Germany blames Iran war for weak economic growth

The German government is blaming the US Israel- Iran war for its weak economic forecast.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition has slashed its expectations and now estimate that Europe’s largest economy will only grow by half a percent this year.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Trump envoy suggests Iran could be replaced with Italy at World Cup

An envoy to Donald Trump has asked Fifa to replace Iran with Italy at the World Cup.

Italy failed to qualify, Iran's involvement is still uncertain, and the move might repair ties between Rome & Washington, which soured due to the president's verbal attacks on the Pope.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Hungary's Magyar date set to take office

Election winner Péter Magyar is set to take office as prime minister in early may, ending more than a decade of rule under the outgoing Viktor Orbán. Magyar has pledged closer ties with the European Union. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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UK AND FRANCE SIGN NEW MIGRATION DEAL

The UK and France have agreed a new $900 million deal to try and stop migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats.

It will see more French police trained in riot and crowd control tactics and deployed to the country's northern coastline.

The deal would see £100 million of funding withdrawn by the UK if French authorities don't stop enough migrants making the journey to the UK via that route.

Former UK independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, John Vine, isn't convinced.

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India-Germany ink new defense pacts

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India and Germany are stepping up defence cooperation with a fresh set of agreements aimed at boosting joint production and military ties.

The deals were announced during the Indian Defense Minister's visit to Berlin as both countries look to deepen strategic partnerships amid rising global security challenges.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Asian markets retreat from record highs as oil prices rise

Asian shares pulled back from record highs on Thursday as oil prices climbed for a fourth consecutive day amid a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.

Japan's Nikkei 225 was down more than 1.5 per cent during the day, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slipped over 1 per cent. The Shanghai Composite and markets in Taiwan and South Korea were also down.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Trump says “no time pressure” on ceasefire extension: Fox

President Donald Trump says there’s “no time pressure” on the Iran ceasefire extension, seemingly leaving it open-ended. Speaking to Fox News, the President denied reports that the extension would be limited to 3-5 days. Toni Waterman has more.

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Reports Trump ceasefire will not be open-ended; talks possible Friday

The extended ceasefire in Iran announced by President Trump will not be open-ended according to US media reports.

The New York Post is also reporting that fresh peace talks may happen by Friday

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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New York Mayor Slams NYPD After Officers Beat Wrong Man

Police in New York have disbanded a narcotics unit after video emerged of officers violently beating a man inside a liquor store in a case of mistaken identity.

Mitch McCann reports:

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EU envoys agree on Ukraine loan

European Union ambassadors have agreed on a loan for Ukraine worth more than 100 billion dollars.

The announcement came after Kyiv said that Russian oil is once again flowing through a pipeline connecting Hungary and Slovakia. 

William Denselow reports from Brussels.  

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Asian stocks mixed as traders weigh outlook after Trump extends truce

INTRO: Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday, as investors weighed the chances of peace talks between the US and Iran after US President Donald Trump extended his ceasefire, while also maintaining the US blockade of Iranian ports. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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French government extends fuel support scheme to deal with impact of Iran war

The French government has extended its fuel support scheme for farmers, the fishing community and hauliers, due to the ongoing impact of the Iran war.

The prime minister has also warned that the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has cost France some 7 billion dollars so far.

Ross Cullen reports.

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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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