ISRAEL WAR CABINET MEETS ON IRAN RESPONSE

Israel's war cabinet has met again on Tuesday to discuss how to respond to Iran's drone and missile attacks on Saturday.

No decision has been announced.

World leaders have been urging restraint to avoid wider regional escalation.

Israel's ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely says there needs to be a response of some kind.

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Hong Kong slams latest British government report on city

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The Hong Kong government has condemned what it calls "slander and smears" by Britain after the UK said that the city was on a "negative trajectory."

The UK also sought to reassure Hongkongers living there that they were safe.

Laura Westbeook has more.

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Japan govt warns of intervention in currency market

Japan’s government says it’s ready to act on volatility in the currency market as the yen dropped to a 34 year low against the dollar on Monday. 

The currency fell past the 154 mark for the first time since 1990.

Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. 

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Supreme Court upholds Idaho gender-affirming care ban for minors

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a law in Idaho banning gender-affirming treatment for transgender minors can take effect.

The decision overturned a lower court ruling that had blocked the ban on constitutional grounds.

Ira Spitzer reports. 

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IAEA concerned about a nuclear disaster in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency says the world is getting
dangerously close to a nuclear accident.
The warning comes after several drone attacks on the Zaporizhzhia
Nuclear Power Plant in southeastern Ukraine.
Speaking at the UN Security Council on Monday, Rafael Mariano Grossi,
the Director General of the IAEA said everything must be done to
minimize the risk of an accident.
He says these "reckless attacks" must cease immediately...

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'Rust' armorer sentenced to 18 months over fatal on-set shooting

The armorer on the film Rust has been sentenced to 18 months in prison over the fatal on-set shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021.

Last month, a jury in the US state of New Mexico found Hannah Gutierrez Reed guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Trump criminal trial underway

Donald Trump is in court for the start of his criminal hush money trial.

He is accused of paying hush money to a porn star ahead of the 2016
presidential election.

Trump is now the first former president to face a criminal trial.

William Denselow reports from outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan.

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Antonio Guterres says “The world is forgetting about the people of Sudan”

United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says the people of
Sudan need peace.
He was speaking in New York on Monday marking one year since fighting
broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the rebel paramilitary
Rapid Support Forces.
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US retail sales up in March

US retail sales jumped 0.7% in March - much higher than expected.

New figures released Monday also revised February's figure to 0.9%.

The report shows the US economy remains strong, and could mean the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.

Sally Patterson has more.

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US urges restraint following Iran's attack on Israel

Us President Joe Biden is meeting Iraq's Prime Minister in Washington,
as countries urge restraint in the Middle East.

Israel is weighing up how to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack
over the weekend, when it launched 100s of drones and missiles, which
were nearly all intercepted.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to reporters in Washington
and reiterated the US request to Israel for de-escalation, not
retaliation.

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Trump criticizes case as first criminal trial begins

Donald Trump's first criminal trial is underway in NewYork, with the
former US President saying the case should never have been brought
against him.

The trial has begun with jury selection which could last multiple days
as lawyers try to find 12 impartial jurors.

The case revolves around hush money payments he allegedly paid to a
porn star ahead of the 2016 presidential election.

Trump spoke after he arrived at court.

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Tesla says it’s laying off more than 10% of its workforce

Tesla is reportedly laying off more than 10% of its global workforce - that's according to a memo CEO Elon Musk sent out to employees. The electric vehicle giant has been struggling with slowing sales growth for months - as other EV makers like China's BYD gain market share. Toni Waterman has more.

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FBI launches investigation into fatal crash and bridge collapse

The FBI is opening a criminal investigation after a huge container ship lost power and crashed into a major bridge in the US city of Baltimore, killing six people. 

The investigation is aimed at determining if the cargo boat's crew left the port aware that the vessel had systemic problems before the deadly collision, which caused the Francis Key Bridge to dramatically collapse late last month. 

Benji Hyer has more details from nearby Washington. 

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EU foreign policy chief says Sudan conflict “has triggered the worst humanitarian crisis in the world”

The EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the Sudan conflict "has triggered the worst humanitarian crisis in the world" and "we must put an end to this man-made disaster."

He was speaking at an international aid conference for Sudan in Paris.

Ross Cullen reports.

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SOUTH AFRICA'S RAMAPHOSA TALKS DRC SECURITY ON UGANDA VISIT

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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will be in East Africa this week where he will meet Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni and South Sudan's Salva Kiir. In Entebbe, President Ramaphosa and his Ugandan counterpart are expected to discuss regional security and stability, including the situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Leon Ssenyange reports.

 

 

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UK Lawmakers Expected To Pass Controversial Rwanda Asylum Bill

On Monday, lawmakers in the UK are set to resume voting on the government's controversial Rwanda asylum bill. 

The government's bill seeks to designate Rwanda legally safe to send asylum seekers as part of a wider scheme, which has been plagued by political and legal challenges. 

Simon Gaitán reports.

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Nigeria’s Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Alerts Nigerians to Banned Soap

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Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has issued a public alert on the sale of Dex Luxury bar soap due to the presence of Butylphenyl Methylpropional.

The agency says a ban on the marketing of the product also has been placed by some regulatory and public authorities in the EU.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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RADIO "BENI REBEL KILLINGS"

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At least 40 civilians have been killed by rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in less than 3 weeks. Civil society members in Beni territory say 15 civilians were killed in the latest attack over the weekend. The killings have been attributed to rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces who are reported to be linked to the Islamic State group. SABC's Correspondent Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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EU calls emergency foreign chiefs meeting to discuss Middle East

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The European Union has called an urgent meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers in an attempt to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. 

There are concerns about a widespread conflict after Iran launched more than 170 drones and 120 ballistic missiles at Israel over the weekend. 

Ishan Garg has more. 

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GERMAN CHANCELLOR TELLS CHINESE STUDENTS NOT TO SMOKE WEED

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has sought to assure international students they don't need to smoke marijuana if they choose to study in his country. 

The unusual remarks were made during a Q&A with students in Shanghai as part of the Chancellor's 2 day visit to China. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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