UK DEF SEC TO HOLD TALKS WITH HEGSETH

UK Defence Secretary John Healey is in Washington for talks on Ukraine with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.

They're expected to discuss America having stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine.

And a UK proposal for a ceasefire which is being worked on with Ukraine and France.

Former US envoy to Kyiv - Kurt Volker - believes Donald Trump's strategy for ending the war faces major challenges.

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US wants India to reduce auto tariffs to zero: report

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Reports say the US is pushing India to reduce tariffs on most American goods to zero as both sides negotiate a trade deal.

It comes after President Donald Trump reciprocal tariffs calling India an unfair trading partner.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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As China’s ‘employment problems’ mount, Premier Li vows to create jobs, ward off poverty

INTRO: The Chinese government wants to create 12 million new jobs this year 2025 as young people struggle to find work.

The world's second largest economy faces numerous headwinds, including new US tariffs, a persistent property crisis and stubbornly low consumer demand. Laura Westbrook has more.

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​VP Vance visits southern border, heaps praise on Trump’s immigration crackdown

Vice President JD Vance visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday - praising the accomplishments of the Trump administration's sweeping crackdown on illegal immigration. The visit comes less than 24 hours after President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress with immigration central to his speech. Toni Waterman has more

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Trump pauses tariffs on big 3 US automakers for one-month

US President Donald Trump has granted the three main US car makers a
one-month reprieve on tariffs.

They were impacted when 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada goods began on Tuesday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Supreme Court rejects Trump administration request to freeze foreign aid

The US Supreme Court has rejected an emergency request by the Trump administration to freeze nearly 2 billion dollars in foreign aid.

The order requires the government to release the funds to aid groups for work already completed.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US: NEW MEASLES CASES IN PENNSYLVANIA AND FLORIDA

US health officials are trying to contain a measles outbreak that has seen new cases announced in Florida and Pennsylvania.

Mitch McCann reports:

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U.S. suspends intel and weapons supplies to Ukraine awaiting moves on a peace deal

The U.S. has cut off some intelligence sharing with Ukraine and suspended weapons supplies in a bid to get Kyiv to the negotiating table with Russia.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe announced the move on Wednesday on Fox Business. 

Caroline Malone reports.

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French, UK and Ukrainian leaders set for Washington return

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering a return to Washington
along with the leaders of Ukraine and UK for another meeting with
President Trump.

European powers are working to patch relations between the U.S. and
Ukraine after last week's feisty showdown between the country's
leaders in the Oval Office.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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The American President praises Pakistan's counter terrorism efforts

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The American President Donald Trump has lauded Pakistan's efforts in extraditing the terrorist involved in the 2021 Kabul airport terrorist attack on US soldiers.

This comes as Islamabad intensifies counterterrorism efforts along its western borders, alleging Kabul administration of sheltering terrorist groups.

Something which the Kabul administration denies.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Macron Invites Orbán to Paris for Ukraine Talks

French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to Paris for talks on the Ukraine war. The meeting comes ahead of a key European Union summit on security to be held on Thursday, Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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President Trump hits out at India as he announces reciprocal tariifs

US President Donald Trump has criticised India's high tariffs in his Congress speech, as he announced that the US will impose reciprocal tariffs on several nations on April 2.

This comes as India's trade minister is in the US for trade talks.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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China targets 5% growth as it reels from Trump tariffs

INTRO: China has set an economic growth target for this year of around 5 percent and vowed to make domestic demand a key economic driver amid an escalating trade war with the United States.

Its leaders unveiled the plan as thousands of delegates attend the National People's Congress, a rubber-stamp parliament, which passes decisions already made behind closed doors. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Trump says Ukraine and Russia ready for peace in Congress address

Donald Trump has struck a conciliatory tone on the topic of Ukraine in
his address to Congress, saying both Kyiv and Moscow were ready to
negotiate peace.

It comes after last week's Oval Office argument with Ukrainian
Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

President Trump also doubled down on tariffs and celebrated money cut
from international aid programs.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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India’s Top Court Notice To 8 Ministries Over Climate Change

INTRO: An eight year old's petition in India's Supreme Court could lead to a re-evaluation of the country's environment protection laws. The Apex court has sent notices to eight federal ministries accusing them of not working together to battle what it called an existential global predicament. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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India’s Top Court Notice To 8 Ministries Over Climate Change

INTRO: An eight year old's petition in India's Supreme Court could lead to a re-evaluation of the country's environment protection laws. The Apex court has sent notices to eight federal ministries accusing them of not working together to battle what it called an existential global predicament. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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US investors to buy Panama canal ports from Hong Kong-based owner

A consortium of US investors has agreed to buy majority stakes in two ports on the Panama canal from a Hong Kong-based company for nearly 20 billion dollars.

The deal comes in the wake of allegations by the Trump administration that Chinese influence over the waterway poses a security risk to the US.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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​Trump trade war intensifies with new and retaliatory tariffs

Mexico, Canada and China are quickly retaliating after President Donald Trump slapped them with fresh tariffs overnight. Goods coming from the US's northern and southern neighbors are now subject to a 25% duty, while the tariff on Chinese goods doubled to 20%. The action threatens to intensify a painful and costly trade war. Toni Waterman has more

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MILLIONS OF AMERICANS BRACING FOR SEVERE STORMS

Tens of millions of Americans are under severe weather advisories as tornadoes and thunderstorms are set to strike parts of the country.

The storms have already disrupted major events and left hundreds of thousands without power.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump halts Ukraine military aid

US President Donald Trump has ordered a pause on sending military aid to Ukraine after his heated clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office.

The halt will remain in place until Mr Trump determines Mr Zelensky has made a commitment to peace talks with Russia.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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