The French interior minister has visited the scene of a car crash in northern France in which four people including three police officers were killed.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Ross Cullen reports.
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Monday, May 22, 2023
India's Kashmir to host first G20 meeting amid tight security
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India's Kashmir region is holding its first G20 meeting amid tight security.
Nearly 60 delegates are attending the tourism working group meeting – the first international event in the state since Kashmir was stripped of its special privileges in 2019.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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UK PM UNDER PRESSURE OVER BRAVERMAN SPEEDING INCIDENT
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is consulting his ethics adviser over the handling of a speeding offence by Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
She asked civil servants and a staff member about arranging a private speed awareness course in 2022.
The opposition Labour Party says there should be an investigation into whether the then Attorney General was directing civil servants to try and secure her special treatment.
Former Conservative Home Office minister David Mellor says it reflects badly on the Home Secretary.
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She asked civil servants and a staff member about arranging a private speed awareness course in 2022.
The opposition Labour Party says there should be an investigation into whether the then Attorney General was directing civil servants to try and secure her special treatment.
Former Conservative Home Office minister David Mellor says it reflects badly on the Home Secretary.
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PM Narendra Modi pitches India as a reliable partner in Papua New Guinea
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra is visiting Papua New Guinea- the first Indian leader to travel to the nation.
Mr. Modi has held talks with the country's Prime Minister - with both leaders promising to augment cooperation in commerce, technology, healthcare, and in tackling climate change disasters.
India's push to engage with the Pacific Islands comes at a time when China has been courting countries in the region as well.
Mr. Modi has pitched New Delhi as a reliable, trusted partner.
Neha Poonia has more
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More U.S. debt crisis talks planned ahead of June 1 deadline for default
U.S. President Biden is holding another round of face-to-face talks on Monday to resolve the debt crisis.
He raced back from G7 meetings in Japan to restart negotiations with members of the Republican leadership including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
There are now 10 days to go before the U.S. could default and be unable to pay further government bills.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Ukraine dominates G7 agenda as summit wraps up
G7 leaders are emerging from three days of talks in Japan saying they are more united than ever in their unwavering support for Ukraine.
The group has agreed to heighten sanctions on Russia and provide hundreds of millions of dollars in new military assistance to Ukraine’s war effort.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo
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Saturday, May 20, 2023
Breakthrough on $42 billion Tanzania LNG project as Shell, Exxon and Equinor conclude critical talks
Equinor, Shell and Exxon Mobil have agreed a deal with the government of Tanzania for the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal.
Isaac Lukando reports....
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World’s newest plant with strange behaviour discovered in Tanzania
Botanists have discovered what could be the world's newest type of vegetation in the form of a lone, spear-shaped and nocturnal plant growing in Northern Tanzania.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Isaac Lukando reports.
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G7 turns to China and global south on day 2
World leaders are expected to address Chinese assertiveness and outreach to the global south as the second day of the G7 summit gets underway in Japan.
It follows the announcement of fresh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine war on the first day of the meeting.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Friday, May 19, 2023
NFL Great Jim Brown dies aged 87
The American football great Jim Brown has died at the age of 87.
After his NFL playing career, Brown became a successful actor and civil rights advocate.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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Stalemate continues in US debt talks, as clock ticks toward default
US lawmakers negotiating a debt ceiling deal with the White House have "paused" talks heading into the weekend.
The United States is hurtling toward an imminent default, unless the two sides can agree on raising the debt limit, which was hit months ago.
From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports.
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Biden agrees to US training Ukrainian fight jet pilots
US President Joe Biden says the US will support an effort to train
Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets to assist them in the war
against Russia.
Biden made the announcement at the G7 summit in Japan.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets to assist them in the war
against Russia.
Biden made the announcement at the G7 summit in Japan.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Photo agency 'won't hand over Meghan and Harry pictures'
A photo agency that took pictures of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during what the couple called a 'car chase' has refused to hand over the photographs.
Earlier this week the Duke and Duchess of Sussex claimed to have been followed by paparazzi in cars and on scooters in New York City.
According to BBC News, Backgrid agency said it rejected a legal demand to share the material.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Slew of economic data in focus for traders on Wall Street [PREVIEW]
Investors on Wall Street will be digesting a slew of economic data
throughout the trading week.
The strength of these reports could sway the Federal Reserve on
whether to continue with its interest rate hikes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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throughout the trading week.
The strength of these reports could sway the Federal Reserve on
whether to continue with its interest rate hikes.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Hotel in New York becomes new arrival hub for migrants
15 buses carrying migrants are expected to arrive at a hotel in
Midtown Manhattan Friday.
The Roosevelt Hotel is becoming a welcome hub for migrants traveling
to New York from the southern border.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Midtown Manhattan Friday.
The Roosevelt Hotel is becoming a welcome hub for migrants traveling
to New York from the southern border.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UN barred from helping Rohingya refugees in Myanmar
The United Nations Refugee Agency says the Myanmar (Burma) government
is refusing access to help Rohingya refugees following the devastating
Cyclone Mocha.
The cyclone hit Myanmar (Burma) earlier this week on its journey
across the Bay of Bengal, bringing with it widespread devastation.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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is refusing access to help Rohingya refugees following the devastating
Cyclone Mocha.
The cyclone hit Myanmar (Burma) earlier this week on its journey
across the Bay of Bengal, bringing with it widespread devastation.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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White House: "steady progress" in debt ceiling talks
The White House says negotiators are making "steady progress" in talks
to raise the debt ceiling.
Discussions aimed at avoiding a potentially catastrophic default are
continuing while President Joe Biden is in Japan for the G7 summit,
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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to raise the debt ceiling.
Discussions aimed at avoiding a potentially catastrophic default are
continuing while President Joe Biden is in Japan for the G7 summit,
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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G7 promises new sanctions against Russia
G7 leaders are promising new sanctions as they look to increase pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
In a joint statement released at the G7 summit in Japan, the leaders pledge to hold the Kremlin, and those who assist it, to account for the alleged illegal invasion.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Emmanuel Macron to make first trip to Russian and Chinese neighbour Mongolia
The French president Emmanuel Macron will make his first trip to Mongolia, after the conclusion of the G7 Summit in Japan.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Indian Prime Ministers Departs for a Three Nation Tour
India's Prime Minister - Narendra Modi is on a three-nation official visit, starting with Japan to attend the G7 Summit in Hiroshima.
Mr. Modi is expected to discuss global challenges such as food, fertilizer, and energy security at the global summit.
Sreoshi Mukherjee joins us with more on this story.
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Mr. Modi is expected to discuss global challenges such as food, fertilizer, and energy security at the global summit.
Sreoshi Mukherjee joins us with more on this story.
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