French farmers' protests continue despite government measures

French farmers are continuing with their protests and road blockades despite fresh government measures.

Tractor convoys are blocking the main trunk roads in and out of Paris for a third day, despite new financial support being announced by the Ministry of Agriculture.

Ross Cullen reports.

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US ambassador calls for changes to improve trade and investment with India

The US ambassador to India has called for changes in India's investment and taxation regimes.

Eric Garcetti, speaking at a conference said that New Delhi's push for self-reliance could slow down the pace of trade.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife sent to jail for 14 years over corruption charges.

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife have been sentenced to 14 years in jail, for allegedly selling state gifts.
The sentencing comes a day after the former cricketer, who's been in jail since August last year, was sent to jail for 10 years for allegedly leaking state secrets.


Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.


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UK GOVT TO PUBLISH DEAL TO RESTORE NI POWER-SHARING

The UK government is expected to publish details of a post-Brexit deal later designed to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland.

The DUP party collapsed Stormont in February 2022 in protest at post-Brexit trading arrangements it said threatened Northern Ireland's place in the UK.

The new agreement is expected to remove checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.

Former Brexit negotiator Rory O'Donnell says he expects the European Union also to accept the agreement.

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INDIA bloc accuses Narendra Modi's BJP of rigging local elections

An alliance of opposition parties in India has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party of rigging a recently held local election.

The mayoral polls was the first time where the INDIA bloc of opposition parties fought against the ruling BJP, setting the ball rolling for general elections in a few months time.

Priyata Brajabasi has more...

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Indian Navy rescues three hijacked ships in three days

For the third time in as many days, India's Navy has rescued a vessel that was hijacked by Somali pirates.

There's been a surge in attacks on ships off the coast of Somalia since the Israel-Hamas war began, with experts warning of a resurgence of piracy in the region.

Neha Poonia has more.

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IMF forecasting modest growth in Asia

The International Monetary Fund is forecasting growth in Asia will help guide the global economy to a ‘soft landing’ in 2024. 

The IMF on Wednesday released its regional outlook for the Asia-Pacific which expects China and India to drive growth in the region. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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US and China Commit to Cooperating on Tackling Fentanyl Crisis

The US and China are committing to work together on tackling the flow of fentanyl to the United States.

It's seen as a rare sign of cooperation between the two global powers as they try to manage their ties.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Musk's Neuralink installs its first-ever 'brain implant' on human patient

Elon Musk says his company Neuralink has for the first time implanted one of its devices into a human brain.

Neuralink received approval to carry out clinical trials on humans last year.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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Biden heads to Trump turf for fundraising

US President Joe Biden is fundraising in Florida on Tuesday - the home turf of his main rival in his re-election bid, Donald Trump.

Biden will be holding events in Miami and Palm Beach - where the Former republican president has made his home since leaving the White House.

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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Biden says he has decided response to US attack

US President Joe Biden says he has decided how to respond to the
killing of three US service personnel in Saturday's drone strike.

There are fears a US attack could widen the conflict in the Middle
East - something Biden says he is not aiming for.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Focus on fentanyl at counternarcotics meeting with Washington officials in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese officials are meeting to agree on ways to combat the illegal trafficking of fentanyl. The synthetic drug is behind a lot of the overdose deaths in the U.S., which are now killing more than 100,000 people annually.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Biden holds Iran "responsible" for US drone deaths

US President Joe Biden says he holds Iran "responsible" for the deaths
of three army personnel who were killed in a drone strike in the
Middle East.

He says he has decided how to respond, following a push for the US to
strike back against Iran-backed militia in the region.

However, there are concerns a US response could widen the conflict, or
open up a new front in the Middle East.

Biden spoke to reporters at the White House before flying off for a
campaign event in Florida.

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UN condemns first nitrogen gas execution

The United Nations says the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith amounted
to torture or cruel and inhuman treatment.

The prisoner was the first person in the United States to be executed
using nitrogen gas.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UN Secretary General convenes urgent meeting with donor countries

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres will meet with several donor
countries in an attempt to persuade them to reverse their decision to
pause UNRWA funding.
Several countries which include the United States and Germany, put a
halt on funding following allegations that several UN staff were
allegedly involved in the October 7th attacks on Israel.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations....

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Trial underway in shooting death of Run-DMC star

A trial is underway in New York over the shooting death of Run-DMC
star Jam Master Jay.

Prosecutors allege that Jason Mizell was murdered by his godson and
friend back in October 2002.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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GERMANY ECONOMY SHRANK IN FINAL QUARTER OF 2023

The German economy shrank in the final quarter of 2023 according to new data released by the country's Federal Statistics agency. 

The numbers underscore growing concerns over the state of Europe's economy, with France, Italy and Spain all posting similar signs of stagnation. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Kyiv and Budapest agree to take steps to resolve Hungarian minority issue in Ukraine

Kyiv and Budapest have agreed to establish a special commission to try to resolve disagreements surrounding the treatment of Hungarian minorities living in Ukraine. Hungary has repeatedly accused Ukraine of oppression. This issue has long been a source of strife between the two countries.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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EU nations agree on using profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine

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European Union member states have agreed to use billions of Euros worth of profits from frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine after the war.


The decision comes just days before leaders of the 27-nation bloc are meeting to discuss a 50 billion euro financial aid package for the war-torn nation.


Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.


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UK Train Strike Disruption

A fresh wave of strikes is causing widespread disruption across the UKs rail network. 

A number of rail operators have cancelled all services on Tuesday as train drivers from the Aslef Union begin the first in a number of rolling walkouts over a long running pay dispute. 

Union officials say a pay increase is long overdue, while train bosses say a fair offer has been made.

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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