TWO FRENCH PRISONERS RELEASED IN IRAN

The French government has confirmed two of its nationals detained in Iran have been released and are headed home.

Benjamin Brière and Bernard Phélan were held for several months on a raft of charges that Iran said included undermining national security and espionage.

The men received medical attention as soon as they were released from the facility.

Natalie Malgas has more…

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Uganda seeks energy develop with Algeria partnership

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Uganda is developing closer relations with Algeria to try and work together to meet its growing energy needs. There is currently little access to power outside of the country's urban centres. Leon Solomon reports

 

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Finance chiefs approach final statement at G7 adjacent summit

In Japan, the G7 finance ministers are closing in on a final joint statement after two days of debate on critical issues facing the global financial system. 

The meeting, which has been overshadowed by the the US debt ceiling crisis, will lay the roadmap on diverse issues such as supply lines, climate change, and Russia’s war in Ukraine. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Pakistan's Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan gets bail in corruption case

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Pakistan's ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan has been granted bail for two weeks after being arrested earlier this week on corruption charges.

His arrest has been called unlawful by the country's Supreme Court…

But the cricketer-turned-politician fears, this is not the end of his troubles.

South Asia correspondent Ishan Garg reports.

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UK Economy Grows By Just 0.1%

The UKs GDP increased by just 0.1 percent at the beginning of the year.

The slight growth lagged behind many other major economies according to the data for January to March.

Analysts say growth was held back by widespread industrial action and a fall in retail sales.

The UK chancellor Jermey Hunt admits there's "still much work to do" and that inflation is still an issue.

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Court Bars Nigeria’s Broadcast Regulator from Imposing Fines on Broadcast Stations

A high court in Nigeria's capital, Abuja has restrained the country's broadcasting regulator, the NBC from imposing fines on broadcast stations in the country.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Allies Urged To Support Ukrainian Counter-Offensive

Russia is denying reports of a Ukrainian breakthrough on parts of the front line near the eastern city of Bakhmut.

It comes as NATO countries are under growing pressure to offer more weapons to aid the Ukrainian counter-offensive.

On Thursday the UK became the first ally to donate long-range cruise missiles.

Kira Rudik (Ru-dik) leader of Ukraine's Holos (Hol-los) party, says the Storm Shadow missiles are crucial in the fight against Russia.

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Pakistan's ex-PM Imran Khan to seek pre-arrest bail

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Pakistan's ex-Prime Minster Imran Khan will seek pre-arrest bail from the Islamabad High Court on Friday.

He was taken into custody earlier this week – a move the country's supreme court has called unlawful.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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G7 finance chiefs turn to global security on day 2 of summit

G7 Finance ministers are turning to global security concerns on day two of their summit in Japan, after the US debt ceiling crisis dominated the first round of talks. 

The meeting will lay the ground work for the G7 leaders summit next week and is expected to focus on creating a more robust global financial system. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo 

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China pledges constructive dialogue with Australia over trade

China says it’s committed to improving relations with Australia, ahead of a meeting in Beijing between the countries’ Trade and Commerce Ministers. Australia is seeking an end to Chinese curbs on its exports following the deterioration of political relations. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong. 

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Musk stepping down as Twitter CEO

Elon Musk has announced he's stepping down as the CEO of Twitter.

In a tweet Musk announced the new CEO will be a woman and that he'll
move to Executive Chair and Chief Technology Officer.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Disney and banking sector jitters dominate on Wall Street

The banking sector was in focus again Thursday after PacWest Bancorp's
shares plunged during trading hours.

And it was a rough day for Disney following the release of quarterly earnings.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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South Africa accused by US Envoy of sending weapons to Russia

And the United States' Ambassador to South Africa has accused South Africa of secretly providing weapons to Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Speaking to reporters Reuben Brigety the arms were transported on a Russian cargo ship departing a naval base near Cape Town last December.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Covid-19 public health emergency ends in U.S.

Thursday marks the official end of the Covid-19 public health
emergency in the United States.

Analysts say the biggest impact for the public will be the loss of
free tests for the virus.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Title 42 set to be lifted in coming hours

The US is bracing for a potential surge of people attempting to enter the country through border cities in the coming days, amid the expiration of pandemic-era public health policy, which ends tonight (Thursday).

Title 42 has been used for several years to block asylum requests and turn away migrants millions of times from the southern border with Mexico.

From El Paso, Texas, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Imran Khan's arrest illegal, rules Pakistan's Supreme Court

Pakistan's Supreme Court has deemed Imran Khan's arrest illegal, ordering his immediate release.

Supporters of the former Prime Minister were seen celebrating across the country, with many saying justice has been delivered.

Eight people have died and thousands arrested in the violent protests that broke out soon after Imran Khan's arrest earlier this week.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia is reporting.

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EU SAYS IT'S FROZEN $26 BILLION FROM RUSSIAN INDIVIDUALS & COMPANIES

The European Union is holding on to around 26 billion US dollars worth of assets owned by Russian individuals and companies.

That's on top of the 330 billion US dollars of Russian Central Bank reserves also frozen by the EU.

While the European Commission representative made clear on Thursday that this money can't be legally confiscated -- he said the Commission is working on a proposal to criminalise sanctions circumvention.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Disney loses millions of subscribers

Streaming platform, Disney plus has reportedly lost around four
million subscribers this quarter.
The entertainment company attributes this to a mass exodus in the India market.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Trump suggests Jan 6th pardons in live CNN event

Former US President Donald Trump has suggested he would pardon rioters
who attacked the Capitol building on January 6th if reelected.

During a live primetime event on news network CNN he also joked about
this week's verdict that he was liable for sexually abusing a magazine
writer.

Nick Harper reports.

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US prepares for possible migrant surge as Title 42 expires

Today [Thursday] is the last day of a pandemic-era policy known as Title 42, which has been used by the US to quickly turn away asylum seekers at its borders.

US officials are anticipating a significant increase in the number of migrants trying to enter the country at official border crossings.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

 

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