UK INFLATION FALLS SLIGHTLY

UK inflation dipped last month, but only to 10.1%, according to new figures.

That means the annual rate of inflation remains well above targets - partly because of soaring food costs.

Inflation in the year to February was 10.4% and the March figure was expected to fall more sharply.

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt insists pressure will ease on families and businesses soon.

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Beijing Hospital Fire Kills At Least 21 People

A fire at a hospital in Beijing has killed 21 people and forced dozens of people to evacuate.

Reports say the cause of the blaze is under investigation.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Chinese authorities investigate fatal fire at hospital

Chinese authorities are investigating the cause of a fire at a hospital that has left more than 20 people dead. Local media reports say 71 others were evacuated from the blaze in the capital Beijing.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Fox settles with Dominion Voting Systems for $787 million over defamation claims

Fox News has settled with Dominion Voting Systems for $787 million, just ahead of the start of a much anticipated trial for defamation.

As part of the settlement, the network admitted that some of the claims made on air related to voter fraud in the 2020 election were false.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more. 

 

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At least one dead in Manhattan building collapse

At least one person is dead and five injured after a parking garage
collapsed in lower Manhattan.

A nearby university campus has been evacuated with classes cancelled
as a precaution.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. stocks mixed with earnings and Fed in focus

It was a mixed day on Wall Street with investors digesting fresh
earnings from some major U.S. banks.

And comments from a couple of Federal Reserve members brought the
interest rate debate back into focus.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Fox & Dominion settle in $1.6bn defamation trial

The judge in the $1.6 billion dollar defamation trial between Fox News
and Dominion Voting Systems says the two parties have "resolved the
case".

Dominion has previously vowed not to settle - but instead force key
figures including the chairman of Fox Corporation Rupert Murdoch to
publicly testify.

The judge has not revealed the terms of the settlement.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Biden signs executive order to boost childcare

US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order to increase
access to high-quality, affordable childcare.

The measures will also provide better long-term care for older
citizens and those with disabilities.

Part of the plans are aimed at supporting workers in those sectors,
and providing them with better pay.

Biden made the announcement at the White House.

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Ceasefire begins in Sudan

A ceasefire has reportedly come into effect in Sudan after the army
and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group agreed a 24-hour pause
in the fighting.

The United Nations says at least 185 people have died in the four day
power-struggle.

Naba Mohideen in Khartoum says people in the capital are sheltering,
despite news of the ceasefire.

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'Superbowl of libel cases' kicks off between Dominion and Fox News

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The mega U.S. defamation case between Dominion voting systems and Fox News is underway in a Delaware court.

Dominion has vowed to 'prove Fox spread lies' in a statement released on Tuesday morning.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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FDA authorizes COVID booster for over 65s

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized another round of COVID-19 booster shots for people over 65 years old and for individuals with compromised immune systems. While infections and deaths have somewhat leveled off, CDC data show more than 1,300 people a week are still dying from Covid.

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Woman killed after car pulled into wrong driveway

A woman in New York State has died after the car she was in pulled
into a wrong driveway.

The homeowner allegedly shot at the car as the driver was attempting
to leave the property.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Diplomats attacked in Sudan

A United States diplomatic convoy has come under fire in Khartoum as
days of fighting continue in Sudan.
The United Nations has also reported casualties with the Secretary
General calling for an immediate seize-fire.
Armed clashes began on Saturday, between the Sudanese Armed Forces
loyal to the head of the military government and the paramilitary RAF.
Our US Correspondent Jody Jacobs has the story...

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Sudan agrees 24-hour ceasefire

A ceasefire has been agreed in Sudan providing a 24-hour window for humanitarian aid. A power struggle between the army and a paramilitary group has left at least 185 people dead across the country in the past four days. The conflict has brought a standstill to Sudan's efforts to move from military control to civilian rule. Naba Mohideen has more from Khartoum.

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EAC and UNHCR Renew Partnership to Address Refugee and Asylum Seeker Issues in the Region

The East African Community and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will renew the cooperation in issues relating to international protection for refugees and asylum seekers in East Africa.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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SILENCING THE GUNS

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A hundred militiamen from two armed groups in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo have laid down their arms to give peace a chance. The militiamen handed over their weapons to the military governor of Ituri province at the launch of a disarmament operation in the conflict-torn region. SABC's Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Singapore tanker recovered off Gulf of Guinea, crew safe

Officials in Cote D'Ivoire say they have located a Singapore-registered oil tanker that was boarded by 'unidentified persons' off its coast.
At least 20 crew members were on board the ship when it was rescued.
Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai has more.


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Russian court rejects appeal of WSJ reporter

A Russian court has rejected the appeal of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. His lawyers were seeking for him to await trial under house arrest rather than in pre-trial detention. His court appearance was the first time he's been seen since he was arrested on espionage charges three weeks ago. The proceedings occurred behind closed doors. Stuart Smith reports from outside the courtroom.

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French president outlines 'three pathways' to unite country after divisive pension reform

The French president has outlined three so-called 'pathways' of work, justice and progress to try to unite the country after the passing of the government's divisive pension reform.

Emmanuel Macron made the comments in a televised address.

Ross Cullen reports.

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UK JOB VACANCIES FALL AS EMPLOYERS REMAIN CAUTIOUS OF ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

In the UK the number of job vacancies have fallen, and unemployment figures have risen, for the ninth consecutive month. Analysts say concerns about the economy could be a factor causing employers to hold off on recruiting new staff. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.

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