​NPR sues Trump over federal funding cuts

NPR has sued President Donald Trump over his executive order to end federal funding for NPR and PBS - claiming it violates the Constitution.  

The White House has not immediately responded to the lawsuit.

Toni Waterman has more.

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TRUMP ATTEMPTS TO CUT ALL REMAINING GOVT CONTRACTS WITH HARVARD

The Trump Administration's standoff with Harvard University is escalating, with news it is cancelling all remaining government contracts with the institution.

The decision could cost Harvard $100 million in funding, which supports academic research and leadership training for senior executives.

Mitch McCann reports:

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EU and US hold talks amid tariff threats

European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič says he has had good calls
with U.S. counterparts.

The negotiations come after President Trump announced he's agreed to
the European Union's request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on
EU goods.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Pakistan braces for intense storms and extreme weather threats

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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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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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.


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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.

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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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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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Pakistan's Prime Minister is on a week-long tour, visiting key allies in Asia as Islamabad and New Delhi ramp up a diplomatic offensive in the aftermath of a military conflict earlier this month.

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.



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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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