UK GOVT TO SET OUT COMPENSATION FOR BLOOD SCANDAL

The UK government is setting out multi-billion dollar compensation plans after an infected blood scandal.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has apologised on behalf of successive governments which saw 30 000 people infected, and around 3000 deaths so far.

A report by the Infected Blood Inquiry says doctors, the NHS, and government were to blame for patients catching HIV and hepatitis while receiving care in the 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey says he wants to see criminal prosecutions.

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Voter turnout down in Mumbai as heat and voter fatigue impact India's election

Voter turnout in India's financial capital Mumbai was lower than the previous election as it went to the polls on Monday.

This comes as turnout in India's general election has generally been lower across the country, blamed on factors including extreme heat and voter fatigue.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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China sanctions 3 US defence firms on same day Taiwan president inaugurated

INTRO: China's Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against Boeing and two other US defense companies for arms sales to Taiwan on Monday, the day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration.

The move is the latest in a series of sanctions Beijing has announced in recent years against defense companies for weapons sales to Taiwan, a self-ruled island that China considers as part of its own territory.

Laura Westbrook reports.

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Korea and UK kick off global AI summit as risks mount

South Korea and the United Kingdom are kicking off a global summit on Artificial Intelligence as governments struggle to keep up with the evolution of the technology.

The two countries are co-hosting the talks which look to tackle a growing number of risks as AI rapidly advances. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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UN humanitarians says they've run out of words to describe the situation in Gaza

The United Nations Security Council heard on Monday, how there are no
longer any words to describe the situation in Gaza.
United Nations humanitarians briefed the council at a special meeting
on the situation in Rafah and say it's now beyond a catastrophe.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Prosecution in Trump hush money case rests

The prosecution in Donald Trump's hush money trial has rested with the
defense now calling two witnesses.

The prosecution's star witness, Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen
has faced more fierce cross examination for the hush money payment he
allegedly made for Trump to cover up an affair.

On Monday Cohen admitted to stealing from the Trump Organization.

Sally Patterson has more from outside the court in New York.

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Sally Patterson, who is outside the courthouse in New York, has more
on the defense witnesses.

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US criticises ICC arrest warrant application

The United States has condemned the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor for seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. 

President Joe Biden says the application is "outrageous," and has promised to  "stand with Israel."

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Dali container ship refloated in Balitmore, following catastrophic bridge collapse

The container ship responsible for the deadly collapse of a major US
bridge has been refloated.

Assisted by tugboats, The "Dali", was transported to The Port of
Baltimore on Monday morning.

Mitch McCann has more:


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UN officials express shock at the death of Iran's President

Condolences have been pouring in at the United Nations following the
death of Iran's president and Foreign Minister.
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says he is saddened by the
death of Ebrahim Raisi. 

Security Council members observed a moment of silence before the start of its work on Monday. 
Jody Jacobs has more...

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100 days until the first Summer Paralympic Games in France

Monday marks 100 days to go until the Paralympic Games.

It will be the first Summer Paralympics to take place in France, with the opening ceremony on 28 August.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Trump trial continues with more Cohen cross-examination

Donald Trump's hush money trial could be entering its final week, with
jury deliberations expected to start in the coming days.

The former president's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen returns to the witness
stand on Monday, where he's scheduled to face more cross-examination
from Trump's legal team.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Pakistani students are fleeing Kyrgyzstan amid the violent attacks on foreign students

Pakistan's government says it plans to launch more flights to bring home students stranded in Bishkek.

Five Pakistani medical students were injured in a mob attack in Kyrgyzstan last week.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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US to Complete Withdrawal of Troops from Niger by September 15

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The United States and Niger have reached an agreement to withdraw US troops from the West African nation by September 15.

Both countries said this in a joint statement on Sunday.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Intense heatwave in North India impacts fifth phase of polling in elections

An intense heatwave is gripping India's capital New Delhi and parts of the north of the country as the nation votes in its fifth phase of polling.

Experts say with temperatures ranging from 43 to 48 degrees Celsius, voter turnout in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, where 14 parliamentary seats go to polls on Monday, is likely to be impacted.

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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IRANIAN PRESIDENT CONFIRMED DEAD IN HELICOPTER CRASH

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash in northern Iran, the Government confirmed on Monday.

All those he was travelling with, including the country's foreign minister, regional officials, and the crew were killed.

Stuart Smith has more, from neighbouring Iraq.

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IRAN LEADER DEAD IN HELICOPTER CRASH

Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi has been found dead at the site of a helicopter crash.

Rescuers have also found the bodies of Iran's foreign minister and a number of officials in a mountainous region.

The helicopter crashed in heavy fog in the north of the country.

Vahid Beheshti - an Iranian-British human rights activist - claims it's a crisis for the regime.

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Trade and pandemics on the agenda for East Asia powers meeting

The leaders of Japan, South Korea, and China are planning to address economic cooperation and the spread of infectious disease spread when they meet this month, according to Japanese officials. 

The first trilateral leaders summit in five years is set to take place in Seoul on May 26 and 27. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Fifth round of voting begins in India

Polling has opened for the fifth phase of general elections in India....with the world's largest democratic exercise now entering its final stages. 

While it's the smallest of all 7 phases, some of the seats polling today are significant.

Votes are being cast in 49 constituencies across 8 states and federally-governed territories. 

On the ballot today is main opposition Congress party's leader Rahul Gandhi. 

He is contesting from the family bastion of Rae Bareli (PRONO: RYE BUH-RAY-LEE)

Ishan Garg reports from that constituency. 

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Trump lawyer: Cohen “completely collapsed” on witness stand

An attorney from Donald Trump's legal team says the prosecution's star
witness Michael Cohen has "completely collapsed" under cross
examination.

It comes ahead of Cohen's return to the witness stand on Monday where
he will continue to be grilled by the former president's lawyers.

Cohen, Trump's ex-fixer claims he paid hush money - on Trump's asking
- to cover up an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels, claims
that Trump denies.

Trump's attorney Will Scharf spoke to Fox News.

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Iran's president missing after helicopter crash

Search and rescue operations are underway in Iran after a helicopter
carrying the country's President crashed.

Ebrahim Raisi was traveling with Iran's Foreign Minister when the
helicopter was involved in a "hard landing", according to Iranian
state media.

Stuart Smith reports from neighboring Iraq.

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The weather appears to have played a part in the crash, as Stuart
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