Authorities in Pakistan have sounded an alert after the national weather bureau warned of a severe thunderstorm in the coming days.
For several years now, the South Asian country has seen increasingly extreme and erratic weather, leading to heavy flooding in the summer and monsoon months.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
At least six people killed as monsoon arrives early in India
At least six people were killed and several others went missing during torrential monsoon rainfall in India on Monday.
The weather department has warned of more bad weather to come for the financial capital Mumbai, which was one of the areas hardest hit by the rains.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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KING CHARLES TO ADDRESS CANADA'S PARLIAMENT
King Charles has begun a visit to Canada, with the backdrop of strained ties between Ottawa and Washington.
The King is becoming only the second British monarch to speak at the state opening of the Canadian Parliament.
He was invited to Canada amid threats by US President Donald Trump to make the country the 51st state of the US.
Journalist Tom Bower says Washington will be watching closely.
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The King is becoming only the second British monarch to speak at the state opening of the Canadian Parliament.
He was invited to Canada amid threats by US President Donald Trump to make the country the 51st state of the US.
Journalist Tom Bower says Washington will be watching closely.
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27 people injured after car ploughs into crowds at Liverpool parade
27 people - including four children - have been injured after a car drove into crowds attending Liverpool's Premier League trophy parade.
Police say up to 1 million fans had lined the streets and a 53-year-old British man has been arrested.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims
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Natasha Rinaldi saw the scenes unfold through her friend's living room window.
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Police say up to 1 million fans had lined the streets and a 53-year-old British man has been arrested.
Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims
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Natasha Rinaldi saw the scenes unfold through her friend's living room window.
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North Korea says US missile shield plans risk 'nuclear war' in space
INTRO: North Korea has condemned US President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plan, calling it a "very dangerous" threat that could spark nuclear war in space, according to state media.
China has also expressed strong concerns about Washington's plan, accusing the United States of undermining global stability, as Laura Westrook reports from Hong Kong.
China has also expressed strong concerns about Washington's plan, accusing the United States of undermining global stability, as Laura Westrook reports from Hong Kong.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Emmanuel Macron kicks off regional tour of South East Asia
The French president has started a regional tour of South East Asia, with the signing of a deal in Vietnam to provide the low-cost carrier VietJet Air with 20 new Airbus planes.
Emmanuel Macron is also due to visit Indonesia and Singapore later this week.
Ross Cullen is following from Paris.
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EU tariffs delayed until July 9
U.S. President Donald Trump says he's agreed to the European Union's
request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on EU goods.
European stocks surged in early trading Monday on the news that the
deadline has been moved back by more than a month.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on EU goods.
European stocks surged in early trading Monday on the news that the
deadline has been moved back by more than a month.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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French farmers renew protests and taxi drivers bring roads to a halt
Farmers in France are gathering in protest convoys as part of wider demonstrations against a new agricultural law.
It comes at the same time as taxi drivers continue go-slow demonstrations on roads around France, in protests against changes to fare structures.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Pakistan's Prime Minister is on a week long tour
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Both the countries traded missile and drone strikes earlier this month after India blamed Pakistan for a terror attack in Indian-administered Kashmir—an accusation Islamabad denies.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy'
US
President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin has gone "absolutely" crazy after Moscow launched what is the biggest aerial attack on Ukraine since the war began in 2022
12 people have died and many more injured over the weekend after Russia launched nearly 370 missiles and drones into Ukraine.
Here's what President Trump said - in what is - rare criticism of Putin .
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12 people have died and many more injured over the weekend after Russia launched nearly 370 missiles and drones into Ukraine.
Here's what President Trump said - in what is - rare criticism of Putin .
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India-Canada FMs speak signaling thaw in ties
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Indian and Canadian foreign ministers spoke for the first time since Mark Carney was elected Prime Minister earlier this year - signalling a potential thaw in ties.
Relations between two countries had hit rock bottom during Justin Trudeau's tenure after he accused New Delhi of being involved in trans-national killings on Canadian soil.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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Indian and Canadian foreign ministers spoke for the first time since Mark Carney was elected Prime Minister earlier this year - signalling a potential thaw in ties.
Relations between two countries had hit rock bottom during Justin Trudeau's tenure after he accused New Delhi of being involved in trans-national killings on Canadian soil.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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US tariffs loom over Asia Summit as ties with China strengthen
INTRO: Southeast Asian leaders are meeting on Monday for their first summit since US President Donald Trump's trade policies upended global economic norms.
The trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint message of deep concern over recent US actions, as Laura Westbrook reports.
The trade-dependent nations expected to issue a joint message of deep concern over recent US actions, as Laura Westbrook reports.
Friday, May 23, 2025
EU faces 50 percent U.S. tariffs
European stocks fell Friday on the news that the U.S. plans to impose
a blanket 50 percent tariff on goods coming from the European Union.
The announcement from President Trump came before U.S. and EU trade
representatives were scheduled to speak.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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a blanket 50 percent tariff on goods coming from the European Union.
The announcement from President Trump came before U.S. and EU trade
representatives were scheduled to speak.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Harvard sues Trump over foreign student ban
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration over its decision
to block the institution from enrolling international students.
The ban affects more than 7,000 students at the elite university and
marks the latest clash between the White House and Harvard following
its refusal to implement reforms demanded by the government.
Nick Harper reports.
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to block the institution from enrolling international students.
The ban affects more than 7,000 students at the elite university and
marks the latest clash between the White House and Harvard following
its refusal to implement reforms demanded by the government.
Nick Harper reports.
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APPLE SHARES FALL AFTER TRUMP DEMANDS IPHONES ARE MADE IN AMERICA
Shares in tech giant Apple tumbled on Friday — after President Trump demanded its iPhone products are manufactured in the United States.
Mr Trump said if the company doesn't do what he asks of it, he's going to impose a 25 percent tariff on the phones.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Mr Trump said if the company doesn't do what he asks of it, he's going to impose a 25 percent tariff on the phones.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Verdicts due in trial of 10 men for robbing millions of dollars worth of jewellery from Kim Kardashian
Verdicts are expected on Friday in the trial of ten men accused of robbing the reality star Kim Kardashian at gunpoint.
Approximately 10 million dollars worth of jewellery were stolen in the attack at a hotel during Paris fashion week in 2016.
The court case has lasted a month and the reality TV star herself testified in-person earlier in the trial.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Approximately 10 million dollars worth of jewellery were stolen in the attack at a hotel during Paris fashion week in 2016.
The court case has lasted a month and the reality TV star herself testified in-person earlier in the trial.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Fear Of Further UK Strikes
There are fears that there could be another wave of public sector strikes in the UK.
Leading unions representing teachers, nurses and doctors have said industrial action is 'possible' after criticising pay deals.
The British Medical Association says a proposed pay rise of 4% represents salary "erosion".
Government ministers say it's "meaningful progress" at a time when public finances are being stretched.
A series of strikes affecting the National Health Service took place in 2023 and 2024, as junior doctors fought for significant pay rises.
Professor Phil Banfield is Council Chair of the BMA…
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India-Japan talk countering terrorism during Indian delegations visit to Tokyo
Intro:
India's foreign secretary discussed curbing terrorism during his meeting with Japan's foreign minister and national security advisor.
Speaking at a public event in Tokyo, Vikram Misri said India is a victim of terrorism, and Pakistan is a sponsor - and that's it's important for the international community to not equate the two.
Islamabad has denied New Delhi's allegations that it supports cross border terrorism.
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India's foreign secretary discussed curbing terrorism during his meeting with Japan's foreign minister and national security advisor.
Speaking at a public event in Tokyo, Vikram Misri said India is a victim of terrorism, and Pakistan is a sponsor - and that's it's important for the international community to not equate the two.
Islamabad has denied New Delhi's allegations that it supports cross border terrorism.
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NETANYAHU ACCUSES UK, FRANCE, CANADA OF SIDING WITH HAMAS
Israel's prime minister has accused the leaders of Britain, France and Canada of being on the "wrong side of history" on the conflict in Gaza.
Benjamin Netanyahu has released a video criticising Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Mark Carney after the attack on Israeli embassy staff in Washington.
The three leaders had called on Israel to change course in a statement earlier this week which was highly critical of the expansion of military operations in Gaza, and the lack of aid being allowed in.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert disagrees with Mr Netanyahu's comments.
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Benjamin Netanyahu has released a video criticising Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Mark Carney after the attack on Israeli embassy staff in Washington.
The three leaders had called on Israel to change course in a statement earlier this week which was highly critical of the expansion of military operations in Gaza, and the lack of aid being allowed in.
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert disagrees with Mr Netanyahu's comments.
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Senior US, China diplomats hold phone call
INTRO: Two senior diplomats from the United States and China held a phone call to discuss "issues of mutual interest", according to official statements, and comes as both sides have seen a thaw in relations in the trade war.
Beijing's foreign ministry said Ma and Landau had agreed to continue to maintain communication, as Laura Westbrook reports.
Beijing's foreign ministry said Ma and Landau had agreed to continue to maintain communication, as Laura Westbrook reports.
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