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The European Union has unveiled plans to ramp up the production of semiconductors in the bloc. It's being seen as part of Brussels' broader push to increase industrial capabilities in the EU and boost autonomy. Semiconductors are crucial manufacturing components for all sorts of technological devices – from mobile phones to washing machines.
From Brussels, Rosie Birchard has more.
The UK government has not apologised over a comment made by the Prime Minister aimed at the leader of the opposition Labour party, Keir Starmer.
Last week in the House of Commons Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed that Starmer had "spent most of his time prosecuting journalists" and failing to prosecute infamous sex offender Jimmy Savile, whilst he was head of the criminal prosecution service.
Critics say this is untrue and his remark may have contributed to harassment Starmer faced outside of Parliament on Monday.
Chris Jones has more from London
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Uganda is dealing with a refugee influx situation in the western district of Bundibugyo bordering the DR Congo.
More than 7000 Congolese crossed into the country a week ago following attacks from suspected ADF rebels.
The refugees, mostly women and children are seeking asylum after the rebel group overrun their homes killing dozens and displaying thousands.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;
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South Korea's Hyundai Motors is facing backlash in India after the company's Pakistan-based unit tweeted in solidarity with the people of Kashmir.
The Himalayan province is a disputed territory with both India and Pakistan claiming control over it.
Many in India are calling for a complete boycott of Hyundai cars, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
IN: Boycott Hyundai...The US and Japan have agreed a deal to ease steel tariffs imposed under former US President Donald Trump.
The move has been welcomed by Tokyo to resolve a long-standing source of trade friction between the two countries.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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President Biden has welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz to the White House for talks aimed at ironing out disagreements in their respective positions on Ukraine.
The Germans are pushing back against some of the sanctions President Biden plans to impose against Russia in the event of an invasion.
Welcoming his guest to Washington, the President suggested the two countries were united in opposing Russian aggression.
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Two people have been arrested in London after the leader of the opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, was ambushed by a crowd of angry protestors as he walked from a government briefing on the crisis in Ukraine…he was heading back to Parliament.
Some of the protestors echoed false claims made last week by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that as head of Britain's prosecution service, Sir Keir had failed to pursue pedophile broadcaster Jimmy Savile.
Jack Elsom, political correspondent for The Sun newspaper witnessed today's confrontation.
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Spotify says it will keep working with Joe Rogan despite calls for the streaming service to part ways with the popular podcast host.
Rogan has faced criticism for using racial slurs and spreading coronavirus misinformation.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.
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The Mayor of Ottawa has declared a state of emergency in the city over ongoing protests by Canadian truckers opposed to vaccine mandates and other Covid-19 restrictions.
Mayor Jim Watson says the city is "completely out of control" and "losing the battle" against the truckers.
Marieke Walsh is political reporter with the Globe and Mail in Ottawa.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to the Pacific in a bid to remind the world that the US's strategic long term focus remains the Asia Pacific region, despite escalating tensions with Russia.
It comes as Washington calls for "concrete action" from China to make good on its commitment to purchase $200 billion in additional U.S. goods and services in 2020 and 2021, under the trade deal signed by former President Donald Trump.
Kate Fisher reports form Washington
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A plan to resolve the huge backlog of people waiting for hospital treatment in the UK has been delayed.
The scheme was supposed to be unveiled on Monday but has been put back because of the current Covid-19 situation, according to the UK's Health Minister.
Chris Jones has more in London
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