Ukraine denies Putin drone assassination

Russia has accused Ukraine of trying to assassinate President Vladimir
Putin with drones.

Moscow says it downed two drones that were flying over the Kremlin.

Ukraine however, has denied the accusations - saying it is focusing on
liberating territory seized by Russia.

Shelby Wilder reports from Kyiv.

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UN: Thousands continue to flee Sudan

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees say more than one
hundred thousand Sudanese have fled to neighboring countries.
Briefing the media earlier today, the UNHCR Coordinator in Darfur says
the situation has become extremely volatile.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York.

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Journalists facing unprecedented attacks around the world

Journalists are coming under unprecedented attacks from governments around the world, according to a new report.

The World Press Freedom Index shows journalists are operating in 'poor environments' in seven out of every 10 countries.

To mark World Press Freedom Day, US President Joe Biden acknowledged two American reporters who have been detained abroad, Evan Gershkovich and Austin Tice.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Texas massacre suspect apprehended, several others arrested for allegedly helping him hide

A Texas man accused of killing five of his neighbors - including a child - has been caught, after four days on the run. Police say they found Francisco Oropesa hiding in a closet Tuesday night. Authorities have also arrested several people they believe may have helped him evade law enforcement. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.  

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Witness accuses Trump of groping her on a plane

A former stock broker has accused Donald Trump of groping her on a
plane back in the 1970s.

Prosecutors are seeking to establish a pattern of behavior in the
civil trial against the former president.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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New UN report: more than 250 million faced acute levels of hunger in 2022

The United Nations says more than 250 million people faced acute levels of hunger last year, driven by conflicts and economic shocks around the world.

The findings were part of the "Global Report on Food Crises," which is published every year by UN agencies, the European Union and NGOs.

Giles Gibson is at the headquarters of the UN's Food & Agriculture Organization in Rome.

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IGAD Heads of State Condemn Sudan Violence

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A Heads of State Virtual Summit of the InterGovernmental Authority on Development has condemned the ongoing violence in Sudan and called for an Immediate ceasefire.

This comes days after the African Union appealed to the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces to stop confrontations and protect civilians.

Leon Senyange reports

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DOZENS OF ITALIAN MAFIA SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN GERMANY

Police in Germany have made dozens of arrests as part of a Europe-wide sting on suspected Italian mafia figures. 

Investigators say the suspects stand accused of smuggling drugs, money laundering, criminal tax evasion and fraud. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Coronation rehearsals proceed after palace security incident

Rehearsals for the Coronation of King Charles III have gone ahead in London - hours after a controlled explosion was carried out near Buckingham Palace. A man was arrested on Tuesday after throwing shot gun cartridges into the grounds of the royal residence…Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.

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EU Calls on Nigeria to Tighten Security at Seaports

The European Union, EU has called on Nigeria to tighten its security architecture at the seaports.

It says that will help reduce the country's vulnerabilities and risks.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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India's budget airline GoFirst files for bankruptcy

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India's budget airline Go First has filed for bankruptcy citing a supple crunch of engines from US-based jet engines manufacturer Pratt and Whitney.

The airline has canceled all its flight bookings for the next three days leaving thousands of flyers in a lurch.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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UK: FINAL SUDAN RESCUE FLIGHTS ON WEDNESDAY

An additional two British rescue flights from Sudan on Wednesday will be the last - according to the UK government.

It was previously thought the evacuation had ended on Tuesday when RAF aircraft left Port Sudan for Cyprus.

The UN's World Food Programme says its ability to resume deliveries of aid in Sudan will depend on whether the latest ceasefire agreement holds.

UK Development Minister Andrew Mitchell says the focus must now turn to securing a truce.

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China's Foreign Minister Vows Support for Myanmar

China's foreign minister has vowed support for Myanmar and pledged cooperation in its development during his visit to the country.

A statement from the junta's information team added that Qin Gang also told Myanmar's military chief that China stands with the Southeast Asian nation on the international stage.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Economic headwinds weigh on Fed

Fears over the health of the banking sector and a slowing economy
fueled losses on Wall Street Tuesday.

And traders are bracing for another interest rate hike when the
Federal Reserve wraps its policy meeting on Wednesday.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US sending 1,500 troops to Mexico border

The US has announced it's sending 15-hundred troops to its border with
Mexico - to help with the expected surge of migrants next week.

It comes ahead of May 11th - the day Title 42 ends - a policy that has
effectively allowed the government to prevent migrants from entering
the US.

Nick Harper reports.

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UN chief says world cannot be silent on Afghanistan

The United Nations Secretary General says the organisation will never
be silent when women and girls' rights are under attack.
Guterres was speaking to reporters in Doha, Qatar, after convening an
international meeting of Special Envoys on Afghanistan.
Jody Jacobs has more from the UN.

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UN: 800,000 may flee Sudan amid conflict

The United Nations is warning 800,000 people may flee Sudan as a
result of the conflict.

At least 100,000 have already left, finding refuge in neighboring
countries, according to the UN refugee agency.

It follows three weeks of fighting between the army and a rival
paramilitary group.

Naba Mohideen in Sudan says for those fleeing it's a difficult decision.

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Fed eyeing rate hike despite bank failure

The US Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates this week
despite the failure of a third US bank.

The two-day policy meeting has got underway in Washington.

From where Nick Harper sends this report.

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American Airlines, Southwest pilots threaten to strike as summer travel season starts

Pilots at American Airlines have overwhelmingly voted to strike and their colleagues at Southwest could join them. It's the latest salvo in fierce contract negotiations at both carriers and it comes just as the summer travel season is set to take off. Toni Waterman has more.

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US debt crisis: President Biden to meet Congressional leader as deadline looms

President Joe Biden will meet with House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy next week as the two men look to strike a deal on the country's impending debt ceiling crisis. 

The meeting was confirmed just hours after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned the US could reach its borrowing limit as soon as June 1st, following months of special measures to keep paying the nation's bills.

But without an increase to the limit in coming weeks, the government would have to default for the first time in recent history, a move that would send shockwaves through global financial markets.

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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