EU THREATENS "STRONG PLAN" IN RESPONSE TO INCOMING U.S. TARIFFS

European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union has a "strong plan' to retaliate against Washington's incoming tariffs, but that Brussels would rather negotiate a solution.

The US has already imposed tariffs on EU metals, but more are expected on Wednesday and Thursday.

Stuart Smith reports.

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India braces for extreme heat this summer

Indian's are being warned they face an unusually hot early summer from April to June.

In a long range forecast, the country's weather service has said the number of heatwave episodes could more than double.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi...

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Marine Le Pen hits out at being barred from running in presidential election

The French opposition leader Marine Le Pen has spoken out after being barred from running in the 2027 presidential election following her conviction for embezzlement on Monday.

She told a meeting of her party, the National Rally, that "we will not let the election be stolen from the French people."

Ross Cullen reports.

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Ugandan Army Denies Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan

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The Ugandan Military is denying using chemical or barrel weapons on civilian populations in South Sudan.

The UN reported a highly flammable liquid was being used in aerial strikes in the White Nile region where clashes with rebels linked to First Vice President Riek Machar are taking place.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Yunus' comments to China draw criticism in India

Comments by the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, who said that Bangladesh was China's gateway to the region as northeastern Indian states remain "landlocked", have drawn criticism in India.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Aid agencies describe 'desperate scenes' in Myanmar

The death toll from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has now crossed 2000.

Aid groups are warning that millions in the country are in desperate need of life sustaining supplies like food, water and shelter.

Complicating relief efforts is an ongoing civil war in the country.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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India braces for hiked US tariffs

India could be among those countries hit with American reciprocal taxes.

Negotiators from both countries have held extensive trade talks in New Delhi over recent days.

But even as they have made progress and agreed on the main contours of a trade deal, the Trump administration is still pushing India to make trade more 'fair and equitable'.

Neha Poonia explains what this means for New Delhi.

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LE PEN VOWS TO APPEAL BAN FROM STANDING FOR OFFICE

French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen has promised to appeal her ban from standing for office.

She's been banned from elections for five years after being found guilty of embezzling European Union funds.

Le Pen and her allies say the case has been politically motivated.

France 24 journalist Jean-Emile Jammine says an appeal could take a long time.

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WORLD BRACES FOR TRUMP TARIFFS

Exporters around the world are bracing for the impact of Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs from tomorrow.

In the UK, the government has acknowledged it is unlikely to be spared from the import taxes on goods sent to the US.

International trade expert Dmitry Grozoubinski says the impact remains unclear.

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Trump administration sanctions six Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown

The US has announced sanctions against six officials from China and Hong Kong over the Chinese government's crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement.

Washington and its allies have accused Beijing of not honoring a commitment to allow the formerly British territory a high degree of autonomy.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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​NYSE Texas launches, Trump Media first to list

The New York Stock Exchange has launched a new trading arm in Texas. And a Trump company has handed the new exchange an early win.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump says he's "not joking" on seeking a third term

US president Donald Trump has not ruled out seeking a third term in office, which is prohibited by the Constitution under the 22nd Amendment.

He has previously teased a third presidency but on Sunday he clarified that he's "not joking" this time.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Two people killed as storms batter parts of the US

At least two people have died as severe weather batter parts of the
United States.
More than 70 tornado warnings have been issued for several states as
the storms move east.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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NATIONAL RALLY'S LE PEN CONVICTED OF EMBEZZLEMENT LIKELY RUINING CHANCES OF FOURTH PRESIDENTIAL RUN

Like-minded politicians from around Europe are sending messages of support to three-time French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen who has been convicted of embezzlement by a French court — likely scuppering her chances of running in the next presidential election.

The judge said Le Pen had attempted to "bypass democracy" by diverting 3 million dollars of EU funds to staff working for her political party.

Le Pen's supporters say the decision was politically motivated by her opponents in Paris and Brussels.

Stuart Smith has more.

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GOLDMAN SACHS SAYS CHANCES OF US RECESSION HAVE INCREASED

Wall Street heavyweight Goldman Sachs now forecasts a 35% chance of the United States entering a recession, up from its previous estimate. 

This comes ahead of President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs later this week. 

Mitch McCann reports:

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Measles Outbreak Kills Two Children in Uganda Refugee Settlement

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Uganda's Ministry of Health has confirmed a measles outbreak in one of the country's largest refugee settlements.

Health authorities attribute the spread of the viral disease to missed vaccinations.

Surveillance teams have intensified case searches and monitoring efforts to contain the outbreak.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Trump warns Zelenskyy over minerals deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested there will be consequences
if Ukraine pulls out of a proposed minerals deal.

Kyiv says that Washington has made major changes to a plan that would
see the U.S. gain a significant stake in the country's rare earth
materials.

The deal was nearly signed last month but collapsed following a public
White House spat between President Trump and President Zelenskyy.

William Denselow reports from the Ukrainian capital.

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UK HOSTS ILLEGAL MIGRATION SUMMIT

The UK is hosting two days of international talks about tackling illegal migration.

Representatives from more than 40 countries are meeting in London on Monday.

Sir Keir Starmer will call for international co-operation to disrupt trafficking gangs.

UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says it's the only way to get on top of the issue.

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NEW: DEATH TOLL FROM MYANMAR QUAKE CLIMBS TO 1700

The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has climbed to 1700, with hundreds still missing.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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WHO makes appeal for billions in aid for quake-hit Myanmar

The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has climbed to 1700, with hundreds still missing.

The World Health Organisation says the country needs $8 billion in emergency aid, with other agencies warning a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the war-torn country.

In neighbouring Thailand, hopes of finding any survivors dim at the site of a collapsed under construction building in Bangkok.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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