FBI says they have zero leads on search for Texas shooting suspect

The FBI says it has no leads so far on the hunt for a suspect who allegedly shot 5 neighbours to death in Cleveland Texas after they asked him to stop firing his gun outdoors, preventing an infant from getting to sleep.

The victims were from Honduras.

Among them is an 8 year old child.

Our Us Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Federal Reserve lays out failures leading to Silicon Valley Bank collapse

The U.S Federal Reserve has released a report laying out the failures
that led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

It collapsed in mid-March becoming the largest bank to fall since the
financial crisis in 2008.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Abortion bans rejected in 2 GOP-led states

Lawmakers in Nebraska and South Carolina have rejected measures that would have severely limited or banned access to abortion, in the latest sign that the GOP is struggling to find the balance between anti-abortion voters and moderate Americans. Toni Waterman has more.

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U.S. residents ask UN to look into ‘environmental human rights crisis from toxic chemicals’

A group of citizens in North Carolina are asking the United Nations to investigate alleged toxic pollution from chemical manufacturer Chemours (prono: Ca-MORES).

If the UN accepts, it would be their first human rights investigation into an environmental crisis in the United States.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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US data shows inflation still running hot

The latest US data shows efforts to tame inflation are still not
having the desired effect.

The figures come just ahead of next week's Federal Reserve meeting
where the central bank is expected to raise interest rates again.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN team assessing racial injustice in the U.S

A panel of United Nations human rights experts are touring the U.S
exploring racial justice, law enforcement, and policing issues in the
country.
The panel was formed after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
After the visit the team is expected to make recommendations to the
government at all levels on how best to combat systemic racism and the
excessive use of force.
US Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has more...

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Interest rates, jobs and earnings in focus on Wall Street [PREVIEW]

The Federal Reserve is meeting this week and Wall Street will be keen
to see whether recent weak economic data will weigh on its decision
making.

Inflation remains high in the U.S. but some analysts believe a slowing
economy could force the Central Bank to cool off its pace of interest
rate increases.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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33 BURKINABE SOLDIERS KILLED IN ATTACK BY SUSPECTED JIHADISTS

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At least 33 soldiers have been killed in Burkina Faso according to the army.

Jihadist groups are suspended to have carried out the attacks.

Burkina Faso has seen frequent attacks by armed groups since 2015 when violence started to spread across the Sahel region.

correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.

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33 BURKINABE SOLDIERS KILLED IN ATTACK BY SUSPECTED JIHADISTS

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At least 33 soldiers have been killed in Burkina Faso according to the army.

Jihadist groups are suspended to have carried out the attacks.

Burkina Faso has seen frequent attacks by armed groups since 2015 when violence started to spread across the Sahel region.

correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.

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Nigerian Students Fleeing Sudan Crisis Trapped in Sahara Desert

Some Nigerian students who have left Sudan due to an unrest in the country have been stranded in the Sahara desert.

Buses evacuating the students stopped in the desert, with the transporters requesting complete payment for their services by the government.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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BBC chairman resigns

The chairman of British public broadcaster the BBC has resigned following an investigation into a payment he helped facilitate for Boris Johnson. The report found Richard Sharp had breached the code on public appointments by failing to disclose the payment. Julia Chapman reports.

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Pope Francis kicks off 3-day visit to Hungary

Pope Francis is kicking off a three-day trip to Hungary, the first time he's visited the country since becoming pontiff.

He'll meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, whose hardline stance on immigration contrasts with the Pope's outreach to refugees.

Here's our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson.

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RUSSIA LAUNCHES MAJOR MISSILE ATTACK ON UKRAINE

Air raid sirens have sounded across Ukraine after Russia launched a new missile attack on much of the country. 

A total of 9 people have been killed, and 17 injured so far, with authorities warning that number could climb as search and rescue operations continue. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the latest

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LONDON POLICE 'COULD BE MISSING MURDERS'

London's Metropolitan Police could be missing murders because it hasn't learned from mistakes from the investigation into a serial killer.

Stephen Port is serving life in prison for drugging and killing four men in east London.

A report warns the force that 'history could repeat itself' around risks over cases of unexplained death.

His Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr says basic mistakes are still being made.

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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation defense ministers meet in India

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Regional security and cooperation will be at the top of the agenda when defense ministers of India, China, Russia, and seven other countries meet on Friday.

The grouping known as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is being led by India this year as the country looks to deepen ties with what it calls its extended neighborhood.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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China evacuates 1300 citizens from Sudan as ceasefire extends

International evacuation operations are continuing for foreign nationals in Sudan, as warring factions there have agreed to extend their three-day ceasefire. China says it has evacuated more than a thousand citizens since the conflict began.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 

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China Lambasts Yoon-Biden Joint Statement

China has hit out at a joint statement issued following a summit between South Korea and the US stressing the importance of keeping peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Beijing says the Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affair and that the island is at the core of its interests.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Pence testifies to Grand Jury investigating Trump

According to multiple media reports, former US Vice President Mike Pence has appeared before the grand jury investigating Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Earlier this week, the former president lost a legal challenge to try and block Pence's testimony.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

 

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Tech earnings give markets major boost

Robust earnings from some major players in the tech sector helped give
the markets a big boost on Thursday.

But fresh economic data indicates the U.S. economy is slowing down.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Cross examination of Carroll continues in Trump rape case

E. Jean Carroll was back on the witness stand Thursday to face
cross-examination from the legal team representing Donald Trump.

On Wednesday she accused Trump of raping her in a department store
changing room back in the mid-1990s. An experience she says left her
unable to have a romantic life again.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US economic growth slows in first part of 2023

US economic growth slowed considerably during the beginning of the year. 

The gross domestic product rose by 1.1 percent in the first three months of the year compared to 2.6 percent in the last three months of 2022, according to the US commerce department.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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South Korea's Yoon tells US Congress to speed up trilateral cooperation with Japan to counter N Korea

South Korea's President has made the case to a joint session of the US Congress about the need to speed up their trilateral cooperation with Japan to counter North Korea's increasing nuclear threats.

Yoon Suk Yeol is in Washington for a state visit coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the US South Korean alliance.

Jagruti Dave has sent us this report on President Yoon's address.

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TURKIYE'S PRESIDENT ERDOGAN FORCED ONLINE AFTER FALLING ILL DURING RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Turkiye's President Erdogan has been forced to attend a ceremony for a new nuclear power station by video link -- after falling ill on Wednesday with what he described as 'serious stomach flu'.

A live TV interview had to be abruptly cancelled on Wednesday as muffled noises picked up by microphone made clear something had gone wrong.

The President instead appeared on-screen with Russian President Vladimir Putin, to commemorate the first delivery of fuel to the plant, which is set to provide Turkiye with nuclear energy for 80 years once operational in 2024.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Amid border conflict, Indian and Chinese Defence Ministers hold talks

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has met his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu in New Delhi.

The meeting was significant because it was the first time the two ministers have engaged bilaterally in more than three years.

Ties have been tense since 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers were killed in a border clash between their armies back in 2020.

Neha Poonia has more on the meeting.

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Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido denies seeking asylum in US

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó remains in the United States after he was expelled from Colombia earlier this week.

His immediate political future is uncertain, but he says he will not seek political asylum.

Correspondent Mary Triny Mena reports from Caracas.

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UK Gambling Reforms Proposed

Proposals for the biggest shake up of gambling in the UK have been published by the government.

The measures include restricting online slot machine stakes to try and curb problem gambling. But critics say the proposals don't go far enough.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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EU nears deal on renewing free trade with Ukraine

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The European Union is set to extending Ukraine's tariff-free access to the EU's market for another year to help support the Ukrainian economy. The deal will come despite pushback from Central and Eastern European member states expressing concerns about Ukrainian agricultural exports.

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DeSantis hits back at Disney lawsuit

Ron DeSantis is hitting back against Disney's lawsuit. The Florida governor saying it's nothing more than politics at play. The entertainment giant sued DeSantis on Wednesday, alleging he "weaponized government power" to punish Disney for speaking out against the controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill, which limits gender and sexual orientation discussions in the classroom. Toni Waterman has more.

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Western weaponry has upped Kyiv's chances says NATO chief, while heavy fight rages on

Heavy weaponry and military aid from Ukraine’s allies have significantly upped Kyiv’s chances against Russia’s assault- that’s according to NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, speaking from NATO headquarters in Brussels.

Meanwhile, Ukraine says that heavy fighting is underway for control of Bakhmut- as Kyiv correspondent Shelby Wilder reports:

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Former Italian PM Giuseppe Conte to testify about early response to COVID-19 next month

Former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is set to testify about his government's response to the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic next month.

Prosecutors in Bergamo, the province that was hit hardest in the initial stages of the pandemic in 2020, officially placed Conte under investigation last month.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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JERRY SPRINGER DIES

Legendary US talk show host Jerry Springer has died.
Springer's family confirmed this on Thursday, saying he died peacefully.
US Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has that story...

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radio: BODIES DISCOVERED IN DRC

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At least 60 bodies have been discovered in several villages wracked by conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities in Rutshuru territory have attributed the killings to rebels of the M23 group. CGTN's Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Carroll faces cross examination in Trump rape case

E. Jean Carroll is expected to be on the stand again Thursday to face
cross-examination from the legal team representing Donald Trump.

On Wednesday she accused Trump of raping her in a department store
changing room back in the mid-1990s. An experience she says left her
unable to have a romantic life again.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Air strikes in Khartoum as evacuations continue

Air strikes have hit the Sudanese capital Khartoum as a failed ceasefire approaches its end.

The U.S. and African nations are working to extend the pause in fighting between rival generals.

It comes as foreign governments use the 72-hour window to evacuate citizens.

The UK government has airlifted hundreds of British nationals from Sudan but says it can't guarantee assistance after the ceasefire ends.

Retired British Air Marshall Greg Bagwell says if the conditions allow, evacuations could continue.

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UK court declares nurses' strike partly unlawful

An upcoming strike by nurses in the UK will be shorter than planned after the high court ruled it was partly unlawful. Tens of thousands of nurses are due to walk out as the union's long-running pay dispute continues. Julia Chapman has more.

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Appeal lodged against acquittal of Air France and Airbus over 2009 crash

The public prosecutor's office in Paris is appealing against the exoneration of Air France and Airbus - the two firms were acquitted by a court on April 17 of manslaughter charges over the 2009 Rio to Paris crash in which 228 people died.

Ross Cullen reports.

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SCHOOL STRIKES IN ENGLAND

Tens of thousands of teachers are on strike in England on Thursday in a row over pay.

The government has criticised disruption as pupils prepare for summer exams.

But unions say strikes could continue into 2024 if a pay offer is not increased.

Kevin Courtney of the National Education Union says many teachers will strike until they feel the government's listened.

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Indian and Chinese Defence Ministers to meet in New Delhi

India will host defence ministers from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation group in Delhi tomorrow.

Ahead of that Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will meet his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu in New Delhi today - the first bilateral in three years.

Neha Poonia explains why that meeting is likely to be a tense one.

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Australian migration system reforms.

Australia's migration system is set to be streamlined, in a bid to attract more highly-skilled people to the country. 

The Albanese Government has conducted a seven-month review into the migration system, which has been described as "broken". 

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane. 

 

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House narrowly passes Republican bill to raise debt ceiling with spending cuts

A Republican bill aimed at capping government spending and unraveling chunks of President Biden’s agenda, has narrowly made it through the U.S. House of Representatives.

But President Biden has threatened to veto the bill, and the legislation won’t make it through the Democratic-led Senate- setting the scene for a potentially catastrophic default.

Nina-Maria Potts reports:

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Taiwan plans military drills to counter Chinese blockade

Taiwan is planning military drills to counter a potential blockade of the island by China. The drills follow a series of Chinese military exercises around the island earlier this month.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 

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UN chief to promote Black Sea grain deal during Washington visit

The United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, is in Washington as he tries to salvage the Black Sea Grain Deal.

He'll meet US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as well as members of Congress during the three day visit.

Kate fisher reports from Washington 

 

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Stocks slump on banking sector fears

Renewed concerns over the health of the banking sector weighed on
investor sentiment during U.S. trading hours Wednesday.

That offset some stronger quarterly earnings results from some big
players in the tech sector.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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China and Ukraine leaders speak for first time in war

The leaders of China and Ukraine have spoken for the first time since
Russia invaded its European neighbor.

Volodymr Zelensky says it was a "long and meaningful" phone call with
Xi Jinping.

Beijing has tried to maintain a position of neutrality - but western
allies say China has considered supplying arms to Moscow.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Ed Sheeran testifies in copyright case

Singer Ed Sheeran has appeared in a New York court to deny claims he copied Marvin Gaye's music.

The British star was called to testify in a civil trial over allegations his song "Thinking Out Loud" ripped off Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."

Sally Patterson reports.

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UN says situation in Haiti needs urgent attention

The United Nations says Haitians are living through an alarming surge
in violence in the country.
Addressing the security council on Wednesday, the UN's Haiti
representative Maria Isabel Salvador said the number of violent
incidents has more than doubled since last year.
Haiti has been plagued by political instability following the
assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Salvador says the situation has worsened and this has led to dire food
shortages in the country.

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Disney sues Flordia Gov. Ron DeSantis

The very public feud between Disney and Ron DeSantis is now headed to court. The entertainment giant has filed a lawsuit against the Flordia Governor, alleging he "weaponized government power" to punish Disney for speaking out against his controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill - which limits gender and sexual orientation discussions in the classroom.
Toni Waterman has more.

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UN Member States debate Security Council reforms

The United Nations General Assembly is debating the use of veto-votes by permanent members of the security council. 

Several countries are calling for a review of this process and the debate has intensified since Russia's war in Ukraine. 

Jody Jacobs has more...

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UK regulator blocks Microsoft gaming takeover

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has blocked a proposed takeover by Microsoft of games developer Activision Blizzard. The regulator says the deal would have altered the gaming market to the detriment of innovation. The gaming company has accused the UK of being 'closed for business', as Julia Chapman reports.

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Sudan jailbreak frees war crimes suspect

The continued unrest in Sudan has led to the release of multiple
prisoners - including a former Sudanese politician wanted for alleged
war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Ahmed Haroun reportedly broke out of jail.

He was facing International Criminal Court charges.

Meanwhile, a ceasefire between the country's army and a rival
paramilitary group appears to be holding.

Patrick Oyet reports from Juba in South Sudan.

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France’s Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne lays out the country’s plan of action for the next 100 days

France's Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne has laid out what she described as the country's roadmap of action for the next 100 days.

The government will introduce draft legislation to parliament in health, education, the green economy but she announced the postponement of the immigration laws due to a lack of a majority among MPs.

Natalie Malgas reports.

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Testimony underway in Trump trial

Jurors will begin hearing testimony against Donald Trump as a decades
old rape case against him gets underway.

The former president is accused of raping a magazine columnist in a
Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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France cautiously welcomes China's engagement in trying to resolve Ukraine war

Following the telephone call between the Chinese and Ukrainian presidents, a source in the French presidency says "We encourage all dialogue that can contribute to a resolution of the conflict that meets the fundamental interests of Ukraine and international law."

Ross Cullen reports.

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US and South Korean to sign North Korea deterrence plan

The US and South Korea are set to sign a declaration establishing new
ways to stop North Korea's nuclear program.

President Joe Biden is welcoming President Yoon Suk Yeol to the White
House for a state visit - just the second of the Biden administration
- as the two countries look to build on their 70-year relationship.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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