Former surgeon given 20-year sentence in one of France's largest child sex abuse cases

A former surgeon has been found guilty in France in one of the country's worst child sex abuse cases.

Joel Le Scouarnec raped and sexually assaulted 299 people - the majority of whom were children, in the period from 1989 to 2014.

He was given a 20-year jail sentence on Wednesday.,

Ross Cullen reports.

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Trump: Canada “considering” free Golden Dome & annexation plan

US President Donald Trump says Canada is "considering" his offer to
receive free Golden Dome protection in return for becoming the US'
51st state.

Earlier this month Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told president
Trump his country would "never" join the US.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Tesla sales slump in Europe

Tesla's sales in Europe have dropped by nearly 50 percent in Europe
compared to the year before.

Analysts say the electric vehicle maker has been impacted by rising
competition and shifting attitudes towards its CEO Elon Musk.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US halts visa interviews for new students

The Trump administration has reportedly stopped visa interviews for new students hoping to study in the United States.

It comes ahead of a planned expansion of social media vetting for visa applicants.

The State Department has warned anyone hoping to get a visa to travel to the US to "expect to be looked at".

Nick Harper is in Washington.

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India's Foreign Secretary meets US Under Secretary on US trip

India's Foreign Secretary has kickstarted his US tour by meeting Jeffrey Kessler in Washington DC.

The US Under Secretary and Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri [PRON: MISS-REE] reportedly discussed "cooperation in critical and emerging technologies".

But reports suggest India also plans to discuss President Trump's repeated claims that the US brokered a recent ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad, claims that India has repeatedly rejected publicly.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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India clears plan to make indigenous fifth generation stealth aircraft

India has approved a new stealth fighter jet project amid regional tensions with Pakistan.

It also invited private players companies to bid to develop the medium-weight fighter jet.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US ORDERS PAUSE IN STUDENT VISA INTERVIEWS

The US has ordered a pause in embassies scheduling appointments for student visas.

It comes as the government plans to expand social media vetting for international applicants, with the Trump administration believing some colleges are too left-wing and allow antisemitic protests.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sent a memo to diplomatic posts saying they should stop arranging interviews 'until further guidance'.

The Guardian's Washington bureau chief David Smith says Donald Trump's government is hardening its stance.

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RFK Jr ends covid vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women

The US government is no longer recommending Covid vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women. 

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - a Covid vaccine critic - made the announcement on social media platform X.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Consumer confidence rises in May amid possible trade deals

US consumers say they feel more confident about the economy with
possible trade deals on the horizon.

Wall St reacted positively to the latest data, sending the main
indices higher at the start of the trading day.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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​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

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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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