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UK Government condemns cyber breaches to top Chinese envoy

The United Kingdom has summoned a Chinese official from its Embassy in London after it accused Chinese state-backed hackers of stealing data from Britain's elections watchdog and carrying out a surveillance operation against parliamentarians. China denies the spying allegations and says it will make "a justified and necessary response". Laura Westbrook has more.

27 March, 2024

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Two die after taking red yeast supplements in Japan

A Japanese drugmaker is under fire after two people died and more than 100 hospitalized from taking its red yeast dietary supplements. Kobayashi Pharmaceuticals has requested retailers voluntarily recall the product which promised to reduce cholesterol. Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo .

27 March, 2024

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North Korea rejects talk of talks with Japan

North Korea is rejecting any possibility of a meeting between Kim Jong Un and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, according to state news agency KCNA. It comes a day after reports that Pyongyang had received a summit request from Japan. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.

27 March, 2024

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Singapore Investigators Heading to Baltimore to Help with Ship Probe

Singapore's port authority says a team of investigators are on their way to Baltimore to assist US authorities on the ship that collided with a bridge. The Marine Port Authority will also conduct its own investigation into how the Singapore-flagged vessel caused the bridge collapse.

27 March, 2024

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UN says Security Council ceasefire resolution must be implemented

The United Nations says the ceasefire resolution adopted by the Security Council on Monday must be respected. This comes after the United States insisted that the resolution was non-binding. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

27 March, 2024

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The judge presiding over Donald Trump’s upcoming criminal trial has imposed a gag order on the former president

The judge presiding over Donald Trump's upcoming criminal trial has imposed a gag order on the former president. Trump is barred from attacking members of the court, jurors or witnesses. William Denselow reports from New York.

27 March, 2024

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Wikileaks founder granted right to appeal extradition ruling

A London court has ruled that Wikileaks founder Julian Assange may be able to appeal his extradition to the United States. Two judges have ordered the U.S. to provide assurances that Assange has a right to freedom of expression and won't be subject to the death penalty before a final verdict is taken. Julia Chapman reports from London.

26 March, 2024

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Emergency declared in Maryland after bridge collapse

Several people are missing after a bridge collapsed after a container ship collided with it in Baltimore in the United States. Multiple vehicles fell into the Patapsco River beneath. The Francis Scott Key Bridge broke into pieces after the impact. Simon Marks reports.

26 March, 2024

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Former Brazilian President’s embassy visit revealed

Brazil's former President, Jair Bolsonaro, has confirmed he stayed for two nights at the Hungarian embassy in Brazil in February. His visit came after Brazilian authorities launched an investigation into Bolsonaro's role in allegedly trying to overturn Brazil's 2022 presidential election.

26 March, 2024