Damning Report Finds Boris Johnson Deliberately Misled MPs

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been found guilty of repeated contempts of parliament for deliberately misleading the House of Commons.

The damning report by the privileges committee of the UK parliament is in relation to the 'partygate' scandal, where social gatherings were held in Downing Street, in breach of the government's own strict pandemic guidelines.

The recommendation to suspend Mr Johnson from parliament for 90 days can't be enforced, as he stepped down as an MP last week, having been given an early copy of the report.

He has called it a 'political assassination', a 'witch hunt', and criticised the reports authors, his own Conservative Party and current Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

Despite the findings, political historian Sir Anthony Seldon has warned never to rule out a comeback.

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Nigeria's President Tinubu Suspends Head of Anti-graft Agency

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Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has suspended the head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, indefinitely over allegations of abuse of office levelled against him.

The suspended EFCC boss was taken into custody of the Department of State Security for questioning shortly after his suspension was announced.

This move comes barely a week after the president suspended the country's Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over fraudulent activities.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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Delhi Police file sexual harassment charges against ex-wrestling body chief

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The Delhi police have filed charges against India's wrestling body's ex-chief who's being accused of sexual harassment by some female wrestlers.

The athletes launched a protest demanding his arrest earlier this year – but have now suspended it after assurances from the government.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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India and Pakistan braced for Cyclone Biparjoy

More than 150,000 people have been evacuated from coastal areas of India and Pakistan, ahead of Cyclone Bipajoy making landfall.

With wind speeds of 150 kilometres per hour, the cyclone has the potential to destroy homes and cause power blackouts.

The storm is expected to make landfall in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Thursday evening local time.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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Canada investigates claim Chinese communists dominate Asian infrastructure bank

CUE: Canada is investigating claims the Chinese Communist Party dominates the running of what’s often called “China’s World Bank”, headquartered in Beijing.

The bank was set up to lend money to Asian countries to develop infrastructure. 

The bank’s communications director, who’s Canadian, made the allegations when he resigned this week.

Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong:

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China Warns US Meeting Without Sincerity Will be Meaningless

Political commentators in China have warned if US diplomats come to the country "without sincerity" then the visit will be meaningless.

They were quoted in China's state-run Global Times ahead of US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's trip in the coming days.

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Japan SDF investigating after fatal shooting

Japan’s Self Defense Force is launching an investigation after a trainee shot and killed two others at a shooting range on Wednesday. 

The 18-year old was arrested and all shooting ranges across the country shut down following the incident. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Mixed close on Wall Street after Fed announcement

U.S. stocks closed the day in mixed territory after the Federal
Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the first time in over a
year.

But the Fed left the door open for more rate hikes later in the year.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Blinken to travel to China for trip postponed by spy balloon

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to travel to Beijing  this week, where the State Department says he will meet senior Chinese officials to discuss the importance of maintaining open lines of communication.

He cancelled a trip earlier this year after a  suspected Chinese spy balloon was discovered in US airspace 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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US Fed pumps breaks on rate hikes, but signals more to come

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday pumped the breaks on another rate rise but signaled more could be in the pipeline as inflation continues to run hot. Toni Waterman has more.

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Vodafone and Three Announce UK's Biggest Mobile Phone Operator Merger

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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Republicans weigh in after Trump arraignment

Several Republican heavyweights have criticised charges brought
against Donald Trump related to alleged mishandling of classified
documents.

The former president of the United States pleaded not guilty on
Tuesday in a Florida courthouse to felonies including violating the
Espionage Act and conspiracy to obstruct justice.

Sally Patterson reports from Miami.

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Forcibly displaced hits record high

The number of people forcibly displaced around the world has hit a record high.

A new United Nations report estimates there were nearly 110 million
forcibly displaced people by the end of last year.

William Denselow reports in New York where the UN is headquartered.

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Bud Light loses its title as America’s top-selling beer

After more than two decades as America's best-selling beer, Bud Light
has lost its position at the top.

The dip in sales comes after a boycott over the beer's partnership
with a transgender influencer.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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US comedian says authorities in Malaysia are overreacting

Malaysian authorities are incensed by a joke made by a US comedian
about missing flight MH370.
But the comedian, Jocelyn Chia says the reaction has been "overblown".
Officials in Malaysia had the video removed from TikTok as jokes about
flight MH370 remain a sensitive topic in the country.
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UK Economy Growing According to Latest Figures

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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State funeral for ex-Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi in Milan

Italy is marking the death of former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi with a state funeral in Milan.

After making a fortune in real estate and broadcasting, Berlusconi first became Prime Minister in the mid-nineties but was dogged by sex and corruption scandals.

Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Guinness World Records Confirms 100 Hour Cooking Feat By Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci

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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Junior doctors go on strike in England

Nearly fifty-thousand junior doctors in England have begun a three-day strike over pay and conditions. The head of the nation's health service says the walk-out will have an enormous impact on patient care and waiting lists. Julia Chapman reports.

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US NSA Jake Sullivan to focus on defense trade during India trip

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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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