Wednesday, March 26, 2025

France prepares to host Ukraine support summit after Black Sea ceasefire

France is preparing to host a summit of the countries that may provide security guarantees to Ukraine after an eventual peace deal.

The Ukrainian president is due in Paris ahead of the conference for one-on-one talks with Emmanuel Macron.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Pride Protest in Budapest Draws Thousands

Protests continue in Hungary's capital over a law that restricts Budapest's Pride event. The government claims the measure defends traditional values, but rights groups say it suppresses free expression. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest. 


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Ukraine and Russia agree halt to Black Sea attacks

Ukraine and Russia have agreed to halt military strikes in the Black
Sea and to allow safe passage of commercial shipping vessels.

But Kyiv has already accused Moscow of backsliding on the agreement by
seeking sanctions relief.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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QUESTIONS REMAIN OVER BLACK SEA 'CEASEFIRE'

Questions remain about a Black Sea ceasefire the White House says has been agreed with Ukraine and Russia.

Russia says the ceasefire would only come into force if it receives sanctions relief in food and agriculture.

Ukraine says it could be a 'step in the right direction.'

Former UK National Security Adviser Lord Peter Ricketts believes it's a win for the Russian President.

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US NSA WALTZ 'TAKES FULL RESPONSIBILITY' FOR YEMEN BREACH

US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz says he takes full responsibility for the leak of military plans in a group chat.

A journalist was inadvertently added to a discussion about American strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen.

US President Donald Trump has rejected suggestions it was a security threat.

Mike Waltz has been explaining to Fox News.

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India-US discuss trade deal, possible exemption from reciprocal tariffs

As US President Donald Trump hints at possible exemptions for reciprocal taxes for some nations, Indian officials are holding talks with a US trade team in New Delhi.

Reports suggest India has offered to cut tariffs on nearly half of all American imports, in exchange for an exemption.

The American President has repeatedly hit out at India, calling it a 'big abuser of tariffs'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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India-China signal thaw in relations yet again after latest border talks

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India and China have once again signalled a thaw in relations after top diplomatic officials from both sides met in Beijing for the latest round of border talks.

India says the talks were constructive and focused on early resumption of cross border pilgrimage and reviewing the situation along the contentious border areas.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

Ukraine and Russia agree halt to Black Sea attacks

Ukraine and Russia have agreed to halt military strikes in the Black
Sea and to allow safe passage of commercial shipping vessels.

The move comes after U.S. officials held several days of talks with
representatives from Moscow and Kyiv in Saudi Arabia.

But major questions remain over whether this agreement will be able to
be effectively implemented.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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Report: China remains US's top intelligence threat

China poses the foremost military and cyber threat to the United States, according to a new report issued by US intelligence agencies. 


The annual threat assessment specifically warned of Beijing's goal to surpass Washington's artificial intelligence capabilities by the end of the decade.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Show down intensifies on Capitol Hill over WH national security breach

US intelligence chiefs are being grilled on Capitol Hill, following an apparent breach of classified national security information about US operations against the Houthis in Yemen.

A scandal broke on Monday, involving the inclusion of a US journalist in a classified chat between America’s most senior national security and intelligence chiefs.


Simon Marks has more:


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Trump backs Waltz over WH security breach fiasco

US President Donald Trump is backing embattled  National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, who by mistake added a journalist to a classified group chat about air strikes on Yemen

Mike Waltz added editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg to the highly sensitive group chat earlier this month.


Members of the chat are testifying on Capitol Hill at a previously scheduled Senate Intelligence Committee hearing - Kate Fisher reports.


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​FBI launches task force to “crack down” on Tesla attacks

The FBI has launched an investigative task force after a spate of attacks on Tesla cars and dealerships, calling it "domestic terrorism." The latest incident - happening in Austin, Texas where police found what they're describing as "incendiary devices." Toni Waterman has more.

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AS TRUMP PREPARES TO DISMANTLE FEMA, NEW DATA HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR DISASTER RESPONSE AGENCY

Amid reports that the Trump administration is set to dismantle the US agency tasked with responding to natural disasters, new figures show an increase in such events.

It comes as President Trump makes sweeping cuts across government agencies in order to shrink the size of the federal government.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Another Columbia student fights deportation for participation in pro-Palestinian protests

Another Columbia University student is facing deportation for her
participation in pro-Palestinian protests.
It's been reported that the 21-year-old student, who has permanent
residency and who came to the U.S. as a child has now filed a lawsuit
against immigration officials and against her possible deportation.
Jody Jacobs has that story from New York...

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Pakistan continues to crack down on Baloch rights groups in the southwest of the country.

In the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistani authorities have continued a crackdown on activists involved in a separatist movement.

The arrest of prominent human rights activists has sparked widespread protests across the country with Islamabad facing allegations of extrajudicial harassment, arrests, and killings.

These are charges the Pakistani government denies.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Breakthrough in French toddler death mystery

In France, the grandparents of a two-year-old boy whose remains were found in March 2024, nine months after he disappeared, have been arrested in connection with the child's death.

Ross Cullen reports.


US and Ukraine hold fresh ceasefire talks

U.S. and Ukrainian officials have held a fresh round of talks in Saudi Arabia.

It comes a day after an American delegation held a 12 hour meeting
with Russian counterparts as Washington seeks to broker a ceasefire
agreement between Moscow and Kyiv.

William Denselow reports from the Ukrainian capital.

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TESLA MARKET SHARE SLUMPS BY OVER 40% IN EUROPE

New data has revealed a sharp drop in the number of Tesla's being sold in Europe. 

It comes after CEO Elon Musk made a number of high profile interventions into European politics in recent months. 

Trent Murray has more from Berlin. 

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RADIO: EAC-SADC PEACE MEDIATORS

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African leaders from the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community have appointed five former presidents to broker peace between Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the M23 rebels. The five mediators were appointed at a joint summit of the two regional blocs to try and end the conflict that has claimed thousands of lives. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Radio script: Hungarians Support EU Membership, Citing Job Growth

A new European Parliament survey shows strong support for the EU among Hungarians. More than 70 percent say the country benefits from membership, with job creation seen as the biggest advantage. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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