REPORTS: HOSPITAL STAFF TRIED TO ACCESS PRINCESS KATE'S RECORDS

A private hospital is reportedly looking into claims staff attempted to view the Princess of Wales' medical records.

It's understood at least one member of staff at the London Clinic - where Prince William's wife Catherine had surgery in January - was caught trying to access the notes.

The UK Information Commissioner's Office says it has received a "breach report".

Health minister Maria Caulfield says the allegations are serious.

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Seven pharma companies that failed quality control tests donated funds to Indian political parties

Seven Indian pharmaceutical companies that failed drug quality control tests donated money to political parties in the country, according to Indian media.

This comes as general elections are due to begin in India next month.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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India rejects China claim on Arunachal Pradesh as 'absurd'

India's Foreign Ministry has accused China of making 'absurd claims' on Indian territories.

The comments come a week after Beijing protested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to a frontier region that borders China.

Neha Poonia has more.

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HONG KONG PASSES DOMESTIC NATIONAL SECURITY LEGISLATION

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A fresh set of national security offences is coming into force in Hong Kong, after lawmakers unanimously approved a new law on Tuesday. Authorities say it is necessary for stability, but critics fear will further erode civil liberties.
 Laura Westbrook reports.

 

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China's Top Diplomat Says Relations with Australia are on "Right Track"

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said relations between China and Australia are on the right track and that they mustn't turn back during a meeting with his Australian counterpart during a visit.

It's the highest level meeting between the two countries since 2017, and comes as relations continue to thaw.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Trump-backed candidate wins Ohio Senate primary

An ally of Donald Trump has won the Republican nomination for the Senate in Ohio, setting up a key race for the party to try and retake control of the chamber in November's elections.

Meanwhile, President Biden and Former President Trump continued their march towards a rematch, with both men cruising to victories in primaries in several more states.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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S Korea and US hold conflict river crossing drills

South Korea and the US are conducting a joint river crossing exercise to improve their cooperation when infrastructure becomes damaged during conflict. 

The annual 14 day drills come as North Korea launched at least three ballistic missiles on Monday.

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Supreme Court approves controversial Texas law

The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed a controversial immigration law in
Texas to come into effect.
Senate Bill 4 gives police the power to detain people suspected of
crossing the border illegally.

The Biden administration has tried to block the legislation.

William Denselow reports from Austin, Texas.

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Former Trump-adviser Navarro reports to prison

The former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has reported to
prison to begin his four month sentence.

He's the first senior Trump official to serve time as part of efforts
to overturn the 2020 election result.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Five US states hold primaries

Voters in five US states are voting this Tuesday to choose who they
want leading the Democratic and Republican parties in November's
presidential election.

It comes a week after President Joe Biden and former President Donald
Trump reached the required number of delegates to become their
parties' nominees.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. announces ban on asbestos

The United States has put a ban on white asbestos.

It's the only form of the known carcinogen that is still imported into the U.S.

But it's not a complete ban on the material.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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The WMO sounds "the red alert" on climate change

The United Nation's weather agency has warned that the world's efforts
to reverse the effects of climate change have been inadequate.
According to the World Meteorological Organization in its "State of
the Global Climate" report released on Tuesday, 2023 saw
record-smashing increases in greenhouse gases, land and water
temperatures and the melting of glaciers and sea ice.
It says there is a "high probability" that 2024 will be another record-hot year.
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says this latest Climate report
shows a planet on the brink.

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US Federal Reserve meets ahead of rate decision

The Federal Reserve is meeting this week, with its next rate decision due to be announced on Wednesday.

The central bank is expected to hold firm on interest rates, as US inflation continues to tick up.

Sally Patterson has more.

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New York City mayor accused of sexual assault

New York City Mayor, Eric Adams has been accused of sexually
assaulting a colleague back in 1993.
According to the lawsuit, the woman alleges that Adams asked her for a
sexual favor in exchange for career help and in return he sexually
assaulted her.
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Mississippi police officers who tortured Black men to be sentenced

Two of the six former Mississippi police officers who pleaded guilty to abusing and torturing two Black men last year are set to be sentenced today. [TUESDAY]

Federal prosecutors - and the victims - have requested the maximum penalties for all six officers.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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EU mulling restrictions on Ukrainian agri products amid farmers protests

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EU officials are considering imposing caps on Ukrainian agricultural imports amid growing pressure from farmers.

For months, thousands have been protesting against European Union laws which farmers say have hurt their profits. 

Ishan Garg has more from Brussels. 

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RADIO: DRC LECTURERS STRIKE

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Lecturers and administrative staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern province of South Kivu have announced a 14-day strike over the non-payment of their salaries. The lecturers ordered students from several universities to return home until the government pays their salary arrears. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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India's Supreme Court asks govt to respond to over 200 petitions challenging new citizenship law

India's Supreme Court has asked the federal government to respond to a batch of over 200 petitions challenging the new citizenship law, within the next three weeks.

The petitioners say this law doesn't comply with India's secular constitution, but the Supreme Court has refused to put a stay on its implementation. 

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Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs

Consumer goods company Unilever has announced that it is cutting 7,500 jobs around the world. The move is part of cost-cutting measures aimed at saving around $860m. Julia Chapman reports.

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Britain's Prince Edward Visits Uganda

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As the chairman of the Duke of Edinburgh International award program, he is in the country to raise awareness about youth empowerment.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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