Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping speak amid ongoing trade war

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have spoken over the phone amid a standoff over tariffs.

The two have been engaged in a tit-for-tat trade war, culminating in the US slapping 145% levies on Chinese goods. That was later rolled back to 30% as negotiations on a broader trade deal play out.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation reopens aid sites in Gaza

A U.S.-led group responsible for distributing aid in Gaza says it has resumed operations, after temporarily shutting down its sites.

The closure followed a series of nearby shootings in recent days, with Israel's military accused of firing on people arriving to collect supplies.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Pakistan lauds the US President for helping broker an India-Pakistan ceasefire

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Pakistan's Prime Minister has lauded US President Donald Trump for helping defuse tensions with New Delhi after last month's military escalation between the nuclear armed neighbours.

He was speaking while addressing US independence day celebrations at the American embassy in Islamabad

This even as New Delhi has repeatedly denied that the US played any role.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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NATO will hit five percent spending goal says U.S. Defense Secretary

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says NATO allies will commit to
a five percent spending target set out by the Trump administration.

Defense ministers are gathering at NATO headquarters Thursday as the
military alliance gears up for a top level summit in the Netherlands
later this month.

William Denselow reports from Brussels where NATO is headquartered.

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Hungary Delays Vote on Foreign-Funding Transparency Law

 Hungary's government has delayed a controversial vote on a proposed law targeting foreign-funded organizations. 

The bill had sparked street protests and international criticism. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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Brazilian president visits France ahead of major ocean conference

The Brazilian president is making a state visit to France ahead of a major ocean conference next week.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will spend two days in Paris before heading to southern France to take part in the summit on protection of the oceans.

He will also participate in a review of the troops and a state dinner with President Macron.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Indian authorities investigate stampede which killed 11 outside cricket stadium

Indian authorities are investigating the cause of a deadly stampede in Bengaluru - at a victory celebration to mark the first ever Indian Premier League title win for the city's cricket team.

At least 11 people, as young as 14, were killed and dozens were injured on Wednesday.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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AID CENTRES TO REOPEN IN GAZA

Aid centres in Gaza are reopening on Thursday after being shut following fatalities at a facility in Rafah .

The Israel-endorsed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation closed them, saying it was to carry out improvements.

On Tuesday a number of Palestinians were killed at an aid distribution site when Israeli troops opened fire.

The head of the UN World Food Programme, Cindy McCain, says the situation in the enclave is desperate.

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Trump announces 12 country travel ban

US President Donald Trump has signed a travel ban preventing people
from 12 countries entering the United States.

The list includes Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, Myanmar and multiple
African nations.

Seven other countries - including Venezuela and Cuba - face partial
travel restrictions,

The new policy goes into effect from Monday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Hong Kong curbs Tiananmen anniversary, US and Taiwan say world must remember

INTRO: Security was tight in Hong Kong and activists faced pressure from police on the 36th anniversary of China's 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square.

Meanwhile, Taiwan and the United States said it must never be forgotten. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Trump ends policy requiring emergency abortions if mother’s life is in danger

The Trump administration has ended a policy that requires hospitals to perform emergency abortions if the mother's health is in danger…even in states where the procedure is banned. Nineteen states have either banned or restricted abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022.   Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump says Xi hard to make a deal with as steel & aluminium tariffs double

U.S. President Donald Trump has called China's Xi Jinping very tough and "extremely hard to make a deal with". 

It comes as the White House says the two leaders are likely to speak this week as trade tensions between their countries intensify.

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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Trump tells Fed chair to lower rates following weak jobs data

US President Donald Trump has urged the Federal Reserve chairman
Jerome Powell to cut interest rates as soon as possible following
disappointing jobs data.

The president lashed out, calling the head of the US central bank
"unbelievable".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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WILDFIRES RAGE ACROSS CANADA: SMOKE TO LINGER OVER USA NORTHEAST

Wildfire smoke from Canada is expected to linger over parts of the United States on Wednesday which is prompting air quality alerts.

It comes as thousands are forced to evacuate Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Dutch government collapse before NATO Summit

The Dutch government has collapsed just weeks before NATO leaders
gather for a high level summit in The Hague.

This comes after far-right populist Geert Wilders announced he was
quitting the coalition government in a row over immigration.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Europe’s Top Rights Watchdog Urges Hungary to Drop “Transparency,”Bill

The Council of Europe's top human rights official is urging Hungary to rethink a controversial new law. The draft legislation targets foreign-funded groups and has sparked protests at home and alarm abroad. Pablo Gutierrez reports.

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AID CENTRES CLOSED IN GAZA ON WEDNESDAY

Aid distribution centres in Gaza are closed for the day - with the areas around them declared "combat zones".

Hamas-backed local officials say at least 27 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday, when Israeli troops opened fire near an aid facility in Rafah.

Israel's military says it was responding to suspects 'deviating from designated access routes".

Jasmine El-Gamal, who used to advise the US Department of Defence under President Obama, says it's a desperate situation for people in Gaza.

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US Commerce Secretary says India's Russia ties have "rubbed US the wrong way"

US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has said that India's purchase of defence equipment from Russia and its alignment with the BRICS group of nations have "rubbed the United States the wrong way".

This comes as the US and India are working on a bilateral trade agreement, with an interim deal expected to be announced in a matter of weeks.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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China tells US envoy Washington must get ties back on 'right track'

INTRO: China's Foreign minister Wang Yi said the US should create the necessary conditions to get bilateral relations back on track, according to a ministry statement.

US officials said this week that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping would speak soon to iron out trade issues, including a dispute over critical minerals and China's restrictions on exports of certain minerals. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Family of flamethrower attack suspect detained

The family of the man accused of carrying out an "antisemitic attack"
with a makeshift flamethrower in the US state of Colorado has been
detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.

US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed the news on Tuesday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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