China offers flexible jobs for women after childbirth to boost birth rate

Chinese provinces are urging companies to offer women flexible job roles to make it easier to balance work and childcare, according to state-run media.

Authorities are trying to encourage more women to have children after China's population fell for a second consecutive year in 2023 and births touched a record low.

Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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Antonio Guterres calls on Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says he is deeply
concerned by a planned large-scale military operation in Rafah.
Speaking from his office in New York upon receiving Italian President,
Sergio Mattarella, the Secretary General urged the government of
Israel and the leadership of Hamas to go the extra mile to ensure a
ceasefire.

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US solider detained in Russia

US lawmakers say they're "deeply concerned" after an American soldier was detained in Russia. 

An army spokesperson confirmed on Monday that the man — who's unnamed — was apprehended last week in the far east of the country "on charges of criminal misconduct."

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Secretary General urges Israel and Hamas to agree on a ceasefire

The United Nations Secretary General has called on both the government
of Israel and the leadership of Hamas to go the extra mile needed and
agree on a ceasefire in Gaza.
On Monday, Hamas announced that it had accepted a ceasefire proposal
put forward by Qatari and Egyptian mediators but Israel says this is
far from its demands.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire proposal

The United States and Israel say they are "reviewing" and "discussing" their respective responses to news that Hamas has approved a ceasefire for Gaza.

Hamas has agreed to a deal, put forward by Qatari and Egyptian mediators — but its contents are not fully known, and Israel is yet to officially accept the terms. 

This breakthrough comes at a pivotal time, just as Israel prepares for a full-scale incursion in the southern Gazan city of Rafah, where more than a million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. 

Sarah Coates reports.

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White House leans into antisemitism debate

The Biden Administration is launching a series of high-profile interventions to tackle the issue of increased antisemitism in the United States. 

Vice-President Kamala Harris's husband — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff — hosted Jewish students from half a dozen universities at the White House on Monday to coincide with Yom HaShoah, Israel's day of commemoration for the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust. 

President Joe Biden is also delivering a speech on Tuesday to mark the US Holocaust Memorial Museum's annual 'days of remembrance.'

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Trump threatened with jail time over gag order violations

Donald Trump could face jail time if he continues to violate his gag orders, according to the judge overseeing his hush money trial.

The former president is banned from commenting publicly about witnesses, jurors and some other people related to the case.

He's previously been fined thousands of dollars for ignoring the order during his high-profile New York trial, which has just entered its fourth week.

Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records - he's pleaded not guilty to them all.

Sally Patterson reports.

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UN concerned about possible Rafah Invasion

The United Nations says it will remain in Rafah despite reports that
the Israeli army has ordered Palestinians to begin evacuating.
More than one million Palestinians are sheltering in Gaza's most
southern city and the UN fears there could be a high number of deaths.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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ATTACK ON GERMAN POLITICIAN PROMPTS NATIONAL PROTESTS

Thousands of protestors have joined pro-democracy demonstrations in Berlin in support of a politician who was attacked on Friday. 

The assault on the centre-left social democrat has been condemned across the political spectrum, including from centre-left Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Conservative opposition leader. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 8 soldiers to death for desertion and cowardice when fighting rebels of the M23 group in the east of the country. Five of the sentenced soldiers are officers. Congolese forces have been struggling to recapture territories from the rebels since the beginning of this year. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Nigeria-UK Trade Worth £7 Billion

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Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement to improve trade and investment ties.

British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, who made this known in an interview on Sunday, said trade relations between both countries is worth £7 billion.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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EU leader to confront China unfair trade practices

Perceived trade imbalances are set to be top of the agenda during
today's meetings between China's President and European Union leaders.

Xi Jinping is in Paris for a trilateral with the French President
Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Russia puts President Zelensky on wanted list

Over the weekend, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky was placed on a criminal 'wanted list' by the Russian Interior Ministry. His name joins a series of other international figures wanted by the Kremlin since Russia's full-scale invasion began.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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India's food safety regulator allows higher pesticide residue level in certain spices

India's food safety regulator has defended its move to allow ten times more pesticide residue in some locally made spices and herbs. 

This comes as Indian authorities are testing samples of spice brands after many countries flagged contamination in products made by two firms. 

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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India says awaiting details from Canada on Indians arrested

Sources in the India government say they'll wait for Canadian authorities to share more details on the arrest of three Indian nationals.

Police in Canada say the men have been arrested for possible involvement in the death of a Sikh separatist leader.

Last year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had claimed Indian government agents had a possible role in his killing, a charge New Delhi denied.

Speaking over the weekend, India's Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar once again dismissed the allegations of India's involvement and accused Canada of harbouring 'wanted criminals'.

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US and Philippines practice coastal defense Inbox

The annual joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States are set to wrap in the next few days.

The drills come amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, following an incident last week in which the China Coast Guard used water cannon attacks on Philippine vessels.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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US stops arms shipment for Israel

The United States halted a shipment of US-made ammunition bound for Israel, according to two Israeli officials. 

It's the first time in since the war in Gaza began that the US — Israel's biggest financial and arms backer — has put on hold a weapons shipment intended for the Israeli military.

The White House National Security Council insists Washington will continue to "do what is necessary to ensure Israel can defend itself from the threats it faces," but this move is raising serious concerns within both governments. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Hope Hicks takes stand in Trump trial

Donald Trump's former White House Communications Director Hope Hicks has taken the stand at the former president's hush money trial.

Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in an attempt to influence the results of the 2016 election.

Ira Spitzer has more from outside the court in Manhattan where the trial is taking place.

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Low voter turnout could hamper Modi's chances of a landslide victory

Political experts in India say a low turnout can be worrying for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's poll campaign.

Official data shows the voter turnout in this election has dipped compared to the last one, in which Mr. Modi and his party had a resounding win.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Houthi rebel group offers places at Yemeni universities for suspended US students

A US-designated terrorist organisation is offering places at universities in Yemen for students who've been suspended from American colleges after staging anti-Israel protests.

In a remarkable move, the Iran-backed Houthi militia — which made headlines for disrupting global shipping in support of Palestinians in the Gaza conflict — is now presenting educational opportunities for those punished for participating in demonstrations on campuses in the United States. 

Police have arrested more than 1000 people stateside after protests and Gaza solidarity encampments took hold at major schools nationwide, with students and staff demanding a boycott of companies or individuals with ties to Israel.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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