French cement giant Lafarge found guilty of financing terrorism

A court in Paris has found the cement giant Lafarge guilty of financing terrorism.

The company was ruled to have paid armed groups protection money to maintain its business in Syria after the outbreak of civil war.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Indonesia’s leader in Russia to secure energy supplies

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is in Russia for talks with President Putin on bilateral ties, energy cooperation and fuel volatility amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. They are expected to discuss boosting oil and fertiliser material supplies by Moscow. It is Prabowo’s third presidential visit to Russia aimed at bolstering strategic cooperation with the Kremlin. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Uganda Holds Public Hearing of Four Children Stabbed to Death

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A highly publicized court, weeklong-hearing has begun in Kampala......A suspect in the killing of four toddlers is facing a special mobile court session, with proceedings set to be broadcast live despite criticism from the Uganda Law Society.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Magyar wins historic election in Hungary

Hungary is entering a new political era after voters delivered a decisive result in a closely watched election. Peter Magyar, who mounted the most significant challenge to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power, has won, signaling a major shift in the country’s direction and its ties with Europe.Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest

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MAGYAR WINS HUNGARY ELECTION

Viktor Orban has been defeated in Hungary's election after 16 years in power.

Opposition candidate Péter Magyar won the vote with a record turnout of nearly 80 per cent.

Prime Minister Orban was close to Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.

Journalist Matt Frei is in Budapest, where he says there have been mass celebrations.

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India-China face off over renaming Himalayan towns

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In a sharp diplomatic rebuke, India has rejected China's latest attempt to assign new names to places in areas New Delhi calls parts of its North Eastern territory.

Beijing has renamed atleast five places in the last few years which it claims are part of its South Tibet province

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Oil rises above $100 a barrel in Asia after Iran talks fail

INTRO: Asian stocks were under pressure on Monday as the global oil benchmark, Brent Crude, rose 7 per cent to $102 a barrel.

Peace talks between the United States and Iran failed to make a breakthrough, and US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of Iranian ports. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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"Make or Break" US Iran peace talks ongoing

"Make-or-break" peace talks between the US and Iran are continuing late into the night in Islamabad.

They’re the first high-level, in-person discussions between the US and Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.

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Moscow announces Easter truce with Ukraine

Moscow announced an short-term Easter truce with Ukraine for the coming weekend. Kyiv agreed to respond in kind, if Russia indeed observes the proposed ceasefire. The Ukrainian leader also announced that preparations are underway for a new round of settlement talks with Russia, expected in the near future. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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US Inflation Surges in March Amid Conflict in Middle East

New figures released Friday revealed that US inflation surged during March, as the economic implications of President Trump's war effort become clearer.

The news is both economically and politically damaging for the White House ahead of the midterm elections in November.

Mitch McCann reports from New York:

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UK Foreign Minister calls Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon ‘Deeply Damaging’

The UK Foreign Minister has called escalating Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon ‘deeply damaging’ as more than 300 people are estimated to have been killed in the attacks. 

Israel’s invasion of Lebanon and intensifying strikes on its neighbouring country have put strain on the US-Israeli ceasefire with Iran ahead of negotiations set to take place between the sides in Pakistan. 

Iran has warned it will restrict shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Israel's attacks on Lebanon, with US President Trump criticising Iran for breaching the ceasefire agreement by doing so. 

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said peace in the region depends on a resolution to the crisis in Lebanon. 

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In her speech Cooper reiterated the UK’s position on the importance of free movement through the Strait of Hormuz. 

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TRUMP CONDEMNS IRAN OVER HORMUZ

US President Donald Trump says Iran is doing a 'very poor job' of allowing oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

The US President says that's a breach of a ceasefire agreement which is due to be discussed at talks between Tehran and Washington in Islamabad on Saturday.

Former British Ambassador to Iran Nicholas Hopton says it could go either way.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he's 'fed up' of seeing households' bills go up because of the actions of Presidents Trump and Putin.

It's considered his sharpest criticism yet of Donald Trump.

However, Keir Starmer has spoken to the US President (overnight) about the need for a 'practical plan' to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Former Conservative defence secretary Gavin Williamson says the Government wants to blame everyone else for its problems.

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Political upheaval looms for Hungary in crucial election

Hungarians go to the polls this weekend in an election that could have far-reaching consequences, from the war in Ukraine to ties with the European Union and the United States.

After 16 years in power, prime minister Viktor Orbán faces his toughest challenge yet from opposition leader Péter Magyar (PAY-ter MOD-yar).

Ross Cullen reports from Budapest.

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Indian Ministers head to Qatar, UAE to talk energy and regional stability

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With a fragile ceasefire holding in West Asia, India is scrambling to secure its energy supplies, sending two top ministers on a diplomatic mission to the Gulf.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar heads to the UAE, while Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri flies to Qatar, as New Delhi races to stabilise oil and gas imports.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Lebanon Israel talks expected next week but Netanyahu refuses to stop strikes

Talks between Lebanon and Israel are set to take place at the US State Department in Washington next week, according to reports in US media quoting a senior Israeli official.

It comes as US President Donald Trump asks Israel to scale back its attacks on Lebanon while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agrees to talks but not a ceasefire.

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Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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US First Lady Melania Trump denies relationship with Epstein, calls on congress to give victims a public hearing

Melania Trump, in a rare and remarkable public address, has denied any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein The US First Lady blasted what she called “lies” linking her to the late convicted sex offender and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell and claimed that images circulating online are fake.  

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The First Lady also urged Congress to hold a public hearing for Epstein’s victims.

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​Fertility rate in the US hits another record low

The fertility rate in the US hit another record low last year. Fresh federal data shows that the number of births fell by 1%.... to just over 3.6 million. Toni Waterman has more.

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NATO chief defends security alliance to Trump while acknowledging it was slow to help with Iran war

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says that member countries are doing everything U.S. President Donald Trump had requested to strengthen the military alliance, even if some were initially "a bit slow" to provide support to the US amid its war with Iran.

Reuters news agency is reporting that the NATO chief has briefed some European capitals that President Trump wants concrete commitments within the next few days for help securing the Strait of Hormuz

Kate Fisher reports from Washington 

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Moscow condemns Israel's attack on Lebanon

Russian Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli attack on Lebanon saying it undermines chances for peace in the Middle East. Moscow maintains that the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States implied strikes on Lebanon should stop as well. Russia called for an immediate halt of violence against Lebanon. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Trump doubles down on anti-NATO rhetoric

President Trump has increased his attacks on the NATO alliance in a series of social media posts, which will likely raise further questions about its future.

Mr Trump has long argued that America’s European allies in the alliance are too heavily reliant on the US, and has demanded they increase their defence spending and assist Washington in conflicts.

Mitch McCann reports:

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