Ed Sheeran testifies in copyright case

Singer Ed Sheeran has appeared in a New York court to deny claims he copied Marvin Gaye's music.

The British star was called to testify in a civil trial over allegations his song "Thinking Out Loud" ripped off Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."

Sally Patterson reports.

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UN says situation in Haiti needs urgent attention

The United Nations says Haitians are living through an alarming surge
in violence in the country.
Addressing the security council on Wednesday, the UN's Haiti
representative Maria Isabel Salvador said the number of violent
incidents has more than doubled since last year.
Haiti has been plagued by political instability following the
assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Salvador says the situation has worsened and this has led to dire food
shortages in the country.

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Disney sues Flordia Gov. Ron DeSantis

The very public feud between Disney and Ron DeSantis is now headed to court. The entertainment giant has filed a lawsuit against the Flordia Governor, alleging he "weaponized government power" to punish Disney for speaking out against his controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill - which limits gender and sexual orientation discussions in the classroom.
Toni Waterman has more.

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UN Member States debate Security Council reforms

The United Nations General Assembly is debating the use of veto-votes by permanent members of the security council. 

Several countries are calling for a review of this process and the debate has intensified since Russia's war in Ukraine. 

Jody Jacobs has more...

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UK regulator blocks Microsoft gaming takeover

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has blocked a proposed takeover by Microsoft of games developer Activision Blizzard. The regulator says the deal would have altered the gaming market to the detriment of innovation. The gaming company has accused the UK of being 'closed for business', as Julia Chapman reports.

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Sudan jailbreak frees war crimes suspect

The continued unrest in Sudan has led to the release of multiple
prisoners - including a former Sudanese politician wanted for alleged
war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Ahmed Haroun reportedly broke out of jail.

He was facing International Criminal Court charges.

Meanwhile, a ceasefire between the country's army and a rival
paramilitary group appears to be holding.

Patrick Oyet reports from Juba in South Sudan.

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France’s Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne lays out the country’s plan of action for the next 100 days

France's Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne has laid out what she described as the country's roadmap of action for the next 100 days.

The government will introduce draft legislation to parliament in health, education, the green economy but she announced the postponement of the immigration laws due to a lack of a majority among MPs.

Natalie Malgas reports.

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Testimony underway in Trump trial

Jurors will begin hearing testimony against Donald Trump as a decades
old rape case against him gets underway.

The former president is accused of raping a magazine columnist in a
Manhattan department store in the mid-1990s.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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France cautiously welcomes China's engagement in trying to resolve Ukraine war

Following the telephone call between the Chinese and Ukrainian presidents, a source in the French presidency says "We encourage all dialogue that can contribute to a resolution of the conflict that meets the fundamental interests of Ukraine and international law."

Ross Cullen reports.

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US and South Korean to sign North Korea deterrence plan

The US and South Korea are set to sign a declaration establishing new
ways to stop North Korea's nuclear program.

President Joe Biden is welcoming President Yoon Suk Yeol to the White
House for a state visit - just the second of the Biden administration
- as the two countries look to build on their 70-year relationship.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Italy calls for "Marshall Plan" for Ukraine as it hosts reconstruction conference in Rome

Italy's government is calling for a "Marshall Plan" for Ukraine as it hosts a conference on reconstruction for the war torn country.

Through the Marshall Plan, the U.S. provided massive economic assistance to Europe after World War 2.

Our correspondent Giles Gibson is at the conference in Rome.

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Nigeria Begins Evacuation of its Citizens in Sudan

Nigeria has commenced the evacuation of about 5,500 of its nationals stranded in Khartoum, and other cities in Sudan. 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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'OVER 200' UK NATIONALS EVACUATED ON SUDAN FLIGHTS

Over 200 UK nationals have been evacuated from Sudan on rescue flights, according to the Foreign Office.

RAF planes have landed in Cyprus, with more expected on Wednesday.

The UK's response for nationals in Sudan that aren't diplomats, has been criticised as slower than some other countries.

But Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has rejected that.

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China completes first nationwide real estate database

China has created its first nationwide registration system for real estate. The project is seen as a move to boost transparency and regulation of a sector that has roiled global stock markets. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Singaporean Drug Trafficker Executed Despite Calls for Clemency

A Singaporean man convicted for trying to traffic drugs has been executed despite calls for clemency from his family and activists.

46-year-old Tangaraju Suppiah was hanged at Changi Prison, according to his family.

Patrick Fok reports.

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First Republic Bank shares plunge nearly 50%

Concerns are growing about the health of First Republic Bank after it  announced that depositors withdrew around $100 billion in the first quarter of the year.

First Republic shares fell 49% in trading Tuesday.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco, where First Republic is headquartered.

 

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U.S. stocks slide on mixed earnings

U.S. stocks fell sharply Tuesday following a mixed bag of corporate earnings.

And investors are bracing for next week's Federal Reserve meeting and
the possibility of another interest rate hike.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN chief slams progress on SDGs

The United Nations Chief has slammed the world's progress on the
Sustainable Development Goals.

World leaders agreed in 2015 to a broad range of targets to help make
the world a better place.

But a new report shows that just 12 percent of those goals are on track.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Biden reaffirms his bid to "finish the job" in first appearance since announcing reelection campaign

In his first public appearance since announcing his reelection campaign in a video this morning, US president Joe biden has reaffirmed his message to the American people to give him a chance to "finish the job".

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Lavrov again warns the U.S after it denied visa to Russian journalists

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergay Lavrov says the world order is
changing and that Security Council reforms need to happen soon.
Lavrov hosted a wide ranging press conference in New York on Tuesday.
US' Correspondent, Jody Jacobs has more...

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