HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAK ON ATLANTIC CRUISE SHIP

A British man who fell ill with hantavirus on an Atlantic cruise is fighting for his life in a South African hospital.

The outbreak is thought to be responsible for multiple deaths, which the World Health Organisation is monitoring.

Stuart Smith reports.

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US Rejects Warship Struck in Strait of Hormuz

The United States is rejecting claims from an Iranian media agency that one of its vessels in the Strait of Hormuz was hit by two missiles on Monday.

Mitch McCann reports:

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NATO drills begin in Lithuania near Russian border

NATO begins “Iron Wolf 2026” large-scale military drills in Lithuania, on the border with Russia. The exercises are aimed at strengthening NATO’s eastern flank amid rising tensions with Russia. Moscow accused NATO countries of using military rills on land and at sea as a pretext to plan isolation of the Russian exclave region of Kaliningrad. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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French president calls for joint Iranian-US reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

The French president has called for a joint Iranian-US reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Emmanuel Macron said that France would not be participating in the maritime escort plan announced by President Trump.

Iran has threatened to attack US forces in the contested strait.

Ross Cullen reports.

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EU braces for US car tariffs

European Union officials have described Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat as unacceptable. 

The U.S. President has threatened to raise duties on European cars to 25 percent, accusing the EU of failing to implement a trade agreement brokered last year. 

William Denselow reports from Brussels. 

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RADIO: KABILA DENOUNCES SANCTIONS

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The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has denounced the sanctions imposed on him by the United States as unjustified and politically motivated.  Last week, the US Department of the Treasury sanctioned Kabila for providing financial support to the M23 rebel group to influence the political situation in eastern Congo. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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Air India narrows search for new CEO

Air India has narrowed its search for a new CEO.

This comes as the airline is still trying to recover following a deadly crash last year.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Stocks edge up in Asia, oil flat amid Middle East uncertainty

INTRO: Most Asian markets are trading higher on Monday morning, helped by the tech sector.

President Donald Trump said earlier that the US will begin guiding ships from various countries stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning, which helped oil prices fall. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Key regional election results to be announced in India

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Election results for 4 regions are set to be announced in India...

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi BJP party expecting to expand its presence beyond its key voter base. 

Federal opposition parties, which rule 3 of these 4 states are hoping to hold on to their bastions in the polls that are being seen as a bellwether for the next general elections.

Ishan Garg tells is more from New Delhi. 

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Trump says US will 'guide' ships through Strait

President Donald Trump says the US will start “guiding” foreign ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. And he warned Iran that if it tries to interfere, it will be met with military force. In a lengthy social media post - the US leader claimed countries from all over the world were asking him to intervene. Toni Waterman has more from DC.  

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Trump team says hostilities with Iran are "terminated" ahead of 60-day war power's deadline

The Trump administration has signaled it won’t abide by a law requiring it to seek congressional approval to continue the war with Iran once the 60-day deadline expires on Friday. The 1973 War Powers Act requires Presidents to start withdrawing troops from a conflict if Congress hasn’t approved it within 60 days, or to request a 30-day extension. Toni Waterman has more.

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TRUMP EYES TROOP CUTS IN GERMANY, ITALY, SPAIN

Donald Trump is renewing his threat to pull American troops out of European bases, as his frustration grows over a perceived lack of support from US allies.

Mr Trump has complained that Washington's partners expect the US to come to their aid if required, but that they aren't willing to do the same for their transatlantic ally.

Mitch McCann reports:

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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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