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Putin and Trump envoy meeting 'constructive'
The Kremlin says high level talks between the United States and Russia have been constructive. Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and President Putin attended the three-hour meeting in Moscow. Also today: the UN's World Food Programme says it's run out of food stocks for families in Gaza; and is…
Kyiv mayor says Ukraine may need to 'give up territory' for truce
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has become the first leading Ukrainian politician to say the country might have to recognise Russian control of key regions of Ukraine, including Crimea, in exchange for a temporary truce with Russia. The comments come after Russian missiles and drones killed twelve people and…
India threatens Pakistan's water supply over deadly Kashmir attack
Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have rapidly deteriorated following the killings of 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir. India's government has blamed Pakistan for the attack and introduced a series of measures including the suspension of a water-sharing treaty. Pakistan has said any attempt to limit waters from the Indus…
Ukraine says Russia is the real obstacle to peace
Ukraine says Russia is the real obstacle to peace, after Moscow launched a big missile and drone attack on Kyiv. President Trump has once again blamed Ukraine for blocking a settlement, saying it's in no position to dictate terms. We hear from one of his former advisors on Russia. Also…
India retaliates after Kashmir attack
India closes its main border crossing with Pakistan following Tuesday's attack by separatists on tourists in the disputed territory of Kashmir. Also on the programme: The European Commission imposes fines on tech giants Apple and Meta. They are smaller than expected but why?; and British researchers claim they have found…
Manhunt after Kashmir shooting
A manhunt is under way in Indian-administered Kashmir where Islamist separatists shot 26 people dead on Tuesday. As helicopters scoured wooded mountains for the attackers, ambulances brought the bodies of the victims -- most of them Indian tourists -- to Kashmir's summer capital, Srinagar. Also in the programme, a long…
IMF slashes global growth forecast
The International Monetary Fund slashes its forecasts for global growth blaming US tariff policy and uncertainty. Also on the programme: More than 20 people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on tourists in Indian administered Kashmir; and how dozens of new cardinals will affect the papal conclave or choosing…
IMF: US growth forecast to be hit from tariffs
The US is forecast to be hit the hardest among advanced economies because of uncertainty caused by tariffs, the IMF says. Growth is now expected to be 1.8% this year, down from the IMF's estimate of 2.7% for the US in January. It comes after US stocks and the dollar…
Thousands pay tribute to Pope Francis
Thousands have gathered in St Peter's Square in Rome for prayers following the death of Pope Francis. He died of stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure, the Vatican says in a statement. We will get reaction from across the world - including from a Christian community in Gaza that Pope…
Pope Francis dies aged 88
Pope Francis has died early this morning at the age of 88. He was the first Latin American Pope. The Vatican said his life had been dedicated to the service of the Lord. Francis's body will tonight be placed in a coffin, which could be moved to St Peter's Basilica…
'Operational misunderstanding' led to killing of Gaza medics, IDF inquiry says
The deputy commander of the unit involved has been dismissed "for providing an incomplete and inaccurate report during the debrief". Fifteen emergency workers were killed in Gaza on the 23 March. Also on the programme: a rare interview with a former senior colonel in the Chinese army; and we hear…
"Easter Truce" between Russia and Ukraine collapses
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaching an Easter Sunday truce announced by Moscow. We hear about the latest from Kyiv. Also on the programme: a rare interview with a former senior colonel in the Chinese army; and as busking is banned in Leicester Square in London, we'll…
Iran calls nuclear talks 'step forward'
Iran's Foreign Minister calls the second round of talks with the US 'a step forward' and agrees to further negotiations about its nuclear programme next Saturday in Oman. We spoke to Fred Fleitz, former chief of staff of the US National Security Council during President Trump's first term. Also in…
Iran and US begin second round of nuclear talks
A second round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the US on Tehran's nuclear programme is taking place in Rome. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is at the talks with the White House envoy, Steve Witkoff. Also, we follow a day in the life of a doctor in Gaza as…
Trump says US will 'pass' on Ukraine peace talks if no progress soon
Donald Trump has said his administration will abandon efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine unless there are rapid signs of progress. Echoing comments made earlier by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, Mr Trump said he was prepared to walk away. The White House says…
Rubio says US ready to ‘move on’ from Ukraine peace talks
The US will abandon trying to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days unless there are clear signs a truce can be reached, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned. Also on the programme: the Houthis in Yemen say almost 60 people have been killed in a US attack…
Trump attacks Fed boss for not cutting interest rates
President Trump has attacked the head of the US Central Bank Jerome Powell for refusing to cut interest rates, saying he should be terminated from his position. We speak to economists for and against sacking the president's latest critic. Also on the programme: The French president Emmanuel Macron has spoken…
US holds talks on Ukraine with European allies
Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and top diplomat Marco Rubio hold talks with European counterparts in Paris. Will Washington take a tougher line with Moscow? Also on the programme: Palestinian officials in Gaza say Israeli airstrikes overnight hit camps for displaced people, killing dozens; and scientists have found new…
US judge rules he could hold Trump administration in contempt
A US judge has ruled there is "probable cause" to find the Trump administration in contempt of court, after it violated an order against deporting Venezuelan migrants under an obscure wartime law. Judge James Boasberg said the government had shown "willful disregard" of his verbal order to turn around the…
Beijing admits feeling pressure of US trade war
Just weeks into a vicious trade war between the world's two largest economies, Beijing admits it's feeling the pressure; we look at China’s strategy moving forward. Also in the programme: we report from newly uncovered secret prisons in Bangladesh; and nature as you've never heard it before – Stewart Copeland…