A preliminary investigation from the European Commission has found
that AliExpress is in breach of its Digital Services Act.
The Commission says e-commerce giant has failed to take appropriate
steps to clamp down on counterfeit and dangerous goods sold on its
platform.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
EU Commission says Hungary's economy is falling behind
The European Commission says Hungary's economy is falling behind. A new report highlights a troubling combination of corruption, inadequate education, and a weak business environment,
all of which contribute to growing poverty and declining competitiveness. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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Modi-Trump speak on the phone - first call after USA claims brokered a ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad
India says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to US President Trump on the phone, their first conversation since the American leader claimed to have brokered a ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad.
India says Prime Minister Modi rejected Trump's claims during the phone call.
The White House on the call yet.
Neha Poonia has more.
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India says Prime Minister Modi rejected Trump's claims during the phone call.
The White House on the call yet.
Neha Poonia has more.
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TRUMP CONSIDERING IRAN STRIKES
US President Donald Trump is reportedly deciding whether the US should get directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict.
He's been holding talks with advisers at the White House to discuss possible strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites.
President Trump has called for "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" from Iran.
Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran "will never compromise".
Former US Assistant Secretary of State Jamie Rubin says airstrikes might not be enough to achieve Washington's objectives.
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He's been holding talks with advisers at the White House to discuss possible strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites.
President Trump has called for "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" from Iran.
Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran "will never compromise".
Former US Assistant Secretary of State Jamie Rubin says airstrikes might not be enough to achieve Washington's objectives.
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ABORTION TO BE 'DECRIMINALISED' IN ENGLAND AND WALES
A decision by MPs to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales is being described as a 'landmark moment'.
It will stop women from being investigated by police or prosecuted for ending a pregnancy outside of the rules.
Critics say it's a 'dangerous' change.
James Kitchin reports.
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It will stop women from being investigated by police or prosecuted for ending a pregnancy outside of the rules.
Critics say it's a 'dangerous' change.
James Kitchin reports.
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TRUMP REPORTEDLY CONSIDERING UK STRIKES ON IRAN
US President Donald Trump is reportedly deciding whether the US should get directly involved in the Israel-Iran conflict.
He's been holding talks with advisers at the White House to discuss possible strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites.
President Trump has called for "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" from Iran.
Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran "will never compromise".
Geopolitical adviser Rina Shah says the US President is deploying maximum-pressure diplomacy.
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He's been holding talks with advisers at the White House to discuss possible strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites.
President Trump has called for "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" from Iran.
Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran "will never compromise".
Geopolitical adviser Rina Shah says the US President is deploying maximum-pressure diplomacy.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2025
US retail spending down in May
American shoppers slowed spending in May, as retail sales fell 0.9% according to the US Commerce Department.
The worse-than-expected figures come after consumers splurged on autos and other goods in recent months to beat tariff-related price increases.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Trump fires off provocative posts suggesting greater US involvement in Israel- Iran conflict
Donald Trump has fired off a series of highly provocative social media posts which seem to suggest the US is about to get much more involved in the Israel - Iran conflict.
The messages came as the President headed into a meeting with his top National Security officials in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
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The messages came as the President headed into a meeting with his top National Security officials in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
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23ANDME FINED $3 BILLION FOR DATA BREACH
The UK privacy watchdog has fined genetic testing company '23andMe' over 3 billion US dollars for a data breach that leaked the personal information of nearly 7 million people.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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TRUMP LEAVES G7 - SAYS HE WORKING ON SOMETHING "MUCH BIGGER" THAN MIDDLE EAST CEASEFIRE
The G7 is now down to six leaders — after the US President left early to address the unfolding crisis in the Middle East, making clear he's not in the mood for a ceasefire.
Online, Mr Trump lashed out at the French President, who claimed the American leader was planning to negotiate one.
Mitch McCann reports from the G7 in Canada.
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Trump Administration hunkers down in Situation Room as Israel - Iran conflict intensifies
Donald Trump will meet with his top National Security officials in the Situation Room on Tuesday - as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies.
This comes after the President told people to "immediately evacuate Tehran" and abruptly left the G7 meeting in Canada.
Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
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This comes after the President told people to "immediately evacuate Tehran" and abruptly left the G7 meeting in Canada.
Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
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Pakistan continues the repatriation of its citizens from Iran
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Pakistan is continuing to bring back its citizens from Iran and Iraq as tensions in the Middle East mount.
So far, Islamabad has brought back over 600 nationals from both Iran and Iraq.
In response to the growing regional unrest, security across the country has also been hiked.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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EU and U.S. agree to accelerate trade talks
The European Commission President says trade talks will accelerate
with the United States.
The announcement came after Ursula von der Leyen had a meeting with
U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in
Canada.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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with the United States.
The announcement came after Ursula von der Leyen had a meeting with
U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in
Canada.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Trump leave G7 Summit early as Israel asks for U.S. bunker-busters
President Donald Trump has left the G7 Summit early, saying that he has "many important matters" to attend to in Washington.
The American leader at first refused to sign a G7 declaration calling for military de-escalation between Israel and Iran, but then relented after the text was modified.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Budapest Mayor Says City Will Host Largest-Ever Pride to Bypass Ban
In Hungary, the mayor of Budapest says the city will host this year's LGBTQ Pride march as an official event to bypass a national law that allows police to ban such gatherings.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest
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US/UK TRADE AGREEMENT TO BE IMPLEMENTED (IN PART)
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have finalised parts of a US-UK deal to cut some trade barriers.
They've agreed to implement an agreement reached last month to lower import taxes on cars and aerospace goods.
But US tariffs for UK steel remain at 25%, while that part of the trade deal continues to be worked on.
The two leaders hailed the progress at the G7 summit in Canada.
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They've agreed to implement an agreement reached last month to lower import taxes on cars and aerospace goods.
But US tariffs for UK steel remain at 25%, while that part of the trade deal continues to be worked on.
The two leaders hailed the progress at the G7 summit in Canada.
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India urges its citizens to move out of Tehran
New Delhi has revised its advisory for citizens in Iran, asking those in the capital Tehran to move out.
This even as India has made a diplomatic outreach to Armenia and the UAE, to ensure the safety of its citizens in the region.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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This even as India has made a diplomatic outreach to Armenia and the UAE, to ensure the safety of its citizens in the region.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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Israel and Iran continue to trade fire as conflict enters fifth day
US President Donald Trump issued a warning in a social media post, saying everyone should "immediately evacuate Tehran."
This even as Israel and Iran have continued to fire missiles and rockets at each other on Tuesday - as the conflict enters its fifth day.
Countries around the world are urging their citizens to leave Iran and Israel.
Trent Murray is in Tel Aviv with the latest.
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This even as Israel and Iran have continued to fire missiles and rockets at each other on Tuesday - as the conflict enters its fifth day.
Countries around the world are urging their citizens to leave Iran and Israel.
Trent Murray is in Tel Aviv with the latest.
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Trump leaving G7 early amid Middle East tensions
US President Donald Trump is leaving the G7 meeting in Canada early to
return to Washington as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran.
The US leader has been pushing Tehran to negotiate a deal that would
reign in its nuclear program and end the retaliatory strikes with
Israel.
But the president's departure is fueling speculation there will be
heavier Israeli strikes on Iran in the hours ahead.
Nick Harper reports from the G7 summit.
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return to Washington as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran.
The US leader has been pushing Tehran to negotiate a deal that would
reign in its nuclear program and end the retaliatory strikes with
Israel.
But the president's departure is fueling speculation there will be
heavier Israeli strikes on Iran in the hours ahead.
Nick Harper reports from the G7 summit.
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Monday, June 16, 2025
US UK sign trade deal at G7
U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer say they have finalized a trade deal.
It will bring into force parts of a pact agreed between the two countries last month, including reducing tariffs on UK cars.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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