Thursday, February 27, 2025

Hollywood Legend Gene Hackman Found Dead

The actor Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead at their home in the US state of New Mexico.


Best known for films including The French Connection and Bonnie and Clyde, the two-time Oscar-winner was 95. He retired from acting in the early 2000s, making very few public appearances since then.


Authorities in Santa Fe say there are no suggestions of any foul play.


He reflected on his career during an acceptance speech at the 2003 Golden Globes:



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Hamas and Israel complete final exchange of first phase but uncertainty remains over Gaza ceasefire


Hamas and Israel have completed the final exchange of hostages and prisoners of the Gaza ceasefire deal's first phase.

However, there is mounting uncertainty over whether the ceasefire will be extended after phase one expires on Saturday.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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Former Hong Kong lawmaker, 6 others jailed for rioting after 2019 mob attack

INTRO: A Hong Kong court jailed a prominent former pro-democracy lawmaker and six others on Thursday for rioting in relation to a mob attack in 2019 during the height of that year's pro-democracy protests.

Six other men who stood trial with Lam were handed sentences ranging from two years and one month to two years and seven months. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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EU responds to Trump tariff threat

The European Union says it's prepared to protect its consumers and
businesses should the U.S. follow through with its tariff threat.

On Wednesday President Donald Trump said he'd unveil a 25 percent duty
on EU goods very soon.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Nigerian agency seeks death penalty for selling counterfeit drugs

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Nigeria's Food and Drug Law Enforcement Agency is seeking the death penalty for people caught trading counterfeit medicines and illegal pharmaceutical drugs.


This follows the seizure of truckloads of fake drugs in one of its biggest crackdowns on counterfeit medicines.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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French Catholic school abuse scandal widens

Dozens more complaints have been raised over widespread abuse at a Catholic boarding school in France.

More than 150 allegations of physical, psychological and sexual abuse against pupils from the 1950s until 2010 have so far been raised about the Betharram (PRON: Better-ramm) school in southern France.

Ross Cullen reports.

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STARMER TO MEET TRUMP FOR UKRAINE TALKS

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Washington for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump set to focus on Ukraine.

Keir Starmer will warn him that Russia could break any peace deal with Ukraine without US security guarantees.

The two leaders meet having at times appeared at odds over how to end the war.

Political historian Sir Anthony Seldon says Keir Starmer will hope to make the case to the US President the UK can play a role in shaping the future of Ukraine.

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Delhi court orders Amazon to pay $39Mn for trademark infringement

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In a rare ruling an Indian court has ordered US tech Giant Amazon to pay 39 Million dollars in damages to an Indian fashion brand for trademark infringement.

Indian lawyers are calling it a landmark ruling - and an example of the judicial system supporting the smaller businesses against one of the world's largest companies.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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EU-India hold trade talks with an eye on the US

Days after India restarted trade negotiations with the UK, it's now sitting down with the European Union to hammer out a long delayed trade deal.

The EU is expected to echo US President Donald Trump, urging India to lower tariffs on some products.

Even as New Delhi looks to diversify its own exports, amid concerns that America's reciprocal taxes will hurt Indian businesses.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025

US registers first measles death in decade

A child in the US state of Texas has died from measles amid a
worsening outbreak.

The death is the first in the country from the disease in more than a decade.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Zelensky to White House on Friday

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the White House on Friday.


The US and Ukraine have been discussing a deal to share Ukraine's mineral wealth, in return for past US aid and - possibly - future security guarantees.


Kate fisher reports from Washington


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Trump posts artificial intelligence Gaza video

US President Donald Trump has shared a bizarre AI video on his social media account, showcasing his vision for Gaza — golden statues, a Trump Tower and even bearded belly dancers.


It also features Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drinking on a sun-bed, and Elon Musk eating hummus. 


Earlier this month the United States President announced his proposal to take over the Gaza Strip and displace its millions of residents, an idea roundly rejected by Arab partners. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Suspects arrested after stealing valuable Nike shoes in multiple U.S. train heists

Thieves have stolen new Nike trainers worth two million dollars in the U.S. over a couple of train heists this year. 

Scores of people have been arrested after attacks in Arizona and California.

Caroline Malone reports.


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Pakistan is hoping to secure climate-related funds from the IMF

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To fortify its defenses against the growing impacts of climate change, Pakistan is seeking $1-1.5 billion in climate financing from an International Monetary Fund delegation in Islamabad. 

The South Asian country is actively pursuing foreign funding to improve its climate measures.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Tesla EU sales fall more than 50 percent

Tesla sales fell more than 50 percent in the European Union last month
sending the company's shares into a tailspin.

The electric vehicles makers's shares fell more than nine percent
following the news and brought the company's valuation down below one
trillion dollars.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Hamas and Israel reach a deal over next hostage and prisoner exchange


Hamas and Israel have reached an agreement on the next exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, avoiding a collapse of the Gaza ceasefire deal for now.

Israel has been holding back the scheduled release of about 600 Palestinian detainees since the weekend, accusing Hamas of holding "humiliating" handover ceremonies for Israeli hostages.

Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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Macron briefs EU leaders after Washington talks with Trump

The French president has briefed EU leaders following his trip to the United States for talks on the war in Ukraine with President Trump.

Emmanuel Macron was in Washington on Monday, and the British prime minister, Keir Starmer is due in the US capital on Thursday for more talks with the American president.

Ross Cullen reports.


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ZELENSKY TO VISIT WASHINGTON 'TO SIGN MINERALS DEAL'

US President Donald Trump says his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky will visit Washington on Friday amid reports a minerals deal has been agreed.

Washington has been pushing for access to minerals in Ukraine in return for military and financial support.

Foreign policy analyst Jimmy Rushton is in Kyiv - he says it's not necessarily a sign that a peace deal is closing in between Ukraine and Russia.

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Rescue efforts continue to pull out 8 men trapped in Indian tunnel

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Clock is ticking for the eight men trapped in a collapsed tunnel in India as rescue efforts continue for the fourth day.

At least eleven state and federal agencies are involved - and have roped in advanced SONAR and drone systems to locate the men.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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The world's largest religious festival happening in India wraps up

The world's largest religious festival happening in India comes to an end on Wednesday.

Authorities are on high alert and have placed strict crowd control measures as more than 600 million people have attended this massive gathering from all over the world.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.. 

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