FRANCE'S PRESIDENT MACRON LAMBASTS DENMARK AND US

The leaders of France and Germany are demanding an explanation from Denmark and the United States, over reports the Danish intelligence service helped the US spy on high-level European politicians.

French President Emmanuel Macron said such behaviors is "not acceptable between allies, even less so between European allies and partners."

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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South Sudan's Doctors abandon COVID-19 treatment centre over pay.

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Medical personnel in charge of COVID-19 in South Sudan are on strike over a non payment of salaries and allowances.

The health care workers are demanding a 9-month salary pay from the government.

Patrick Oyet reports

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ECOWAS suspends Mali over second coup

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS have suspended Mali from the regional bloc. It's in response to the second take over by the junta Colonel Assimi Goita. The West African leaders have also called for a new civilian Prime Minister to be selected immediately.  

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

 

 

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Texas Democrat walk out blocks controversial voting bill

Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives have walked out,
blocking a bill that would introduce new voting restrictions.

The legislation has been described as unfairly targeted at black voters.

Sarah Walton reports.

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France opens up vaccine campaign to all adults over 18

France has opened its Covid-19 vaccination roll-out to all adults over the age of 18. 

From Monday, any French adult can be vaccinated without needing to prove a pre-existing medical condition. 

Those aged 18-49 were marked as the last group in the French vaccination queue. 

Lucy Hough has more from Paris.

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Ryanair flight makes emergency landing following reported of bomb threat

Police have used sniffer dogs to inspect a Ryanair plane after it made an emergency landing in Germany. 

The unscheduled stop comes just one week after another midair incident over Belarus. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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DRC HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

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Thousands of people displaced by a volcanic eruption in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have criticised the government for its delay in providing them with humanitarian assistance. 

At least 20,000 people in the eastern city of Goma were left homeless after lava flows from Mount Nyiragongo destroyed their homes two weeks ago. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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India reports lowest daily COVID-19 infections in 50 days

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India's daily tally of COVID-19 infections has dropped to its lowest in 50 days…

With just over 150,000 new infections being reported on Monday…

A third of the country's world record tally reported earlier in May.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan to offer vaccines to those under 65

Japan is urging local governments to begin vaccinations for those under 65 at the same time as those with underlying conditions.

 
The country is rushing to speed up its vaccine rollout as it battles a fourth wave of infections while preparing to host the Olympics.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Australian blogger standing trial fears political tensions to impact outcome

The Australian political blogger tried last week in China on charges of espionage has expressed concern that tensions between Beijing and Canberra could affect the outcome of his case.

In a message he sent to family and friends, he also said he was tortured during his detention.

Sam Wong reports.

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Hong Kong's COVID-19 vaccination rate boosted by incentives

Hong Kong's slow COVID-19 vaccination rate is improving, following a series of incentives from the city's business sector. Some companies are offering employees cash rewards for inoculations, and a property developer is launching a lottery for vaccinated residents to win a million dollar apartment. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Report claims Denmark helped US spy on European politicians

Danish media is reporting that the country's secret service helped the
US spy on European politicians.

Their targets included the German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Sarah Walton reports

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UN Security Council extends arms embargo on South Sudan

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The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution on extending an arms embargo on South Sudan, travel bans, and financial sanctions for targeted individuals suspected of perpetrating violence in the East African country.

The Security Council says the arms embargo is extended for a year and it will be reviewed in May next year.

Patrick Oyet reports

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Wall St rises following Biden budget release

Wall Street rose higher on Friday with the S&P recording its fourth
straight month of gains.

Increased optimism helped buoy the markets as President Biden unveiled
his Budget.

Nick Harper reports.

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Republicans block commission to investigate 6th January Congress attack

In the US, Republicans blocked a bill that would've created an independent commission to investigate the attack on Congress on the 6th January.

5 people, including a Capitol police officer, were killed when a crowd of former President Donald Trump's supporters smashed its way into Congress.

Giles Gibson reports from Washington.

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US pledges Covid-19 support for India

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has pledged to help India as it
battles the pandemic.

He made the comments during a meeting with his Indian counterpart -
the first high level visit to the US between India and the Biden
administration.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Biden lays out $6tr budget to lift middle class

US President Joe Biden has released a $6 trillion budget, drawing
together ambitious plans that aim to lift the American middle class.

However the budget would see the government borrowing trillions over
the next decade, pushing the country's debt to record highs.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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BELGIUM TICKS BOXES FOR NEXT STAGE OF REOPENING

Belgium's hospitality sector looks set to open-up further, after the country achieved an important milestone in the reopening process.

Fewer than 500 people are in intensive care, and the vaccination rollout continues at pace — meaning establishments will be able to host customers and visitors indoors from June 9th.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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EU health regulator approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12-15s

The EU's health regulator has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for 12 to 15 year olds. 

It's the first Covid-19 vaccine available for younger age groups in the European Union. 

The vaccine was approved for teenagers by the FDA in the United States last month. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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Microsoft says Russian hackers behind SolarWinds attack have struck again

Microsoft says Russian hackers behind the SolarWinds cyber attack have struck again, targeting more than 150 organizations in at least 24 countries.

The SolarWinds attack, which was discovered last year, hit multiple U.S. government agencies.

Our Washington correspondent Rebecca Foster reports.

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Sweeping anti-China tech bill moves closer to U.S. Senate vote

A key piece of US legislation aimed at combating China has moved closer to a final vote in the Senate, after a group of Republicans demanded more time to digest its contents.

The sweeping tech bill (which takes direct aim at China) commits 250 billion dollars to boosting American innovation and the production of technical equipment.

Both Democrats and Republicans are taking a hard line on China, in an otherwise deeply divided congress.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Putin, Lukashenko meet after Belarus plane diversion incident

Russia's President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in Sochi at his summer residence at the Black Sea coast. The meeting comes as Belarus stands accused of air piracy following an incident with diversion of a passenger plane by Minsk and the arrest of an opposition journalist on board. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. 

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UK Tourists Pin Hopes on Uganda

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Tourism in Uganda has started picking up after revenues plunged to 73%  last year due to the pandemic.

Tour Operators in Uganda say many of the visitors are coming from the UK and US.

Hillary Ayesiga, reporting from Kampala.

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Hong Kong activists jailed over 2019 protest

Eight leading democracy campaigners in Hong Kong have been handed prison sentences for their involvement in anti-government protests. They include three former lawmakers, and an additional sentence for media tycoon and activist Jimmy Lai, who is already behind bars. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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DRC CITY EVACUATION

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Thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have evacuated the eastern city of Goma after officials warned that a second volcanic eruption could happen anytime.

At least 32 people have been reported dead following the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo last Saturday. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa...

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UN to launch probe into Belarus plane diversion

The UN's civil aviation council says it will launch an investigation into the forced grounding of a commercial airline in Belarus, which led to the arrest of dissident journalist Roman Protasevich.

The incident sparked international outrage and has prompted Europe to ready hard-hitting sanctions.

Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.

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ENGLAND'S JUNE 21ST EASING 'IN DOUBT'

The UK's next planned easing of covid-19 lockdown restrictions on June 21st can't be guaranteed, according to government ministers.

Although overall case rates remain low, a variant first discovered in India has started to spread quickly in parts of the country.

Almost all restrictions on the economy are due to be lifte on June 21st.

And 45% of adults have received both doses of a vaccine - and data suggests the jabs are working well against the India variant.

But cabinet minister Kwasi Kwarteng says he's still optimistic the next easing will go ahead as planned.

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Uganda: Rise In COVID-19 Infections In Young People

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The Ugandan government is worried about the sharp rise in COVID-19 infections in the younger population.

 

Health officials say hospitals are overwhelmed as patient numbers surge on a daily basis.

 

Authorities blame the rise in new cases on complacency of the population to adhere to the COVID-19 public health prevention measures.

 

Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.

 

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India records a dip in the number of daily COVID infections but some reports suggest under-reporting

India has recorded its lowest number of daily covid-19 infections in 44 days - at 186 000.

It takes the country's total caseload to over 27.5 million but some reports suggest under-reporting and a lack of testing could explain the dip in daily numbers.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story...

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GERMANY ACKNOWLEDGES 'GENOCIDE' IN NAMIBIA

The German Government has apologised to the people of Namibia for historical crimes committed during its colonial rule in Africa.  

Berlin has admitted it's troops committed genocide during the early 20th century and has promised financial acts of reconciliation in honour of the victims.

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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Australians back into lockdown as covid cluster swells.

The Australian state of Victoria is back in lockdown today after a covid outbreak in the country's second most populous city Melbourne.

It's the fourth lockdown for the city, with six million victorians ordered to self isolate at home for the next seven days.

Shaun Bindley reports

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Japan to extend state of emergency

The Japanese government is set to extend the state of emergency until mid-June. Serious COVID-19 cases continue to strain the healthcare system and medical professionals are increasing their calls to cancel the Olympics.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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US Media: Biden to Propose $6 trillion Budget

US President Joe Biden is reportedly planning to propose a $6 trillion dollar budget with funding for areas such as infrastructure and social welfare.

The proposal would take government spending to its highest levels since World War Two.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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US tells Russia it won't be rejoining Open Skies Treaty

The United States has told Russia it will not rejoin the Open Skies Treaty according to a state department spokesperson

It comes ahead of a planned summit between US President Joe Bien and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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US Senate on cusp of passing tech legislation to counter China

The United States Senate is on the cusp of passing legislation to increase funding in science and technology with the aim of countering innovation from China.

Lawmakers are nearly at a final vote on the bipartisan Innovation and Competition Act of 2021.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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California offers over $100 million in vaccine incentives

California is offering incentives worth one hundred sixteen and a half million dollars to encourage people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the coming weeks.

The state's governor says he hopes 70% of adults will be vaccinated by mid-June.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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U.S. markets close up on fresh labor market data

The Dow Jones closed the day in positive territory Thursday following
the release of better-than-expected labor market data.

And it was another good day for sectors tethered to the economic
reopening with travel stocks soaring once again.

William Denselow reports from New York

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Biden pushes infrastructure plans as Republican counteroffer falls short

US President Joe Biden has pushed for trillions of dollars of
investment in infrastructure as a Republican counteroffer again fell
short of expectations.

In a speech in Ohio the President urged Congress to find common ground
to pass the bill.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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AUSTRIAN FLIGHT DENIED ACCESS TO RUSSIA AFTER PLANNING TO AVOID BELARUS

An Austrian Airlines flight was cancelled on Thursday after Russian aviation authorities rejected the proposed flight plan, which avoided Belarusian airspace.

The flight from Vienna to Moscow would normally fly over Belarus, but the European Union Aviation Safety Authority is advising EU carriers from doing so, after a plane was forced to land by Belarus last week.

Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.

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Jobless claims hit fresh pandemic-era low

The number of Americans filing for first time unemployment benefits
has fallen to its lowest level since the Covid-19 pandemic hit.

It's an encouraging sign for the labor market as the U.S. economy
continues to reopen.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US President Joe Biden calls for a ceasefire in Ethiopia's Tigray reg

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US President Joe Biden has called for a ceasefire in Ethiopia's conflict in the northern region of Tigray.

Mr Biden demanded an end to "large-scale human rights abuses". The fighting, now in its seventh month, has killed thousands and forced two million from their homes.

The US president also highlighted the possibility of famine.

The conflict pits the Ethiopian army and its Eritrean allies against a regional Tigrayan force. 

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France's Macron recognises his country's role in Rwandan genocide during symbolic visit

The President of France says he recognises his country's role in Rwanda's genocide, and hoped for forgiveness.

Emmanuel Macron has met his Rwandan counterpart in Kigali, in a visit aiming to reset ties between the two nations.

Our Europe Correspondent Lucy Hough has this report. 

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UK's Health Secretary denies allegations of dishonesty made by former Prime Minister advisor

The UK's health secretary Matt Hancock has refuted allegations of dishonesty made by the Prime Minister's former aid, Dominic Cummings.

Cummings alleges that Mr Hancock had lied to colleagues and the public about the action being taken around care homes in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

From London, Chris Jones reports.

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Russia gives Google, Facebook, Twitter deadline to localize Russian users’ data

Russia's communication watchdog has ordered Google, Twitter and Facebook to localize Russian users' data by July or face fines. The tech giants have previously been fined for non-compliance with local laws and failing to remove content encouraging minors to join unsanctioned protests. The opposition claims the recently introduced internet legislation is aimed at restricting online freedoms and silencing dissent. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Tanzania joins One Network Area for lower cross-border call tariffs

Tanzania has finally joined the East African Community One Network Area, which promises cheaper calls across the bloc due to harmonized calling rates. 

 

Daniel Kijo reports

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UK GOVT RESPONDS TO CUMMINGS CLAIMS

The UK government is rejecting a series of explosive claims made by a former advisor about the handling of the covid-19 outbreak.

Former Downing Street aide Dominic Cummings said tens of thousands of people needlessly died because of the government's actions.

And he insisted the Prime Minister and Health Secretary are unfit for their jobs.

Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick says the government's response has been aimed at saving lives, but specific allegations will be dealt with at a public inquiry.

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Cyclone Yaas slams into India's east coast, leaving a trail of destruction

Cyclone Yaas slammed into India's eastern coast, inundating several low lying areas, leaving tens of thousands of people homeless.

Yaas made its landfall on the east coast, less than a fortnight after Cyclone Tauktae barreled into India's west coast, claiming over a hundred lives.

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Emmanuel Macron makes first trip to Rwanda by a French president since 2010

Emmanuel Macron is making the first trip to Rwanda by a French president since 2010.

It comes after the publication last month of a landmark report that acknowledged France bore overwhelming responsibilities over the 1994 genocide.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Japan to allow Myanmar citizens to stay after visas expire

Japan is preparing to allow students and technical interns from Myanmar to stay in the country even after their visas expire. The exemption would apply to those who face difficulty returning home following the coup in February. The country is also considering extending the status of two Myanmar diplomats.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Biden instructs US intelligence to investigate COVID-19 origins

US President Joe Biden has instructed America's intelligence agencies to investigate the origins of COVID-19.

He's given them 90 days to report back with their findings

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Hong Kong issues warning over low COVID-19 vaccination rate

The Hong Kong government says public reluctance to be vaccinated against COVID-19 may undermine its ability to secure vaccines in future. Health authorities say they may be forced to give away the city's surplus supplies to countries in need, if the vaccination rate remains low. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Authorities still seeking motive in California mass shooting

Authorities are still searching for a motive after a gunman in San Jose, California killed eight coworkers before turning the gun on himself.

It's the latest in a spate of mass shootings in the US this year.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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U.S. stocks eek out narrow gains

U.S. stocks posted narrow gains on Wednesday fueled by companies that
are closely tethered to the country's economic reopening.

Sentiment was buoyed by a decline in Covid-19 cases and positive
developments for the vaccine rollout.

William Denselow reports from New York

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Biden orders US intelligence to reach agreement on origins of Covid-19

President Biden has ordered US intelligence agencies to redouble their efforts to pinpoint the origins of Covid-19.

The move comes amid fresh reports that the virus may have emanated from a laboratory in Wuhan.

The President is giving his intelligence officials 90 days to come to an agreed conclusion about how the pandemic began.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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