Acting ICE Director won't apologise for fatal shootings of two US citizens in Minneapolis

The acting director of US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency, Todd Lyons, has refused to apologize for the Trump Administration's branding of two US citizens killed by federal agents as "domestic terrorists".

Officials are testifying in a high-profile Department of Homeland Security House oversight hearing following the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last month.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Trump threatens US-Canada bridge amid worsening trade row

US President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new
bridge connecting the US with Canada in a continuing row over trade.

Trump has told Canada his administration needs to be "fully
compensated for everything", despite Canada paying the bridge's $3.4
billion construction.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US Strike in Eastern Pacific Kills Two, Bringing Total to At Least 130 in Anti-Drug Operations

Two people are dead following another US strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, which the Trump Administration claims was involved in trafficking narcotics.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Macron says Europe faces wake up call

French President Emmanuel Macron says tensions with the U.S. over
control of Greenland should serve as a wake-up call.

He has called for the European Union to pass reforms to strengthen the
bloc on the global stage.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Moscow says no date yet for next round of Ukraine talks

The Kremlin said the next round of Ukraine settlement negotiations is likely to happen soon, though there was no date set yet. The details that are being discussing during Ukraine talks are multifaceted and significant and should be properly worked out, Moscow said. Russian officials have again criticised Western-backed plan for Ukraine, saying it does not envisage legally binding results but would only grant Kiev extra military aide. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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China says Japan's Takaichi must show 'actions' for dialogue

INTRO: Beijing says that Tokyo must follow through with "concrete" actions following comments by Japan's prime minister Sanae Takaichi that she is open to talks with China.

The row stems from remarks she made about self-ruled Taiwan, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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STARMER FIGHTS ON

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is still fighting to shore up his position after a turbulent 48 hours of leadership speculation.

He's hosting cabinet meetings on Tuesday after securing support from his ministers.

Starmer addressed Labour MPs on Monday after his chief of staff quit over the appointment of a US ambassador with links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Labour MP Rachael Maskell was calling for Keir Starmer to go, but says she's now changed her mind after he made his case to the party.

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KING CHARLES 'WOULD SUPPORT' POLICE IN ANDREW INVESTIGATION

Buckingham Palace says it would support police if contacted about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

It's the first time The King has commented since the latest drop of the Epstein files.

Police are looking into claims Andrew broke rules by passing confidential information to Epstein when he was a UK trade envoy.

Royal correspondent Jennie Bond says Andrew may also face growing pressure from his family to talk to American officials.

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India likely to approve purchase of 114 Rafale jets ahead of Macron's Delhi visit

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India is set to take a major step toward its largest-ever fighter jet deal ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's India visit.

A proposal to acquire 114 more Rafale aircraft is to be presented before the Defence Acquisition Council this week, which if approved, will kickstart the purchasing procedure.

Ishan Garg reports.

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US and Bangladesh sign trade pact

The United States and Bangladesh have announced a deal which lowers US tariffs from 20 to 19 per cent.

Exemptions are also being granted for some textiles and clothes made with US material.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Maxwell remains silent to Epstein questions, pleads for clemency

Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex trafficker for Jeffrey Epstein,
has refused to answer US lawmakers' questions at a closed-door
hearing, asserting her Fifth Amendment right.

She used the session to ask for clemency saying she would "speak
fully" if pardoned by US president Donald Trump.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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[ALT] Some lawmakers and Epstein survivors reacted angrily, urging no
leniency for Maxwell who is serving a 20-year prison sentence.

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer
called Maxwell's silence "disappointing."

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Final deadline approaches in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping

A final deadline in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping will hit on Monday night - with her family saying they will pay the ransom for her return.  Guthrie - who is the daughter of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was taken from her Arizona home over a week ago. Authorities say they have not identified any suspects or persons of interest in the case. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump Blasts Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

US President Donald Trump has slammed Super Bowl halftime performer Bad Bunny as one of the worst ever, despite others praising the 31-year-old online.

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots on Sunday night in San Francisco, in a game expected to have drawn more than 100 million viewers.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Epstein co-conspirator Maxwell questioned by US lawmakers

US lawmakers are questioning Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted sex
trafficker for Jeffrey Epstein.

She is expected to invoke her right not to answer questions during the
closed-door session on Capitol Hill.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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A Hong Kong court has sentenced media mogul Jimmy Lai to twenty years in prison

A Hong Kong court has sentenced media mogul Jimmy Lai to twenty years
in prison, the landmark national security trial. Lai found guilty in
December of conspiring to collude with foreign forces under the
Beijing-imposed national security law and a separate charge of
conspiracy to publish seditious material.

Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong

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Member states consider Russian sanctions package

EU ambassadors are meeting to discuss the latest round of Russian
sanctions proposed by the European Commission.

The proposed 20th sanctions package includes a total ban on maritime
services to further limit Russia's access to energy revenues.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Indian Refiners Seen Cutting Russian Oil Purchases

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India's largest oil refiners appear to be scaling back purchases of Russian crude, industry sources say, in a bid to ease pressure in ongoing U.S. trade negotiations. The shift comes amid strategic recalibration of India's energy imports and growing scrutiny in Washington over Russian oil flows.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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Israel approves move to expand control over West Bank

Israel's security cabinet has approved measures that will increase Israeli control over the West Bank and make it easier for Israeli settlers to buy land in the territory.

 

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

 

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STARMER FIGHTS FOR FUTURE AS UK PM

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job amid calls for him to resign.

His Chief of Staff Morgan McSweeney quit on Sunday over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.

Keir Starmer will address Labour MPs later as he attempts to convince them he should continue as party leader and Prime Minister.

Former Political Director to Starmer, Luke Sullivan, says the Prime Minister's position is in serious doubt.

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Questions loom over US and India trade deal

India has defended its interim trade pact with the US - while neither confirming nor denying US claims that it will stop buying Russian oil.

The deal, announced last week after months of trade tensions, brings down tariffs on Indian exports to the US to 18% from a whopping 50%.

But critics say the deal is lopsided, with the opposition claiming New Delhi has ceded more ground than planned to push the pact through.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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