TSA acting administrator: US airports have highest wait times in history

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Airports in the United States are experiencing "the highest wait times in history" according to the acting head of the Transportation Security Administration. During congressional testimony, Ha Nguyen McNeill said more than 480 agents have quit after more than a month without pay under the partial government shutdown. To try to address the airport lines President Trump has reassigned Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to support the TSA. 

Kate Fisher reports

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White House: Iran negotiations “continue to take place”

The White House maintains negotiations with Iran "continue to take
place", after Iran rejected a US ceasefire proposal.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at
Wednesday's briefing the US did not plan for the war to last more than
four to six weeks.

Nick Harper was listening in and sent this report from Washington.

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Landmark lawsuit orders Meta & Youtube to pay $3m damages

Social media giants Meta and YouTube must pay $3 million in damages
after a jury found them negligent in a trial that centered around
social media addiction.

A user claimed the companies' apps caused her depression & suicidal thoughts.

Nick Harper reports.

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One mother spoke outside the courthouse in Los Angeles after the verdict.

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Russia evacuates personnel from Bushehr NPP in Iran

Russia announced evacuation of its personnel from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant following a strike on Tuesday evening on the site of the operating nuclear power plant. Russian nuclear agency warned of a negative scenario for the situation around the nuclear facility. IAEA calls for 'maximum restraint' to avoid nuclear safety risks. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Pakistan steps up diplomatic efforts to ease US Iran tensions

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Pakistan, along with Turkey and Egypt and other regional countries, is stepping up diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States. 

The push comes as US President Donald Trump sets a five day deadline, threatening to target Iran's power and energy sector unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened - a vital shipping corridor through which nearly one-fifth of the world's oil supply flows

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. 

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Danish PM fails to secure majority after snap elections

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's political future is up in
the air after her Social Democrats slumped to their worst election
performance in over 100 years.

They won the most seats after Tuesday's snap elections but the
so-called "red bloc" of left-wing parties failed to meet the threshold
needed to form a coalition government.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Iran loosens restrictions on some shipping transiting Strait of Hormuz

Iran has loosened restrictions on some shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran's UN mission says "non-hostile vessels" can pass through the crucial waterway if they coordinate with the Iranian authorities.

It comes amid reports that at least 1,000 extra US troops are set to deploy to Middle East, 

Ross Cullen reports from the Turkish city of Van, near the Iran border.

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RADIO: GORILLA DELIVERS TWINS

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An endangered mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in Virunga National Park in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The birth of the baby gorillas comes just two months after another gorilla delivered twins. Conservationists say twin births are very rare in mountain gorillas. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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IRAN: US IS 'NEGOTIATING WITH ITSELF'

Iran's military says the US is 'negotiating with itself'.

It comes after US President Trump said Tehran wants a deal 'so badly', and amid reports Washington has suggested a 15 point peace plan to Iran.

Israel says it has struck two locations in Tehran used to develop long-range cruise missiles.

Former British Army intelligence officer Philip Ingram says it's not clear what channels the US is using for negotiations it says are happening with Iran.

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Asian stocks rise and oil retreats on Mideast ceasefire reports

INTRO: Oil prices fell and Asian stocks rose on Wednesday on hopes for a de-escalation of the Middle East war.

It comes after reports that Washington sent a peace plan to Iran. Meanwhile Tehran announced it will let "non-hostile" oil vessels through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Modi-Trump talk about keeping Strait of Hormuz open during phone call

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US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about "the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open" during what was the first call between two leaders since the war in the Gulf started. 

It comes as India has been working diplomatic channels to get Indian vessels to pass through the narrow stretch of water as it works on averting an energy crisis.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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NTSB: Air Traffic controls doing the job of multiple people on night of deadly LaGuardia crash

A preliminary investigation into the deadly Air Canada crash at New York City's LaGuardia Airport has found that the air traffic controllers on duty were doing the job of multiple people - but the head of the National Transportation Safety Board cautioned against "pointing figures" saying many things must have gone wrong. The Sunday night crash left the pilots of the plane dead - They've now been identified as Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther.

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Pakistan offers to host US Iran peace talks as war wages on

Pakistan's prime minister Shebhaz Sharif has said his country stands ready to host negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. His announcement on social media came amid conflicting statements between President Trump and Iran on whether the countries were already engaging in talks. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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UK POLICE INVESTIGATE IRAN LINK OVER JEWISH AMBULENCES ATTACK

British police are investigating a group with possible links to Iran, after four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were destroyed in London.

The arson attack happened overnight on Monday, causing several explosions due to gas canisters inside the vehicles.

No injuries were reported.

Lara Bentley has more from London.

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UK Finance Minister Warns of Iran War’s Economic Impact

The UK's Finance Minister has warned the economic impact of the Iran War could be 'significant' and announced that 'contingency planning for every eventuality' was underway. 

This follows an emergency meeting of the government's crisis committee on Monday, which focused on the domestic economic situation as the conflict in the Middle East continues.

Speaking to MPs in Parliament on Tuesday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves noted that the war's full effect on the British economy was still uncertain, but pledged to support those who need help most if energy costs continue to rise. 

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Mullin confirmed as US Homeland Security Secretary

US senator Markwayne Mullin is being sworn in as the next secretary of
the Department of Homeland Security.

He replaces Kristi Noem whose controversial time in charge saw federal
agents deployed to multiple cities, leading to the fatal shootings on
two US citizens in Minnesota in January.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Russia warns against Iran war spillover into Caspian Sea

Russia would view any spillover of the Iran conflict into the Caspian Sea "extremely negatively", the Kremlin said. President Putin's spokesman reminded that "up until the last minute, until the first strike on Iran, Tehran remained open to negotiations". Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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EU and Australia agree to free trade deal

The European Union and Australia have reached a free trade agreement
after eight years of negotiations.

The deal also includes a security partnership and facilitates European
access to Australia's critical raw materials.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Iran denies negotiations with United States after Trump says talks to end the war started

Iran has denied holding negotiations with the United States after President Trump said talks to end the war with Tehran had started.

It comes as the Gulf States and Israel were targeted by Iranian attacks on Tuesday.

Ross Cullen reports from the Turkish city of Van, near the Iran border.

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WHITE HOUSE: IRAN TALKS PLANS 'FLUID'

The White House says plans for talks with Iran remain "fluid", and that any speculation "should not be deemed as final"

It follows reports that vice president JD Vance could meet Iranian officials in Pakistan for talks this week.

Tehran has denied Donald Trump's suggestion that talks to end the conflict were over the weekend.

Defence analyst Colonel Simon Diggins says discussions are likely to be taking place between various parties about possible next steps.

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