A U.S Federal judge has dismissed the criminal corruption case against
New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The court's decision comes just two months after the Trump
administration first announced plans to have the charges dropped.
Adams pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
"LIBERATION DAY" ARRIVES, TRUMP TO SET SWEEPING RECIPROCAL TARIFFS
Donald Trump will announce reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday afternoon — a day he's dubbed 'Liberation Day,' promising that America will no longer be taken advantage of by foreign partners.
The President has already implemented a range of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, sparking immediate backlash.
Mitch McCann reports:
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IDF expands Gaza ground offensive
Israel has announced it is expanding military operations in Southern Gaza. The announcement comes after fresh evacuation orders to large swathes of area near Rafah - the southern most city in the strip close to the border with Egypt.
From Tel Aviv Trent Murray has more.
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From Tel Aviv Trent Murray has more.
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Amnesty International Urges Hungary to Arrest Netanyahu During Visit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Hungary today for a five-day visit, despite an International Criminal Court issuing a warrant for his arrest.
Human rights groups say failing to arrest Netanyahu would undermine Hungary's position in international justice and disrespect victims of the alleged crimes.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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Ukraine shares details of Russian ceasefire violations
Ukraine's President says he's shared information with the United
States documenting Russia's violations of a partial ceasefire
agreement.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for Washington to take action in
response to recent attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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States documenting Russia's violations of a partial ceasefire
agreement.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for Washington to take action in
response to recent attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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Marine Le Pen appeal trial against election ban set for 2026
Marine Le Pen's appeal trial against her conviction for embezzlement is set to take place early in 2026.
If the French opposition leader is cleared, she would be free to contest the presidential election in 2027.
Ross Cullen reports.
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TRUMP TO IMPOSE TARIFFS ON 'LIBERATION DAY'
US President Donald Trump is preparing to announce tariffs that could deliver a sharp blow to the global economy.
He's due to unveil sweeping import taxes later, on what the American president is calling "Liberation Day".
President Trump insists the US has been unfairly treated by trading partners - but critics say a trade war will harm consumers.
Former Editor at the Financial Times Lionel Barber says the President's goals are clear.
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He's due to unveil sweeping import taxes later, on what the American president is calling "Liberation Day".
President Trump insists the US has been unfairly treated by trading partners - but critics say a trade war will harm consumers.
Former Editor at the Financial Times Lionel Barber says the President's goals are clear.
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Top Gun Actor Val Kilmer Dies
The Hollywood actor Val Kilmer has died, he was 65.
Best known for his roles in Top Gun, Heat and Batman Forever, his daughter Mercedes told US media that he died from pneumonia on Tuesday.
Kilmer was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014 but later recovered, although surgery affected his speech and curtailed his career.
Entertainment journalist Sean Mandell says he was an iconic figure:
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President Donald Trump says India is ready to cut tariffs as "liberation day" deadline approaches
President Donald Trump says India is ready to cut tariffs as "liberation day" deadlines approaches and Indian exporters are bracing for potential disruptions across multiple industries
After extensive trade talks, India and USA have agreed on broad contours of a trade deal after Mr. Modi's office intervened, but the Trump administration is still pushing India to make trade more 'fair and equitable'.
Neha Poonia reports...
After extensive trade talks, India and USA have agreed on broad contours of a trade deal after Mr. Modi's office intervened, but the Trump administration is still pushing India to make trade more 'fair and equitable'.
Neha Poonia reports...
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Death toll rises in Myanmar even as rescue efforts continue
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Rescue workers are still pulling out people from the debris in Myanmar - five days after the disastrous earthquake hit South East Asia.
The death toll there has now crossed 2700 and at least 441 people are still missing according to local reports.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Rescue workers are still pulling out people from the debris in Myanmar - five days after the disastrous earthquake hit South East Asia.
The death toll there has now crossed 2700 and at least 441 people are still missing according to local reports.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Trump floats outreach to Kim Jong-Un
US president Donald Trump has suggested reviving diplomatic efforts with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. He also described the isolated state as a "big nuclear nation".
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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Mangione to face the death penalty on federal murder chargers of healthcare CEO
The U.S. Attorney General is seeking the death penalty for the murder suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing.
Luigi Mangione is being tried in New York for the murder, in a trial expected to start on April 18.
Caroline Malone reports.
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UN wants answers following the killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics in Gaza
The United Nations has called for "justice and answers" after Israeli
forces killed eight Palestinian medics and a UN staff member in an
attack in southern Gaza.
Those killed were from Palestine Red Crescent Society and the
Palestinian Civil Defence.
A total of 280 UN workers have been killed since the violence erupted
on 7 October 2023.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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forces killed eight Palestinian medics and a UN staff member in an
attack in southern Gaza.
Those killed were from Palestine Red Crescent Society and the
Palestinian Civil Defence.
A total of 280 UN workers have been killed since the violence erupted
on 7 October 2023.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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Judge blocks White House from lifting humanitarian protection for 350,000 Venezuelans
A federal judge has blocked the Trump Administration from striping humanitarian protections for roughly 350,000 Venezuelans. The protections have allowed these migrants to live and work in the United States after fleeing political unrest and poverty in their homeland. Toni Waterman has more.
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US STOCKS SLIP AHEAD OF WEDNESDAY'S TARIFF ANNOUNCEMENT
US stocks opened lower on Tuesday ahead of President Trump's reciprocal tariff announcement, slated for Wednesday in Washington.
The President has dubbed the day "Liberation Day," but analysts and foreign nations have been given little indication of who will actually be affected and how.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The President has dubbed the day "Liberation Day," but analysts and foreign nations have been given little indication of who will actually be affected and how.
Mitch McCann reports:
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73 percent of Ukrainians say Trump is bad for the country
New polling suggests that 73 percent of Ukrainians believe Donald
Trump is bad for the country.
The U.S. President has pledged a quick resolution to the war with
Russia but most people in Ukraine expect the U.S. to broker an unjust
peace deal.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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Trump is bad for the country.
The U.S. President has pledged a quick resolution to the war with
Russia but most people in Ukraine expect the U.S. to broker an unjust
peace deal.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv.
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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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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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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.
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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