Trump fined for violating gag order as hush money trial continues

Donald Trump has been fined $9,000 for violating a gag order at his criminal hush money trial, now in its third week.

The former president faces 34 counts of falsifying business records for allegedly paying off an adult film actress ahead of the 20126 election.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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The IMF promises Pakistan for the immediate disbursement of the last tranche of the stand by arrangement

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The International Monetary Fund has promised to 'immediately disburse' a $1.1 billion dollars loan to Pakistan.

The cash-strapped nation has been struggling with an economic crisis for over two years and is already asking the IMF for a longer term bailout deal.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Ugandan Police Rescues 50 People from Cult Church

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At least fifty people have been rescued from a church in Eastern Uganda after being locked up. Most of the followers were in a critically ill condition. 

Authorities have described the incident as being linked to a religious cult. 

Isabel Nakirya reports

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EU GDP Stable At 2.4%

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New data published today shows that Euro area annual inflation is expected to remain stable at 2.4% for April, while core inflation continued to fall.

Meanwhile a handful of Europe's main economies grew faster than anticipated in the first quarter.

Victoria Innes reports from Brussels.

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14-year-old dies in London after sword attack

A 14-year-old boy has died after a sword attack in London on Tuesday morning. A man has been arrested and a serious incident has been declared following the stabbing of several people. Julia Chapman reports.

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G7 nations agree to phase out coal by 2035

The G7 nations have agreed to phase out coal power stations by 2035.

The Italian government, which is hosting a meeting of G7 energy ministers, said an initial agreement was reached on Monday.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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UN experts say missile debris found in Kharkiv was from a North Korean ballistic missile

According to a report by the United Nations sanctions monitors, debris from a missile that landed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on January 2, was from a North Korean ballistic missile. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Nigeria names Finidi George Super Eagles Head Coach

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Nigeria's Football Federation has officially appointed former ace winger Finidi George as head coach of the Super Eagles.

Finidi was interim coach following Jose Peseiro's exit in March after leading the super eagles to the finals in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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EU candidates square off in debate

The European Union's presidential hopefuls have clashed on several key
issues including climate change and the war in Gaza.

And during Monday night's televised debate the current EU Commission
president accused far-right groups of being proxies for Russia.

People across Europe head to the polls in early June.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Muslim leader from Narendra Modi's BJP detained by Indian police

Indian police officials have detained a muslim leader, part of Narendra Modi's party, just days after he criticised the prime minister's comments at a recent election rally.

At this rally, Mr. Modi was accused of inciting hate against muslims that triggered widespread anger from Muslims and members of the opposition.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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POST BREXIT BORDER CHECKS COME INTO FORCE

Long-delayed post-Brexit checks on food and plant imports to the UK have come into force.

Ministers insist the physical checks are necessary to prevent the spread of food and plant-borne diseases and will only have a 'negligible' impact on prices.

But business groups are warning they'll add billions of pounds to food bills.

Marco Forgione from the Institute of Export & International Trade says he's concerned about the short-term impact.

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India calls report on US-based Sikh separatist's murder plot unwarranted and unsubstantiated

A day after a report in The Washington Post named a senior Indian government official for allegedly plotting to assassinate a US-based Sikh separatist, New Delhi has said the report made "unwarranted and unsubstantiated" claims. 

In November last year, US federal prosecutors charged an Indian national for allegedly working with an Indian government official in the foiled plot to kill the separatist leader in America.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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India's ruling and opposition parties miss deadline set by poll body

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party and the country's main opposition party Congress have not replied to a notice from the Election Commission and have sought more time.

Both parties were asked to file a reply by Monday, following allegations that speeches made by Modi and Congress' de facto leader Rahul Gandhi violated election rules.

Modi is accused of using religion to seek votes, something India's election rules prohibit.

He's alleging that the opposition will 'snatch the country's wealth' and give it to the country's 200 million Muslim residents, if voted back to power.

Neha Poonia has more.

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India expresses "deep concern" over Sikh separatist slogans at event in Canada

India has summoned Canada's Deputy High Commissioner to express "deep concern and strong protest" after separatist slogans were raised at an event addressed by Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau.

Diplomatic relations between the two countries after Trudeau last year said there were "credible allegations" potentially linking India to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai

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US AND THE PHILIPPINES HOLD MOCK ASSAULT DRILLS

Troops from the US and the Philippines are participating in amphibious assault drills as part of their annual two-week joint military exercises

The drills run until May 10 amid high tensions between Beijing and Manila who both have claims to maritime territory in the South China Sea, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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US Gaza protests escalate with more arrests and deadlines

Pro-Gaza protests are escalating on US college campuses, with more
arrests and deadlines defied.

In Austin, riot police have tried to break up a new encampment at the
University of texas.

While in New York, protesters camped out at Columbia have remained,
despite the university issuing a deadline for them to leave or face
suspension from the institution.

Sally Patterson reports from the protest site in New York.

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Blinken urges Hamas accept ceasefire proposal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed a possible
ceasefire in Gaza with US allies in Saudi Arabia, urging Hamas to
accept the proposal.

Blinken has also warned Israel over its planned ground offensive in Rafah.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN closes several cases involving UNRWA staff linked to Oct 7 attacks

The United Nations' internal investigations team has closed several
cases involving UNRWA employees linked to the October 7 attack,
due to lack of evidence provided by Israel.
The UN Office of Internal Oversight Services has been investigating
some 12 cases, following Israel's accusations in January this year.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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More than 800 arrests at US campus protests

More than 800 arrests have been made at college campuses across the US, as pro-Palestinian protests continue.

On Monday, Columbia University said it has not reached an agreement with demonstrators camping out on the college grounds.

This comes after protests - and counter demonstrations - sprung up at more than 20 campuses across the country in the past week.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Tesla gearing up to sell self-driving tech in China, after Musk trip

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has just completed a successful trip to China, to get permission to sell his car company's Full Self-Driving technology.
His trip comes just after Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's visit in a bid to improve communication and relieve tensions between China and the U.S.
Caroline Malone reports.

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