TRAVEL CHAOS 'UNACCEPTABLE'

The UK government says disruption to flights and airports is 'completely unacceptable' and the industry should have been better prepared.

Hundreds of flights are being cancelled due to staff shortages.

Experts warn the disruption could continue all week, and into the summer holiday season.

These people are at Heathrow airport.

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Last rites of gunned down Punjabi pop star to be held in India on Tuesday

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The last rites of the Punjabi singer popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala will be held in his village in Punjab on Tuesday.

The rising hip-hop star was gunned down on Tuesday in what Police believe may have been a gang violence-related death.

Condolences are pouring in from across the world, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Japan’s factory output plummets amid supply chain troubles

Japan's factories recorded a sharp fall in output in April, threatening the trade-reliant economy.

China's COVID-19 lockdowns and the war in Ukraine are putting pressure on the nation's manufacturing industry.

However domestic sales are picking up as the government is lifting pandemic restrictions.

Nora Weinek reports.

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China targets more Pacific ties despite political setback

China says it will continue to seek ways to broaden its political ties in the South Pacific, despite facing a setback in its foreign policy plans in the region. 

A group of ten island nations have rejected a regional trade and security deal with Beijing. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 

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EU countries agree partial oil embargo on Russia in midnight breakthrough

European Union leaders have agreed plans for a partial Russian oil embargo in a midnight breakthrough at talks in Brussels on Monday. 

The compromise deal was reached after weeks of deadlock among EU countries on the bloc's sixth package of sanctions to be imposed on Moscow over its war in Ukraine.

Rosie Birchard is at the summit in Brussels.

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EU says agreement reached immediately to ban 2/3rds of Russian oil imports

The European Union says agreement has been struck by member states to end immediately two-thirds of Russian oil exports to Europe.

Additionally, Russia's enormous Sberbank is to be denied access to the SWIFT interbank messaging system…and three more Kremlin propaganda channels are to be banned from the EU.

The breakthrough came at an emergency EU summit in Brussels that was addressed by President Volodymyr Zelensky who spoke to leaders via video link.

Our Brussels correspondent Rosie Birchard has more.

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Basic grocery prices soar hitting worst-off British families

Low-income families in Britain are facing huge price rises for basic groceries like pasta, bread and rice, new data shows.

The Office for National Statistics says the cost of living rose by 9 per cent in April.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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FRANCE: 'INDUSTRIAL-SCALE TICKET FRAUD' AT UCL FINAL

France says there was 'industrial-scale' ticket fraud at the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday.

The UK government's calling for a full investigation, and many Liverpool fans dispute the version of events being put forward by France.

Liverpool lost the match 1 nil against Real Madrid after chaotic scenes outside the Stade de France.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Sudan to end State of Emergency

Sudan's security and defense council has recommended lifting the state of emergency and the release of the political detainees across the country.

It's a step that could put Sudan back on track after months of unrest.

Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum.

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Nigeria records one death, six more monkeypox cases

One person has died in Nigeria and six more cases of Monkeypox have been recorded in the country according to a new report.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

  

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UK URGES INQUIRY INTO UCL FINAL

The UK government's urging a full inquiry into chaotic scenes at the Champions League final in Paris.

French authorities are meeting on Monday to discuss the operation.

The kick-off between Liverpool and Real Madrid was delayed on Saturday with officials blaming "security concerns" outside the stadium.

Liverpool fans were pepper-sprayed and kettled by French police, despite arriving in plenty of time for the game.

UK government minister Chris Philp says answers are needed.

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EU leaders meet for Ukraine summit amid deadlock on oil embargo plans

European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels for a two-day summit which is likely to be overshadowed by the bloc's failure to agree on plans to ban Russian oil imports. 

During the two-day talks, EU leaders will also mull fresh support for Ukraine amid Moscow's ongoing attacks.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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Rescuers continue search at Nepal plane crash site

Rescuers in Nepal are continuing their search at the site after a small plane crashed in the north of the country.

Twenty-two people were on board the aircraft. More than a dozen bodies have been recovered so far.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Modi's eight years in office a mixed bag: Analysts

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is launching new benefit programs for children in the country – as his government completed eight years in the past week.

Despite major political roadblocks, Mr. Modi's approval ratings remain in the seventies.

India correspondent Ishan Garg takes a look at his government's key milestones and the way ahead.

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China eases COVID-19 rules in its biggest cities

China is further easing COVID-19 restrictions in Shanghai and Beijing.

Authorities in the country’s two biggest cities say the virus situation is stabilizing, and are launching stimulus measures to help the economy recover. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Trump calls for extra school security after Uvalde shooting

Former president Donald Trump has called for greater security in
schools following a mass shooting at a Texas primary school.

Speaking at the National Rifle Association's annual conference Trump
rejected calls to implement greater gun reform in the U.S.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow has more.

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Jury deliberations begin in Depp-Heard trial

The jury has started deliberations in the multi-million dollar
defamation case of actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard.

He's suing his ex-wife over an article she wrote for the Washington
Post in which she described herself as a domestic abuse survivor.

Nick Harper reports.

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Twitter shareholders sue Elon Musk for creating "chaos"

A Twitter shareholder has sued Elon Musk in a California court alleging that the Tesla CEO has engaged in market manipulation in his ongoing bid to acquire the social media company.

Since making his $44 billion offer to buy the company, Musk has continued to publicly question the deal, raising speculation that he's negotiating for a lower price, or trying to back out altogether.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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WHO says monkeypox outbreak can be contained if governments act swiftly

The World Health Organisation says the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox can be contained if governments take swift action.

More than 200 cases have been reported in countries where the virus is not endemic.

Rosie Birchard reports.

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Labor market in focus in week ahead [PREVIEW]

Investors on Wall Street this week will be turning their attention to
the health of the U.S. labor market.

Traders will be hoping for more good news to further boost sentiment
after some positive inflation data was released Friday.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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