WHO: 1,682 attacks against medical system in Ukraine since Russia's full-scale war

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, the World Health Organization says it has documented more than 1600 healthcare-related Russian attacks carried out in Ukraine. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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ISRAEL TO OPEN NEW AID ROUTES

Israel has approved measures it says will increase the flow of aid into Gaza following pressure from the US.

It's reopening the Erez crossing and allowing aid shipments bound for Gaza to be processed in the port of Ashdod.

It follows criticism from the US and UK after 7 aid workers were killed in Gaza earlier this week.

Journalist Zach Anders in Tel Aviv says Israel is feeling increasingly isolated.

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Pupil in critical condition after attack outside school south of Paris

A 15-year-old boy is in intensive care in a Paris hospital after being beaten up after school by other youngsters.

French police have started an investigation into attempted murder following the attack which took place after classes on Thursday.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India isn't expected to stop Russian oil imports, US official says

The United States does not expect India to stop importing Russian oil, an American treasury official said.

India has been one of the top buyers of Russian since Western nations imposed sanctions and halted purchases following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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British Billionaire avoids prison for insider trading

British Billionaire Joe Lewis whose family trust owns Tottenham
Hotspur Football Club has avoided jail time after pleading guilty to
insider trading.

But a judge in New York fined the 87-year-old five million dollars and
gave him three years probation.

William Denselow reports.

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Judge rejects Trump hush money trial delay

Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay his imminent criminal trial has
been rejected.

His legal team had petitioned a New York judge for a postponement of
his April 15 trial.

They had asked the Judge to wait for a Supreme Court ruling in another
Trump case.

Correspondent Mitch McCann reports:

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Judge tosses Trump 1st amendment argument

A judge in Georgia has rejected calls from Donald Trump's legal team
to dismiss his election interference case on the grounds of free
speech.

The former president faces criminal charges relating to efforts to
overturn Trump's election defeat in that state in 2020.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US Treasury Secretary to China amid continued tensions

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China just days after
President Joe Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Her five-day visit comes as the two countries try to maintain stable
relations amid mounting challenges.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan where 660 remain missing

Authorities in Taiwan are working to rescue some 660 people who remain missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

Patrick Fok reports from Hualien City, one of the worst-affected areas.

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75th anniversary of NATO

Today (Thursday) marks the 75th anniversary of the foundation of NATO.

To mark the occasion, a ceremony was held in Brussels, before foreign ministers resumed day 2 of their talks. 

From the NATO headquarters, Abby Throndson has more.

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Biden & Netanyahu expected to speak following aid worker deaths

US President Joe Biden is expected to speak to Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu later on Thursday following the killing of seven
aid workers in Gaza.

It comes amid criticism of the Biden administration's policy, after
officials reiterated that US support for Israel will not change.

Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.

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Afghan government urges Pakistan to work on security challenges

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A senior Afghan Taliban leader has urged Pakistan to sit down with a banned militant group for peace talks.

Pakistan has blamed the Taliban government for failing to stop recent terrorist attacks it says were launched from Afghanistan.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Nigeria Hikes Electricity Tariff for Bigger Consumers in Subsidy Cut

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Nigeria's electricity regulator has approved an increase in tariffs for electricity consumers who enjoy 20 hours of electricity supply daily.

This is as the government tries to wean the economy off subsidies to ease pressure on public finances.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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High-profile leaders defect from India's opposition Congress party ahead of general elections

A prominent leader from India's Congress party has become the latest opposition figure to resign, announcing his departure on Thursday morning.

Gourav Vallabh called the party's election campaign 'directionless.'

It comes as opposition parties in India claim they are being targeted by the government through federal agencies to cripple their election campaigns.

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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Four killed in Russian strike against Kharkiv

Russia carried out drone strikes against the city of Kharkiv on Thursday morning -  at least four people have been killed, and 12 injured as a result of the attacks. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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French president inaugurates the Olympic Aquatic Centre

The French president opens the new purpose-built Olympic Aquatic Centre on Thursday.

It is the only sporting facility to have been built specifically for the Paris 2024 Games.

Ross Cullen reports.

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UK PM UNDER PRESSURE OVER ARMS SALES TO ISRAEL

Pressure is growing on UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to halt arms sales to Israel after the deaths of seven aid workers in Gaza.

More than 600 lawyers have warned the British government it's at risk of breaking international law itself by supplying Israel with arms.

Rishi Sunak insists there is a 'very careful' arms licensing regime in place.

And former Conservative armed forces minister Lord Robathan says the UK should continue to support Israel's aim of defeating Hamas.

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At least four dead in chemical factory blast in south India

At least four people have been killed and 16 injured in a blast at a chemical factory that took place in south India.

The factory is owned by a pharmaceutical company

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Students hospitalized after lightening strike at Japan football match

One person is in a serious condition after lightening hit a football game in Japan. 

Seventeen others have also been hospitalized after being struck during a practice match in the country’s southwest. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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US tension grows over arms sales to Israel

There's growing tension in the US amid the Biden administration's
approval of the transfer of thousands of weapons to Israel without
Congressional sign-off.

It follows the accidental killing of seven aid workers in Gaza by the
Israeli military.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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