Iranian Stand Off Continues

Leaders from 30 nations are meeting in London today to continue discussions about keeping the Strait of Hormuz open once the US war with Iran ends.

It comes as Donald Trump extended the ceasefire - just hours before it was due to end.

It's to allow for more peace talks that were due to take place in Pakistan, but the US is continuing to block Iranian ports until that happens.

Middle East analyst Dr Laura James thinks the US is getting tired of the war:

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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights amid jet fuel shortage fears

Lufthansa has announced it’s cutting 20,000 short-haul flights as Europe faces the prospect of a jet fuel shortage.

European Union officials say there are no signs of imminent shortages but the International Energy Agency says stockpiles could begin to runout next month.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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STARMER FACING CONTINUED CALLS TO RESIGN

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces continued calls to resign over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.

On Tuesday, the former top civil servant in the Foreign Office told MPs he was under "constant pressure" to approve Mandelson.

Sir Olly Robbins was sacked after it emerged he cleared Lord Mandelson despite vetting officials raising security concerns.

Government minister Pat McFadden says there was a rationale for the appointment which the Prime Minister now admits was a mistake.

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India marks 1 year since deadly Pahalgam attack

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the country will not bow to terrorism as it marks one year since the Pahalgam attack. 

Last year on April 22, terrorists killed 26 civilians in the Kashmir Valley in what was the deadliest attack in decades. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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​Trump extends ceasefire - citing "fractured” Iranian government

President Donald Trump has extended a ceasefire with Iran but says the US naval blockade will continue until discussions are concluded. In a social media post, Trump cited a “seriously fractured” government in Iran- saying the US will wait for a “unified proposal.” The two-week ceasefire was set to expire on Wednesday and President Trump had said the US was ready to resume its bombing campaign if a deal wasn’t reached. Toni Waterman has more.


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​Kevin Warsh says he won’t be Trump’s ‘sock puppet’ if confirmed new Fed Chair

Trump’s Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh says he won’t be the President's “sock puppet”, telling the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday that the central bank’s independence is “essential.” Just hours before his confirmation hearing,  Trump told CNBC that he’d be disappointed if Warsh didn’t immediately cut interest rates. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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US Iran peace talks uncertain

As the deadline for a fragile ceasefire in Iran looms, the likelihood of peace talks between the US and Iran is unclear. 

US President Donald Trump has said he does not plan to extend the two-week ceasefire which runs out on Wednesday - without a longer term agreement.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington. 

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TEENAGER CHARGED AFTER SYNAGOGUE ARSON ATTACK

A teenage boy has been charged following an alleged arson attack on a synagogue in northwest London.

Police say the incident is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Jewish sites across the capital.

Mike Jagassar reports from London.

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UN Secretary General Auditions Underway in New York

Auditions are underway at the United Nations in New York for the next Secretary-General of the global body.

So far, only four candidates have been nominated for the role, far fewer than during the last election a decade ago.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire agreement

US president Donald Trump has accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement ahead of a possible second round of talks between the two countries in Pakistan. 

Trump has so far said he does not plan to extend the two-week ceasefire which runs out on Wednesday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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SURPRISE DROP IN UK UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment in the UK has dropped to less than 5% in a reversal of the trend over the last year.

Economists warn it may not stay that way due to the Iran crisis. But it is a boost for the governing Labour Party ahead of local elections next month.

Stuart Smith has been looking into the detail.

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Government to Ban Phones in England’s Schools

The UK Government says it plans to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in England’s schools. 

The proposed legislation would add ‘legal force’ to the existing practice of phone restrictions taking place in many schools across the country. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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EU foreign ministers to discuss Israel sanctions

European foreign ministers are discussing the possibility of Israeli sanctions and the potential suspension of an association agreement between the two sides.

The meeting comes amid growing concerns over the humanitarian situation in Gaza and settler violence in the West Bank.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Lebanese prime minister in Paris for talks with President Macron

The Lebanese prime minister Nawaf Salam is meeting President Macron for talks in Paris.

His trip comes amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, and after the death in Lebanon of a French member of the UN peacekeeping mission.

Peace talks between Lebanon and Israel are also expected later this week in Washington.

Ross Cullen reports.

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ROYALS MARK 100 YEARS SINCE QUEEN'S BIRTH

Britain's King Charles has released a message remembering his late mother Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday.

In the video, Charles suggested she would have been 'troubled' by some current events but would have also looked for positives.

The Royal Family are taking part in a number of events to mark the date - including the official opening of a new memorial garden in London's Regent's Park.

King Charles says the Queen's was a life of service.

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India's regulator sets final hearing for May in Apple antitrust case

India's competition regulator has set a final hearing for May over an investigation that accuses ‌Apple of abusing its dominant position in the iPhone apps market.

Apple has denied any wrongdoing and expressed fears it could be fined almost $40 billion.

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India-US hash out trade pact in Washington this week

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According to reports, India and the US could be closing in on a trade pact as delegations from both sides meet in Washington, D.C., this week. 

The two sides announced a bilateral trade agreement in February last year but differences over tariffs and market access have slowed progress. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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Xi tells Saudi prince passage through Hormuz 'should be maintained'

INTRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the closure of the critical waterway.

In a phone call with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman he said that “normal passage” should be maintained. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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​Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO

Tim Cook is stepping down as the CEO of Apple, ending a 15-year run at the top of one of the most successful tech companies in the world. He will be replaced by John Ternus, the senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. Toni Waterman has more.

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Importers start to claim tariff refunds from the Trump Administration

The Trump administration has begun accepting applications from businesses seeking refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court later struck down as illegal.

The digital claims system is the first step in paying back $166bn in tariffs, months after justices ruled President Trump was overstepping his constitutional powers.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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