U.S. Says ‘Substantial Progress’ Made in Trade Talks With China

INTRO: Both China and the United States have said that they've made progress at trade talks between the two countries in Switzerland.

US officials touted a "deal" to reduce the US trade deficit, while Chinese officials said the sides had reached "important consensus". Additional details are expected to be announced on Monday, as Laura Westbrook reports.

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RUSSIA & UKRAINE DIVIDED ON WHETHER CEASEFIRE FIRST OR NEGOTIATIONS FIRST

Ukraine says its proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia must come before direct negotiations with Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had suggested the two sides meet in Turkiye on Thursday next week – but both France and Ukraine say a ceasefire must happen first.

Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.

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US, EUROPE, UKRAINE CALL FOR UNCONDITIONAL 30-DAY CEASEFIRE FROM MONDAY

European leaders and Ukraine have agreed there should be a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire with Russia from Monday — a demand being backed by US President Donald Trump.

The leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Poland joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, with the US President calling in.

Stuart Smith reports.

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Trump hints at China tariff reduction ahead of Switzerland talks

Donald Trump has indicated he might reduce tariffs on China in comments made before the two sides embark on crucial trade talks in Switzerland this weekend.

Last month the US President slapped 145% duties on imports from its Asian rival driving down trade and ramping up tensions.

As our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave explains, President Trump's latest remarks could signal a willingness to de-escalate.

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​Trump administration readying to bring first group of White Afrikana “refugees” to US - NYT

The New York Times says the Trump Administration is close to relocating a first group of white South Africans to the US, even as virtually all other refugee programs grind to a halt.

Trump has criticized a new South African law that allows for the seizure of private land - which is largely owned by the white minority -  as an assault on their rights.

Supporters of the law say it's a way to unwind the vestiges of apartheid, when land was forcibly taken from Black South Africans.

Toni Waterman has more.  

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Reports: US & Israel discuss US taking control of Gaza

The US and Israel have reportedly discussed a plan for Washington to
take control of the Gaza Strip and lead a post-conflict administration
indefinitely.

According to Reuters, which has spoken to officials who are aware of
the plan, Hamas and the Palestinian Authority would not be part of the
leadership team.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US and China hold tariff talks in Switzerland to try to ease trade war

The United States and China are starting several days of talks in Switzerland to try to deal with the continuing trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

Ross Cullen reports.

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China's exports rose a higher than expected 8% in April as new US tariffs took effect

INTRO: China's export growth rose even as shipments to the US slumped sharply in the first month in the first official data since China became embroiled in a tit-for-tat tariff battle with the US.

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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Tensions between the nuclear armed rivals continue to escalate

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Pakistan has denied Indian claims of launching attacks on military sites and cities, calling the allegations baseless.

Relations between the two countries have hit a new low since India blamed Pakistan for a terrorist attack in Indian administered Kashmir, a charge Islamabad denies.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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India army says its neutralized Pakistan's missiles and drone attacks on Thursday

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The Indian army says it has neutralised missiles and drones fired by Pakistan over India's Jammu and Kashmir province. 

Air sirens blared out across 20 cities in India on Thursday night followed by blackouts - as concerns about a wider conflict between nuclear neighbours mount. 

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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FEMA head dismissed after he says agency shouldn’t be disbanded

The acting director of the US's Federal Emergency Management Agency is out of a job, a day after he told lawmakers he didn't support disbanding the disaster relief agency.

US President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have both recently suggested the agency known as FEMA should be eliminated

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Robert Prevost named as first American Pope

The first American Pope has been selected by Cardinals after two days of voting at the Vatican.

Robert Prevost will go by the name of Pope Leo the Fourteenth.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave tells us more about the man succeeding Pope Francis, who died last month.

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Trump announces "very conclusive" UK trade deal

The US and UK have agreed a trade deal to reduce tariffs, with Donald
Trump calling the agreement "very conclusive", despite many of the
specifics yet to be agreed.

It will see exports of American beef, ethanol and agricultural
products to the UK.

And the creation of a 'trading zone' for steel and pharmaceutical products.

Nick Harper has more from Washington.

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India says fired drones at Pakistani targets in response to Islamabad's agression

India says it has targeted Pakistan’s air defence radars, calling it a 'proportionate' response to Pakistani aggression.

New Delhi also claims that drones were fired after Islamabad tried to hit military targets in India.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Bill Gates is giving away his fortune, winding down his Foundation

Bill Gates says he will donate 99% of money and wind down his Foundation, which is credited with saving more 80 million lives worldwide. Toni Waterman has more.  

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US & UK to sign “full and comprehensive” trade deal

The US and UK are expected to sign a trade deal which Donald Trump is
describing as "full and comprehensive".

It makes the UK the first country to cement an agreement since the
Trump administration announced tariffs on all of its trading partners.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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SKIES ABOVE UKRAINE LARGELY QUIET AS MOSCOW CLAIMS OBSERVANCE OF VICTORY DAY CEASEFIRE

China's President Xi Jinping is in Moscow ahead of celebrations marking 80 years since the Soviet Union helped defeat Nazi Germany in World War Two.

More than 20 world leaders are expected to join the militaristic 'Victory Day' parade, despite Ukraine warning it cannot 'guarantee' the safety of attendees.

Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.

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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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