European foreign ministers are gathering in Luxembourg to discuss ways
to increase support for Ukraine.
This follows Friday's meeting in Washington where Ukraine's President
Volodmyr Zelenskyy failed to secure long-range missiles from the U.S.
The EU's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas says greater pressure is
needed to force Moscow to the negotiating table.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Monday, October 20, 2025
FRENCH AUTHORITIES HUNT STOLEN LOUVRE JEWELS
Authorities in Paris say it's a "race against time" to recover priceless crown jewels which have been stolen from the Louvre.
The world-famous museum was forced to close after Sunday's break in.
French officials say a gang that broke into a gallery was clearly professional.
France Correspondent at The Times David Chazan says a major investigation is underway.
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The world-famous museum was forced to close after Sunday's break in.
French officials say a gang that broke into a gallery was clearly professional.
France Correspondent at The Times David Chazan says a major investigation is underway.
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TRUMP: GAZA CEASEFIRE STILL IN PLACE
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire in Gaza is still in place, despite weekend clashes.
Israel carried out a series of air strikes on Sunday which Palestinian officials say killed dozens of people.
The Israeli military says it was targeting Hamas following the deaths of two soldiers in Rafah.
Former Middle East minister Alistair Burt says the truce is likely to remain fragile.
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Israel carried out a series of air strikes on Sunday which Palestinian officials say killed dozens of people.
The Israeli military says it was targeting Hamas following the deaths of two soldiers in Rafah.
Former Middle East minister Alistair Burt says the truce is likely to remain fragile.
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Friday, October 17, 2025
Trump: supplying Ukraine with Tomahawks would be an “escalation”
US President Donald Trump says giving US-made Tomahawk missiles to
Ukraine would be an "escalation" of the conflict with Russia.
That's despite the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy coming to
the White House on Friday to petition Washington for the long-range
weaponry.
Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.
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Ukraine would be an "escalation" of the conflict with Russia.
That's despite the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy coming to
the White House on Friday to petition Washington for the long-range
weaponry.
Nick Harper sends this report from Washington.
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Former Trump advisor John Bolton pleads not guilty to criminal charges
President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor - turned political foe - John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges of unlawfully storing and sharing classified information. Bolton didn’t speak to the media as he turned himself in at a Maryland federal courthouse early Friday morning - a day after a grand jury in the state handed up an 18-count indictment.
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RADIO: EBOLA CASES DROP
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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say they've made progress in controlling the Ebola outbreak in the southern province of Kasai following the stepping up of their infection prevention measures since last month. The highly infectious disease was declared on September 4 and has claimed 45 lives so far. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa...
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EU seeks more funds from frozen Russian assets
The European Commission is reportedly seeking to expand the funds
available from frozen Russian assets.
According to POLITICO the EU wants to use an additional 30 billion
dollars sitting in private bank accounts to finance loans for Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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available from frozen Russian assets.
According to POLITICO the EU wants to use an additional 30 billion
dollars sitting in private bank accounts to finance loans for Ukraine.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Trump, Putin to Meet Again in Budapest After Alaska Criticism
President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin again — this time in Budapest. Their first summit in Alaska drew criticism for failing to make progress on ending the war in Ukraine. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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UK PM CRITICISES 'BAN' ON MACCABI TLV FANS
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has described a ban on Israeli fans attending a match against Aston Villa next month as the "wrong decision".
It was made by the local body responsible for issuing safety certificates in Birmingham and backed by West Midlands Police.
Maccabi Tel Aviv are due to visit Villa Park in the Europa League on 6th November.
West Midlands Conservative MP Saqib Bhatti says he's horrified by the ban.
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It was made by the local body responsible for issuing safety certificates in Birmingham and backed by West Midlands Police.
Maccabi Tel Aviv are due to visit Villa Park in the Europa League on 6th November.
West Midlands Conservative MP Saqib Bhatti says he's horrified by the ban.
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Indian state refiners contradict Trump's claims; say no order to cut Russian oil purchases
Intro:
Contradicting President Trump's claims, Indian state refiners say they have not been asked to cut Russian oil purchases.
Trump says India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil but India's foreign ministry says - the phone call never took place.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Contradicting President Trump's claims, Indian state refiners say they have not been asked to cut Russian oil purchases.
Trump says India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil but India's foreign ministry says - the phone call never took place.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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India denies conversation between Trump and Modi on oil claim
India's foreign ministry has said it isn't aware of a conversation between prime minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump during which Modi agreed to stop buying oil from Russia.
President Trump has accused India of helping to fund Moscow's war in Ukraine with its energy purchases.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Trump to meet Putin in Hungary following "very productive" call
US President Donald Trump says he will meet the Russia leader Vladimir
Putin in Hungary after the two men spoke by phone for two hours on
Thursday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the call lasted more
than 2 hours, with Trump declaring it was a "very productive" call.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Putin in Hungary after the two men spoke by phone for two hours on
Thursday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the call lasted more
than 2 hours, with Trump declaring it was a "very productive" call.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Madagascar coup leader to be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country
Military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as Madagascar's transitional president on Friday, the new leadership has announced.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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UK NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR WITNESS STATEMENTS SHOW THREAT FROM CHINA ALWAYS CLEAR
The British government has published new evidence related to the collapse of a criminal trial of suspected Chinese spies.
Three witness statements from a UK national security advisor reveal China was known to be conducting "large scale espionage operations" in Britain — raising more questions about why the country's prosecutor dropped the case against the two suspects, who deny the allegations.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Three witness statements from a UK national security advisor reveal China was known to be conducting "large scale espionage operations" in Britain — raising more questions about why the country's prosecutor dropped the case against the two suspects, who deny the allegations.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Hamas Accused Of Delaying The Return Of Bodies
The Israeli government has accused Hamas of purposely delaying the return of deceased hostages.
The return of bodies is part of the recent ceasefire agreement.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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EU to unveil European defense plan
The European Commission is set to unveil a major new defense plan
today aimed at bolstering its military capacity and security
architecture.
Counter drone programs will feature prominently following a slew of
high profile aerial incursions impacting several European nations over
recent weeks.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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today aimed at bolstering its military capacity and security
architecture.
Counter drone programs will feature prominently following a slew of
high profile aerial incursions impacting several European nations over
recent weeks.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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UK ECONOMY GROWS 0.1% IN AUGUST
The UK economy grew just 0.1% in August, according to new data.
The Office for National Statistics has also downgraded the figure for July from a reading of zero growth to -0.1%.
The government says it knows the economy "feels stuck" for many people, but says it's "determined to turn this around".
Conservative shadow chancellor Mel Stride says finance minister Rachel Reeves shouldn't turn to tax rises to balance the books while growth is slow.
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The Office for National Statistics has also downgraded the figure for July from a reading of zero growth to -0.1%.
The government says it knows the economy "feels stuck" for many people, but says it's "determined to turn this around".
Conservative shadow chancellor Mel Stride says finance minister Rachel Reeves shouldn't turn to tax rises to balance the books while growth is slow.
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Air India in Talks to Add Up to 300 New Aircraft
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Air India is in advanced talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy as many as 300 new planes, part of its biggest fleet overhaul since being taken over by the Tata Group. The deal, reported by Reuters, marks a key step in the airline's turnaround effort as it seeks to modernize its fleet and restore global competitiveness.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
Trump says India has agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil
Intro:
President Donald Trump says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop purchasing Russian oil.
The US has blamed India for fuelling Moscow's war machinery - and slapped 25% additional tariffs on New Delhi in an effort to stop Russia's war in Ukraine.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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President Trump says Indian Prime Minister Modi commits to stopping Russian oil purchases
US President Donald Trump says that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given assurances that India will stop buying oil from Russia.
India has not publicly confirmed this yet and in recent weeks had been indicating that it had no plans to stop importing Russian oil at discounted rates, as it strives to meet its energy needs.
President Trump said he planned to get China to stop its oil imports from Moscow too.
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