Friday, April 25, 2025

DISGRACED U.S. CONGRESSMAN GEORGE SANTOS SENTENCED TO 7 YEARS IN PRISON

Disgraced U.S. Congressman George Santos has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison after pleading guilty to committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump's envoy Witkoff meets President Putin in Moscow

U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Putin on Friday to discuss the U.S. plan to end the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin said there was progress as the two sides managed to bring their positions closer. Earlier, Moscow said it's ready to reach a deal with the US on Ukraine, though some elements need to be "fine tuned".

Dasha Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.


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​FBI arrests judge in Wisconsin claiming she helped a migrant escape arrest

The FBI has arrested a judge in Wisconsin that it claims helped an undocumented immigrant evade arrest. It's a significant escalation in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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IMF downgrades European economic outlook

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded Europe's economic
outlook for 2025 and 2026.

Geopolitical volatility and U.S. tariffs were cited as reasons for the revision.

Earlier this week the IMF slashed its global growth estimate for the
year from 3.3% to 2.8%.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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UN calls for "maximum restraint" in Kashmir

The United Nations has urged both India and Pakistan to show "maximum
restraint" and avoid any further conflict following a deadly attack on
tourists in Kashmir.
Relations between the two countries plunged to its lowest level in
years -- as India accuses Pakistan of supporting "cross-border
terrorism".
Gunmen this week opened fire on tourists in the area, killing at least
25 Indian citizens.
Pakistan has denied any involvement.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations headquarters in New York...

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Trump aims for trade deals & talks with China

Donald Trump says he's hoping for multiple trade deals over the next
three to four weeks.

In an interview with TIME magazine the US President also remained
upbeat about negotiations with China, which he says have started,
although China denies it.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR POPE FRANCIS FUNERAL

Heads of State, monarchs, and other foreign dignitaries are arriving in Rome ahead of the funeral of Pope Francis.

It's the last chance for the public to view the open coffin at St Peter's Basilica before hundreds of thousands are expected in and around the Vatican for the funeral on Saturday.

John Bevir reports from Rome.

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US AND IRAN TO MEET SATURDAY FOR THIRD ROUND OF NUCLEAR TALKS

Talks between government representatives from the US and Iran are set to take place this Saturday - as Washington continues its diplomatic push to avoid Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon.

From Tel Aviv, Trent Murray has more.

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Police investigation in France after deadly stabbing in school

Police are investigating the possible motives after a pupil killed one fellow student, and injured three others in a stabbing attack at school in western France on Thursday.

A 15-year-old girl, Lorene, died after being stabbed dozens of times by the suspect.

The attacker was overpowered by teachers and arrested at the scene.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Manhunt for Kashmir gunmen continues

Indian security teams continue to be on the lookout for four gunmen who opened fire on tourists earlier this week, killing 26 people.

Sketches with the names of the suspects have been put up in Indian administered Kashmir, with a cash reward announced as well.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Pakistan threatens India of withdrawing from the Simla agreement

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Pakistan has threatened to withdraw from the Simla Agreement, a pact that governs both sides upholding the de facto border in the disputed region of Kashmir.

The warning follows India's accusation that Islamabad was involved in a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, further straining already tense ties.

With ties plummeting, experts warn the crisis could push the region towards war.

Hira Mustafa reports.

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India-Pakistan tension simmer after Kashmir attack

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Calling India's decision to suspend a key water sharing agreement an act of war Islamabad has decided to cancel visas for Indians and stop trade. 

These measures came after India took similar steps this week in the wake of a terrorist attack that killed at least 26 people in Kashmir. 

New Delhi blames Islamabad for supporting cross border terrorism - and the Indian government is now hinting at further action, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi. 

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New Delhi blames Islamabad for supporting cross border terrorism. And in a rare moment of solidarity opposition parties too have decided to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government in any action it might take. 

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

NATO chief in Washington for talks

Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte is in Washington for talks with senior members of the Trump administration as Ukraine peace talks are stalling.
He'll meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz at the state department on Thursday.
Kate Fisher reports

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TRUMP CRITICIZES RUSSIAN BOMBING OF KYIV: "NOT NECESSARY"

In an unusual move, US President Donald Trump has publicly appealed to Russia's president to halt the bombing of Ukraine's capital and agree to a peace deal.

It follows Russia's latest bombardment of Kyiv, which left nine people dead and at least 80 injured.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Pakistan hits back with strong countermeasures in response to India’s actions

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Pakistan maintains it rejects India's unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty, a key water-sharing pact between the two neighbors.

This has further strained relations between Islamabad and New Delhi, as Pakistan responds with strong retaliatory measures in a tit for tat move.

Hira Mustafa reports.

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U.S. says EU tech fines won’t be tolerated

The United States has sharply criticized the European Commission's
decision to fine Meta and Apple nearly $800 million.

The two U.S. tech giants are accused of violating the European Union's
digital competition laws. Charges both companies deny.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Modi vows revenge against Kashmir terrorist attack

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India is vowing revenge against the attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed at least 26 civilians.

In a rare english language speech Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is committed to combating terrorism. 

His comments come as security officials are conducting a manhunt to find the armed assailants who attacked tourists on tuesday. 

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India's Modi promises retribution in first public comments

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made his first public comments since 26 people were killed in a terror attack in Indian administered Kashmir this week.

Modi said those behind the attack will be punished and 'pursued till the ends of the earth'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US tariffs could impact India's GDP by 0.5 percentage points, says finance secretary

India's economy could take a hit of half a percentage point being shaved off its GDP as a direct result of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, India's finance secretary says.

This comes as formal talks on a proposed bilateral trade deal between the US and India are underway in Washington.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Tensions between India and Pakistan are on the rise

Tensions between India and Pakistan are on the rise following a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir.

New Delhi has blamed Islamabad for the incident and announced a raft of retaliatory steps, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.

Pakistani officials have denied the allegations and convened a top-level security meeting to plan its next move.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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