US: JOB LAYOFFS DRAMATICALLY INCREASE IN FEBRUARY

There are more signs of economic uncertainty in the U.S., with new figures showing that job cuts rose sharply in February.

Layoffs were up 245 percent from January, marking the highest month of job losses since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Mitch McCann reports.

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Jack Daniel's slams Canadian alcohol-removal over tariffs

The trade war between the US and Canada is ramping up in one
particular area: alcohol.

There's been a strong reaction from Jack Daniel's following Canada's
decision to pull US liquor from store shelves.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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40% Of Brits Haven't Read A Book In The Past Year

40% of people in the UK have not read or listened to a book in the past 12 months.

That's the findings of a poll by YouGov for World Book Day. The annual event is designed to improve literacy and encourage children to read for fun.

A recent study by the National Literacy Trust found only a third of British 8 to 18 year olds enjoying reading in their spare time, the lowest level since the survey was first carried out 19 years ago.

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Trade flows between Pakistan and Afghanistan remains disrupted

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Trade flows between Pakistan and Afghanistan are disrupted as tensions continue to rise at the Torkham border, a vital trade route for the movement of goods between the two countries.

Trucks laden with goods are perishing due to the border closure worsening the plight of people on both sides.

Hira Mustafa has more. 

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European leaders gather for emergency summit

Leaders of the European Union's member states are convening in
Brussels for an emergency summit to discuss ways to ramp up support
for Ukraine.

It comes as Washington has frozen military aid to Kyiv and cut off
intelligence sharing.

William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

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Ukrainian president attends crunch summit in Brussels

The Ukrainian president is attending a special EU summit in Brussels on Thursday, as Europe looks to further support Ukraine in military capabilities, and by developing peace plans after the US suspended intelligence-sharing with Kyiv on Wednesday.

Ross Cullen reports.

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U.S. President Trump warns Hamas to release hostages or "it is over for you"

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Hamas to release Israeli hostages in Gaza or "it is OVER for you."

The threat issued on social media follows confirmation by the White House that U.S. officials engaged in direct talks with Hamas.

The militant group didn't immediately respond to President Trump's warning.

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Giles Gibson reports from Tel Aviv.

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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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