The Financial Times reports that the United States is seeking to
renovate the terms of a minerals deal with Ukraine.
An agreement between Kyiv and Washington had been reached but nothing
was signed after the two country's leaders had a public dispute at the
White House.
William Denselow reports from the Ukrainian capital.
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Friday, March 21, 2025
MARIAH CAREY WINS COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT OVER 'ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS'
A U.S. judge has ruled that pop superstar Mariah Carey did not steal her megahit 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' from another artist.
The $20 million lawsuit claimed that Carey had infringed on the copyright of another song with the same name.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The $20 million lawsuit claimed that Carey had infringed on the copyright of another song with the same name.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Pakistan remains firm with the ongoing Afghan repatriation drive
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Pakistan says despite mounting criticism it will not call off plans to deport illegal and registered Afghans by the end of this month.
The repatriation drive has been criticised by human rights groups - who warn it could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Hira Mustafa has more.
Pakistan says despite mounting criticism it will not call off plans to deport illegal and registered Afghans by the end of this month.
The repatriation drive has been criticised by human rights groups - who warn it could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Israeli cabinet removes head of internal security service despite mounting protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet has approved the dismissal of the head of the internal security service, Shin Bet.
The move follows several days of protests, with demonstrators saying the decision to fire Ronen Bar is politically motivated.
Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.
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Uganda Parliament Approves Military Deployment to South Sudan
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The Parliament in Uganda has officially given the green light for the country's national army to deploy in South Sudan, weeks after the soldiers had already crossed the border.
The government says the move is to protect peace and trade, as tensions in South Sudan continue to rise.
Michael Baleke reports.
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Hungary’s Facial Recognition Expansion Sparks Civil Rights Concerns
Civil rights groups in Hungary say the government's expanded use of facial recognition technology violates privacy rights and EU regulations. A new measure allows police to track Pride attendees and restrict LGBTQ+ symbols on public buildings. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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London Heathrow Airport Closed
London Heathrow Airport is closed all day today (Friday) after a fire at a nearby electricity substation that provides it with power.
Heathrow is Europe's busiest airport. Hundreds of thousands of passengers have been affected, with disruption set to continue for days to come.
From Heathrow, Olly Barratt reports.
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Trump says India should substantially reduce tariffs as reciprocal tax deadline nears
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President Donald Trump says India will have to substantially lower its tariffs - reiterating threats of reciprocal taxes from April 2.
Meanwhile, research firms say the world's fifth largest economy might be somewhat insulated from the move - but not without some damage to its GDP.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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President Donald Trump says India will have to substantially lower its tariffs - reiterating threats of reciprocal taxes from April 2.
Meanwhile, research firms say the world's fifth largest economy might be somewhat insulated from the move - but not without some damage to its GDP.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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X sues Indian government over content removal
Elon Musk's X is suing the Indian government over removal of online content in an escalation of a legal dispute between the social media platform and New Delhi.
This comes as Musk is working on trying to launch Starlink and Tesla in India.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
Search for MH370 flight to resume 11 years after disappearance
A robotics company in Texas has been given the green light to resume a search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 - 11 years after the plane disappeared without a trace over the Indian Ocean. Toni Waterman has more.
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EU won't respond to new Trump tariffs immediately as Trump urges Fed to cut rates
The European Union will take "a bit of time" before responding to new tariffs that are set to be unveiled by US President Donald Trump on April 2nd, according to Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin.
Meanwhile President Donald Trump is encouraging the US central bank to cut interest rates as a backstop for his tariff plans.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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TRUMP REPORTEDLY SET TO SIGN ORDER, DISMANTLING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday, fulfilling a campaign pledge to dismantle the nation's Department of Education.
Mr. Trump will need help from Congress to make that a reality but has already taken steps to reduce its authority and has cut much of its workforce.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Pakistan International Airlines undergoing a critical ban lifting review
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The UK's air safety authority will decide on Thursday whether to lift a ban on Pakistan International Airlines.
Pakistan's flag carrier has been banned from British and European airspace since 2020 over safety concerns.
Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.
The UK's air safety authority will decide on Thursday whether to lift a ban on Pakistan International Airlines.
Pakistan's flag carrier has been banned from British and European airspace since 2020 over safety concerns.
Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.
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Israel shoots down missile fired by Houthis in Yemen
The Israeli military has shot down a missile fired by Houthi rebels in retaliation for U.S. strikes in Yemen.
The militants, who are closely allied to Iran, also support Hamas in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
According to Palestinian health authorities, more than 500 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza since Tuesday.
Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.
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Ukrainian president to visit France next week as ceasefire talks continue
The Ukrainian president will visit France next week as ceasefire talks continue between the United States and Russia.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine would implement a full 30-day pause in hostilities, but Vladmir Putin has so far only committed to a limited ceasefire related to energy infrastructure.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Orban Reacts to Hungary Ban of Pride Events Amid Protests
Hungary's Prime Minister says no one will be arrested for attending Pride events, despite a new ban. But protests are already planned, with critics calling the law a threat to basic freedoms. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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Hundreds of farmers detained in India as they are evicted from protest camps
Hundreds of farmers have been detained by police in north India and bulldozers have been used to tear down their temporary camps in a state border area where they have been protesting for over a year.
The farmers had been demonstrating to demand better prices for their crops.
Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.
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India raises concerns about Grok's "unhinged" features with X
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Indian officials have raised concerns about X's chatbot Grok using Hindi language slurs and offensive language in response to users' questions.
Reports say officials want to find out about the data being used to train the Elong Musk backed AI bot that could be resulting in the language being used.
Ishna Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Indian officials have raised concerns about X's chatbot Grok using Hindi language slurs and offensive language in response to users' questions.
Reports say officials want to find out about the data being used to train the Elong Musk backed AI bot that could be resulting in the language being used.
Ishna Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural products kick in
INTRO: Chinese tariffs on Canadian products including rapeseed oil and pork come into effect Thursday.
The fresh tariffs come as both Canada and China face deepening trade tensions with the US, which under President Donald Trump has rolled out stiff new tariffs. Laura Westbrook reports.
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Andras Schiff, world-renowned concert pianist, to boycott Trump's America
The concert pianist Andras Schiff has become the latest performer to announce that he will boycott the United States over Donald Trump's presidency.
Mr. Schiff is widely considered one of the world's leading performers of music by Bach and Mozart, and has announced he is cancelling plans to tour the country later this year.
From Washington, Simon Marks reports.
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