Mayorkas heads to southern border ahead of the lifting of Title 42

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is headed to the US southern border Thursday and Friday - exactly one week before Title 42 lifts. That pandemic-era policy has allowed border patrol to turn people away and without it in place, officials are bracing for a flood of migrants.  Toni Waterman has more from Texas.  

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US denies involvement in Kremlin drone attack

The US has denied Russian claims that Washington was behind a drone
attack in Moscow, calling the allegations "lies".

It comes after Russian authorities said they had downed two drones
over the Kremlin, claiming Ukraine was trying to assassinate Russia
president Vladimir Putin.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US was "undoubtedly" behind
the attack, with Kyiv carrying out Washington's orders.

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters at
the White House Washington had played no part in the incident.

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US imposes sanctions on Sudan as conflict continues

The US has imposed sanctions on anyone destabilizing peace in Sudan.

It comes after almost four weeks of fighting between the country's
army and a paramilitary group.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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White House wary of AI risks

US Vice-President Kamala Harris is meeting (11:45am ET) with the chief executives of Google, Microsoft and OpenAI to discuss the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence.

A boom in AI-powered chatbots has prompted growing calls to regulate the industry, with the White House unveiling a series of initiatives to tame the advanced technology. 

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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Italy's foreign minister cancels trip to Paris over "insults" by French minister

Italy's foreign minister Antonio Tajani has called off a trip to Paris at the last minute, accusing a French government minister of insulting his country.

In a radio interview, France's interior minister Gerald Darmanin said Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was "unable to solve the migration problems on which she was elected."

He also accused her of "lying" to Italian voters.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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ECB HIKES INTEREST RATES TO TAME STUBBORNLY HIGH INFLATION

The European Central Bank has hiked interest rates again in response to record inflation levels. 

The move, which was expected, comes as cost of living pressures continue to bite across much of Europe. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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President Zelensky visits the Netherlands and the ICC

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an official visit to the Netherlands on Thursday for a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

The Ukrainian leader also went to the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

In March, the court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Natalie Malgas reports…

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Trump says will probably attend rape trial

Donald Trump says he will probably make an appearance at court as he
faces accusations of defamation of rape.

The civil case against him was brought by columnist E. Jean Carroll
who alleges that the former president raped her in a department store
in the mid-1990s.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Atlanta shooter arrested

Police have arrested the person responsible for a deadly shooting in Atlanta.
A former U.S Coast Guard was taken into custody.
He allegedly killed one person and wounded four in the attack at a
medical building on Wednesday.
He later fled the scene.
US Correspondent, Jody Jacobs updates on the story...

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ECB raises interest rates again but slows pace

The European Central Bank raised interest rates once again on Thursday, this time by 25 basis points to 3.25 percent.

The rate hike, though, represents a slower pace after three increases of 50 basis points in a row.

Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Rwanda Landslide Death Toll Rises to 130

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At least 130 people have died after landslides hit the Western and Northern parts of Rwanda following heavy rains.

The death toll is expected to rise as many homes are still buried in the rubble.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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First Batch of Nigerian Evacuees From Sudan Arrive Abuja

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The first batch of Nigerians fleeing the fighting in Sudan have arrived in Nigeria's capital Abuja.

 

The 376 evacuees arrived via 2 flights from Aswan, Egypt. 

This follows efforts by the government to get them home that lasted more than a week.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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UK voters go to the polls in local elections

Voters in parts of the UK go to the polls today in local elections. It will be the first major electoral test for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after a year of political turmoil in the ruling Conservative Party. Julia Chapman reports from London.

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AIR STRIKES ON UKRAINE AFTER 'DRONE ATTACK' IN MOSCOW

Ukraine has reported a series of attacks on its cities after it was accused by Russia of carrying out a drone strike in Moscow.

Kyiv has denied any involvement in the apparent attack on the Kremlin.

Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky is visiting the Hague on Thursday, and the International Criminal Court.

The editor of Lviv Today, Lee Reaney, says Ukraine insists it wasn't behind any strike at the Kremlin.

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Foreign Ministers Arrive in India for SCO summit

Foreign ministers from the eight member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation are arriving in the western Indian state of Goa for meetings.

Countries including Russia, China, India, and Pakistan are part of the political, economic, and security bloc. But this comes as India's relationship with China and Pakistan has soured in recent years.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Goa

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Protesting wrestlers sustain injuries after altercation with Delhi police

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At least two protesting wrestlers have reportedly sustained injuries after an altercation with the police.

Hundreds of athletes have been protesting against alleged sexual assault by India's wrestling body's chief for weeks now.

Ishan Garg has the latest from New Delhi.

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Taiwan accuses China of using surveillance drones to monitor island

Taiwan says China is flying military drones around the island as part of new surveillance tactics. It comes as Taiwan is seeking stronger ties with the US amid pressure from Beijing to reunify with the Chinese mainland. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 

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Fed raises interest rates 0.25%

The US central bank has raised interest rates by a quarter percentage point - its 10th increase in 14 months.

But it could be its last hike for a while as the Federal Reserve tries to calm fears about the stability of banks and the broader economy.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Manhunt underway for Atlanta gunman

A manhunt is underway in the US city of Atlanta for a gunman who
opened fire in a medical center.

One person was killed in the attack and another four injured, three of
them critically.

Police have identified the suspect as 24-year-old Deion [PRON Day-on]
Patterson and say he fled the scene after carjacking a vehicle.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickins spoke to reporters.

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Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum says the shooting took place in
the waiting room of Northside Medical center.

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US stocks down after Fed rate hike

US stocks closed down on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve approved a quarter percentage point increase. 

The decision follows a two-day meeting by the US central bank to set interest rates.

Sally Patterson reports.

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