LONDON AND SEOUL INK POST-BREXIT TRADE DEAL

The UK and South Korea have signed a preliminary post-Brexit trade deal.

It's due to come into force at the end of October when Britain leaves the European Union.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says it's an 'in-principle' deal for now.

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UK correspondent Olly Barratt says London believes it's a significant moment.

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CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP RACE OFFICIALLY STARTS

Candidates to replace Theresa May as leader of the Conservative Party and therefore UK Prime Minister have until the end of the day to enter the race. (1600GMT)

The contest has been dominated over the weekend by drug-use revelations from one of the front-runners - Environment Secretary Michael Gove.

Candidates will be whittled down in a series of votes until a final two are put to the Conservative Party membership.

Former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is the current favourite.

Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd says she's backing Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, which the Daily Mirror's Oliver Milne believes is significant.

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S. Korea signs preliminary post-Brexit deal with UK

South Korea has signed a preliminary deal with the UK to maintain current trade after Brexit.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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Crane collapse kills one; injures several

One person is dead and several others are hurt after a crane collapsed in Dallas in the US state of Texas

Apparently toppled by high winds, the crane fell onto an apartment complex and parking garage.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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UN Calls for Support for Venezuelan Refugees

More than four million Venezuelans have left their country in recent years, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency. 

That's more than ten percent of the country's population. 

Juan Carlos Lamas reports from Caracas. 

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Google Reportedly Asking for Exemption from Huawei Ban

Google is reportedly  warning the Trump administration its Huawei ban could endanger US national security. 

According to the Financial Times, Google is pushing for an exemption from the export restrictions that essentially ban US companies from doing business with Huawei . 

Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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U.S. economy adds 'disappointing' 75'000 new jobs in May

Just 75'000 jobs were added to the US economy in May

Analysts had forecast employers boosting the labor market by almost 180'000

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports...

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US and Russian ships narrowly avoid collision

Two Russian and US warships narrowly avoided a collision in the Philippine Sea on Friday, with each side blaming each other for the near miss.

The US said the incident was as a result of an "unsafe and unprofessional" move by the Russian vessel, while Russia blamed the US cruiser for a sudden change of course.

Our US Correspondent Harry Horton reports.

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UK TORY PARTY LEADERSHIP RACE STARTS

UK Prime Minster Theresa May has formally resigned as leader of the British Conservative party.

There are 11 candidates who have made their ambitions to replace her known, and they'll now enter a contest which is likely to last until the end of July.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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US still planning Mexico tariffs, despite deal progress

The US says it will go ahead with plans to impose tariffs on Mexico
next week, despite making progress in border security negotiations.

Meanwhile Mexico is planning to deploy 6,000 troops to its border with
Guatemala to stop migrant caravans on their way to the US.

Nick Harper reports.

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BORIS JOHNSON BREXIT MISCONDUCT CLAIMS QUASHED

Boris Johnson has successfully blocked a bid to prosecute him over claims of misconduct during the referendum campaign. 

The former UK Foreign Secretary and frontrunner to replace Theresa May as Prime Minister, had the allegations quashed in high court. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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Final preparations ahead of Women's World Cup opening match

The final preparations are being made before the eighth edition of the Women's World Cup kicks off in France on Friday. 

24 teams will play matches held across nine cities in the country.

While women's football is becoming more prominent there is still huge disparity in the cash prizes that can be won. 

Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic reports. 

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India to ask taxi aggregators to go electric

India plans to order taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola to convert 40% of their fleet of cars to electric by April 2026, according to a Reuters report. A decision to this effect is expected soon.

Two years ago, the Indian government had set an ambitious target to electrify new cars and utility vehicles by 2030 but resistance from the industry forced it to scale back the plan.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Outrage in India over two-year-old's murder

Outrage has broken out in India  over the murder of a two-year-old girl in north India.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the crime. Police say the child was strangled.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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BREXIT PARTY FAILS TO WIN FIRST MP

The Brexit Party has failed to win its first seat in the UK's Parliament in a by-election in Peterborough.

The Labour Party has held on to Peterborough after its previous MP there was convicted of lying about a speeding offence, triggering an election for a replacement.

The Brexit Party had hoped to see its first MP elected to Westminster after success in recent European elections, but lost out by 683 votes.

Labour candidate Lisa Forbes says it's a victory for democracy.

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Speculation bubbles in Seoul over possible Moon, Xi Summit

New reports in South Korea suggest Seoul is preparing for a summit shortly between President Moon and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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U.S. and Mexico entering third day of talks over immigration and tariiffs

Some progress, but no deal yet as the Trump Administration and Mexican officials meet for a second day to talk trade and immigration.

President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Mexico next week unless the country does more to address illegal immigration flows.

A third day of negotiations is expected Friday

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THERESA MAY STEPS ASIDE

UK Prime Minister Theresa May officially resigns as leader of the Conservative Party on Friday.

She'll stay in Downing Street until a successor is chosen.

Mrs May failed to deliver a Brexit deal which could pass the UK's House of Commons.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says she was forced into stepping down.

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FORD TO CLOSE UK ENGINE FACILITIY

Carmaker Ford has confirmed it will close one of its UK plants in September next year.

Almost 2 thousand jobs will be lost at the facility, which Ford blames on the end of a contract to produce Jaguar Land Rover engines as well as global decline.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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US and Mexican officials meet in Washington with 5% tariffs looming

US and Mexican officials will meet again in Washington on Thursday with new tariffs looming.

Mexican officials rushed to the US capital after President Donald Trump announced 5% tariffs on all imports from Mexico, starting on Monday next week.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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