India's main opposition party says bank accounts unlocked briefly after tax freeze

India's main opposition party Congress says it has been allowed to access its bank accounts for four days hours after it claimed all of its bank accounts have been frozen months ahead of a national election.

The party has called this 'the death of democracy'.

India's ruling party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is yet to respond.

Neha Poonia has more.

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France and Ukraine to sign bilateral security deal Friday

French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky are due to sign a bilateral security agreement on Friday. The deal comes amid ammunition shortages in Ukraine…as its war with Russia is about to enter its third year. Toni Waterman has more from Paris.

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LABOUR WINS TWO UK BY-ELECTIONS

The UK's opposition Labour Party has won two by-elections in a blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Labour overturned large Conservative majorities in the seats of Wellingborough and Kingswood.

The Conservatives have now lost more by-elections for Westminster seats in the course of this Parliament than any government since the 1960s.

The new MP for Kingswood, Damien Egan, says his leader is ready to be Prime Minister.

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Indian farmers continue to pressure government for higher crop prices

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A third round of talks between Indian farmers and government officials last night was inconclusive, as farmers demand higher prices for their crops.

A union is organising a nationwide strike on Friday, which follows protests this week as farmers continue to put pressure on prime minister Narendra Modi's government ahead of a general election this month.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai .

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Texas judge to decide on migrant arrest law

At a court hearing in Texas a judge seemed skeptical of a new law that
would give the state power to arrest anyone suspected of entering
Texas illegally.

Campaigners in Texas are trying to block the bill before it comes into
effect next month.

Nick Harper reports from Austin.

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NYC sues social media companies over 'youth mental health crisis'

The city of New York City is suing several major social media platforms, accusing them of fueling a 'youth mental health crisis'.

Mayor Eric Adams says the lawsuit will hold TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and YouTube accountable for 'endangering the mental health of children'.

The social media companies involved deny the allegations and say they are working hard to keep young people safe.

Sally Patterson reports.

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Trump hush money trial date set

A judge in New York has denied a motion to dismiss Donald Trump's hush
money case.

The trial is slated to begin on March 25th marking the first time a
former president will face a criminal trial.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Retail sales slump in January

Retail sales declined by a more than expected 0.8 percent in the U.S.
last month.

That marks the biggest dip since last March and has fueled fears that
consumer spending may be on the wane.

Williams Denselow reports from New York.

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Deadly mass shooting in US: three arrested

Three people, two of whom are juvelines, remain in custody after a mass shooting in the US state of Missouri, the country's 48th this year alone. 

One person was killed and more than twenty wounded by gunfire at the end of the Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

Almost one million fans had gathered downtown to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs's victory in the National Football League's championship game, as Benji Hyer reports. 

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ZAMBIA FEMALE FOOTBALLER HIGHEST PAID

Zambia footballer Racheal Kundananji is now the world's most expensive female player.

Daniel Kijo reports

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France boosting defense spending to hit NATO target in 2024

France says it will meet NATO's defense spending target this year - earlier than expected. The announcement comes just days after former President Donald Trump suggested the US would not come to the defense of its NATO allies if they hadn't met the 2% target. Toni Waterman has more.

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NATO Defence Ministers discuss Ukraine amid concerns about division in the bloc

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NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels to mobilise more support for Ukraine. 

But talks are being overshadowed by concerns about the 31-nation military alliance's own future.

Ishan Garg has this report from Brussels. 

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US VICE-PRESIDENT TRAVELS TO MUNICH TO TALK GLOBAL SECURITY

American Vice President Kamala Harris is travelling to Europe to talk defence with a number of global leaders. 

The VP's talks come as Washington continues to debate a major military spending package for both Ukraine and Israel. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Kremlin says war in Ukraine to go on, morph into a conflict with "collective West"

Moscow warns that it's offensive in Ukraine is likely to last a while. The Kremlin spokesman said the war, which it refers to as its "special military operation" in Ukraine, has eventually transformed into a conflict against the "collective West". Russian officials, despite claims Moscow's ready for talks, continue to insist on unsubstantiated claims that Western nations have instigated the conflict.

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Russian missile attack hits multiple regions across Ukraine overnight

Russia carried out missile attacks across different regions of Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday. At least 11 people were injured, and several homes, schools, and other civilian infrastructure were damaged as a result of the strikes. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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UK ECONOMY IN RECESSION

The UK economy is in recession, according to new economic data.

It's the first time that's happened since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Official figures show growth fell 0.3% in the final quarter of last year, after growth had already fallen 0.1% the three months before.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Nigeria’s Government Asks Interpol To Place Three Nigerians On Watchlist Over $6.2 Million Fraud

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Nigeria's government has asked the International Police (Interpol) to place three Nigerians on its watch list over alleged forgery.

The three are accused of forging documents in former President Muhammadu Buhari's name to steal $6.2 million from the Central Bank.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Calls grow for Israel to halt Rafah offensive

Israeli airstrikes are intensifying in and around Rafah in southern Gaza, amid reports displaced Palestinians are beginning to flee the area- which was once declared a safe zone.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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Brewing discontentment among Nawaz Sharif supporters in Pakistan

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Supporters of Nawaz Sharif are campaigning for his return as Pakistan's Prime Minister, a day after his party announced that he will not lead the country's next coalition government.

Sharif has nominated his brother and former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to lead.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.


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UK 'IN RECESSION'

The UK fell into recession at the end of 2023 according to new data.

GDP shrank by 0.3% in the final quarter of the year, after a fall of 0.1% in the three months before that.

The opposition Labour Party says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's promise to grow the economy is in 'tatters'.

Finance minister Jeremy Hunt says there are still grounds for optimism.

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