U.S. Economy Loses Jobs in February, Raising Concerns About Labor Market

A fresh report on U.S. employment has shown a far worse result than expected, leading to concerns about the nation's job market.

In recent months, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates in an attempt to stimulate the job market, but the approach might not be having the success officials had hoped for.

Mitch McCann reports.

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Democrats pushing for Kristi Noem to be investigated, possibly impeached

Democrats are vowing to investigate and possibly impeach Kristi Noem over the decisions she made while serving as Homeland Security Secretary. Noem had been the top official carrying out President Donald Trump's aggressive crackdown on immigration until she was fired by him on Thursday - the first cabinet member to lose their job in Trump's second term. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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A fresh report on U.S. employment has shown a far worse result than expected, leading to concerns about the nation's job market.

In recent months, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates in an attempt to stimulate the job market, but the approach might not be having the success officials had hoped for.

Mitch McCann reports.

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Economists had forecast that the U.S. would gain 50,000 jobs in February, but Friday's data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed it actually lost 92,000, another sign the job market is struggling. At the same time, the country's unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent.

Healthcare, which usually shows strong hiring growth, was down in February, losing 28,000 jobs largely because of strike action at the healthcare group Kaiser Permanente. Meanwhile, jobs also fell in the information sector and in the federal government.

Despite the data, a rate cut at the Federal Reserve's next meeting is reportedly unlikely amid concerns about inflation. Officials will be closely monitoring oil prices and how higher energy costs may filter through to a number of sectors of the economy.

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SUSPECTED IRANIAN SPIES ARRESTED IN LONDON

Counterterrorism police have arrested 4 men in the UK for allegedly spying on Jewish communities for Iranian intelligence.

One man was Iranian, three were Iranian-British, and all four of them are now in custody as police gather evidence for what they say was a "long-running" investigation.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Russia to maintain contact with Iranian authorities, the Kremlin says

Russia is in dialogue with Iran's leadership and will maintain contact, the Kremlin spokesman said. Earlier Iran's Foreign Minister said Teheran has political support of Moscow and Beijing. Meanwhile, The Washington Post daily claims that Russia is providing Iran with intelligence to help target American facilities in the Middle East. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Iranians Arrested In London Over Jewish Spying Allegations

Four men have been arrested for spying on the Jewish community in London on behalf of Iran's intelligence service.

The arrests took place as part of a counter-terrorism investigation.

John Bevir (beaver) reports.

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EU officials meet to discuss Iran war latest as gas prices soar

As the United States and Israel continue attacks against Iran, the crucial shipping route through the Gulf remains effectively closed.

European gas prices have since surged to their highest level since 2023, and European Union officials will meet on Friday to discuss the issue, and the wider response to the ongoing war.

Ross Cullen reports from Berlin.

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India Gets 30 Day Waiver to Buy Russian Oil Amid Middle East Supply Crisis

The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing India to continue purchasing Russian oil, as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt global energy supplies. 

The move is aimed at stabilising markets and ensuring crude continues to flow to major importers like India.

Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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China in talks with Iran to allow safe oil and gas passage through Hormuz, Reuters reports

INTRO: China is in negotiations with Iran to allow ships carrying crude oil and Qatari liquefied natural gas safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters.

The widening conflict in the Middle East has disrupted maritime traffic through the channel, a vital waterway for around a fifth of the world's oil. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong

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Counting underway in Nepal in first election since GenZ unrest

Counting is underway in Nepal's general election, after polls closed largely peacefully across the country. Partial results are expected by the end of Friday, with final results expected next week.

Officials say just over 58% of eligible voters cast their ballots - the lowest turnout since 1991.

It's the first vote since a deadly student-led uprising ousted then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli last September.

Neha Poonia has more on the early leads.

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Pentagon officially labels Anthropic a supply chain risk

The US Defense Department has formally labelled the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk, following a dispute over its efforts to limit how the government could use its products.

Anthropic has said it intends to challenge the label in court.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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UK TO SEND FOUR FIGHTER JETS TO QATAR

The UK is sending four Typhoon fighter jets to join Britain's squadron in Qatar.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the planes are to "strengthen defensive operations" in Qatar and "across the region" as the conflict in the Middle East escalates.

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Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

US President Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

It follows weeks of presidential displeasure, including her response
to the fatal shooting of two Americans in Minnesota in January.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Iran war widens (4 reports)

As the war in Iran continues to widen, Tehran said it launched retaliatory strikes throughout the region, including against Kurdish forces in Iraq. Fresh attacks have been reported in Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates from where Blake Sifton sent this report

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European countries have accelerated their deployment of military assets in the Middle East. Blake Sifton reports from Dubai

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U.S. President Donald Trump says he backs the Kurds launching a ground offensive in Iran. During the phone interview with Reuters news agency he wouldn't be drawn on whether the US would provide air cover for such a move.

Blake Sifton reports from Dubai

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Israeli forces have warned residents in Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate immediately, as Hezbollah and Israel escalated attacks against each other. 

Blake Sifton reports from Dubai

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Trump says he must be involved in selecting Iran’s next leader

US President Donald Trump has revealed he wishes to be involved in the selection of Iran's next leader, as the United States and Israel wage war on the country.

After the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iranian leadership is expected to name his replacement in the coming days.

Mitch McCann reports:

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​Britney Spears arrested in California

Britney Spears was arrested in California on Wednesday night, after being pulled over by Highway Patrol for reportedly driving under the influence. The pop star's mental health has been called into question in recent months. In 2021, a court released her from a 13-year conservatorship. Toni Waterman has more.

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Kremlin says Iran has not requested military assistance

As US-Israel continue their joint campaign against Iran, Russia says it won't be taking action to protect its ally. Kremlin spokesman said Thursday there has been no request for assistance from Teheran so far. At the same time Moscow accused US and its allies of willing to 'finish off' the Iranian regime. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Pakistan to roll out emergency measures to avert energy crisis

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Pakistan is weighing emergency measures to prevent an energy crisis at home.

Officials say they are considering a mandatory work from-home policy to cut fuel consumption as tensions between Iran and the United States escalate.

The development comes after Iran blocked energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Islamabad depends heavily on oil imports from the Middle East.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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UK DEFENCE MINISTER LANDS IN CYPRUS AMID CRITICISM

The UK Defence Secretary has arrived in Cyprus after its Government criticised Britain's response to a drone attack against the Mediterranean island.

The Cypriot High Commissioner to the UK told British media that Cypriots were "disappointed" and "expected more" from Britain, which has a military base there used for operations in the Middle East.

Stuart Smith has more.

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Diplomatic spat between US, Spain and Germany over Iran war continues

The diplomatic spat between the US and Spain is continuing, with Germany now being accused of not supporting Madrid in the stand-off.

The Spanish foreign minister spoke out against Berlin, saying he expected "solidarity from a country with which we share a currency, a single market, a single trade policy".

Ross Cullen reports.

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