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Mobile networks Vodafone and Three UK have agreed a merger that would create the biggest phone operator in the country.
The £15bn (19bn USD) deal between Vodafone and Three owners CK Hutchinson combines the UK's third and fourth largest networks.
However the companies will now face the challenge of winning the approval of competition regulators in order to approve the deal.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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The UK economy has returned to growth, according to the latest figures.
GDP increased by 0.2% for the month of April, following a 0.3% contraction in March
However, the three months to April only saw an expansion of 0.1%.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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The Guinness World Records has recognised the efforts by Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci for cooking non-stop for 100 hours.
She became a national sensation after cooking for four days last month.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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The United States of America's National Security Advisory Jake Sullivan is likely to finalise a crucial jet engine deal during his two-day trip to New Delhi.
It could be the first step towards broader defense cooperation between India and the US, according to experts.
Sullivan's visit comes just days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Washington.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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The Indian state of Gujarat is on high alert, as Cyclone Biparjoy, which could bring wind speeds of up to 150 kilometres per hour, approaches. Tens of thousands of people have been moved to safety.
Seven people have died this week in rough weather conditions ahead of the cyclone.
The cyclone is expected to make landfall on Thursday evening local time between Gujarat and south Pakistan.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai
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CUE: Washington is backtracking on inviting the leader of Hong Kong, who was sanctioned in 2020 for helping Beijing to crackdown on protest and dissent, to a summit of Asia-Pacific leaders.
Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong
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The American author Cormac McCarthy has died at the age of 89.
McCarthy wrote a number of widely-acclaimed novels including No Country for Old Men and The Road
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Donald Trump's supporters are claiming his indictment is politically motivated, with many branding the criminal investigation a 'witchhunt'.
Hundreds gathered outside a Miami courthouse where the former US president, who is running again for the White House, pleaded not guilty to criminal charges.
It follows an investigation into classified documents Trump allegedly kept even after he ceased to be president in 2021.
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Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges alleging he retained dozens of classified documents after leaving office in 2021.
The former US president was arraigned on Tuesday in Miami, facing 37 counts in a federal investigation… including conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Sally Patterson reports from near the courthouse.
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At least ten people have been injured in a mass shooting in Denver during celebrations following the city's basketball championship victory.
A suspect has been talking into custody.
Ira Spitzer reports
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