CONCLAVE INTO DAY TWO IN ROME

The Catholic Church's Conclave to elect a new Pope is into its second day.

The first round of voting on Wednesday was inconclusive - leading to black smoke being emitted above the Sistine Chapel.

Olly Barratt reports from Rome.

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France marks 80 years since end of Second World War

On Thursday, France marks the 80-year anniversary of the end of World War Two.

There will be a military parade, President Macron will lay a wreath at the Arc de Triomphe and he will make a speech in Paris, from where Ross Cullen reports.

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China’s Xi Jinping attacks US ‘hegemony’ ahead of summit with Vladimir Putin

INTRO: Chinese President Xi Jinping has drawn a parallel between modern-day US "hegemony" and the "arrogant fascist forces" of 80 years ago ahead of talks with Vladimir Putin.

The Chinese and Russian presidents are using the visit to signal the strength of their alliance, amid a trade war with the US. Laura Westbrook reports.

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India-Pakistan on edge as their militaries exchange gunfire

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Indian army says atleast one soldiers has died as gunfire and bombing continue on India Pakistan border. 

The region remains tense a day after India fired missiles into Pakistani territory - aimed it says at terrorist infrastructure. 

Islamabad has now asked its army to carry out corresponding action.

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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​Trump calls India’s attack against Pakistan “a shame”; concerns mount of all out war

President Donald Trump has called India's missile attack against Pakistan "a shame" as concerns mount that the region is on the brink of war.

Pakistan's President has vowed retaliation - saying India must suffer the consequences of its cowardly attack.

New Delhi launched the airstrike overnight - targeting what it called terrorist infrastructure. It comes days after 26 tourists were killed in a terrorist attack in Indian administration Kashmir.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai

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​Trump administration is reportedly planning to send migrants to Libya

The Trump Administration is reportedly planning to send undocumented migrants to Libya despite the US warning people not to travel to the North African country due to conflict and terrorism.  The story was first reported by Reuters and comes as the Trump administration struggles to make good on its promise of mass deportations. Toni Waterman has more. 

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US & China to meet for trade talks

The US' top trade officials will meet with Chinese representatives
this weekend amid the ongoing trade war.

The US has placed a 145% tariff on Chinese goods, while Beijing has
implemented a 125% duty of American products.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Interim Syrian president visits Paris on first trip to Europe

The Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is visiting Paris for his first trip to Europe.

He is meeting the French president for talks.

France says Emmanuel Macron will call for "first and foremost the stabilization of the region, particularly Lebanon, as well as the fight against terrorism."

Ross Cullen reports.

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Security across Pakistan is on high alert amid Indian cross-border strikes.

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Following Indian cross-border strikes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and the eastern province of Punjab, security across Pakistan has been heightened. 

Pakistan claims in retaliation it has shot down five Indian fighter jets.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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US and China to launch formal trade talks

INTRO: Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead trade talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer later this week in Switzerland, seeking to de-escalate a tariff standoff that has threatened to hammer both economies.

It will be the first confirmed trade talks between the countries since President Donald Trump announced punishing levies of as high as 145% on China that were met with retaliatory rates of 125% from Beijing. Laura Westbrook reports.

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India carries out air strikes in Pakistan

Days after 26 people were killed in a terror attack in Indian administered Kashmir, New Delhi says it has hit 'terrorist infrastructure' in Pakistan.

India has defended the strikes, targeting nine locations across Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir, calling its response 'measured, responsible and designed to be non-escalatory in nature'

Neha Poonia has more.

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New Delhi says it has briefed the US on the 'action taken', as Neha Poonia reports.

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India and UK agree landmark trade deal

India and the UK have reached a free trade agreement following three years of negotiations.

This comes as both countries are worried about the impact of Donald Trump's tariff policy.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Carney to Trump: Canada "won't be for sale, ever"

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has stood up to Donald Trump in
the Oval Office, telling the US president Canada "won't be for sale,
ever".

It follows repeated threats from President Trump to annex Canada and
make it America's 51st state.

The two leaders were meeting for the first time at the White House.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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​Trump administration asks judge to toss case to limit access to abortion pill

The Trump Administration has asked a federal judge in Texas to toss out a lawsuit which would restrict access to abortion pills. The suit had been filed by three Republican led states and was seeking to roll back access to the drug mifepristone - including ending telehealth services to access the medication. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump & Carney to talk tariffs in first meeting

US president Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are
meeting at the White House amid the ongoing trade dispute between the
North American neighbors.

It's the first White House meeting after Carney won the Canadian
election last week, running as the anti-Trump candidate.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RUSSIA CLOSES AIRPORTS AFTER SECOND DAY OF UKRAINIAN STRIKES

Russia temporarily closed multiple airports overnight after Ukraine launched more than a hundred drones over multiple Russian regions.

That's according to Russian officials, who are increasingly nervous about what military action Ukraine may take during a week of Victory Day celebrations, culminating in a major parade scheduled for May 9th in Moscow.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Body of missing jogger found in France

The body of a woman who went missing last month while out jogging has been found in central France.

Police say an initial autopsy could not provide a definitive cause of death for the 28-year-old.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India halts river water to Pakistan for hydro projects, heightening tensions

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India has reportedly halted river flows to Pakistan to expand its hydroelectric capacity, amid rising tensions following its unilateral suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.

Islamabad, angered by the move, has vowed to retaliate and defend its water rights.  

This marks the first time water flow has been halted since the water-sharing agreement was established in the 1960s—despite India and Pakistan having fought three wars since then.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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UN calls for restraint during closed door meeting on India-Pakistan tensions

The United Nations Security Council has reportedly called for restraint and dialogue as members discussed mounting tensions between India and Pakistan.

Pakistan has claimed India is planning a military strike in the coming days, even as New Delhi gets ready to hold civil defence drills for the first time in more than five decades.

Neha Poonia has more.

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India plans to hold mock civil defence drills this week. The announcement follows Islamabad's second missile test in three days.

India has blamed a terror attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir on Pakistan. Islamabad denies any link.

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Trump says he wants a fair trade deal with China

INTRO: U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the US was meeting with many countries, including China, on trade deals, and his main priority with China was to secure a fair trade deal, after both Beijing and Washington appeared to soften their positions about potential trade talks.

US tariffs have reached 145 percent on many Chinese products while Beijing has responded with 125 percent duties on imports from the United States. Laura Westbrook reports.

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