India's indigenous fast breeder nuclear reactor achieves criticality

Intro:

India has moved a step closer to its goal of generating 100 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2047 after an indigenously built reactor attained criticality.

It's the point at which a nuclear chain reaction becomes self-sustaining.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a "defining step" in India's civil nuclear journey.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Artemis II Astronauts travel further into space than any humans have before

The Artemis II astronauts are traveling further from Earth than any humans have before… as part of a 7-hour flyby of the moon.  As they reach deep into space, they are expected to lose communication with NASA control for about 40 minutes. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump praises airman rescue and renews threat to attack Iran's infrastructure

US president Donald Trump has praised the operation to rescue a US airman who was shot down over Iran. 

He also renewed his threat to launch attacks on power plants and bridges if Iran does not meet his Tuesday deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz. 

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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Moscow says "no comments" on Trump's threats to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz

The Kremlin says it would to comment on the US President Donald Trump's statements on the Strait of Hormuz. The America leader earlier warned Iran it will see major US attacks if no deal is reached with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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Reports Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators sent Iran and US a ceasefire proposal

Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesperson has declined to confirm or deny the reports that Pakistan has proposed a framework to end the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.

It comes amid reports that Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators have reportedly sent Iran and the US a proposal for a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Hira Mustafa reports.

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MAIN SPONSOR OF LONDON'S WIRELESS FESTIVAL WITHDRAWS SUPPORT OVER KANYE CONTROVERSY

The main sponsor of London’s Wireless music festival, Pepsi, has withdrawn its support for the event amid protests against the planned appearance of American rapper Kanye West.

Pepsi now joins the makers of Captain Morgan rum and Johnnie Walker whisky in distancing themselves from the festival.

Stuart Smith reports.

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Iran warns of 'much more devastating' retaliation if US follows through on threat to hit Iranian bridges and power plants

Iran warned of 'much more devastating' retaliation if the US president follows through on expletive-laden threat to hit Iranian bridges and power plants.

Donald Trump says this Tuesday 7 April will see major US attacks if no deal is reached with Tehran to reopen on Strait of Hormuz.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India makes its first Iranian oil purchase in 7 years

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India has bought its first shipment of Iranian oil in seven years amid easing restrictions and domestic demand pressure.

New Delhi had halted the purchase of Iranian crude since 2019 due to pressure from Washington but shipments are now resuming after the US waived some restrictions in an attempt to stabilize global oil prices.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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China ready to cooperate with Russia to ease Middle East tension, foreign minister says

INTRO: China is willing to cooperate with Russia at the UN Security Council ahead of a vote on a resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi spoke to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a phone call on Sunday, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to make a deal

Donald Trump has given Iran a 48 hour ultimatum to make a deal, threatening to unleash "all hell" if they don't.

It follows the US President's extension in late March of a 10 day deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, when he claimed talks with Iran were going well.

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.

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US rescues one of two crew from downed jet

The US says it has rescued one of two crew members from a fighter jet
shot down by Iran.

President Donald Trump has been briefed as a search and rescue
operation continues.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump: US to target Iranian bridges & power plants

US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iran's bridges and
electric power plants.

It comes amid a renewed push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Iran says it has shot down US plane, captured pilot

Iran says it has shot down a US plane, with one Iranian outlet saying
the pilot has been captured.

So far, there has been no confirmation from the United States.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Cuba to Release More Than 2,000 Prisoners

The Cuban government is releasing two thousand prisoners in what it's calling a "humanitarian and sovereign gesture."

It comes as Washington has been putting increasing pressure on Cuba in recent months, including through a monthlong oil blockade.

Mitch McCann reports:

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ASTRONAUTS DIRECTLY ON THEIR WAY TO MOON

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen says he and his team are feeling "pretty good" as their Orion spacecraft takes them to the far side of the moon.

The four astronauts are now hundreds of thousands of miles from earth as part of NASA's Artemis II mission.

Stuart Smith has more.

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M&S Bosses Call For More Action To Counter Disorder

The management of the UK department store Marks and Spencer's are demanding more action to tackle a surge of disorder and theft. 

It follows incidents of so-called link-ups across the country - where groups of young people arrange to meet using social media, before surging into shops.

An M&S store was among shops targeted after groups of young people gathered in South London earlier this week.

The Home Office says it's giving police stronger powers to deal with similar incidents.

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Artmeis Crew En Route To The Moon

Humans have left Earth's orbit for the first time since the 1970s.

The Artemis two mission crew completed a critical engine burn and have started the next stage of their journey to the far side of the Moon.

Over the coming days, they'll go further into space than anyone else in history.

Talking via videolink, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen gave his thoughts to mission control. 

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Asian markets trade higher, some closed for Good Friday

Markets in Asia mostly traded higher on Friday on hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening amid the conflict in the Middle East.

Japan's Nikkei 225 gained about 1 per cent in morning trade in Asia, while South Korea's Kospi rose about 2 and a half per cent.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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Trump revamps metal and pharma tariffs

The Trump administration has adjusted tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum and copper, aiming to simplify compliance. It 's also imposing a 100 percent tariff on certain imported medicines if their makers refuse to build American factories and lower prices.

Kate fisher reports from Washington

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US President Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi

US President Donald Trump has fired a second cabinet member in a matter of weeks, removing Attorney General Pam Bondi from her role as the nation's top prosecutor.

Mr Trump first removed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and now Bondi, whom he praised on social media while announcing her departure.

Mitch McCann reports:

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