Wall Street saw another sell-off on Thursday as investors reacted to
signs of a prolonged market downturn.
The S&P fell to its lowest level in more than a year.
Sarah Walton reports
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Monday, May 9, 2022
QUEEN ELIZABETH TO MISS STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
Queen Elizabeth II has pulled out of attending this year's State Opening of Parliament in the UK - for the first time since 1963.
In a statement Buckingham Palace said The Queen had reluctantly decided not to attend after consultation with her doctors. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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White House condemns attack on anti-abortion office
The White House has condemned an attack on an anti-abortion office.
President Biden has said "political violence" is never justified.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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President Biden has said "political violence" is never justified.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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KEIR STARMER TO RESIGN IF FINED BY POLICE
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he will step down if he is issued with a penalty from police as an investigation into whether he broke Covid social distancing rules gets underway. Mr Starmer had been in the North East of England in April 2021 as part of an election campaign where he has been accused of breaching guidance by having a takeaway curry and beer with staff. Mr Starmer denies any wrongdoing. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Britain's opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer vows to resign of police charge him with lockdown breach
Britain's leader of the opposition Sir Keir Starmer says he will resign if police find that he broke Covid-19 lockdown rules.
He was speaking today in light of the news that he's being investigated after pictures showed him having a beer with colleagues last year.
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Putin claims Ukraine invasion was sparked by NATO threat to invade Russia
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of preparing an
invasion of the country.
In a highly anticipated speech commemorating the Soviet Union's role in the allied victory over the Nazis in World War Two, Putin said the invasion of Ukraine was a preventative strike by Russia.
Our Moscow correspondent Julla Chapman was in Red Square for the Victory Day parade and speech…and operates in Russia within the Kremlin's reporting restrictions.
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Russian forces continued to launch attacks on the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine even as Vladimir Putin was speaking in Moscow.
Britain's Defense Secretary is accusing the Russian leader of making "fairytale" claims about NATO.
Ben Wallace said Vladimir Putin is betraying his own forces.
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UK OPPOSITION LEADER PLEDGES TO STEP DOWN IF FOUND TO HAVE BREACHED COVID RULES
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he will resign from his position if he is found to have broken Covid lockdown rules and is issued with a fixed penalty notice by police. An investigation is under way over claims the politician breached guidelines while on a visit to the North East of England in April last year. Mr Starmer is adamant he did nothing wrong and says those who make the laws must follow them.
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Macron proposes new "European political community" as Ukraine awaits EU membership news
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned it could take decades for Ukraine to become a member of the European Union, and says the bloc should consider creating a broader European political community.
Macron used a speech marking Europe Day to voice his ideas for a new multilateral organisation, open to democratic European countries which are not members of the EU.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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EU Chief stops in Texas to chat free speech with Elon Musk
The European Union's industry chief, Thierry Breton, is paying a visit to Austin, Texas on Monday - where he will hand-deliver a message to Elon Musk: follow our rules - or else.
The visit comes just weeks after the Tesla boss clinched a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion dollars - sparking concerns that the social media's free speech policies will be loosened.
Toni Waterman has more.
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The visit comes just weeks after the Tesla boss clinched a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion dollars - sparking concerns that the social media's free speech policies will be loosened.
Toni Waterman has more.
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New Mexico residents urged to flee path of US's largest active wildfire
Firefighters in the US state of New Mexico are urging residents of a mountain village to evacuate before their only escape route is engulfed by the country's largest active wildfire.
Many want to stay to defend centuries-old homes and ranches.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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G7 banning Russian oil & condemning HK's leadership process
Members of G7 nations committed to banning or phasing out imports of Russian oil, in the latest attempt to put pressure on Russia and President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine.
G7 foreign ministers also condemned the process to choose a new leader in Hong Kong, as lacking pluralism and further challenging freedoms.
Caroline Malone reports.
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170 more civilians escape Mariupol and Azovstal steelworks
The United Nations has confirmed another 170 civilians were evacuated
from Mariupol during a third humanitarian ceasefire.
Meanwhile the Secretary General has condemned an attack on a school in
Eastern Ukraine.
Sarah Walton reports
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from Mariupol during a third humanitarian ceasefire.
Meanwhile the Secretary General has condemned an attack on a school in
Eastern Ukraine.
Sarah Walton reports
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Senior Royals to tour nations over Jubilee bank holiday weekend
The Royal Family will tour the UK over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend, though the Queen's attendance is yet to be confirmed.
Buckingham Palace announced senior Royals will visit Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to mark Queen Elizabeth's 70-year reign.
Sally Patterson has more.
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Putin accuses West of preparing invasion
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of preparing an
invasion of its lands.
In a highly anticipated speech marking the Soviet Union's victory over
the Nazis in World War Two, Putin said the invasion of Ukraine was a
preventative strike.
William Denselow reports from the Latvian capital, Riga.
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invasion of its lands.
In a highly anticipated speech marking the Soviet Union's victory over
the Nazis in World War Two, Putin said the invasion of Ukraine was a
preventative strike.
William Denselow reports from the Latvian capital, Riga.
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NI TALKS ON NEW GOVERNMENT
The UK's Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis is holding talks in Belfast on Monday to try and re-establish a devolved administration there after elections.
Sinn Féin, which wants to see Ireland and Northern Ireland unified, secured the most seats, a first for a nationalist party.
But the DUP, which wants Northern Ireland to remain part of the UK, is refusing to rejoin the Stormont executive until post-Brexit trading arrangements are changed.
Belfast journalist Amanda Ferguson says it's not clear if a power-sharing governmenment can be formed by the two parties.
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Indian Rupee falls to record low against the US Dollar
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The Indian rupee hit an all-time low against the Dollar on Monday on global cues.
Analysts expect the currency to fall even further down by September as the rise in crude oil prices hit India's economy – which relies heavily on imported fuel.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Philippines Vote: Opinion Polls Point Towards Marcos Revival
Voting is underway in the Philippines in a polarising race for the country's presidency.
Vice President Leni Robredo is pitted against congressman Ferdinand Marcos Jr,
namesake son of the late dictator who was toppled in a "people power" uprising nearly four decades ago.
Nora Weinek reports.
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Vice President Leni Robredo is pitted against congressman Ferdinand Marcos Jr,
namesake son of the late dictator who was toppled in a "people power" uprising nearly four decades ago.
Nora Weinek reports.
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Japan commits to Russian oil ban, calling it a “tough decision”
Japan has joined other G7 countries in declaring that it'll phase out imports of Russian oil.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called the move a "very tough decision" for the country, but that international unity was very important.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Sunday, May 8, 2022
US announces new Russia sanctions
The Biden Administration has announced new Russian sanctions announced over the war in Ukraine.
The measures target three Russian TV outlets and include a ban on Americans offering accounting or consulting services to Russian nationals as well as visa restrictions on thousands of Russian and Belarussian officials.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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The measures target three Russian TV outlets and include a ban on Americans offering accounting or consulting services to Russian nationals as well as visa restrictions on thousands of Russian and Belarussian officials.
Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.
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John Lee confirmed as Hong Kong's next leader
Hong Kong’s former security chief John Lee has been confirmed as the city’s new political leader. He’s promising to restore Hong Kong’s international reputation.
But his election is fuelling concerns over China’s control of the city’s politics.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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