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Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee says he’s pushing for a full resumption of travel with the Chinese mainland. It follows the reopening of quarantine-free cross-border travel reopened for the first time in three years.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan's Prime Minister is starting a tour of G7 member countries to discuss economic security and military contracts.
The week-long trip comes ahead of Japan hosting the G7 summit in May.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Thousands of protesters loyal to the Brazil's former president, Jair Bolsonaro have stormed government buildings and clashed with police in the capital Brasilia, many demanding that the military arrest the current president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,
The far-right Bolsonaro has yet to publicly concede he lost the election October, in which he was defeated by Lula who tallied around 51% of the vote.
On Twitter, US President Joe Biden condemned what he called the assault on democracy and on the peaceful transfer of power in Brazil.
Journalist Beatriz Correa, who's in Sao Paulo, says president Lula has warned the protestors of the consequences of their actions.
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Joe Biden has visited the US-Mexico border for the first time since taking office on a visit to El Paso, Texas.
Last week the US president announced new measures to try and stem a record number of migrants trying to cross the border.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more
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At least six people have died in storms that have caused flooding and damage throughout California.
More severe weather is predicted to hit the state in the next few days.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.
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Kevin McCarthy is getting closer to making it to House Speaker on Friday.
6 people voted against him at the end of a 13th vote, down from 20.
At least two Republicans are due to return to the House in the evening, suggesting voting late into the night.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Inflation in the Eurozone is back in single figures having dropped for the second month in a row. The drop has led to hope that the bloc's economic woes might be easing.
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
Those being honoured include a number of people who died or were injured in the riot, as well as people who defended election results.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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The US House of Representatives are returning for a fourth day to try and elect a Speaker with reports a deal has been struck to break the deadlock.
South Africa’s ruling party wants to tighten immigration laws and policies. Citizenship through marriage may no longer be an option if proposed changes are implemented. Mark Roughton reports.
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