Bangladesh's former leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

In Bangladesh, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death by a special tribunal that found her guilty of committing crimes against humanity.

She was put on trial in absentia and was found guilty of overseeing a crackdown on protesters last July.

According to a UN report 1400 people were killed during the demonstrations last year, most by security forces firing live ammunition.

Hasina claims she's innocent.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Ukraine and France expected to sign warplane and air defense deal

Ukraine is expected to agree a major warplane, missile and air-defense
deal with France later on Monday.

President Volodmyrr Zelenskyy is traveling to Paris for a meeting with
his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron who has recently pledged to
provide Kyiv with substantial military support.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Israel and Hamas critical of US resolution at UN

Both Hamas and the Israeli government have slammed elements of the US
resolution on Gaza that will be voted on at the UN Security Council on
Monday evening

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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UK ANNOUNCES MAJOR MIGRATION POLICY SHIFT

Three African countries will face UK visa bans if they don't take back illegal migrants.

People from Angola, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo will face tighter restrictions if their governments don't cooperate with London.

The plans are part of the government's tougher rules on refugees, which are being announced on Monday in an effort to reduce illegal immigration.

Conservative shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the moves won't work with the UK still part of the European Convention on Human Rights.

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Bangladesh braces for verdict against Sheikh Hasina

In Bangladesh, security has been hiked as the nation braces for a verdict against its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

She's been put on trial in absentia for crimes against humanity. Hasina is accused of overseeing a crackdown on protesters last July.

According to a UN report 1400 people were killed during the demonstrations last year, most by security forces firing live ammunition.

Hasina claims she's innocent.

Neha Poonia has more.

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NIA Arrests Kashmir Man for Role in Deadly Delhi Car Blast

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A week since 13 people were killed in a blast in India's capital city of New Delhi, officials probing the explosion have called it a 'suicide attack' for the first time.

Last week, a slow moving car exploded near the iconic Red Fort in Delhi- an explosion authorities now say was triggered by a suicide bomber.

A key aide of the bomber has been detained as investigations continue into the deadliest attack in Delhi in over a decade.

Kshitij Nagar has more.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene expresses support for Trump despite public feud

US Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has expressed support for Donald Trump despite the public feud between the US president and one of his most loyal defenders.

Greene has called for the release of files on the late sex offender Jeffery Epstein, leading Trump to brand her a traitor, as he struggles to contain questions about his own links to the disgraced financier.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Trump directs Justice Department to investigate Clinton's Epstein links

US President Donald Trump says he is asking the Justice Department to
investigate Jeffrey Epstein's links to high-profile figures, including
the former president Bill Clinton.

It comes after Democrats released emails written by Epstein detailing
his relationship with Trump.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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BBC apologises for edited Trump clip but rejects defamation claim

The BBC has apologised to US President Donald Trump for airing an edited version of his January 6 speech which it says "gave the mistaken impression that President Trump had made a direct call for violent action."

But it rejected there was a case for a defamation claim.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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U.S. and Switzerland Strike Trade Deal

The United States reached a trade deal with Switzerland, it was announced on Friday, which will lower the tariff rate the European country is required to pay to the U.S.

Mitch McCann reports:

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COMMERCIAL A.I. BOT USED FOR "HIGHLY SOPHISTICATED" ESPIONAGE IN WORLD FIRST

A commercially available A.I. was manipulated into carrying out a "highly sophisticated espionage campaign" for the very first time, according to its creator.

Anthropic, the makers of A.I. agent 'Claude,' said they believe a "Chinese state-sponsored group" was behind the attack which targeted large tech companies, financial institutions, and government agencies.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Germany agrees military service plan

After months of fierce debate, the German government has agreed on a
plan to boost troop numbers.

The plan is expected to be voted on later this year with Berlin
seeking to create Europe's largest conventional army.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Body of hostage returned to Israel

The body of one of the last hostages remaining in Gaza was returned on
Thursday as phase one of the Gaza peace plan nears completion

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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UK GOVT SET TO U-TURN ON BUDGET TAX PLANS

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his finance minister Rachel Reeves have reportedly dropped plans to raise income tax in this month's upcoming Budget.

That's despite weeks of hints from the Chancellor that an increase might be needed to plug a shortfall in public finances.

It's understood she's abandoned the idea over fears it would break Labour's manifesto pledges - and may instead lower tax thresholds to raise some of the money.

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BBC Apologises To Donald Trump

The BBC's apologised to Donald Trump over the selective editing of a speech in a Panorama documentary.

The corporation's admitted it made it look like he was calling for violence - but says it "strongly disagrees" there's a basis for financial compensation.

Lawyers acting for President Trump have threatened to sue the British broadcaster unless it issues a retraction, apologises and compensates him. The scandal has led to the resignation of the BBC's director general and head of news.

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Modi's NDA alliance in lead in key regional polls

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's NDA alliance is leading as vote counting proceeds in the Eastern state of Bihar.

The regional elections are being seen as a key barometer for the PM's popularity after his party did not manage a majority in the 2024 general election - and relied on regional partners to come to power for a third term. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from Patna in Bihar state. 

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India blast investigations focus on links to prime suspect

Investigations into a deadly blast in New Delhi have now entered their fourth day.

Police have identified a key suspect - a doctor who was driving the car that exploded on Monday evening close to the iconic Red Fort, killing 13.


The Indian government has called this a 'terror incident'. No group has claimed responsibility for the blast yet.

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Trump-Epstein relationship in spotlight ahead of key vote on files

Donald Trump's relationship to late-sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is
still under scrutiny ahead of key vote that could release more files.

The House of Representatives is expected to vote to compel the Justice
Department to release all the evidence it has, but the files may not
see the light of day.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU moves to tackle influx of small packages

European member states are taking steps to clamp down on the volume of
small packages entering the bloc.

The move is seen as a response to the volume of cheap goods entering
Europe from China.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Concerns grow about continued Israeli settler violence

Concerns are growing about continued Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he's worried that events there could undermine the ceasefire in Gaza

 

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

 

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