UNSC again calls on Russia to stop the war in Ukraine

United Nations Security Council members have criticised Russia's
ongoing war in Ukraine.
The Council met on Thursday following Moscow's destruction of the
largest power-generating plant in Ukraine's Kyiv region in a missile
attack.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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OJ Simpson dies, aged 76

The controversial American sports figure OJ Simpson has died of cancer at the age of 76.

Simpson rose to fame on the football field and remained in the spotlight when he was accused of murdering his ex-wife and another man in 1994.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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FBI warns of coordinated attack on US, following Moscow concert hall killings

The FBI is warning of a possible coordinated attack on the United States.

It comes in the wake of an attack in Russia, with ISIS gunmen killing
at least 144 people at a concert venue last month.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Millions brace for another round of severe storms, one already killed

Millions of people across the US Southeast and Ohio Valley are bracing for severe weather as a deadly storm system sweeps across the country. At least one person was killed in Mississippi on Wednesday while 10 others were injured when a tornado touched down in Louisiana. Toni Waterman has more.

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Inflation remains concern on Wall Street

Fresh data out on Thursday has renewed concerns that price pressures
remain stubbornly high.

Wholesale prices for March rose by the largest annualized rate since last April.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden to close 'gun show loophole'

The Biden Administration says it will close what's known as the 'gun show loophole' and expand background checks for firearms.

New rules will require people who sell firearms online and at gun shows to conduct background checks on customers.

The change will be the most sweeping expansion of these checks in decades.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Japanese PM Kishida to address US Congress

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will address the US Congress today [THURSDAY] as his state visit to Washington continues.

Japan and the US are seeking to strengthen their alliance to counter Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Ukraine's parliament passes new mobilization law

Ukraine's parliament passed a controversial mobilization bill on Thursday, in an aim to replenish the country's exhausted and depleted troops on the battlefield, with a renewed Russian offensive expected in the coming months. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Niger coup risks jump in EU immigration, commissioner says

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The European Union says last year's coup in Niger could result in a surge in irregular arrivals to the EU.

The Military which took over power in July revoked an anti-migration law that had helped reduce the flow of West Africans to Europe.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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UN Nuclear watchdog holds emergency meeting on Zaporizhzhia drone attacks

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The UN Nuclear watchdog is holding an emergency meeting after Russia and Ukraine accused each other of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. 

The International Atomic Energy Agency says the drone attack this week was a major escalation of nuclear dangers posed by the Russia-Ukraine war. 

Ishan Garg has more. 

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TANZANIA HEAVY RAIN FORECAST

Tanzania's weather agency has issued an alert for heavy rains in 14 regions. The commercial capitals Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Tanga, and Morogoro regions are the ones expected to be heavily hit. 

Daniel Kijo reports. 

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Trouble mounts for jailed Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party

A prominent minister in jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's cabinet has resigned from his post and quit the party.

Speculation is that he's likely to join Prime Minister Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party.

 

This comes ahead of national elections that start next week.

 

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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REPORTS: COUNTERFEIT STAMPS FROM CHINA FLOODING UK

Royal Mail says it's working to remove fake stamps from circulation in the UK, many of which are claimed to come from China.

It follows reports the market has become flooded with counterfeits produced in China leading to charges for consumers receiving parcels and letters.

Some security experts claim it's a mass fraud which amounts to 'economic warfare'.

But Associate Editor at The Sunday Times Oliver Shah is sceptical about that.

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Modi says need to address 'abnormal' ties with China

In an interview to US magazine Newsweek India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there's an urgent need to resolve 'abnormal' ties with China.

The two countries have been engaged in a border standoff over a disputed frontier for nearly four years now.

This is the second time this week Modi has made a reference to tense ties with China ahead of general elections.
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Opposition achieves landslide win in S Korea election

Leaders of South Korea’s ruling People Power Party are stepping down following a massive defeat in the country’s parliamentary elections on Wednesday.  

The opposition Democratic Party won 185 of 300 contested seats in what experts say is a blow to the administration of president Yoon Suk Yeol. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Hong Kong deports press freedom group staffer from city

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A representative for Reporters Without Borders (RSF) was detained and deported from Hong Kong, according to the press freedom advocacy group.

The organisation described it as a "new decline" in press freedoms.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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US President Biden warns of Iranian attack on Israel

Iran is primed to launch "significant" missile or drone strikes against Israeli government and military facilities, according to US President Joe Biden. 

He gave the warning at a press conference on Wednesday alongside Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House, where Benji Hyer reports.

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Leaders of U.S. and Japan announce new defence, space and tech deals

U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said the alliance between their countries is critical for the Indo-Pacific and the world after meetings at the White House.

Japan is gifting 250 cherry blossom trees to the US ahead of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. - at a time at which US-Japan relations are as strong as ever.

Caroline Malone reports.

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US CPI report shows March inflation higher than expected

The US consumer prices increased more than expected in March, according to new data released Wednesday.

The consumer price index, a key inflation gauge, rose 3.5% last month - sparking concern the Federal Reserve could delay expected interest rate cuts.

Sally Patterson has more.

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President Joe Biden calls for a ceasefire and says Israel's actions in Gaza are a "mistake"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is — quote — "making a mistake" with his handling of the war in Gaza, according to US President Joe Biden. 

Mr Biden's comments came in a television interview with the American Spanish-language network Univision, in which he called for a 6-8 week ceasefire in the Palestinian territory, where tens of thousands of people have been killed in the past six months. 

But, his administration is stopping short of accusing Israel of violating international humanitarian law or committing genocide. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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