May Day marches across France as economic growth slows and energy costs soar

Traditional May Day marches and protests will take place across France on Friday, as unions call for higher wages and more government support as economic growth slows and energy costs soar.

Ross Cullen reports.

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MAN CHARGED OVER LONDON STABBINGS

A man's been charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday.

It comes as the UK's terror threat level is raised to 'severe', meaning officials believe an attack is highly likely in the coming months.

There have been a spate of anti-semitic attacks in the UK in recent months.

Metropolitan Police chief Mark Rowley says the threat level hasn't just been raised because of Wednesday's incident.

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UK Terror Threat Level Raised

The UK's terror threat level has been raised to severe - the second highest level.

It means a terrorist attack is considered highly likely in the next six months.

It follows the stabbings of two Jewish men in north London earlier this week. A 45-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder.

Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor is the Head of Counter Terrorism Policing:

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India hikes commercial cooking gas price as Strait of Hormoz blockade chokes supply

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Commercial cooking prices in India have risen by roughly 30%, tracking a steady increase in global energy markets amid ongoing tensions in West Asia.

The increase is expected to raise input costs for restaurants, hotels and small businesses already dealing with demand pressures.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Apple's spat with India's antitrust body intensifies

Apple has accused India’s competition regulator of overstepping its authority by requiring the US tech giant to submit financial records in an antitrust case, according to news agency Reuters.

This comes as Apple's outgoing CEO, Tim Cook, said he was “excited about India” and the huge growth opportunity in the country.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Cole Allen to stay in jail until assassination trial begins

The man who allegedly tried to assassinate US President Donald Trump last weekend will remain behind bars until his trial begins. Cole Tomas Allen waived his right to challenge his detention during a hearing on Thursday in Washington. Toni Waterman has more from outside the courthouse.

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King Charles Concludes US State Visit With Virginia Stop

The British King and Queen are set to end their US state visit with a final stop in Virginia.

King Charles and Queen Camilla’s trip has aimed to boost UK-US relations amid wider tensions between the allies.

Lyla Tavola has more.

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Trump and Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine ceasefire over telephone

During the hour-and-a-half long telephone conversation US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Middle East crisis and a possible short-term ceasefire in Ukraine in early May. The Kremlin said that Trump supported the ceasefire idea. The White House had rejected Russia's offer to help on the issue of Iran’s nuclear program. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

 
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BANK OF ENGLAND HOLDS INTEREST RATE AMID IRAN UNCERTAINTY

The UK central bank has decided to keep its interest rate at 3.75%, largely due to uncertainty about the ongoing effect of the war in Iran.

Without the conflict, economists had expected 2026 to be year of further interest rate reductions closer to the Bank of England’s 2% target. But global price shocks have interfered.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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French energy prices spike as Europe continues to suffer impact of Middle East conflict

French energy prices have spiked - the latest sign of the ongoing ramifications in Europe over the Middle East conflict.

Energy costs rose 14.2 per cent year-on-year in April in France, and consumer prices increased by more than 2 per cent in the same period.

Ross Cullen reports.

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STARMER PLEDGES ACTION ON ANTI-SEMITIC ATTACKS IN UK

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting with criminal justice agencies on Friday after two Jewish men were stabbed in north London.

The incident in Golders Green on Wednesday has been declared a terrorist incident by police who've arrested a 45 year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.

The two stabbing victims are in a stable condition.

Keir Starmer spoke after holding an emergency Cobra meeting.

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It's the latest in a string of attacks on the Jewish community across London in recent weeks.

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Indian PM could visit UAE in May with energy security on agenda

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the UAE in may as New Delhi works diplomatic channels to secure its energy interests.

This comes after the UAE announced its exit from OPEC - a move that analysts say could help India secure cheaper crude oil supply.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Oil extends gains with Brent at $120 as fears of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict rise

INTRO: Brent crude oil surged to $120 a barrel on signs of a prolonged US blockade of Iranian exports and stalled nuclear negotiations, stoking fears that supplies will remain tight for longer. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Trump’s Fed Chair nominee clears major hurdle to confirmation

Kevin Warsh has cleared a major hurdle to becoming the next head of the US Federal Reserve. President Donald Trump’s  nominee got the greenlight from the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday, paving the way for the current Fed Chair Jerome Powell to step down on May 15th. President Trump has repeatedly attacked Powell and threatened to fire him for not lowering interest rates fast enough.  Toni Waterman has more.

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EU accuses Meta of failing to keep underage users from its site

The European Commission has accused Meta of failing to keep underage users from accessing its services. 

The tech giant rejects the allegations but could face the prospect of hefty fines if the Commission’s findings are confirmed. 

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Two Jewish men stabbed in London

Two Jewish men have been stabbed in North London in what police are describing as a terrorist incident.

It comes after a series of antisemitic attacks in the Golders Green area in recent weeks.

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Reports Trump Wants to Extend Blockade, Aimed at Crippling Iran’s Economy

Donald Trump is reportedly doubling down on the U.S. naval blockade of Iran, according to reports, as he issues a new threat on social media.

The blockade of Iranian ports is likely to cause significant economic damage to Tehran, but with the Strait of Hormuz still shut to most traffic, the price of oil is rising across the globe.

Mitch McCann reports:

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TotalEnergies is the latest oil major to report huge profits from higher crude prices

TotalEnergies has reported a sharp rise in its adjusted net profit in the first quarter of this year, reaching $5.4 billion dollars.

The French company becomes the latest oil major to show how the impact of higher crude prices due to the war has boosted incomes for hydrocarbon firms.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Magyar travels to Brussels

Hungary’s incoming prime minister, Péter Magyar, is in Brussels for high-level meetings with European Union leaders, signaling a shift after years of friction under Viktor Orbán. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest

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Congolese President in Russia for talks with Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting the leader of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso for talks in the Kremlin. The Congolese President is on a state visit to Russia - first one since his re-election in March - to bolster bilateral ties, discuss security and energy cooperation. Moscow has earlier described Congo as a "reliable, time-tested friend and partner”. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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