Australia Actor Accuses Katy Perry of Historical Sexual Assault

Pop star Katy Perry has been accused of sexual assault by an Australian actor regarding an incident allegedly occurring 15 years ago in the state of Victoria.

Katy Perry’s team has labelled the allegations reckless lies, as Australian police look into the matter.

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Trump threatens to fire Fed chair if he stays beyond his term

US President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell if he tries to stay on beyond the end of his term. 

It comes ahead of Powell’s departure as the head of the US central bank next month. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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BRITISH MEDIA INVESTIGATION FINDS MIGRANTS ABUSING ASYLUM SYSTEM BY PRETENDING TO BE GAY

A British media investigation has found some law firms are helping migrants pretend to be gay in order to stay in the UK.

For thousands of dollars, lawyers are providing false documents to help migrants claim asylum under the pretence of being at risk due to their sexuality if deported.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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UK CHANCELLOR WARNS OF FURTHER ECONOMIC PAIN EVEN IF STRAIT OPENS SOON

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned the war in Iran will continue to impact global economies even after the conflict ends.

 
The Chancellor is currently in Washington DC, holding talks with counterparts from across the world.

 
Holly Bishop has more from London.

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UK PM “Not Going To Yield” To Pressure To Join Iran War

The UK Prime Minister has said he is “not going to yield” to pressure for Britain to join the ongoing war with Iran. 

Keir Starmer, speaking in parliament, defended his position amidst renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to make changes to the trade agreement between the two countries over the issue. 

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Starmer also hit back at claims made this week by a former head of NATO that the UK military “isn’t prepared” for war, and that national security is “in peril” as a result. 

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Iran threatens to close other key Middle East shipping lanes if US blockade continues

Iran is threatening to shut down key Middle East shipping lanes if the US blockade continues. The navy has blockaded Iran ports since Monday, as the US tries to squeeze the Iranian economy and force officials back to the negotiating table. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Hungary’s election winner presses president to step down after meeting

Hungary’s election winner, Peter Magyar, met President Tamas Sulyok today and personally asked him to resign.
The demand comes as Magyar moves to form a new government after a landslide victory. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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US rapper Kanye West postpones concert in France

The US rapper Kanye West has postponed an upcoming concert in France.

There were reports that the French interior minister was seeking to block West from performing in the city of Marseille due to the rapper's antisemitic remarks.

Last week, the Wireless Festival in the UK was cancelled after the British government blocked West, who was due to appear at the event, from entering the country.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel

Italy has suspended its defense cooperation agreement with Israel. The move comes days after the Italian government accused Israel of firing towards the country’s peacekeepers in Lebanon. Europe correspondent William Denselow reports. 

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KING'S US VISIT WILL NOT INCLUDE EPSTEIN VICTIMS MEETING

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla will not meet victims of Jeffery Epstein during their upcoming state visit to the US.

Buckingham Palace sources say they don't want to risk jeopardizing any legal action that could bring justice.

It's been confirmed that the King will speak to congress and there'll be a reception at the White House, during the trip later this month.

Royal author Alexander Larman says the Palace explanation for a lack of meetings with Epstein survivors will raise questions.

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At least 14 people killed in Vedanta power plant boiler blast in India

At least 14 people have been killed in India after a boiler exploded at a power plant operated by Vedanta.

The cause of the explosion has not been confirmed yet.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Modi-Trump discuss Strait of Hormuz on phone after US blockade kicks in

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As tensions escalate in West Asia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed keeping the Strait of Hormuz open over a phone call.

India imports nearly a fifth of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving it acutely exposed to the US blockade of Iranian ports.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Iran war to push millions of Indians into poverty: UN

The United Nations projects that the war in Iran could reverse some of India's human development progress and push millions of Indians into poverty.

The report by the United Nations Development Programme says higher fuel, freight, and input costs are diminishing household purchasing power, raising food insecurity and and weakening livelihoods globally.

But the impact is acute for the Global South.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Israel and Lebanon agree to "launch direct negotiations” after historic talks

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to "launch direct negotiations" after historic talks between the two in Washington on Tuesday. It was the first direct diplomatic meeting between the countries in decades. Toni Waterman has more from Washington

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US and Iran eye second round of talks

A second round of US-Iran talks could take place as early as Thursday
as the two sides try to work out a lasting ceasefire.

It comes as Israel and Lebanon meet at the State Department in
Washington to discuss tryin to end their continued conflict.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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IMF Downgrades World Economic Outlook Amid War in Middle East

The International Monetary Fund downgraded its growth forecast for the global economy, highlighting the turmoil caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict in the Middle East.

The war, which is currently under a temporary ceasefire, has had a major impact on the stock market, gas supplies, and the cost of living in affected countries.

Mitch McCann reports:

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UK National Security 'In Peril' Says Former NATO Chief

The UK’s national security is ‘in peril’ according to a former NATO Secretary General. 

George Robertson, author of the government’s Strategic Defence Review has accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government of showing a 'corrosive complacency towards defence'.

His criticism follows repeated delays to the 10 year investment plan to fund the SDR, which aims to move the British military to 'war-fighting readiness'. 

Robertson has warned that the UK can't be defended with an 'ever expanding welfare budget.'

Former defence secretary John Hutton says the state of Britain's Armed Forces is 'pretty woeful'. 

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European Council president begins Mideast trip

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Chinese president says "international order is crumbling" in meeting with Spanish PM

The Chinese president says that the "international order is crumbling" and chaos is spreading.

His comments came during a visit to Beijing by the Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez who said "China can play an important role" in resolving the Middle East conflict.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Magyar Moves to Form Government and Reset EU Ties

Hungary’s election winner Péter Magyar is moving to form a new government and reset ties with the European Union. He is also pressing for political change at the top level of the state. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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