Indian farmers once again attempt to march to Delhi amid tight security at borders

Security in New Delhi has been beefed up as thousands of farmers are trying to once again proceed towards the capital to demand a legal guarantee for floor prices for their crops.

The Indian government says these demands cannot be met ahead of the general elections.

 

Police teams have been deployed and barricades put up at Delhi's borders with neighbouring states.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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APPLE IPHONE SALES FALL IN CHINA

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Apple's iPhone sales in China have fallen by 24 per cent in the first six weeks of this year, compared to a year earlier, according to research firm Counterpoint.

The US tech giant is facing fierce competition by rival companies in China - looking to take a bigger slice of the pie in the world's biggest smartphone market.

Laura Westbrook reports.

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HUNT SETS OUT BUDGET CONTAINING TAX CUTS

UK Finance minister Jeremy Hunt is setting out a budget containing what he calls 'permanent' tax cuts (on Wednesday).

Opposition Labour says the Conservatives have a record of 14 years of 'economic failure'.

It comes ahead of a general election due at some point this year.

Conservative MP Damian Green says tax cuts will help.

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Trump and Biden sweep Super Tuesday

US president Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump have cemented their positions as the leading contenders to become the presidential nominee for their respective parties in November's US election.

They both won nearly all their primaries across 16 states and one territory on so-called Super Tuesday - the biggest voting day of the nominating contests.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Philippines-China trade charges over South China Sea collision

The Philippines has lodged a protest and summoned a Chinese representative over a collision in the contested Spratly Islands.

Manila says four crew members were hurt after Chinese Coast Guard vessels water cannoned and executed 'dangerous manoeuvres' in the South China Sea while its ships were on a routine resupply mission.

Filipino troops are stationed on a grounded naval ship in the region. Beijing has repeatedly called on Manila to remove that warship which is being used as a makeshift military base.

Neha Poonia has more from Hong Kong.

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Super Tuesday could decide California Senate seat

Super Tuesday is underway in California, one of fifteen states voting in primary elections to determine the presidential nominees as well as other statewide races.

One of the most closely-watched races is to see who will take over the Senate seat vacated by Dianne Feinstein who held the position for three decades.

Ira Spitzer reports from Berkeley, California.

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Polls open in Texas for Super Tuesday

Polls are open in the US state of Texas, where voters are choosing
which candidate will win their parties' presidential nominations.

It's one of 15 states and one territory holding votes for Super
Tuesday - the biggest day so far in the 2024 race for the White House.

Sally Patterson reports from outside a polling station in the Texas
city of Austin.

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Haley eyes Virginia in Super Tuesday voting

Super Tuesday voting has kicked off in Virginia, where Republican
candidate Nikki Haley is hoping to make an impact, and pull votes from
Donald Trump.

It's a state that voted for President Biden in the 2020 presidential
election, and while he's expected to become the Democratic nominee,
Donald Trump is predicted to secure multiple states in his quest for
the Republican party nomination.

Caroline Malone reports from Arlington, Virginia, one of the states
voting in Super Tuesday.

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Children dying of starvation in Gaza: WHO

The World Health Organization says that children in northern Gaza are
dying of starvation.

The head of the WHO has appealed to Israel to ensure more aid enters
the Palestinian enclave.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Italian lawmakers approve Red Sea shipping mission

Italian lawmakers have given the green light to the country's involvement in Operation Aspides.

The joint EU mission will see naval vessels deployed in the Red Sea, protecting commercial shipping from attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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US voting begins on Super Tuesday

Millions of Americans in 15 states and one US territory are casting
their votes in Super Tuesday.

It's the biggest day in the primary contest as Democratic and
Republican voters choose the candidate they want leading the party in
November's presidential election.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Indian opposition slams government over electoral bonds extension plea by State Bank of India

Opposition parties in India are accusing Prime Minister Modi's BJP of not wanting to disclose details of its donors and donations till after the general election this spring.

The State Bank of India was issuing a political funding scheme also known as electoral bonds, which has now been scrapped.

The bank asked the country's Supreme Court on Monday for a three-month extension to provide all information related to the scheme.

 

Priyata Brajabasi has more.

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EU plans to "turbocharge" its defence industry amid calls for a more secure Europe

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The European Commission is pledging to "turbocharge" the EU's defense industry - with a new strategy designed to overhaul how the bloc produces and procures military equipment.

It comes amid growing calls in the EU to strengthen its military-industrial complex and reduce reliance on third nations.

Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.

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Nigeria Reinforces Security Across Warehouses With Food

The Nigerian government says it is tightening security at its owned food stores amid a food crisis in the country.

This follows an attack on one of the warehouses in Abuja by people to steal food items.

Tesem Akende reports.

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Hungarian residents protest EV battery plant

Hungarian NGOs and opposition politicians are holding alternative public meetings to hear residents' concerns about an upcoming plant by Chinese electric battery maker CATL. 

Town residents say they've been excluded from consultations regarding the plan and have been unable to express concerns about the environmental impact.

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Hostage and ceasefire talks continue in Cairo

Talks are continuing in Cairo as key mediators Egypt and Qatar try to get Israel and Hamas to come to a deal which would see a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Senior officials say Israel has agreed to the framework of a deal that would see a six week pause in fighting and the release of some 40 captives, although sticking points remain.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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Roman Polanski goes on trial in Paris on defamation charges

The filmmaker Roman Polanski faces a defamation trial on Tuesday in France for questioning sexual assault allegations about him made by British actress Charlotte Lewis.

It comes after he attributed a quote to Lewis in which she allegedly said "I wanted to be his mistress". The actress disputes the quote's accuracy.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Felicitations for the newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan continues to pour in

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday as he took the reins of Pakistan's premiership for the second time.

It comes against the backdrop of Pakistan grappling with economic and political turbulence.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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Spanish woman's gang rape in India sparks national outrage

Indian officials have arrested four men and search for three more continues after a Spanish national was gangraped in the east Indian state of Jharkhand.

The crime has sparked outrage and led to a public debate about women's safety in India.

India is often counted among the most unsafe countries globally for women.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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SUPER TUESDAY IN RACE FOR WHITE HOUSE

It's Super Tuesday in the US - the biggest day so far in the 2024 race for the White House.

Voters in 15 states and one US territory will choose candidates for president.

It's widely expected Donald Trump will become the Republican pick.

Washington correspondent Benji Hyer says it's a significant moment in the campaign.

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