US REPORTS JOB GROWTH, BUT LESS THAN ANALYSTS EXPECTED

More than 150 thousand jobs were added to the US economy last month — more than in January, but less than economists had expected.

It comes as President Trump and Elon Musk attempt to shrink the federal workforce with mass layoffs.

Mitch McCann reports

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UN calls on Israel to allow aid trucks into Gaza again

The United Nations has again emphasised the need to uphold
international humanitarian law.

This as Israel continues to halt aid deliveries into Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the aid blockage
over the weekend accusing Hamas of stealing supplies.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations in New York...

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White House holds first crypto summit

The White House is holding the first ever cryptocurrency summit with
industry leaders to look at ways to regulate and strengthen digital
assets.

President Donald Trump has promised to make the US the "crypto
capital" of the world, and on Thursday officially established a
strategic bitcoin reserve.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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​Man in South Carolina to be executed by firing squad

A death row inmate in South Carolina is set to be executed by firing squad Friday night. It's the first time this method will be used in the state. Brad Sigmon was convicted of bludgeoning his ex-girlfriend's parents to death with a baseball bat in 2001. Toni Waterman has more

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Uganda Ebola Cases Climbs to 12

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Uganda has reported two new cases of Ebola, just weeks after discharging all recovered patients.

This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 12 since the outbreak was declared on 30 January.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East set to travel to the region next week, Gaza ceasefire deal still in limbo

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is set to travel to the region next week, with the Gaza ceasefire agreement still in limbo.

Phase one expired almost one week ago and Israel and Hamas have not been able to agree on an extension or moving onto phase two.

Giles Gibson has more from Tel Aviv.

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European leaders vow to put money where its mouth is on defense

European Council President Antonio Costa says that the bloc will put
its money where its mouth is on defense.

At an emergency summit on Thursday European Union member states
pledged to invest more in its collective security.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US and Ukraine set for peace talks in Saudi Arabia

The United States and Ukraine are set to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia next week.

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, will separately have a meeting with the Arab kingdom's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Globally, Pakistan is the second hardest-hit country by terrorist violence

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Pakistan ranks as the second most affected country globally by terrorist violence according to the Global Terrorism Index.

The South Asian country has been grappling with security challenges, including cross border activity, on its western borders for the last couple of years.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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UKRAINE, US TO HOLD PEACE TALKS IN SAUDI

Ukrainian officials will hold peace talks in Saudia Arabia next week with the US.

The Ukrainian leader is traveling to Saudi Arabia, but won't attend the discussions himself.

He says he hopes the negotiations will be 'meaningful'.

This week Donald Trump suspended both intelligence and military aid to Kyiv.

But the US President says he's confident peace talks can move forward.

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India's oil import from Russia reduce as US sanctions hit supply

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India is increasing its oil purchase from Africa and Latin American nations as US sanctions hit Russia's oil supply.

Delhi has emerged as one of the biggest buyers of the Russian Ural in the past few years but reports say imports from Moscow fell to a two year low in February.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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China Vows to Resist US Suppression, Calls for Respect

INTRO: China's foreign minister on Friday vowed Beijing would "firmly counter" US pressure, after Donald Trump imposed fresh tariffs on Chinese goods restarting a trade war between the world's two largest economies.

Washington doubled tariffs on Chinese imports to 20 per cent this week over the continued flow of the deadly opioid fentanyl into the country. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Saudi meeting set for next week between Ukraine and the U.S. on Russia ceasefire talks

Officials from the U.S. and Ukraine are planning to meet in Saudi Arabia next week to work on a structure for a possible ceasefire with Russia.

It comes after a week of turmoil in relations, including arguments between the leaders of Ukraine and the US at the White House.

Caroline Malone reports. 

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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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