Monday, March 3, 2025

President Macron suggests one-month truce in peace plan for Ukraine

President Macron has suggested there would be a one-month truce in Ukraine, in comments he made to a French newspaper on his return from a major summit in London.

However, on Monday a British minister said there had been no firm agreement on the plan between the UK and France.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Anora Wins Big At The Oscars

The independent film Anora was the big winner of the night at the Oscars.


Despite being made for a budget of only $6 million, it picked up five awards including Best Picture and Best Director. 


It's star Mikey Madison won Best Actress for her performance as a sex worker who marries the son of an oligarch. Best Actor went to Adrien Brody for his role in The Brutalist.


Entertainment reporter Charlie Girling, says it was a 'vintage Oscars':


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UN, Arab states and aid agencies condemn Israel's block on humanitarian aid entering Gaza


The United Nations, several Arab states and aid agencies have condemned Israel's decision to prevent humanitarian aid from entering Gaza.

The move follows the expiry of phase one of the Gaza ceasefire over the weekend.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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Uganda Reports Second Ebola Death

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Uganda has recorded its second death from Ebola-Sudan, a rare strain of the deadly virus.

 

The latest victim is a 4-year-old child. The UN World Health Organization confirmed the news, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 10.


Michael Baleke reports…


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RADIO: ITURI KILLINGS

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say more than 100 people have died in attacks by armed groups in the northeast of the country since last month. The clashes broke out in Djugu territory in Ituri Province. Security officials have blamed the killings on the CODECO militia that has been attacking civilians in the region for several years. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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ZELENSKY: HAPPY TO RETURN TO WHITE HOUSE FOR TALKS

Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky says he'd be happy to return to the White House despite last week's talks there collapsing.

President Zelensky had a public falling out with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Friday.

Over the weekend he attended talks in London, at which the UK said it would put together a 'coalition of the willing' to police any peace deal between Ukraine and Russia.

Zelensky says he'd like to have private talks with President Trump next time - but would go back to Washington soon if asked to do so.

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A delegation from the IMF is in Islamabad

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A delegation from the International Monetary Fund is visiting Islamabad for the first review of a $7 billion loan program.

Nathan Porter, the IMF chief for Pakistan, will lead a delegation during their two week visit to Islamabad.

This review is crucial for the nation as it grapples with what has been a prolonged economic downturn.

Hira Mustafa has more. 

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Workers remain trapped in tunnel in south India as rescue efforts continue

Eight workers are still trapped more than a week after the collapse of a tunnel in south India.

Rescue operations are continuing, but officials say the exact whereabouts of the workers are still unknown.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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China factory activity picks up, showing economy’s resilience in face of tariffs

INTRO: China's manufacturing activity picked up last month, indicating economic resilience in the face of US President Donald Trump slapping more tariffs on China's exports.

The latest data comes as policymakers are expected to announce that they'll push China's official budget deficit target to the highest in over three decades. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Sunday, March 2, 2025

Trump makes English official language of US

Donald Trump has made English the official language of the United States.


The US President signed an executive order over the weekend rescinding a decades-old policy that required government bodies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Saturday, March 1, 2025

European leaders back Ukraine after Zelenskyy row

Leaders across Europe have come out in support of Ukraine's President
Volodymyr Zelensky following a heated exchange with U.S. President
Donald Trump.

European powers are gathering for a meeting in London on Sunday to
discuss ongoing support for Kyiv and how to handle the transatlantic
relationship.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Zelenskyy thanks US for "its support" after Trump Oval Office argument

Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenskyy has thanked America for its
support on social media after a disastrous Oval Office meeting with
the US president Donald Trump.

He has cancelled further engagements after president Trump reportedly
asked Zelenskyy to leave the White House early.

Stuart Smith in Kyiv has more on the reaction.

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from European leaders.

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Ukraine peace deal in tatters after White House bust up

A deal between the United States and Ukraine looks dead in the water after a meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy descended into a remarkable shouting match. 


Ukraine's President was visiting the White House to sign an economic partnership, with the hope it could pave the way to the end of his country's war with Russia. 


But following jaw-dropping scenes in front of television cameras, he is leaving Washington without an agreement in place, with Mr Trump sending away his counterpart, claiming he's "not ready for peace." 


From there, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Zelenskyy leaves White House early after Oval Office shouting match

US President Donald Trump appears to have cancelled a rare earths deal
with the Ukrainian President after the two men got into a shouting
match in the Oval Office.

In front of the assembled media Trump berated Volodymyr Zelensky in an
extraordinary breakdown of diplomacy.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US INFLATION EASES SLIGHTLY - CONCERNS OVER DECREASED SPENDING

Inflation eased slightly in January according to new figures — raising questions about possible rate cuts in the coming months.

At the same time, figures revealed Americans spending slowed more than what was forecast for January.

Mitch McCann reports

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Gene Hackman & wife may have been dead for "a couple weeks"

US police say actor Gene Hackman and his wife - who were found dead at
their home on Thursday - may have died several weeks ago.

Investigations are continuing with authorities calling their deaths
"suspicious."

Nick Harper reports.

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Israel reportedly pushing for extension to phase one of Gaza ceasefire deal


Israel is reportedly pushing for a 42-day extension to the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Last-minute talks are taking place in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, with phase one of the agreement set to expire on Saturday.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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Nigeria Says Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, ECOWAS Exit Affecting Regional Security

Defense authorities in Nigeria say the withdrawal of some countries from West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS, has disrupted security operations in the region.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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In 2024, Pakistan's democratic performance was among the poorest globally

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Pakistan's democratic performance in 2024 was among the world's worst, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index.

The ranking is based on a survey of countries with varying levels of political instability and democratic governance, from flawed democracies to authoritarian regimes.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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China pledges ‘countermeasures’ after Trump announces new 10% tariff

INTRO: Beijing has threatened to hit back at President Donald Trump's threat to slap an extra 10 per cent duty on Chinese imports on top of 10 per cent tariffs that he imposed this month.

China has accused the White House of "shifting the blame" and taking steps to destabilise global supply chains. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

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