Death toll rises in Myanmar even as rescue efforts continue

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Rescue workers are still pulling out people from the debris in Myanmar - five days after the disastrous earthquake hit South East Asia.

The death toll there has now crossed 2700 and at least 441 people are still missing according to local reports.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Trump floats outreach to Kim Jong-Un

US president Donald Trump has suggested reviving diplomatic efforts with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. He also described the isolated state as a "big nuclear nation". 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Mangione to face the death penalty on federal murder chargers of healthcare CEO

The U.S. Attorney General is seeking the death penalty for the murder suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing.

Luigi Mangione is being tried in New York for the murder, in a trial expected to start on April 18.

Caroline Malone reports.

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UN wants answers following the killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics in Gaza

The United Nations has called for "justice and answers" after Israeli
forces killed eight Palestinian medics and a UN staff member in an
attack in southern Gaza.
Those killed were from Palestine Red Crescent Society and the
Palestinian Civil Defence.
A total of 280 UN workers have been killed since the violence erupted
on 7 October 2023.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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​Judge blocks White House from lifting humanitarian protection for 350,000 Venezuelans

A federal judge has blocked the Trump Administration from striping humanitarian protections for roughly 350,000 Venezuelans.  The protections have allowed these migrants to live and work in the United States  after fleeing political unrest and poverty in their homeland. Toni Waterman has more.

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US STOCKS SLIP AHEAD OF WEDNESDAY'S TARIFF ANNOUNCEMENT

US stocks opened lower on Tuesday ahead of President Trump's reciprocal tariff announcement, slated for Wednesday in Washington.

The President has dubbed the day "Liberation Day," but analysts and foreign nations have been given little indication of who will actually be affected and how.

Mitch McCann reports:

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73 percent of Ukrainians say Trump is bad for the country

New polling suggests that 73 percent of Ukrainians believe Donald
Trump is bad for the country.

The U.S. President has pledged a quick resolution to the war with
Russia but most people in Ukraine expect the U.S. to broker an unjust
peace deal.

William Denselow reports from Kyiv.

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EU THREATENS "STRONG PLAN" IN RESPONSE TO INCOMING U.S. TARIFFS

European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen says the European Union has a "strong plan' to retaliate against Washington's incoming tariffs, but that Brussels would rather negotiate a solution.

The US has already imposed tariffs on EU metals, but more are expected on Wednesday and Thursday.

Stuart Smith reports.

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India braces for extreme heat this summer

Indian's are being warned they face an unusually hot early summer from April to June.

In a long range forecast, the country's weather service has said the number of heatwave episodes could more than double.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi...

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Marine Le Pen hits out at being barred from running in presidential election

The French opposition leader Marine Le Pen has spoken out after being barred from running in the 2027 presidential election following her conviction for embezzlement on Monday.

She told a meeting of her party, the National Rally, that "we will not let the election be stolen from the French people."

Ross Cullen reports.

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Ugandan Army Denies Using Chemical Weapons in South Sudan

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The Ugandan Military is denying using chemical or barrel weapons on civilian populations in South Sudan.

The UN reported a highly flammable liquid was being used in aerial strikes in the White Nile region where clashes with rebels linked to First Vice President Riek Machar are taking place.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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Yunus' comments to China draw criticism in India

Comments by the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Mohammad Yunus, who said that Bangladesh was China's gateway to the region as northeastern Indian states remain "landlocked", have drawn criticism in India.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Aid agencies describe 'desperate scenes' in Myanmar

The death toll from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has now crossed 2000.

Aid groups are warning that millions in the country are in desperate need of life sustaining supplies like food, water and shelter.

Complicating relief efforts is an ongoing civil war in the country.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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India braces for hiked US tariffs

India could be among those countries hit with American reciprocal taxes.

Negotiators from both countries have held extensive trade talks in New Delhi over recent days.

But even as they have made progress and agreed on the main contours of a trade deal, the Trump administration is still pushing India to make trade more 'fair and equitable'.

Neha Poonia explains what this means for New Delhi.

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LE PEN VOWS TO APPEAL BAN FROM STANDING FOR OFFICE

French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen has promised to appeal her ban from standing for office.

She's been banned from elections for five years after being found guilty of embezzling European Union funds.

Le Pen and her allies say the case has been politically motivated.

France 24 journalist Jean-Emile Jammine says an appeal could take a long time.

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WORLD BRACES FOR TRUMP TARIFFS

Exporters around the world are bracing for the impact of Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs from tomorrow.

In the UK, the government has acknowledged it is unlikely to be spared from the import taxes on goods sent to the US.

International trade expert Dmitry Grozoubinski says the impact remains unclear.

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Trump administration sanctions six Chinese officials over Hong Kong crackdown

The US has announced sanctions against six officials from China and Hong Kong over the Chinese government's crackdown on the city's pro-democracy movement.

Washington and its allies have accused Beijing of not honoring a commitment to allow the formerly British territory a high degree of autonomy.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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​NYSE Texas launches, Trump Media first to list

The New York Stock Exchange has launched a new trading arm in Texas. And a Trump company has handed the new exchange an early win.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump says he's "not joking" on seeking a third term

US president Donald Trump has not ruled out seeking a third term in office, which is prohibited by the Constitution under the 22nd Amendment.

He has previously teased a third presidency but on Sunday he clarified that he's "not joking" this time.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Two people killed as storms batter parts of the US

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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