Trump acknowledges tariffs may bring "pain" to Americans

US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States' top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be "some pain" for Americans.

Posting on his Truth Social platform he hit back at criticism arguing the action was warranted against China, Canada and Mexico.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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White House confirms China, Canada, Mexico tariffs

The White House has confirmed fresh tariffs will come into effect on
Saturday against China, Canada and Mexico.

That's despite concerns the move will push up prices for US consumers.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke about the decision to push
ahead with the import duties at Friday's press briefing.

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White House defends Trump response to midair collision

The White House says US President Donald Trump is "making air travel
safer" by reviewing hiring practices following Wednesday night's fatal
mid-air collision in Washington.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration review
will look at the past four years at the Federal Aviation
Administration.

It comes as the president faces accusations of racism for suggesting
diversity hirings contributed to Wednesday's crash between a passenger
jet and military helicopter.

Leavitt defended president Trump's comments.

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Leavitt said the president is working to make changes.

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US Appeals court overturns decades-old ban on handgun sales to teens

A federal appeals court in the US has overturned a decades-old ban on handgun sales to teenagers. The conservative leaning Fifth Circuit says the law violated the Second Amendment of the Constitution. Toni Waterman has more from Texas.

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At least 4 confirmed measles cases in Texas as vaccination rates drop

Health officials in Texas are on high alert after four cases of measles were confirmed in less than two weeks. This includes among school-aged children. The highly contagious disease can cause severe complications and even death.  The uptick in cases comes amid a drop in vaccination rates in the state. Toni Waterman has more from Austin.

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POTOMAC RIVER SEARCH CONTINUES OUTSIDE WASHINGTON - TRUMP CONTINUES TO OFFER UNVERIFIED THEORIES FOR CRASH

Divers continue to scour the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., in an attempt to recover more bodies following the fatal air disaster that killed 67 people.

Meanwhile, President Trump continues to offer theories about what may have happened Wednesday night, following a controversial press conference on Thursday.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Antonio Guterres demands medical evacuations of 2500 children from Gaza

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has demanded the
immediate evacuation of some two thousand five hundred children
needing medical care in Gaza.
Guterres this week met with four US doctors who'd volunteered in the
enclave during the war.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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TRUMP PLANS TO ENFORCE TARIFFS ON CANADA AND MEXICO THIS WEEKEND

Exporters across Canada and Mexico are bracing for Donald Trump's trade tariffs, which are set to be implemented in the coming hours — potentially leading to significant economic consequences.

The President first proposed the idea of 25% tariffs in November and has vowed to implement them by February 1st.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Extra Funding For UK Police Amid Budget Shortfalls And Staffing Cuts

An extra £100 million ($124 million) will be spent on neighbourhood policing in the UK to help target anti-social behaviour.

The funding is part of a wider plan to increase police numbers in England and Wales by 13,000 before the next election in 4 years time.

But it comes as some forces have already announced staff cuts because of budget shortfalls.

Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson acknowledges there are problems, but believes the extra funding will make a real difference.

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The EU representative criticizes Pakistani authorities for trying civilians in military courts

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The EU's special envoy has criticized Pakistan's government for allowing civilians to be tried by military tribunals.

Civilians accused of participating in the violent riots that followed the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in 2023 are currently being tried by the Pakistani military.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Belgian airspace reopens after technical problem

The airspace over Belgium has reopened but disruptions are still being reported.

On Thursday afternoon a technical issue was reported with the air
traffic control system forcing all aircraft in the sky at that time to
be diverted.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.


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U.S Approves HIV Treatment Waiver for Nigeria, Other Developing Countries

The United States government has approved a waiver for treatment of HIV for Nigeria, among other developing countries.

Tesem Akende reports.

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EBOLA OUTBREAK IN UGANDA

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A male nurse in Uganda has died from Ebola, leading to the isolation of 45 individuals for observation. 

The World Health Organization is working with national health authorities to quickly contain and ultimately eliminate the outbreak.

 

Michael Baleke Reports from Kampala. 

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REPORTS: VAWG IN UK NOT IMPROVING AFTER GOVERNMENT EFFORTS

Violence against women and girls is becoming a "significant and growing problem" in the UK, according to a new report.

The National Audit Office found recent efforts by the government to address the issue aren't improving outcomes for  victims.

Caroline Harper from the National Audit Office says there's urgent work to be done.

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Indian government to present annual budget amid concerns about slowing growth

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The Indian government will present its annual spending plan to the parliament this week amid concerns about slowing growth and high inflation.

The finance minister will kick off the proceedings on Friday by unveiling the annual economic survey which highlights the state of the country's economy.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Black boxes recovered from fatal Washington crash

US officials investigating the mid-air collision of a passenger plane
and military helicopter in Washington DC have recovered the plane's
two black boxes.

All 67 people onboard the two aircraft are presumed dead following
Wednesday's fatal crash.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Challenges persist as efforts continue to rescue man trapped in sinkhole near Tokyo

Hopes are fading of rescuing a truck driver who has been trapped in a sinkhole near Tokyo for days.

Worsening ground conditions have complicated rescue operations.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

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Trump links DEI policy to air crash that killed 67

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US President Donald Trump has said that Democratic diversity rules could have been linked to the mid air collision that killed 67 people at Reagan National Washington Airport.

As yet the cause of the crash is unknown. The National Transport Safety Board is investigating. 

Kate Fisher reports from washington

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Flights resume at Washington National Airport

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Flights have resumed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport after a mid air collision that killed 67 people.

A US army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet plunged into the Potomac River on Wednesday night - nobody is believed to have survived.

Recovery teams have pulled more than two dozen bodies from the icy water.

Caroline Malone reports from the river's edge outside the airport in Northern Virginia

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Meta settles lawsuit with Trump for $25 million

Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit with Doanld Trump. The President had accused the company of violating his civil rights when it suspended his Facebook and Instagram accounts after the January 6th attack on the US Capitol.  Toni Waterman has more.

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