own peace plan for resolving the conflict.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Sullivan says no "definitive answer" on COVID origins following WSJ report on lab leak intelligence

US National security adviser Jake Sullivan says there's no "definitive answer" on the origins of covid.

This follows a report that shows the US Energy Department now believes the pandemic originated from a laboratory leak in China.

Our Washington correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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US National security adviser warns of "real costs" to China over lethal support to Russia

The US National security adviser Jake Sullivan has warned of "real costs" to China if it provides lethal assistance to Russia for its war in Ukraine.

Beijing has rejected US accusations that its planning to deliver such support and has released its own peace plan for resolving the conflict.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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Ukraine allies pledge fresh aid

A number of Ukraine's allies have made fresh pledges of military
support to Kyiv.

It comes as Ukraine marks one year since Russia's full scale invasion.

The country's President Volodymr Zelensky has paid his respects to
those that have died and remains defiant that his nation will be
victorious.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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U.S Secretary of State addresses U.N security council

U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned the U.N Security Council
that it should not be fooled by calls for a temporary or unconditional
ceasefire.
Blinken's remarks to the council follows China's call for a
comprehensive ceasefire as part of a 12-point peace plan to end the
war.
The U.N security council met on Friday for a high-level session to
mark one year since the start of the war in Ukraine.
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U.N Secretary General calls for peace

U.N Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has told the Security Council
that peace must be priority for Ukraine.
Guterres was speaking during a special high-level council meeting to
commemorate the start of the war.
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Security Council commemorates Ukraine war

The United Nations Security Council is currently underway in New York.
The Council convened a high-level briefing to mark one year since
Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Several foreign ministers are attending the session at the U.N headquarters.
Jody Jacobs has more from the UN.

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US imposes new sanctions to mark Ukraine anniversary

The US has imposed fresh sanctions on more than 200 people and
companies to mark the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion of
Ukraine.

In a show of solidarity US President Joe Biden also spoke to other G7
leaders and the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Texas judge could decide the fate of abortion pills in America

A Texas judge could issue a ruling as soon as today (Friday) that could wipe out access to medication abortion across the country, including in states where abortions are legal. The case focuses on one of the two key ingredients in pill abortion - mifepristone. It was approved by the FDA 23 years ago and has repeatedly been shown to be safe and effective. But anti-abortion medical groups filed a lawsuit in November claiming the FDA didn't adequately investigate the drug's safety. Toni Waterman has more.

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Investors digest higher-than-expected inflation figures (PREVIEW)

Investors are continuing to digest US inflation data released on Friday.

The core personal consumption expenditures price index rose 4.7% year over year in January, up from 4.4% in December.

Sally Patterson has more.

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UK junior doctors to stage three-day strike

Junior doctors in the UK will walk out for three days in a dispute over pay and conditions. They are the latest members of the healthcare sector to go on strike amid a wave of industrial action in the country. Julia Chapman reports.

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EU and NATO leaders mark one year since Russian invasion of Ukraine

The EU Commission president and the NATO boss have hailed Ukraine's resistance one year on from the start of the war.

Ursula von der Leyen and Jens Stoltenberg said that both institutions would remain behind Ukraine for "as long as it takes" to defeat Russia.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Ukraine marks anniversary of full-scale invasion

Ukraine's President says his country stands strong and defiant one
year after Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

Schools are being advised to switch to remote learning on Friday as
the country braces for a possible escalation in Russian missile
strikes.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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U.S Calls for Peaceful, Credible Conduct of Nigeria’s Elections

The United States has called for peaceful and credible conduct of Nigeria's national elections on Saturday.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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