Democrats take back US lawmaker George Santos' seat

Democrat Tom Suozzi has won a special election to replace disgraced US lawmaker George Santos in New York.

The Republican Representative was expelled from Congress in December after being charged with fraud, money laundering, and lying to lawmakers.

The race was viewed by many as an early test for November's general election, with immigration, the economy and abortion coming out as key issues for voters.

Sally Patterson has more. 

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UK inflation holds at 4%

The rate of inflation remained unchanged at 4 per cent in the UK last month - despite economists' forecasts it would rise.

It remains well above the Bank of England's 2 per cent target, driven by higher gas and electricity prices.

Finance minister Jeremy Hunt says inflation doesn't fall in a straight line.

Lara Brehmer reports from London.

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Trump awaits details of first felony case

A judge in New York on Thursday is expected to decide when the first
criminal case against Donald Trump will go to trial.

Lawyers say the former President will be present at the hearing where
the judge will also rule on Trump's motion to dismiss the case.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump comments loom over NATO defence ministers meeting

NATO defence ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss their support for Ukraine - looming over the meeting are Donald Trump comments that he wouldn't defend some NATO allies.

Alex Cadier reports from NATO headquarters in Brussels

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"INDUSTRIAL-SCALE" QUALIFICATIONS FRAUD AMONG UK NURSES

The UK Nursing and Midwifery Council is taking action after hundreds of nurses at one centre in Nigeria passed an essential exam in record-time.

The computer-based test interrogates numerical and clinical knowledge. But the Council believes a proxy was used by 48 nurses now practising in the UK, and hundreds more in other healthcare roles.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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POLISH PM ACCUSES PREDECESSOR OF HACKING OPPOSITION TELEPHONES

The Polish Government has been embroiled in a major spying scandal, after the newly elected Prime Minister accused his predecessor of hacking the telephones of opposition politicians and journalists. 

The claims centre around a sophisticated spyware system known as Pegasus - which is used by a number of law enforcement agencies to prevent criminal activity but which human rights groups say is also being abused by autocratic governments. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the story. 

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Ukraine's military says Russian landing ship sunk in Black Sea

Ukraine's Armed Forces said on Wednesday that a Russian landing ship was sunk in the Black Sea. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Tear gas shells fired at farmers as march enters second day

Thousands of farmers who're attempting to march to New Delhi have been halted at a border crossing 200 kilometers away from the Indian capital.

Security teams are using tear gas shells to stop their march, a move that's been criticised by the opposition.

Farmers have accused the Indian government of not fulfilling its promise to increase income support for farm produce, two years after a similar yearlong protest ended.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Notre Dame Cathedral spire seen for first time since 2019 fire

The scaffolding around Notre Dame Cathedral is starting to be removed, revealing the newly installed spire for the first time. The historic Paris landmark was severely damaged in a fire in 2019. Toni Waterman has more

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Gunmen Kill Policemen, Abduct At least 40 Others in Nigeria

Gunmen have killed four people, among them two policemen in Nigeria's northwest state of Zamfara.

They also kidnapped about 40 others during the attack.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Deal to form a coalition government in Pakistan

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Imran Khan's rivals have reached a deal to form a coalition government in Pakistan, nearly a week after the country voted.

Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto's party and former three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party say they will come together to govern.

They were previously in a coalition that ousted Imran Khan from power in 2022.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate first Hindu temple in UAE

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the UAE, will inaugurate the country's first Hindu temple.

The inauguration is being seen as an outreach to Hindu voters ahead of general elections in India where he will be seeking a rare third term.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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Global body lifts Wrestling Federation of India suspension

The United World Wrestling has lifted its suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, after it was placed under suspension for its failure to hold an election.

The WFI has been struggling to recover following a sexual harassment scandal.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Indian farmers say they are determined to march to Delhi

Farmer unions are urging more protesters to join their ranks as they attempt to march to New Delhi as their protest enters its second day.

Farmers are accusing the Indian government of not fulfilling its promise to increase income support for farm produce, two years after a similar yearlong protest ended.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US Defense Secretary to return this week after hospital visit

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital and is expected to return to the Pentagon later this week.

It's the second time Austin has been admitted for medical treatment this year.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US border official becomes the first cabinet member to be impeached in nearly 150 years

Alejandro Mayorkas — the man in charge of governing America's borders — has become the first US cabinet member to be impeached in nearly 150 years.

Representatives in Congress's lower chamber, the House of Representatives, voted narrowly on Tuesday night to impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security, at the second time of asking.

Republican Party lawmakers in the House allege that Secretary Mayorkas is failing to stem record flows of migrants across the US-Mexico border. 

Our correspondent in Washington Benji Hyer reports. 

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President Biden urges Congress to pass foreign aid bill as he attacks "un-American" Donald Trump

US President Joe Biden has called Donald Trump "dumb, shameful and dangerous" for comments made about American allies. 

Former President Trump — who's vying for the White House again — said he'd "encourage Russia to whatever the hell it wants" if NATO countries in Europe didn't spend enough on defence. 

Those remarks, and Biden's response, come as lawmakers clash in Congress over a bill that would provide aid for Ukraine as well as Israel and Taiwan. 

In Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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House Republicans second attempt at Mayorkas impeachment

Republicans in the US House of Representatives are voting for a second
time to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary amid a row over
immigration.

Last week, the House voted against holding Alejandro Mayorkas
responsible for the flow of migrants across the US-Mexico border.

Nick Harper reports from Austin, Texas.

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Antonio Guterres concerned about situation in Rafah

The United Nations Secretary General says he is worried about the
deteriorating conditions in Gaza.
Speaking to reporters at the UN in New York on Tuesday, Antonio
Guterres says is particularly concerned about the security for
humanitarian aid delivery.
Guterres says he is pinning his hopes on the latest round of
negotiations to avoid the devastating humanitarian consequences.

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cessation of hostilities to be successful to avoid an all out
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Poll: 53% of Americans think Biden received special treatment in classified documents probe

Just over half of Americans think US President Joe Biden received special treatment when he was not charged by federal prosecutors investigating whether he has mishandled classified documents - according to a new poll.

53% of respondents, including 29% of Democrats in the Reuters Ipsos poll agreed with a statement that "Biden received special treatment because he is the U.S. president."

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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