US vows "further action" after targeting Iraq, Syria, Yemen

The United States has vowed "further action" after three days of
strikes against Iran-backed militia in the Middle East.

The White House is also refusing to rule out hitting targets inside Iran.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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National security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke to CNN to detail the strikes from the last few days.

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National security adviser Jake Sullivan spoke to CNN to warn there would be more strikes to come.

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US launches strikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq and eastern Syria

The US has begun air strikes against Iran-backed militants in Iraq and eastern Syria, in reprisals for last weekend's killing of 3 American troops in Jordan.

At least half a dozen sites were targeted according the Pentagon, which has said the US military action could continue for several days.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Anger over migrants accused of attacking NYPD

A search is underway for a group of migrants accused of attacking police officers in New York.

There are calls by some officials to deport the suspects, if they are in the country illegally.

This comes as tensions continue to rise over the influx of asylum seekers - New York City mayor Eric Adams says they are putting a strain on the city's resources.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Greta Thunberg acquitted of UK public order offence

A case against Swedish climate activist Greta Thuberg has been thrown out by a London court, which found police tried to impose "unlawful" conditions at a protest. Thunberg had been charged with a public order offence for an anti-oil demonstration last year. Julia Chapman reports.

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US jobs data smashes expectations

The US added 353,000 jobs in January, a much better showing than
expected, suggesting the labor market remains robust.

The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.7 percent.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Apple launches virtual reality headset

Apple has exceeded Wall Street's expectations with its latest quarterly earnings despite slowing sales in China.

It comes as the smartphone maker prepares to launch its Vision Pro virtual reality headset.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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7-time F1 World Champ Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari in 2025

It's official: seven-time Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes and join bitter rivals Ferrari in 2025.

Reports of the shock move first emerged in the Italian press earlier this week.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Gas Blast Kills Three in Kenya

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At least three people have died in a gas explosion in Kenya's capital Nairobi.

The Kenyan Red Cross says nearly 300 others have been hospitalised, including children. 

Isabel Nakirya reports

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A Congressman in the United States has introduced a resolution condemning the violence perpetuated against ethnic Tutsis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. André Carson said the US government has a moral obligation to stand up to human rights abuses wherever they occur. An armed conflict in the east of the DRC pitting the M23 rebels against government forces has led to the deaths of hundreds of civilians. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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EU hosts Indo-Pacific representatives with a focus on growing Chinese influence in the region

EU foreign ministers are gathering in Brussels on Friday for an annual meeting with their counterparts from countries in the Indo-Pacific region.

The talks are seen by EU officials as an opportunity to strengthen ties with countries in the region amidst China's growing influence.

Ross Cullen has more from Brussels.

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Businesses in Nigeria’s Capital Record 33% Fall in Revenue Due to Insecurity

A recent report by consulting firm, SBM intelligence, says rising cases of kidnapping in Nigeria's capital Abuja has left an undesirable economic impact on its residents by 33 percent.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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French farmers’ fury ebbs amid $450m concession package

French farmers are returning home after the government announced $450m in support measures, including financial aid, a rollback of regulation and a pledge to crackdown on supermarkets importing cheaper goods. But as Toni Waterman explains - the suspension of their protests comes with conditions.

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Bomb and Grenade attacks in Balochistan province of Pakistan

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One person was killed and several injured after multiple bomb and grenade attacks were reported across Pakistan's Balochistan province.

The fresh violence comes a day after Pakistan's poll body ordered security in frontier regions be hiked and promised that pre-poll violence will not delay next week's election.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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90,000 SUBWAY, BUS AND TRAM DRIVERS LAUNCH STRIKE IN GERMANY

Flights from Germany have started to resume following a strike on Thursday which caused more than 1000 departures to be cancelled. 

But while things are returning to normal in the air, on the ground, a separate strike is causing major disruption for commuters. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Officials to charge Mt Fuji climbers

Climbers visiting Mount Fuji this year will be hit with a new fee as local officials try and ease congestion on the mountain. 

The Yamanashi government will charge hikers 13-dollars to use the most common route after overcrowding in 2023 negatively impacted the environment.

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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MANHUNT CONTINUES FOR LONDON CHEMICAL ATTACKER

A manhunt continues for the suspect in a chemical attack in London which left a mother and daughter with potentially 'life-changing' injuries.

35-year-old Abdul Ezedi from the Newcastle area was last seen in north London on Wednesday night.

Police have issued an image of the suspect with significant facial injuries.

Abdul Ezedi was convicted of a sex offence in 2018 and later granted asylum.

Former Metropolitan Police detective Peter Bleksley says attacks with corrosive substances aren't common.

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Maldives delegation in India amid demand for removal of military personnel

A delegation from the Maldives is in New Delhi, with Indian media reporting that high level talks are taking place on Friday on India's military presence.

Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu has demanded for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel stationed in the country.

This comes as India increased its development assistance allocation for the Maldives in its budget by 50 per cent.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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US approves sale of 31 armed drones to India for nearly $4 billion

The US has approved a four billion USD deal to potentially sell India 31 armed drones, six years after the two sides first started discussing the pact

The approval by the US State Department comes as the White House continues to try and wean New Delhi away from Russian arms.

Priyata Brajabasi reports.

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Human Rights Watch Warns Automakers May be Using Uyghur Forced Labour for Aluminium

A report by Human Rights Watch warns major automakers may be using Chinese aluminium produced with forced labour by ethnic Uyghurs to manufacture cars. 

It says Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota may all be involved. 

Patrick Fok reports.

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Cancer cases to rise by 77% by 2050, according to WHO

Global cancer cases are predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050, according to new estimates from the World Health Organization.

The W-H-O's International Agency for Research on Cancer says tobacco, alcohol, obesity and air pollution are behind the predicted rise.

Sally Patterson has more.

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