Japan's H3 rocket ordered to self-destruct after liftoff

Japan's new flagship H3 rocket was ordered to self-destruct minutes after first ever lift off.

The launch failure delivers a blow to Japan's efforts to expand space access in cooperation with the US and

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Data shows US manufacturing sector fell in January

The US manufacturing sector fell in January, weakened by higher interest rates and a slowdown in exports.

New data from the Commerce Department shows that factory orders dropped 1.6% after increasing 1.7% in December.

Sally Patterson reports.

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FBI offers reward for 4 kidnapped US citizens in Mexico

The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward to help find four US citizens who
were kidnapped in a Mexican border city.

The Mexican president says they crossed over from the US to buy
medication when they were attacked by gunmen on Friday.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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U.S House Speaker to meet Taiwan’s president in US

US House speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to meet Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen.
According to news agency Reuters and the Financial Times, the meeting
is set to take place in the coming weeks.
Our US correspondent, Jody Jacobs has the story...

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Djokovic can't play in the U.S

World tennis star Novak Djokovic has had to withdraw from the Indian
Wells Masters event.
Djokovic is unable to enter the United States because he is not
vaccinated against Covid-19.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Biden set to release federal budget plans, amid wider debt ceiling debates

U.S. President Biden is due to release a 2024 budget proposal on March 9th.

It comes at a time of fallout in Congress on raising the debt ceiling, due to a lack of wider spending consensus.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Austin downplays Russia's Bakhmut position

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has downplayed the significance
should Russia take the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.

Austin said it would not mean Moscow had "changed the tide" in the war.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US plane makes emergency landing after bird strikes

A US plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Cuba after hitting a number of birds.

The Southwest Airlines flight was travelling from Havana to Florida on Sunday when it got into trouble.

The airline has apologised to its customers for the inconvenience.

Sally Patterson reports.

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France set for major anti-pension reform strikes on March 7

France is set for major strikes on Tuesday/March 7, in the latest demonstration against the government's plan to reform the French pension system.

The unions say they want to "bring the French economy to its knees" but the government says the reforms are financially necessary.

Ross Cullen reports.

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WAGNER PMC CLAIMS ANOTHER RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY SNUB

The chief of Russia's largest private military company says his representative at the Defence Ministry's command headquarters has had his access revoked.

Evgeniy Prighozin (Yev-GAIN-ee Pree-GO-zhin) said it came after he demanded even more ammunition for the troops under his command at the weekend.

Prighozin claims it's his troops leading the fight against the long-besieged town of Bakhmut, which Ukraine says it'll continue to defend after 7 months of fighting.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Slow retail growth in Eurozone

The Eurozone saw retail sales grow less than expected in January. Analysts had hoped that strong retail sales could have been the start of economic bounceback for Europe. Alex Cadier reports from Brussels.

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Harry and Meghan invited to King's coronation

A statement from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex suggests the couple has been invited to King Charles' coronation. Amid strained relations within the family, there has been much speculation as to whether Prince Harry and Meghan will attend the event in May. Julia Chapman reports.

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U.S Says Many Nigerians Angry With Outcome of Country’s Election

The United States says Nigeria's Presidential election which was held on 25^th February failed to meet expectations of many of its citizens.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Indian city of Kochi hit by toxic fumes from waste plant fire

Parts of the city of Kochi in the south Indian state of Kerala are covered by toxic smoke due to a fire that has been burning at a waste plant for five days.

The situation is raising concerns about the public health risks posed by the smoke.

Hundreds of firefighters are trying to extinguish the fire.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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UK TO REVEAL NEW MIGRANT LAWS

The UK government's set to announce a plan to ban migrants who cross the English Channel in small boats from applying for British citizenship.

New legislation would ban anyone arriving in that way from future re-entry to the UK, remove them from the country, and render them unable to apply for British citizenship.

Ministers say the law has to be tightened but critics say the plans are unworkable and raise human rights issues.

Enver Solomon from the Refugee Council says he doesn't support the proposals.

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Fire in Bangladesh's Rohingya camp leaves thousands homeless

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A massive blaze in Bangladesh has left thousands of Rohingya refugees homeless.

The fire engulfed more than 2000 houses in Cox's Bazar – which is home to one of the largest Rohingya refugee populations in the world.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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S Korea and Japan on brink of resolving historical disputes

Japan and South Korea may be on the brink of resolving historical labour disputes which have chilled relations between them for nearly 80 years. 

Seoul has announced it will compensate the families of workers used by Japan without pay during World War Two. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

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China aims for economic rebound of around 5% growth

China is targeting annual growth of about five percent, as the Central Bank tries to kickstart a post-pandemic recovery. Beijing’s economic plans are being discussed at  key Communist Party meetings that are the focus of global investors. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Voting rights still under threat says Biden on Selma Anniversary

US President Joe Biden has said voting rights in America are still being threatened, during a speech commemorating the 58th Anniversary of "bloody Sunday" in Selma, Alabama.

In 1965 600 civil rights activists marching from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama to end voting discrimination, were attacked by police.

This led to the signing of the landmark voting rights act of 1965.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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US and German leaders hold talks on Ukraine in Washington DC

US President Joe Biden has held talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss the war in Ukraine, China and other foreign policy challenges.

As the two men met on Friday in Washington DC, the US announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine totalling $400 million.

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.

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