Moscow and Kiev declare two separate ceasefires

Russia and Ukraine have each announced a temporary ceasefire, but their dates are non-aligned creating a situation of competing short-term truces. Moscow proposed a 72-hour pause around May 9 when Russia marks the WWII Victory Day. Kyiv announced a separate earlier ceasefire starting at midnight on Tuesday, May 5. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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ANOTHER SUSPECTED HANTAVIRUS CASE ON CRUISE SHIP, 2ND INFECTION CONFIRMED

The World Health Organisation has confirmed a seventh passenger is ill on a cruise ship suspected of suffering from a hantavirus outbreak.

Three people have died, one is critically ill in hospital, and three others are “reporting mild symptoms.”

A second case has now been confirmed as hantavirus. But the W-H-O says there's “low” risk to the global population.

Stuart Smith reports.

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UK PM CALLS FOR END TO MIDDLE EAST ESCALATION

The UK Prime Minister has called for an end to escalations in the Middle East,

and condemned attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Gulf states. 

A fragile truce between the US and Iran is in doubt as both sides trade attacks

over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Keir Starmer is set to convene a meeting of the Middle East Response Committee

on Tuesday.

Simon Gaitán reports.

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STARMER HOSTS ANTI-SEMITISM SUMMIT

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting leaders from policing, business and education in Downing Street in an effort to counter anti-semitism.

Keir Starmer says recent attacks have now turned the issue into a "crisis".

Last week, two Jewish men were stabbed in north London.

Communities Secretary Steve Reed says the whole of society has to stand with Jewish communities.

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PM Modi's alliance wins 3 out 5 "bellwether" regional elections

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP alliance won 3 out of 5 regional elections as the party seeks to establish itself as a pan-India force. 

But the party's victory in the state of West Bengal is being seen as a milestone in an election marred by allegations of political violence and vote rigging. 

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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Supreme Court restores ability to mail abortion pills by mail - for now

The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily restored access to the abortion pill mifepristone via telehealth and mail, pausing a lower court ruling that would have required in-person visits.  The conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday effectively banned telehealth consultations, which have become a popular way for women to access the medication. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.   

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19 people jailed in France for facilitating a network of migrant smugglers

19 people in France received jail terms for facilitating a network of migrant smugglers operating along the northern French coasts.

Prosecutors at the trial in the northern city of Lille (LEEL) said those convicted worked as lookouts, masterminds, and drivers for smuggling gangs.

Ross Cullen reports.

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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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