Emmanuel Macron kicks off regional tour of South East Asia

The French president has started a regional tour of South East Asia, with the signing of a deal in Vietnam to provide the low-cost carrier VietJet Air with 20 new Airbus planes.

Emmanuel Macron is also due to visit Indonesia and Singapore later this week.

Ross Cullen is following from Paris.

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EU tariffs delayed until July 9

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's agreed to the European Union's
request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on EU goods.

European stocks surged in early trading Monday on the news that the
deadline has been moved back by more than a month.

William Denselow reports from Brussels

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French farmers renew protests and taxi drivers bring roads to a halt

Farmers in France are gathering in protest convoys as part of wider demonstrations against  a new agricultural law.

It comes at the same time as taxi drivers continue go-slow demonstrations on roads around France, in protests against changes to fare structures.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pakistan's Prime Minister is on a week long tour

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Pakistan's Prime Minister is on a week-long tour, visiting key allies in Asia as Islamabad and New Delhi ramp up a diplomatic offensive in the aftermath of a military conflict earlier this month.

Both the countries traded missile and drone strikes earlier this month after India blamed Pakistan for a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir—an accusation Islamabad denies.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy'

US
President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone "absolutely" crazy after Moscow launched what is the biggest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began in 2022


12 people have died and many more injured over the weekend after Russia launched nearly 370 missiles and drones into Ukraine.



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India-Canada FMs speak signaling thaw in ties

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Indian and Canadian foreign ministers spoke for the first time since Mark Carney was elected Prime Minister earlier this year - signalling a potential thaw in ties.

Relations between two countries had hit rock bottom during Justin Trudeau's tenure after he accused New Delhi of being involved in trans-national killings on Canadian soil.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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US tariffs loom over Asia Summit as ties with China strengthen

INTRO: Southeast Asian leaders are meeting on Monday for their first summit since US President Donald Trump's trade policies upended global economic norms.

The trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint message of deep concern over recent US actions, as Laura Westbrook reports.

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EU faces 50 percent U.S. tariffs

European stocks fell Friday on the news that the U.S. plans to impose
a blanket 50 percent tariff on goods coming from the European Union.

The announcement from President Trump came before U.S. and EU trade
representatives were scheduled to speak.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Harvard sues Trump over foreign student ban

Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over its decision
to block the institution from enrolling international students.

The ban affects more than 7,000 students at the elite university and
marks the latest clash between the White House and Harvard following
its refusal to implement reforms demanded by the government.

Nick Harper reports.

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APPLE SHARES FALL AFTER TRUMP DEMANDS IPHONES ARE MADE IN AMERICA

Shares in tech giant Apple tumbled on Friday — after President Trump demanded its iPhone products are manufactured in the United States.

Mr Trump said if the company doesn't do what he asks of it, he's going to impose a 25 percent tariff on the phones.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Verdicts due in trial of 10 men for robbing millions of dollars worth of jewellery from Kim Kardashian

Verdicts are expected on Friday in the trial of ten men accused of robbing the reality star Kim Kardashian at gunpoint.

Approximately 10 million dollars worth of jewellery were stolen in the attack at a hotel during Paris fashion week in 2016.

The court case has lasted a month and the reality TV star herself testified in-person earlier in the trial.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Fear Of Further UK Strikes

There are fears that there could be another wave of public sector strikes in the UK.

Leading unions representing teachers, nurses and doctors have said industrial action is 'possible' after criticising pay deals.

The British Medical Association says a proposed pay rise of 4% represents salary "erosion".

Government ministers say it's "meaningful progress" at a time when public finances are being stretched.

A series of strikes affecting the National Health Service took place in 2023 and 2024, as junior doctors fought for significant pay rises.

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India-Japan talk countering terrorism during Indian delegations visit to Tokyo

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India's foreign secretary discussed curbing terrorism during his meeting with Japan's foreign minister and national security advisor.

Speaking at a public event in Tokyo, Vikram Misri said India is a victim of terrorism, and Pakistan is a sponsor - and that's it's important for the international community to not equate the two.

Islamabad has denied New Delhi's allegations that it supports cross border terrorism.

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NETANYAHU ACCUSES UK, FRANCE, CANADA OF SIDING WITH HAMAS

Israel's prime minister has accused the leaders of Britain, France and Canada of being on the "wrong side of history" on the conflict in Gaza.

Benjamin Netanyahu has released a video criticising Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Mark Carney after the attack on Israeli embassy staff in Washington.

The three leaders had called on Israel to change course in a statement earlier this week which was highly critical of the expansion of military operations in Gaza, and the lack of aid being allowed in.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert disagrees with Mr Netanyahu's comments.

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Senior US, China diplomats hold phone call

INTRO: Two senior diplomats from the United States and China held a phone call to discuss "issues of mutual interest", according to official statements, and comes as both sides have seen a thaw in relations in the trade war.

Beijing's foreign ministry said Ma and Landau had agreed to continue to maintain communication, as Laura Westbrook reports.

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Trump Administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students

The US Department of Homeland Security says it has revoked Harvard's ability to enroll international students, the latest escalation in the battle between the Trump administration and the prestigious university.

Harvard called the move unlawful.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Federal agents search home of man suspected of killing two Israeli embassy staffers

US federal agents have searched the Chicago residence of Elias Rodriguez, the man suspected of shooting and killing two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington DC outside a Jewish museum.

Rodriguez shouted Free Palestine as he was taken into custody.

FBI Director Kash Patel called the killings an act of terror and said "targeted anti-Semitic violence will be met with the full weight of federal law enforcement". FSN's Toni Waterman is at the scene of the shootings with the latest.

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UK ANNOUNCES HANDOVER OF CHAGOS ISLANDS DESPITE LAST-MINUTE LEGAL CHALLENGE

The UK will hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to the country of Mauritius.

That's despite a last-minute injunction to stop the plan, which was overturned shortly later by England's High Court.

Stuart Smith reports.

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UNEMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS FALL TO FOUR-WEEK LOW IN USA

Applications for unemployment benefits in the United States fell to a four-week low, according to data released on Thursday.

It comes amid widespread uncertainty and declining consumer confidence in the American economy.

Mitch McCann reports:

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French ministers calls on EU to cut red tape

France's Europe Minister has urged the European Union to act faster
when it comes to cutting red tape.

The bloc has pledged to take action to boost competitive and kickstart
economic growth but the French official says bolder steps are needed.

William Denselow reports from Paris

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