McDonald's announces Russian withdrawal as Renault sells its assets

McDonald's will sell its Russian business after suspending operations in the country over the war in Ukraine. The announcement comes as French carmaker Renault announced the sale of its assets in Russia. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow, where journalists are subject to reporting restrictions.

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Northern Ireland Protocol could be changed, says UK government source

The UK government could introduce legislation allowing ministers in London to override parts of the Brexit deal on Northern Ireland.

A government source has allegedly said new legislation would strip away parts of the Northern Ireland protocol to enable easier trade.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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Gunmen Release Pregnant Woman Abducted During Train Attack In Northern Nigeria

Gunmen who abducted train passengers in Nigeria's northern region in March this year have released one of their hostages - a woman that is  heavily pregnant.

The train was coming from Abuja, Nigeria's capital to Kaduna in the country's northwest when the armed men attacked it and took away hostages.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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MEASLES IN DRC

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have recorded more than 800 cases of Measles in the central part of the country since the start of the year. Authorities in Kasai-Oriental Province say 18 health zones have been affected out of the 19 in the region. Measles is a highly contagious illness that mostly affects children. It can be fatal if left untreated. Chris Ocamringa has more from the DRC capital Kinshasa.

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BORIS JOHNSON IN NI AMID EU ROW

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's visiting Belfast amid a growing row with the EU over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol.

Boris Johnson will urge the main parties in Northern Ireland to get back to work after recent elections.

But his government will also publish legislation this week to make unilateral changes to post-Brexit trading arrangements if Brussels won't amend the Protocol.

The EU's warning of a trade war if the UK acts unilaterally.

Belfast reporter Amanda Ferguson says the unionist DUP party won't take part in government for now.

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Norway backs Finland and Sweden NATO plans but Turkey outlines list of demands

Finland has submitted a formal application to join NATO and its neighbour Sweden has also outlined its intentions to do the same.

NATO member Norway has backed the plans which it says will be good for the Nordic region.

Fellow NATO member Turkey, though, has outlined a list of demands should the two wish to join the military alliance.

Chris Jones has more from Riga, Latvia.

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Delhi sears under intense heatwave with temperatures crossing 49 degrees Celsius (120F)

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A scorching heatwave is sweeping across North India with the capital Delhi recording temperatures over 49 degrees Celsius (120F).

The weather office has warned that there may be no respite for a few more days.

Ishan Garg tells us what it's like in New Delhi.

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Shanghai begins reopening after COVID lockdown

China’s financial hub of Shanghai is beginning to reopen after weeks of COVID-19 lockdowns.

Health officials say the strict measures have stopped the transmission of the virus, but they’re tightening the rules in Beijing to prevent another outbreak. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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North Korea orders military to 'stabilise' drug supply as COVID cases surge

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the military to "stabilise" the supply of medicines as Covid-19 cases surge. 

The country acknowledged for the first time last week that it is battling an "explosive" outbreak. 

Phoebe Amoroso has more.

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Biden to visit Buffalo following mass shooting

US President Joe Biden and the First Lady are due to travel to Buffalo in New York on Tuesday following a mass shooting there which left 10 people dead.

An 18 year old white gunman has been accused of opening fire at a supermarket in a black neighbourhood.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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FBI investigate NY mass shooting as racially-motivated

The FBI is investigating a mass shooting at a supermarket in New York
state, which left 10 people dead, as a racially motivated attack,
targeting black shoppers.

The alleged 18-year-old white gunman was arrested at the scene.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Shooting in Buffalo, New York -- multiple dead

At least 10 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a supermarket in the US city of Buffalo in New York state.

Police say the alleged gunman has been taken into custody after the attack on Saturday afternoon. 

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer has the latest. 

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Frank James pleads not guilty to NYC subway train shooting

A man has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and gun charges following a
shooting on a subway train in New York City.

23 people were injured in the attack last month.

Sarah Walton reports

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Mansions burn in California wildfire

At least twenty homes have been destroyed by a wildfire in the Laguna Beach area south of Los Angeles.

Fire season in the Western US is beginning earlier due to severe drought conditions. 

Ira Spitzer has more.

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One small step towards plants ... on the Moon

Scientists in the United States have taken a giant leap toward supporting human outposts on other worlds after growing plants in lunar soil for the first time. 

A team from the University of Florida announced that seeds successfully sprouted from cress planted in moon dust collected by Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, and by other moonwalkers decades ago.  

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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US & Russian defense chiefs speak for first time since start of war in Ukraine

The Pentagon chief has demanded an "immediate ceasefire" in his first
phone call with his Russian counterpart since Moscow's invasion.

The US said Russia had previously been ignoring attempts to reach them.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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13 migrants drown after boat capsizes off Puerto Rico

More survivors have been found after a boat capsized off Puerto Rico
killing 11 people.

Most of them are believed to be migrants from Haiti.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US markets preview

[NOTE; DO NOT BROADCAST BEFORE SUNDAY MAY 15TH]

US markets will be hoping to recover from heavy losses seen last week
as concerns over rising inflation and weakening economic growth
continue.

New retail sales figures are also due to be released.

Sarah Walton reports

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Musk says he is "still committed" to Twitter acquisition, despite placing purchase on hold

Elon Musk says he's still committed to acquiring Twitter, even though he has placed his purchase of the company "temporarily on hold".

He says he wants more information about how many accounts on the platform are fake.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Power supplier cannot handle peak demand

 

South Africans are daily being subjected to scheduled power cuts. Electricity supplier Eskom has been unable to meet peak demand, leading to 5 hours of load shedding every night since Monday. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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