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European Union negotiators are meeting later on Tuesday looking to agree on a trade deal brokered with the United States.
That agreement was brokered last Summer and Washington has now set a July 4th deadline for its implementation.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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The US Justice Department is dropping a criminal fraud case against Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani.
This comes as another US case, involving alleged Iran sanctions violations linked to one of his companies has also been settled. It's seen as a major victory for the group. The Adani Group had denied all the allegations.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai
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US President Donald Trump says he’s called off a military attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, after the leaders of three Middle Eastern powers asked him to “hold off.”
The social media post said he was ready to resume the war if a deal is not reached.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan held investment talks with Aliko Dangote amid growing regional competition over the project’s location.
Isaac Lukando reports.
UK Government borrowing costs have risen and the value of the British pound has fallen amidst uncertainty surrounding the position of the Prime Minister.
Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to his premiership and position as leader of the Labour Party following cabinet resignations and the announcement that the Mayor of Manchester intends to return to Westminster.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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The United States is cancelling plans to deploy more than 4,000 troops to Poland.
The move has come as a surprise for both U.S. defense personnel and America’s allies. It follows news that Washington is also withdrawing thousands of soldiers from Germany.
Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing has finished, after another round of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The two sides hailed the "historic" "landmark" visit, but few details about any trade deals or joint policies have been announced.
Laura Westbrook reports.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a drawn out wait for a leadership contest after potential rival Andy Burnham announced plans to return to Westminster.
The Greater Manchester mayor says he wants to stand in a by-election in north-west England.
If he won it for the Labour Party - he could try to trigger a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer as an MP.
Housing Secretary Steve Reed says Labour is harming itself.
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Housing Secretary Steve Reed says Labour should be focusing on achievements rather than changing leaders like the previous Conservative government.
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