Hungarian Parliament Set To Ratify Sweden's NATO Accession

Hungary's Parliament is set to ratify Sweden's NATO accession on Monday, clearing the last hurdle in the path of completing its membership of the bloc. 

Sweden applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation two years ago, in a major departure from their long held position of neutrality. 

Having overcome Turkey's opposition, Hungary was the last member state blocking Sweden's application. However following talks on Friday Hungary's Prime Minister said he had managed to rebuild trust. 

Pablo Gutierrez reports. 

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At least 15 killed in attack on Catholic church in Burkina Faso

At least 15 people have been killed in a catholic church in Burkina Faso.

The worshippers died after gunmen attacked their church during a mass service, according to authorities.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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Protesting farmers block roads to EU institutions

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Farmers are bringing Brussels to a standstill - with hundreds of tractors blocking roads outside the European Union buildings. 

They're protesting against EU agricultural policies which they claim have hit their profits. 

Ishan Garg has more from Brussels. 

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RADIO: DRC HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

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The United Nations has expressed serious concerns about the deteriorating security situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo that has put the lives of thousands of civilians at risk. 

An escalation of fighting between government forces and the M23 rebels is reported to have displaced 144,000 people in recent weeks, worsening a humanitarian crisis in the region.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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ECOWAS SAYS MALI, BURKINA FASO, NIGER REPUBLIC WITHDRAWAL FROM BLOC WILL HALT PROJECTS WORTH $500M

West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States or ECOWAS says the exit of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic from the bloc would be detrimental to the region's economy, stalling projects worth over 500 million dollars.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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European leaders gather in Paris for Ukraine aid conference

European leaders will gather in Paris on Monday for a conference on aid for Ukraine.

The summit comes just after Ukraine and Europe marked two years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. Financial support for Kyiv's economy, ammunition and weapons for its army, sanctions on Russia, and training for Ukrainian troops will be among the issues discussed at the summit.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Blasphemy allegations against a woman in Pakistan

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A woman in Pakistan was attacked by a mob in Lahore over accusations of blasphemy.

Blasphemy is punishable by death in Pakistan. In many instances, angry mobs have publicly lynched suspects, before officials could intervene.

In the last three decades, data shows, at least 88 people have been killed by mobs over similar allegations.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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Hindu prayers to continue inside contested Indian mosque

An Indian court has allowed Hindu prayers to continue inside a contested mosque.

The mosque in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency has become the latest flashpoint between Muslims and Hindus.

Right wing groups claim the 17th century mosque was built on the site of a razed Hindu shrine.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Report says that anti-Muslim hate speech has surged in India

Anti-Muslim hate speech in India soared by 62 per cent in the second half of last year compared to the first six months of the year, according to Washington-based research group India Hate Lab.

Its new report reveals that there were 668 hate speech incidents targeting Muslims in 2023, with most of these occurring during the second half of the year - citing the Israel-Gaza war a major factor.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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S Korea doctor walkout enters second week

A mass walkout by trainee doctors in South Korea is entering its second week, stoking fears of a deepening medical crisis. 

About 9-thousand young doctors have resigned since last Monday over a government plan to increase the number of spots in medical schools by 65 percent. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Haley moves onto to campaign in Michigan after Trump wins South Carolina Republican primary

Former U.S. President Donald Trump is moving forward with campaigns that challenge current President Joe Biden.

It's not official but he is the presumptive Republican party nominee, after winning the latest primary election in South Carolina against Nikki Haley.

Caroline Malone reports from Charleston.

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Trump takes another step towards the Republican Presidential nomination with South Carolina victory; Haley refuses to back down.

Donald Trump's widely predicted victory in South Carolina's primary race brings him one step closer to winning the Republican party's presidential nomination.

But, as our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, despite her fourth consecutive defeat the former US President's remaining rival refuses to give up.

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Trump eyes big win in South Carolina primary

Former US President Donald Trump looks set for another big win in
Saturday's South Carolina primary.

It's the first southern state where voters get to pick the Republican
candidate they want to take on Democratic president Joe Biden in
November's presidential election.

This state contest is particularly personal for Trump's rival, the
former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, as she tries to avoid
another crushing defeat.

As Nick Harper reports from Charleston, South Carolina.

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US spacecraft sending back pictures from moon day

An American spacecraft is "alive and well" a day after it landed on the moon, marking the US' first lunar landing in half a century.

The robot lander, dubbed Odysseus, touched down on the moon's surface on Thursday after overcoming technical issues.

Sally Patterson has more

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Thousands evacuated after WW2 bomb discovered in Plymouth

Thousands of people have been evacuated in the UK City  of Plymouth after an unexploded World War 2 bomb was discovered. 

The device has been transported out to sea to be safely detonated.

Simon Gaitan reports. 

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UN General Assembly meets for the two anniversary of the Ukraine war

The United Nations General Assembly has convened a high-level meeting
on the eve of the two year anniversary of the war in Ukraine.
Addressing the forum on Friday, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro
Kuleba said his country has been working tirelessly to mobilize
international support for its peace plan,
while Russia maintains it did not start the conflict as it is purely
protecting the rights of Russian speaking people.
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US imposes more sanctions on Russia -- UPDATE (inc Biden SOT)

The United States has announced a raft of new sanctions against Russia, two years after its invasion of Ukraine. 

The more than 500 sanctions are aimed at impeding Moscow's war effort, with some targeting people connected to the imprisonment of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, who died last Friday. 

President Joe Biden blames Russia's President Vladimir Putin for Navalny's death, an accusation the Kremlin denies. 

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Sweden and Hungary’s PM’s meet before NATO Vote

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has held talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of a vote in Hungary's parliament to ratify Sweden's membership of NATO. The two leaders announced the signing of a defense agreement which includes  Hungary's purchase of four fighter jets from Sweden. 

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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Big turnout for early voting in South Carolina U.S. GOP primary with Haley vs. Trump

The first Republican primary in the South of the U.S. for a Presidential nomination is happening on Saturday.

205,000 people have already turned up to vote early for either former President Donald Trump or Nikki Haley the former UN ambassador and governor of South Carolina, from where Caroline Malone reports.

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GERMAN PARLIAMENT VOTES TO LEGALIZE CANNABIS

The German Parliament has voted to legalise the recreational use of cannabis. 

Under the new laws, people aged 18 and above will be able to grow marijuana in their homes or together in social clubs - but tight restrictions remain on purchasing it - with the government aiming to demonetize the country's black market. 

Trent Murray has more from Berlin.

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