“Cowboys for Trump” founder goes on trial for Jan 6th involvement

The founder of the group "Cowboys for Trump" goes on trial Monday for his alleged involvement in the January 6th Capitol riots.

Couy Griffin, who is a New Mexico county commissioner, faces two misdemeanor offenses related to the insurrection.

Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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132 feared dead after China Eastern 737 crashes in SE China

132 passengers and crew are feared dead after a China Eastern Boeing 737 crashed in southern China.

The plane was flying from Kungmin to Guangzhou when it came down in a hillside forest in Guangxi province.

Aviation consultant Alastair Rosenschein says it's very unusual for a plane to crash from a cruising altitude.

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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she stopped trusting British government pledges

Nazanin Zaghari Ratcliffe, the British-Iranian aid worker freed last week after 6 years in Iran says she stopped trusting promises from the British government.

She spoke publicly today for the first time since her release, at a press conference in London.

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U.S. rules Myanmar's military committed genocide against minority Rohingya population

The United States has formally recognised the violence committed against Rohingya by Myanmar's military in 2016 and 2017 does amount to genocide and crimes against humanity.

Thousands of Rohingya were killed, and more than 700,000 others fled into Bangladesh, with accounts of villages being burned, mass killings and rape.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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History made as Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson begins Senate confirmation hearings

History is set to be made (is being made) in Washington when Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, President Biden's Supreme Court nominee, begins a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday. (11am EDT)

If confirmed, as she's expected to be, she would be the first Black, female member of the Supreme Court.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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England rolls out fourth Covid vaccine dose to 5 million vulnerable people

People aged 75 and above, those with weakened immune systems, and care home residents are now eligible for their second Covid booster shot in England.

This comes as infection rates appear to be rising across the country.

Naomi Choy Smith reports. 

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Morad Tahbaz released from Iranian prison, Home Office confirms

A British-US national held in Iran has been freed from jail and is in a hotel.

Morad Tahbaz was released last week along with fellow dual nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, but was later returned to Evin jail.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Over 700,000 People Displaced By Criminal Gangs in Nigeria’s Zamfara state

Authorities in Nigeria's northwest state of Zamfara say over 700,000 people are currently displaced by criminal gangs in the state.

The displaced persons are now taking refuge in camps across the state.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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EU foreign and defence ministers mull next steps in Ukraine conflict response

European Union foreign and defence ministers are meeting in Brussels to mull the next steps in their response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

On the way into the talks, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielus Landsbergis said Western powers must define their red lines amid ongoing attacks in Ukraine.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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ENGLAND OFFERS FOURTH COVID JAB

England is rolling out a further covid-19 booster jab.

People who are 75 years old and over, care home residents, and those with weaker immune systems will be able to book a fourth dose.

About 5 million people will be eligible.

Health Secretary Sajid Javid says it'll offer protection for those who need it.

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Hong Kong to lift COVID-19 flight bans, relax quarantine rules

Hong Kong is lifting flight bans and easing strict COVID-19 quarantine measures for incoming travelers as part of efforts to gradually return the city to normal life. Hong Kong is battling its worst ever virus outbreak, but the government says the situation is now under control.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US to label Myanmar's actions as 'genocide' at Holocaust Memorial Museum

The United States is formally declaring that alleged violence committed by Myanmar's military against the country's Rohingya minority amounts to genocide and crimes against humanity. 

A Reuters report says Secretary of State Antony Blinken will outline the decision on Monday at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington.

From Washington, Benji Hyer has the details. 

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UGANDA SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT DEAD

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Biden warns Xi of “consequences” for helping Russia

In a video call US President Joe Biden has directly warned China's
leader Xi Jinping that China will face "consequences" if it helps
Russia with its invasion of Ukraine.

The two men spoke for almost two hours - their first virtual meeting
in three months.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN agency warns food supply chains are collapsing in Ukraine

The World Food Programme has warned that food supply chains in Ukraine are collapsing as a result of the Russian invasion.

It says the situation is becoming dire in "encircled cities" such as Mariupol.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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[Preview] Wall St eyes Ukraine in coming week

Wall St is expected to continue its rollercoaster ride next week, as
the conflict in Ukraine continues to add volatility to US markets.

The first interest rate rise has done little to worry investors, even
though inflation remains a persistent problem.

Nick Harper reports.

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Russia again accuses US of developing biological weapons in Ukraine

Russia has again accused the United States of developing biological
weapons in Ukraine.

Russia called a meeting at the United Nations Security Council after
cancelling a vote on a humanitarian resolution it had drafted.

Sarah Walton reports

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Oil price rise pushing up airline fares, says Delta

Higher oil prices will lead to a spike in air fares, according to the boss of the world's second biggest airline. 

The US carrier Delta says passengers should expect a 10% increase in prices, or even more for international flights. 

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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US Sanctions Ugandan Investor Over Illicit Gold Trade

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The US Treasury has sanctioned Belgian businessman Alain Goetz, and his African Gold Refinery in Uganda, for smuggling millions of dollars worth of precious metal from conflict areas.

 

The African Gold Refinery in Uganda is among a network of companies the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control say is involved in the illicit movement of gold from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

 

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Final UK travel restrictions scrapped

All remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions have been scrapped in the UK. 

 

Passenger Locator Forms will no longer be necessary for passengers arriving in Britain and unvaccinated travellers will not need to take a Covid test upon arrival.

 

Sally Patterson has more from London.

 

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