Career spy Blaise Metreweli to become first woman to head MI6

INTRO: Blaise Metreweli has been appointed the new chief of MI6, the UK Secret Intelligence Service, becoming the first woman to lead the agency that recruits spies overseas since its foundation more than a century ago.

She will become the 18th chief of the organisation, taking up the post in October when Sir Richard Moore steps down after a five-year term. Laura Westbrook reports from London.

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Israeli stands closed at start of Paris Air Show

The four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Air Show have been shut down by organisers.

It comes on the opening day of what is the world's biggest air show.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Hungary's new drug law

Hungary's government is cracking down on drug crime, now classifying the sale of narcotics as a felony.

The new rules increase police powers and penalties for both users and dealers.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

A recent survey shows two-thirds of Hungarians support the stricter rules.

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Israel/Iran conflict to dominate G7 in Canada

Israel now claims to be in total control of the skies over Iran, although Iran claims its missiles have successfully struck targets in Israel again.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rejecting calls for "de-escalation" in the conflict, as our US correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Pakistan has closed its border with Iran amid the escalating Iran-Israel crisis

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Pakistani authorities have closed all major border crossings with Iran for pedestrian traffic due to ongoing strikes between Tehran and Tel Aviv.

Pakistan has also deployed fighter jets along its shared border with Iran to intercept any missiles that might accidentally enter Pakistani airspace.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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EU calls for restraint as Iran and Israeli missile strikes continue

The European Union's Foreign Affairs Chief Kaja Kallas has called for
Israel and Iran to show restraint and avoid an escalation in the
conflict.

The two nations have traded airstrikes for four consecutive days and
the IAEA is holding an emergency meeting to discuss strikes on Iran's
nuclear facilities.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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RADIO: DRC FLOOD VICTIMS

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At least 19 people have been killed after heavy rains triggered floods in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend. Several homes and roads have been damaged by the running water. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Investigations into Air India plane crash underway

Investigators have begun piecing together clues at the Air India crash site, days after a London-bound flight crashed in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad.

Only one of 242 passengers survived that crash.

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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THREE KILLED IN IRANIAN STRIKES ON CENTRAL ISRAEL

Three people have been killed and dozens injured in Iranian strikes on central Israel as fighting between the countries intensifies.

Tehran has confirmed that an Israeli attack killed its armed forces intelligence chief on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump has called on both sides to "make a deal".

Former US State Department analyst Aron David Miller says President Trump is in a difficult position.

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Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect captured

A man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and targeting another politician, has been caught.

Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot dead in their home on Saturday.

Their deaths were described by governor Tim Walz as a politically motivated assassination, who has confirmed the suspect was captured alive.

Chris Coraggio has more.

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Massive manhunt underway in Minnesota after lawmakers gunned down in “politically motivated” attack

Law enforcement in Minnesota is sweeping through entire neighborhoods - searching for a man they say gunned down two democratic lawmakers in a politically motivated attack. Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed in their home early Saturday morning. Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also attacked in their home and are recovering in hospital. Toni Waterman has more.

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Iran hits back following Israeli strikes on nuclear targets

Israel says it is dealing with retaliatory strikes from Iran after Tel Aviv hit nuclear and military facilities, killing several senior Iranians including the head of the country's Revolutionary Guard.

US President Donald Trump says Washington was aware of Israel's actions ahead of time and has been pressing Iran to make a deal to limit its nuclear activities.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more on the US's response.

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Tributes are paid to those killed in India plane crash

INTRO:  In the UK, tributes have been paid to some of the 53 Britons who were onboard the Air India flight from Ahmedabad, which was bound for London, when it crashed killing more than 240 people. 

Downing Street has warned the British public to be prepared for a significant loss of British lives. Laura Westbrook reports from London.

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Trump reacts to Israel's assault on Iran

Iran says several of its top military commanders and a senior official to the country's Supreme Leader have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes that targeted the country's nuclear facilities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military campaign will continue until he concludes the Iran no longer poses a threat to the region.

The Iranians responded with more than 100 drones targeting Israel, and accused the United States of supporting the Israeli military action.

But President Trump says the US military played no role in Israel's military assault.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says the Israeli military action represents a significant challenge for US President Donald Trump.

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Hungary’s Opposition Urges EU Leaders to Join Banned Budapest Pride

Hungarian opposition leaders are calling on leaders of the European Union to join this month's banned Budapest Pride parade.

This after Hungary's parliament passed a law banning Pride events and allowing facial recognition technology to track attendees.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest. 

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14-year-old boy charged with murder in France after teaching assistant killed

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder in France after a teaching assistant was killed at a school in eastern France on Tuesday.

The attack sparked a call from the French president to ban social media to the under-15s.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Only one survivor after Air India crashed with 242 onboard

In India, the country has woken up to the aftermath of one of the worst aviation disasters globally.


An Air India plane with 242 people - headed to London from Ahmedabad- crashed minutes after take off on Thursday.

Only one passenger survived.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now visited the site of the crash, where the focus has now shifted to gathering evidence to probe the crash.

Rebecca Bundhun is in Ahmedabad.

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India has said an official death toll will only be shared once DNA samples of family members have been matched to recovered bodies.

Media reports suggest the death toll is now nearing the 300 mark, as emergency operations at the site of the crash continue.

The plane crashed in a residential area, and some civilians have also died.

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Israel launches strikes inside Iran


Israel has confirmed it has launched an operation inside Iran with explosions heard in Tehran in the early hours of Friday local time.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the strikes hit nuclear sites inside Iran, even as Tehran has criticised the attack, calling on the world to condemn Tel Aviv's actions.

Trent Murray is in Tel Aviv with the latest.

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FOLLOW: BOEING STOCK FALLS FOLLOWING AIR INDIA CRASH

The share price of Boeing plunged on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, following the Air India crash involving a Dreamliner aircraft.

It comes after several troubling years for the manufacturer, marked by multiple crashes involving other models in its aircraft line.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Air India flight to London crashes close to Ahmedabad airport

An Air India flight to London from India's western city of Ahmedabad crashed shortly after take off near the city's airport.

The Boeing Dreamliner was carrying more than 200 passengers and authorities are yet to confirm the cause of the crash.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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