China's exports rose a higher than expected 8% in April as new US tariffs took effect

INTRO: China's export growth rose even as shipments to the US slumped sharply in the first month in the first official data since China became embroiled in a tit-for-tat tariff battle with the US.

President Donald Trump announced punishing levies of as high as 145% on China that were met with retaliatory rates of 125% from Beijing. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Tensions between the nuclear armed rivals continue to escalate

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Pakistan has denied Indian claims of launching attacks on military sites and cities, calling the allegations baseless.

Relations between the two countries have hit a new low since India blamed Pakistan for a terrorist attack in Indian administered Kashmir, a charge Islamabad denies.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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India army says its neutralized Pakistan's missiles and drone attacks on Thursday

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The Indian army says it has neutralised missiles and drones fired by Pakistan over India's Jammu and Kashmir province. 

Air sirens blared out across 20 cities in India on Thursday night followed by blackouts - as concerns about a wider conflict between nuclear neighbours mount. 

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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FEMA head dismissed after he says agency shouldn’t be disbanded

The acting director of the US's Federal Emergency Management Agency is out of a job, a day after he told lawmakers he didn't support disbanding the disaster relief agency.

US President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have both recently suggested the agency known as FEMA should be eliminated

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Robert Prevost named as first American Pope

The first American Pope has been selected by Cardinals after two days of voting at the Vatican.

Robert Prevost will go by the name of Pope Leo the Fourteenth.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave tells us more about the man succeeding Pope Francis, who died last month.

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Trump announces "very conclusive" UK trade deal

The US and UK have agreed a trade deal to reduce tariffs, with Donald
Trump calling the agreement "very conclusive", despite many of the
specifics yet to be agreed.

It will see exports of American beef, ethanol and agricultural
products to the UK.

And the creation of a 'trading zone' for steel and pharmaceutical products.

Nick Harper has more from Washington.

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India says fired drones at Pakistani targets in response to Islamabad's agression

India says it has targeted Pakistan’s air defence radars, calling it a 'proportionate' response to Pakistani aggression.

New Delhi also claims that drones were fired after Islamabad tried to hit military targets in India.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Bill Gates is giving away his fortune, winding down his Foundation

Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of money and wind down his Foundation, which is credited with saving more 80 million lives worldwide. Toni Waterman has more.  

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US & UK to sign “full and comprehensive” trade deal

The US and UK are expected to sign a trade deal which Donald Trump is
describing as "full and comprehensive".

It makes the UK the first country to cement an agreement since the
Trump administration announced tariffs on all of its trading partners.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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SKIES ABOVE UKRAINE LARGELY QUIET AS MOSCOW CLAIMS OBSERVANCE OF VICTORY DAY CEASEFIRE

China's President Xi Jinping is in Moscow ahead of celebrations marking 80 years since the Soviet Union helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War Two.

More than 20 world leaders are expected to join the militaristic 'Victory Day' parade, despite Ukraine warning it cannot 'guarantee' the safety of attendees.

Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.

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CONCLAVE INTO DAY TWO IN ROME

The Catholic Church's Conclave to elect a new Pope is into its second day.

The first round of voting on Wednesday was inconclusive - leading to black smoke being emitted above the Sistine Chapel.

Olly Barratt reports from Rome.

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France marks 80 years since end of Second World War

On Thursday, France marks the 80-year anniversary of the end of World War Two.

There will be a military parade, President Macron will lay a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe and he will make a speech in Paris, from where Ross Cullen reports.

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China’s Xi Jinping attacks US ‘hegemony’ ahead of summit with Vladimir Putin

INTRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn a parallel between modern-day US "hegemony" and the "arrogant fascist forces" of 80 years ago ahead of talks with Vladimir Putin.

The Chinese and Russian presidents are using the visit to signal the strength of their alliance, amid a trade war with the US. Laura Westbrook reports.

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India-Pakistan on edge as their militaries exchange gunfire

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Indian army says atleast one soldiers has died as gunfire and bombing continue on India Pakistan border. 

The region remains tense a day after India fired missiles into Pakistani territory - aimed it says at terrorist infrastructure. 

Islamabad has now asked its army to carry out corresponding action.

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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​Trump calls India’s attack against Pakistan “a shame”; concerns mount of all out war

President Donald Trump has called India's missile attack against Pakistan "a shame" as concerns mount that the region is on the brink of war.

Pakistan's President has vowed retaliation - saying India must suffer the consequences of its cowardly attack.

New Delhi launched the airstrike overnight - targeting what it called terrorist infrastructure. It comes days after 26 tourists were killed in a terrorist attack in Indian administration Kashmir.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai

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​Trump administration is reportedly planning to send migrants to Libya

The Trump Administration is reportedly planning to send undocumented migrants to Libya despite the US warning people not to travel to the North African country due to conflict and terrorism.  The story was first reported by Reuters and comes as the Trump administration struggles to make good on its promise of mass deportations. Toni Waterman has more. 

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US & China to meet for trade talks

The US' top trade officials will meet with Chinese representatives
this weekend amid the ongoing trade war.

The US has placed a 145% tariff on Chinese goods, while Beijing has
implemented a 125% duty of American products.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Interim Syrian president visits Paris on first trip to Europe

The Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is visiting Paris for his first trip to Europe.

He is meeting the French president for talks.

France says Emmanuel Macron will call for "first and foremost the stabilization of the region, particularly Lebanon, as well as the fight against terrorism."

Ross Cullen reports.

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Security across Pakistan is on high alert amid Indian cross-border strikes.

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Following Indian cross-border strikes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the eastern province of Punjab, security across Pakistan has been heightened. 

Pakistan claims in retaliation it has shot down five Indian fighter jets.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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US and China to launch formal trade talks

INTRO: Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead trade talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer later this week in Switzerland, seeking to de-escalate a tariff standoff that has threatened to hammer both economies.

It will be the first confirmed trade talks between the countries since President Donald Trump announced punishing levies of as high as 145% on China that were met with retaliatory rates of 125% from Beijing. Laura Westbrook reports.

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