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Tech billionaire Elon Musk says that US President Trump has agreed to shut down the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which funds billions of dollars’ worth of global aid.
The world’s richest man has been tasked with overhauling the US federal government.
USAID’s headquarters were closed for the day on Monday, with employees told to stay home.
Nina-Maria Potts has more from Washington:
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It's fifth time lucky for Beyoncé, after she finally won album of the year at the Grammys.
Her record Cowboy Carter also won the Grammy for best country album - the first time the award has been won by a black woman.
The ceremony in LA also raised more than 7 million dollars for people affected by last month's wild fires - with dozens of fire fighters invited to walk the red carpet and attend the ceremony.
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Nigerian artist Tems has won the 'Best African Music Performance' at the 67th Grammy Awards.
She took home the grammy for her song 'Love Me JeJe'
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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President Trump says talks with Israel are "progressing" ahead of a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on Tuesday.
The first phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding, with the focus now shifting to negotiations over a planned second phase.
Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will hold his first summit with US President Donald Trump on Friday in Washington.
This comes as government officials in Japan are concerned that President Trump may expand his tariff policy.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.
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US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be "some pain" for Americans.
Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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An extra £100 million ($124 million) will be spent on neighbourhood policing in the UK to help target anti-social behaviour.
The funding is part of a wider plan to increase police numbers in England and Wales by 13,000 before the next election in 4 years time.
But it comes as some forces have already announced staff cuts because of budget shortfalls.
Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson acknowledges there are problems, but believes the extra funding will make a real difference.
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