UK Suspends Israel Trade Talks and Summons Ambassador Over Gaza

The UK Government has suspended negotiations with Israel for a new free trade agreement over what British Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the "indefensible and cruel" blockade of aid into Gaza and Israel's expanded military operations. 

Speaking to Parliament on Tuesday Lammy said that the conflict had entered a "dark new phase" with the humanitarian catastrophe intensifies in Gaza. 

The announcement follows a joint statement by the leaders of the UK, France and Canada condemning the Israeli government's actions in Gaza which was met with anger by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

David Lammy also announced that the Israeli ambassador in London was being summoned to convey the demand to end the renewed Israeli military actions and the end to the blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza. 

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First US 'self-deport' flight takes 64 people to Central America

The first flight carrying migrants who have chosen to self-deport has left the US for Central America. 

The Department of Homeland Security has offered $1,000 and a free flight for anyone wanting to leave. 

Nick Harper in Washington has the details. 

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TOP UN OFFICIAL: 14,000 GAZAN BABIES COULD DIE WITHOUT URGENT AID RELEIF

The United Nations Humanitarian Chief has issued a dire warning if Israel does not allow urgently needed aid into the Gaza Strip within the coming hours.

Tom Fletcher says up to 14,000 babies could die in the next two days if the aid is not allowed through.

Mitch McCann reports:

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UK, France and Canada Threaten ‘Concrete Actions’ Over Gaza

The UK, France and Canada have threatened Israel with 'concrete actions' over expanding military operations in Gaza. 

The joint statement condemns the humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave, and Israel's response to what it calls the intolerable level of human suffering.  

The statement has been met by fierce criticism from the Israeli government.

Simon Gaitán reports.

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French Senate says Macron government covered up Nestlé's illegal treatment of bottled water

The French government has been accused by senators of toning down a report highlighting contaminated mineral water sources, after a request by the food giant Nestlé.

The French Senate says ministers covered up the Swiss retailer's illegal treatment of bottled water.

Ross Cullen reports.

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China is holding trilateral talks with Pakistan and Afghanistan’s foreign ministers

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Beijing is hosting trilateral talks with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Afghanistan in attendance.

The meeting comes amid rising tensions in South Asia, following a recent military confrontation between Pakistan and India.

Tensions between Islamabad and Kabul over allegations of cross border terrorism will also be discussed

Hira Mustafa has more.

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EU approves 17th sanctions package

The European Union has approved a new sanctions package against Russia
targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers.

Top EU officials say efforts to impose further sanctions on Moscow are
already in the works should it not agree to a full and unconditional
ceasefire.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Council of Europe Urges Hungary to Halt NGO and Media Law Debate

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Europe's top human rights body is urging Hungary to stop work on a new law that targets NGOs and independent media. The Council of Europe says the bill threatens basic freedoms. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest

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ZELENSKY: 'DEFINING MOMENT' IN EFFORTS FOR CEASEFIRE

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says a 'defining moment' has arrived in efforts to end the war with Russia.

It comes as US President Donald Trump claimed Kyiv and Moscow would 'immediately' start negotiations over a ceasefire, after he held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

President Zelensky says Moscow must face further sanctions if it isn't ready for a ceasefire.

President Putin said he would work with Ukraine on a 'memorandum on a possible future peace agreement'.

Donald Trump says he's optimistic about progress.

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India-US restart trade negotiations as Indian trade minister visits Washington

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India and the US are likely discussing a multi-phase trade deal - the first tranche of which could be finalised by July, according to reports.

India's commerce minister met his US counterpart on Monday to expedite the negotiations.

New Delhi's one of the first countries to start working on a trade deal with the US and is hoping to conclude it before the 90 day pause on US tariffs expires.

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India's foreign secretary rejects claims of US involvement in ceasefire with Pakistan

India continues to deny that the US played a role in the recent ceasefire agreed with Pakistan, following armed conflict between the two neighbours this month after tensions surged in the wake of a deadly attack in Kashmir.

India's foreign secretary says that the decision to stop military activity was taken at a bilateral level.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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China says US chip curbs could harms its own competitiveness

Beijing has urged the United States to "immediately correct its wrongdoings" after the U.S. issued guidance warning companies not to use advanced computer chips from China, including Huawei's Ascend AI chips.

China's commerce ministry warned  Washington's move could ultimately harm the U.S.'s own industrial competitiveness, as Laura Westbrook reports.

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Trump: Russia-Ukraine negotiations to begin "immediately"

US President Donald Trump says negotiations between Russia and Ukraine
will begin "immediately" on ending the war in Ukraine.

However, his calls with the leaders of both countries did not elict an
immediate ceasefire.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. tariffs expected to dent European economic growth

U.S. tariffs are expected to significantly weigh on Europe's economic
growth this year.

The European Union has delivered its annual spring forecast, and
officials say that economic uncertainty due to global trade tensions
has hit levels not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Pakistan’s foreign minister arrives in Beijing for a three-day official visit

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Pakistan's Foreign Minister is on a three-day visit to China.

The trip comes days after a military standoff with India that was triggered following a terror attack in Indian administered Kashmir, which New Delhi blames on Pakistan—a charge Islamabad denies.

Experts say China's role could be pivotal in steering the region away from further escalation.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts messages of support

Messages of support have been pouring in for former US president Joe
Biden following the news he's been diagnosed with an aggressive form
of cancer.

President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he was sending his
"warmest and best wishes".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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France secures multi-billion dollar deals at annual investment summit

The British online bank Revolut says it will invest more than a billion dollars in France over the next three years.

It's just one of the big business deals that's been announced in France at the country's annual investment summit.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Vodafone Idea seeks India's Supreme Court's help to get waiver on $5bn owed to government

Vodafone's India joint venture telecom operator has gone to India's top court to challenge the government's rejection of its request to waive more than $5 billion it owes in interest and penalties on dues.

News agency Reuters reports that documents show that the Indian company says that the waiver could be crucial to its survival.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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'BASIC AMOUNT OF FOOD' TO BE ALLOWED INTO GAZA

Israel's prime minister says a "basic amount of food" will be allowed into Gaza so the hunger crisis does not worsen.

The Israeli military has begun an extensive ground operation in parts of Gaza that it says is designed to defeat Hamas and free hostages.

The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 450 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza in the last week.

Former deputy national security adviser in Israel, Professor Chuck Freilich, says he doesn't believe this will be the end of fighting.

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India to send 59 MPs to convey message of "zero tolerance against terrorism"

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India is sending a delegation of 59 Members of Parliament abroad to convey what it calls its message of zero tolerance against terrorism.

The MPs visit to India's key global partners comes days after a military conflict with Pakistan which was triggered by a terrorist attack in India administered Kashmir that claimed at least 26 lives.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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