At least two people have died as severe weather batter parts of the
United States.
More than 70 tornado warnings have been issued for several states as
the storms move east.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, March 31, 2025
NATIONAL RALLY'S LE PEN CONVICTED OF EMBEZZLEMENT LIKELY RUINING CHANCES OF FOURTH PRESIDENTIAL RUN
Like-minded politicians from around Europe are sending messages of support to three-time French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen who has been convicted of embezzlement by a French court — likely scuppering her chances of running in the next presidential election.
The judge said Le Pen had attempted to "bypass democracy" by diverting 3 million dollars of EU funds to staff working for her political party.
Le Pen's supporters say the decision was politically motivated by her opponents in Paris and Brussels.
Stuart Smith has more.
The judge said Le Pen had attempted to "bypass democracy" by diverting 3 million dollars of EU funds to staff working for her political party.
Le Pen's supporters say the decision was politically motivated by her opponents in Paris and Brussels.
Stuart Smith has more.
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GOLDMAN SACHS SAYS CHANCES OF US RECESSION HAVE INCREASED
Wall Street heavyweight Goldman Sachs now forecasts a 35% chance of the United States entering a recession, up from its previous estimate.
This comes ahead of President Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs later this week.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Measles Outbreak Kills Two Children in Uganda Refugee Settlement
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Uganda's Ministry of Health has confirmed a measles outbreak in one of the country's largest refugee settlements.
Health authorities attribute the spread of the viral disease to missed vaccinations.
Surveillance teams have intensified case searches and monitoring efforts to contain the outbreak.
Uganda's Ministry of Health has confirmed a measles outbreak in one of the country's largest refugee settlements.
Health authorities attribute the spread of the viral disease to missed vaccinations.
Surveillance teams have intensified case searches and monitoring efforts to contain the outbreak.
Isabel Nakirya reports.
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Trump warns Zelenskyy over minerals deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested there will be consequences
if Ukraine pulls out of a proposed minerals deal.
Kyiv says that Washington has made major changes to a plan that would
see the U.S. gain a significant stake in the country's rare earth
materials.
The deal was nearly signed last month but collapsed following a public
White House spat between President Trump and President Zelenskyy.
William Denselow reports from the Ukrainian capital.
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if Ukraine pulls out of a proposed minerals deal.
Kyiv says that Washington has made major changes to a plan that would
see the U.S. gain a significant stake in the country's rare earth
materials.
The deal was nearly signed last month but collapsed following a public
White House spat between President Trump and President Zelenskyy.
William Denselow reports from the Ukrainian capital.
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UK HOSTS ILLEGAL MIGRATION SUMMIT
The UK is hosting two days of international talks about tackling illegal migration.
Representatives from more than 40 countries are meeting in London on Monday.
Sir Keir Starmer will call for international co-operation to disrupt trafficking gangs.
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says it's the only way to get on top of the issue.
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Representatives from more than 40 countries are meeting in London on Monday.
Sir Keir Starmer will call for international co-operation to disrupt trafficking gangs.
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says it's the only way to get on top of the issue.
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NEW: DEATH TOLL FROM MYANMAR QUAKE CLIMBS TO 1700
The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has climbed to 1700, with hundreds still missing.
Laura Westbrook has more.
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In neighbouring Thailand, rescue efforts to look for survivors at the site of a collapsed under construction building in Bangkok also continue
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WHO makes appeal for billions in aid for quake-hit Myanmar
The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has climbed to 1700, with hundreds still missing.
The World Health Organisation says the country needs $8 billion in emergency aid, with other agencies warning a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the war-torn country.
In neighbouring Thailand, hopes of finding any survivors dim at the site of a collapsed under construction building in Bangkok.
Laura Westbrook has more.
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The World Health Organisation says the country needs $8 billion in emergency aid, with other agencies warning a humanitarian crisis is unfolding in the war-torn country.
In neighbouring Thailand, hopes of finding any survivors dim at the site of a collapsed under construction building in Bangkok.
Laura Westbrook has more.
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India and US make progress towards trade deal
Indian and US officials say that they have made progress towards a bilateral trade deal following several days of talks in New Delhi last week.
This comes as US President Donald Trump is set to impose reciprocal tariffs on several trading partners from April 2.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Friday, March 28, 2025
Antonio Guterres calls for calls for calm in South Sudan
United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres says the UN Mission
in South Sudan is working around the clock to ease tensions and avoid
another "bloody" civil war.
Guterres addressed journalists in New York on Friday, where he called
for immediate dialogue and a de-escalation.
This week there have been reports of renewed fighting in the country
which the UN says are signals that the peace process could be in
jeopardy.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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in South Sudan is working around the clock to ease tensions and avoid
another "bloody" civil war.
Guterres addressed journalists in New York on Friday, where he called
for immediate dialogue and a de-escalation.
This week there have been reports of renewed fighting in the country
which the UN says are signals that the peace process could be in
jeopardy.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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US consumers continue to face rising costs
New data shows another rise in costs for American consumers, but also
indicates more people are looking to save their cash.
It comes ahead of President Trump's reciprocal tariff announcement in
the middle of next week.
Mitch McCann reports.
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indicates more people are looking to save their cash.
It comes ahead of President Trump's reciprocal tariff announcement in
the middle of next week.
Mitch McCann reports.
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US judge orders Signal attack-plan chat be preserved
A US judge has ordered the Trump administration to preserve messages
that were part of a group chat on the app Signal.
Officials, including the US defense secretary Pete Hegseth,
accidentally included a journalist in their discussions about
airstrikes in Yemen.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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that were part of a group chat on the app Signal.
Officials, including the US defense secretary Pete Hegseth,
accidentally included a journalist in their discussions about
airstrikes in Yemen.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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State of emergency declared in Bangkok as Thailand and Myanmar hit by 7.7-magnitude earthquake
INTRO: A powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, hitting a major hospital in the Myanmar capital and trapping dozens of workers in an under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok.
Myanmar has been in political turmoil since a military junta seized power in a 2021 coup. The ruling junta made a rare request for international humanitarian aid and declared a state of emergency across six regions. Laura Westbrook reports.
Myanmar has been in political turmoil since a military junta seized power in a 2021 coup. The ruling junta made a rare request for international humanitarian aid and declared a state of emergency across six regions. Laura Westbrook reports.
Islamabad condemns new US export restrictions to Pakistani firms
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Pakistan has condemned new US export restrictions to Pakistani firms, describing them as an unfair targeting of its commercial sector based on unsubstantiated claims.
It comes as Islamabad is aggressively working to expand international trade relations, in an effort to stabilize its vulnerable economy.
Hira Mustafa reports.
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Ukraine says U.S. “constantly changing” minerals deal
Ukraine's President says the United States is constantly changing the
details of a proposed minerals deal.
The new proposal reportedly offers no long term security guarantees
for Ukraine but ties it to a join investment fund from the income of
all its natural resources.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv
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details of a proposed minerals deal.
The new proposal reportedly offers no long term security guarantees
for Ukraine but ties it to a join investment fund from the income of
all its natural resources.
William Denselow reports from Kyiv
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India prepared to reduce tariffs on some US farm products - report
India is reportedly offering to cut tariffs on some US farm products and whisky, as it hopes to avert President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
News agency Reuters reports that India is prepared to reduce tariffs on more than half of the imports it receives from the US.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Hungary Faces International Criticism Over Assembly Law
Fresh wave of criticism of Hungary's new assembly law, which critics say targets Pride events.
Now a group of embassies in Hungary have condemned the restrictions on protests, even as Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has dismissed the criticism.
Pablo Gutierrez reports
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Hegseth stresses 'ironclad' U.S. commitment to Philippines
INTRO: Pete Hegseth reaffirmed America's "ironclad commitment" to defend the Philippines amid threats from China as he opened his first visit to Asia.
The US Defense Secretary faces calls from Democrats to resign for sharing attack plans with other US officials over the Signal app. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.
The US Defense Secretary faces calls from Democrats to resign for sharing attack plans with other US officials over the Signal app. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.
KING CHARLES TREATED IN HOSPITAL FOR CANCER TREATMENT SIDE EFFECTS
Britain's King Charles has cancelled Friday public engagements after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment.
He spent a short period in hospital on Thursday for observation.
The 76 year-old's cancer diagnosis was announced in February of last year.
Chief Royal Correspondent for Newsweek Jack Royston says sources suggest it's a minor setback.
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He spent a short period in hospital on Thursday for observation.
The 76 year-old's cancer diagnosis was announced in February of last year.
Chief Royal Correspondent for Newsweek Jack Royston says sources suggest it's a minor setback.
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Anxiety in New Delhi over lack of clarity on April 2 US tariffs: report
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With days until US reciprocal tariffs kick in, India is scrambling to find out the details of how the taxes will be applied.
Reports say US officials have refused to share details even as the two sides are currently negotiating a trade deal that Delhi hopes will grant it exemptions from the tit for tat duties.
Ishan Garg has more.
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With days until US reciprocal tariffs kick in, India is scrambling to find out the details of how the taxes will be applied.
Reports say US officials have refused to share details even as the two sides are currently negotiating a trade deal that Delhi hopes will grant it exemptions from the tit for tat duties.
Ishan Garg has more.
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