The EU will send 1 billion Euros to Lebanon

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The European Union has announced new funding for Lebanon in bid to prop up the country's economy and combat illegal migration.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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Nigeria Records 20 National Grid Collapses in Five Years

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria says the country's National electricity grid collapsed  20 times between 2020 to date.

It however says this is a 76% decline in electricity systems collapse in previous years.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Pakistani authorities prohibits Chinese nationals in north west of country to move around without security

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The provincial government in north-west Pakistan has barred Chinese nationals from travelling in the region without security.

In March, five Chinese nationals and a Pakistani driver were killed after a suicide attacker rammed an explosive laden vehicle into their car.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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OZEMPIC MAKER RAISES PROFIT OUTLOOK AS WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS SURGE IN DEMAND

The maker of a new class of weight loss drug has announced its upping its 2024 profit forecasts as the popularity of their medications surges in the US. 

Danish firm Novo Nordisk, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy, says it's also racing to boost output to meet demand.

Trent Murray reports from Berlin. 

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Clashes in Georgia over controversial foreign agent bill

The Eastern European country of Georgia has been rocked by another
night of violence as police crackdown on protesters rallying against a
new foreign agent law.

Critics say the legislation mirrors a similar authoritarian law in
neighbouring Russia, and will derail Georgia's efforts for closer
relations with the European Union.

Will Denselow has the latest from Brussels.

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Amid elections, parts of India record hottest April as heatwave kills nine

In the middle of a two month-long national election, parts of India recorded the highest temperatures for the month of April, with the heat killing at least nine people.

Political analysts say scorching heat has been one of the reasons for low voter turnout in the ongoing parliamentary election that began on April 19, with results due only on June 4.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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OLIVIA RODRIGO UK TOUR LAUNCH CANCELLED

US singer Olivia Rodrigo's gigs in Manchester this weekend have been cancelled amid chaos at a major new music venue.

The launch of her UK tour will not go ahead at the Co-op Live arena due to technical faults.

The arena's opening was postponed on Wednesday for a third night with thousands of ticket-holders affected.

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Sense of disquiet in Delhi over US, Australia 'spy' reports

Days after a Washington Post report purportedly named an Indian spy involved in an assassinaton plot in the US, now a report by an Australian network claims that two India spies were asked to leave after being caught trying to steal sensitive information in 2020.

Reports suggest New Delhi has been 'caught off-guard' by these reports, though the Indian government is yet to comment on the claims made by Australian media.

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South Korea holds talks on joining AUKUS pact

South Korea has held talks about joining part of the AUKUS defence deal between the U.S., Britain and Australia.

This comes just weeks after the pact said it would consider including Japan.
Laura Westbrook has more.

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U.S. House to vote on whether to consider ousting another Speaker next week

U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Wednesday she is moving ahead on a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.

He's only been in the role six months after the former Speaker was kicked out by his own - Republican - party.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington. 

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Tensions remain high at Columbia after mass arrests of pro-Palestinian protesters

Tensions remain high at Columbia University a day after New York City police arrested over a hundred pro-Palestinian protesters, some of whom had taken over a building on campus.

The decision to clear the protesters came after University officials asked the police department for help.

New York City mayor Eric Adams blamed "outside agitators" who he says were helping lead the campus protests.

Columbia student Alex Gilkarov praised the police operation, saying the environment had become unsafe for Jewish students.

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Civil War era abortion ban repealed in Arizona

Lawmakers in Arizona's Senate have voted to repeal a Civil War era ban on abortion - after the state's Supreme Court allowed it to stand last month. The law would have gone into effect next month. The repeal now heads to the Democratic Governor's desk - who is expected to sign it into law.. Toni Waterman has more.

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"Time is now" for Gaza ceasefire deal, says top US diplomat

"The time is now" for a deal between Israel and Hamas, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. 

America's top diplomat is finishing yet another Middle East tour aimed at agreeing a ceasefire in Gaza.

Secretary Blinken says "there is a proposal on the table" which would bring about a truce in return for the release of remaining Israeli hostages still held in the war-torn territory.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Fed holds interest rates steady

The Federal Reserve says it is holding interest rates steady, faced with stubborn inflation in the United States.

The central bank announced its decision on Wednesday, at the end of its rate meeting.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Harvey Weinstein to be retried in September

Harvey Weinstein will be retried in New York as early as the fall.
Last week New York's highest court threw out the former Hollywood
producer's 2020 rape conviction.
The 72 year old has been serving a 23-year sentence in a prison.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Former Trump aide Steve Bannon due in court over "Build the Wall" fraud allegations

A former senior advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, is set to appear in court in New York on Wednesday over allegations that he defrauded people who donated to the campaign to build a wall along the US Mexico border.

Bannon has pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering, conspiracy and scheming to defraud in connection with $15 million in donations.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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UNGA to consider UN admission application by Palestine

Palestine has formally requested the UN General Assembly to consider
admitting it as a full member.
However, the United States says it will only support Palestine's
admission to the UN if Israel's security is guaranteed.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Abortion front and center in Florida and Arizona

A six week abortion ban has kicked in in Florida - effectively blocking off access to the medical procedure in much of the US South. And in Arizona, lawmakers in the state senate are expected to vote on repealing an 1864 abortion ban. Toni Waterman has more.

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Hundreds arrested at Columbia pro-Palestinian protests

Police in New York City have arrested more than 300 pro-Palestinian protestors, following the occupation of a building at Columbia University, the latest escalation since demonstrators set up an encampment at the school several weeks ago.

Unrest continues at campuses across the US, with Los Angeles also clearing an encampment at UCLA  following clashes with pro-Israel counterprotestors.

Ira Spitzer reports on the scene at Columbia.

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UK detains migrants targeted with deportation to Rwanda

The British government says it has started detaining migrants as it prepares to deport them to Rwanda. It comes after Parliament passed legislation aimed at circumventing legal obstacles to its migration plan. Julia Chapman reports.

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