Thursday, May 14, 2026

FIFA Unveils World Cup Final Halftime Show Lineup

World football’s governing body has revealed who will perform at the World Cup halftime show in New Jersey this coming July, with less than a month until the tournament begins.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Higher European air fares ‘inevitable’

The International Air Transport Association has warned that higher flight costs will be inevitable for travelers in Europe.


Jet fuel prices have soared since the start of the Iran conflict and there are fears that supplies could run low if disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz continue.


William Denselow reports from Brussels.



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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says India's mediator role would be welcome

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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says he told top Indian officials that Tehran would welcome any diplomatic initiative by New Delhi regarding the West Asia war. 

This comes as the Foreign Ministers of BRICS nations—which include India, Russia, China, Iran, and the UAE—are meeting in New Delhi. 

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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President Trump and Xi Jinping conclude bilateral talks in Beijing

President Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, concluded their high stakes bilateral talks in Beijing.

The US President will take part in a state banquet in his honour later on Thursday.

Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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STARMER BRACED FOR LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE FROM STREETING

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is bracing for a leadership challenge with allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting suggesting he could resign on Thursday.

It's long been speculated that Wes Streeting could attempt to trigger a leadership contest to unseat Keir Starmer.

It follows disappointing election results for the governing Labour Party, and a series of controversies.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray, says his message to colleagues is not to trigger a leadership race.

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General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union Dave Ward says Labour needs to change course.

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French woman with hantavirus on life support in hospital

A French woman with hantavirus remains on life support in Paris.

The woman, who is being treated with an artificial lung, has contracted a severe strain of the disease.

Meanwhile, a Spanish man who also has the virus is in a stable condition in hospital.

So far, three people have died after travelling on a cruise ship where there was outbreak of hantavirus.

Ross Cullen reports.

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President Trump and Xi Jinping conclude bilateral talks in Beijing

President Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, concluded their high stakes bilateral talks in Beijing.

The US President will take part in a state banquet in his honour later on Thursday.

Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.


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Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says India's mediator role would be welcome

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister says he told top Indian officials that Tehran would welcome any diplomatic initiative by New Delhi regarding the West Asia war. 

This comes as the Foreign Ministers of BRICS nations—which include India, Russia, China, Iran, and the UAE—are meeting in New Delhi. 

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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Trump-Xi summit opens with warm words

The leaders of the US and China have begun their summit in Beijing with warm words

Donald Trump promised a "fantastic future together" while Xi Jinping urged the two countries to be "partners not rivals".

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Alex Murdaugh double murder conviction of wife and son overturned

South Carolina’s top court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder conviction. The disgraced lawyer was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife Maggie and their 22-year-old son Paul, in a case that captivated the nation. Murdaugh now faces retrial. Toni Waterman has more.

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BRICS Foreign Ministers meet in New Delhi amid internal rift

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BRICS foreign ministers are arriving in India today ahead of a key meeting later this week - with the grouping facing fresh internal strain.

The Iran conflict is casting a shadow over the bloc - even as New Delhi looks to keep the focus on economic cooperation and Global South priorities.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Louisiana to pay nearly five million dollars to family of Black motorist killed in violent arrest

Law enforcement officials in the U.S. state of Louisiana will pay almost five million dollars to the family of a Black man who was fatally shocked with a stun gun and punched during an arrest in 2019.

Mitch McCann reports:

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US military may rename war with Iran "Operation Sledgehammer"

The U.S. military is considering officially renaming the war with Iran “Operation Sledgehammer” according to reporting by NBC News. It cites US officials who say the name change could come if the current ceasefire collapses and President Donald Trump decides to start major combat operations again.


Kate fisher reports


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Alex Murdaugh double murder conviction of wife and son overturned

South Carolina’s top court has overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double murder conviction. The disgraced lawyer was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife Maggie and their 22-year-old son Paul, in a case that captivated the nation. Murdaugh now faces retrial. Toni Waterman has more.

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Putin to deploy ‘monster missile’ Sarmat ICBM by end of year

President Putin said the successful test of the advanced “Sarmat” intercontinental ballistic missile (designated “Satan II” in NATO’s classification) will strengthen Russia's security for years to come. The Kremlin claimed the nuclear-capable weapon can penetrate any existing and perspective missile defense systems and is more powerful than Western analogues. The announcement came on the eve of US President Trump's visit to China, amid Washington's attempts to broker a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital. 


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Trump arrives in China for talks on trade, AI, Taiwan

US president Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping as the two leaders look to ease months of tense trade relations. 

A tariff truce is expected to be extended following discussions this week. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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EU to host Taliban officials for talks

The European Union is planning to meet with Taliban officials in Brussels to discuss the deportation of some Afghan migrants.


The move has been met with strong criticism from human rights groups that argue this will expose them to significant risks. 


William Denselow reports from Brussels.



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Radio: Hungary’s New Government Begins Economic Reset

Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has formed his government after defeating Viktor Orbán in April’s election. His administration is promising fiscal reforms, stronger institutions and a reset with the European Union, Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest 



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STARMER MEETS STREETING AHEAD OF KING'S SPEECH

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting with one of his potential leadership challengers as he tries to cling on to his job.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting is holding talks at Downing Street on Wednesday.

It comes as the British government unveils its legislative agenda for the coming parliamentary session via a speech delivered by King Charles.

Keir Starmer faces calls to step aside from dozens of his own MPs after a series of controversies and poor election results last week.

Labour peer Baroness Chapman understands the strength of feeling but says the party has to unite.

EU minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says he believes the government can move beyond recent difficulties.

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Former communities minister Miatta Fahnbulleh has resigned from government urging the Prime Minister to go.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Modi heads to UAE and Europe with energy and trade on agenda

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to the Middle East and Europe this week in what's being seen as his most high-profile diplomatic trip of the year.

He's expected to boost energy ties with the UAE and bolster trade relations with Nordic countries during the five-day trip. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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