Aljazeera says China’s biggest lockdown since the pandemic began is testing Beijing’s pledge to minimise the economic fallout of its strict “dynamic Zero COVID” strategy.
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BBC News says Will Smith has apologised to Chris Rock after he slapped him at the Oscars, saying his behaviour was “unacceptable and inexcusable”.
BBC News says ministers plan to force all ferry operators operating from UK ports pay at least the National Minimum Wage, in a bid to persuade P&O Ferries to reinstate 800 workers it has sacked.
Sky News says the UK’s glorious spring weather is about to come to an abrupt halt – with snow and temperatures of minus 5C forecast.
France24 says Ukraine is prepared to discuss adopting a neutral status as part of a peace deal with Russia but such a pact would have to be guaranteed by third parties and put to a referendum.
The Guardian says a Ukrainian MP has raised alarm about Russian soldiers raping and sexually assaulting women during its invasion, and said Ukraine would “not be silent” about the crimes.
Arab News says the latest ceasefire proposal by Houthis is an attempt to foil this week’s peace talks brokered by the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh.
Aljazeera says tens of thousands of activists from Pakistan’s ruling party and opposition groups have descended on the capital, Islamabad.
BBC News says Will Smith hit Chris Rock in the face on stage at the Oscars after the comic made a joke about the actor’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith.
BBC News says Ukraine is “not alone” in its fight against Russia’s invasion, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said.
The Guardian says Rishi Sunak has sought to defend his mini-budget against accusations he failed to shield Britain’s poorest families from the worst hit to living standards in six decades.
France24 says Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states agreed Thursday on a landmark law to curb the market dominance of US big tech giants such as Google, Meta, Amazon and Apple.
Euronews says Authorities in the Azores islands are preparing for the possible evacuation of citizens amid fears of a major environmental disaster.
Arab News says as coronavirus infections rise in some parts of the world, experts are watching for a potential new COVID-19 surge in the US — and wondering how long it will take to detect.
Aljazeera says China will allow local and foreign investors access to more sectors of the economy after cutting its so-called negative list for market access.
TRT World says the United States has plans to accept up to 100,000 people fleeing Ukraine, after a month of Russian attacks touched off Europe’s fastest-moving refugee crisis.
VOA says there will be a Western military response if Russia uses chemical weapons in Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden said Thursday.
Sky Sports says Italy missed out on a second consecutive World Cup after losing 1-0 at home to North Macedonia, with Aleksandar Trajkovski scoring the winner in second-half stoppage time.
BBC News says Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out measures aimed at combating soaring energy, food and fuel prices, in his Spring Statement – resisting calls to scrap April’s National Insurance hike.
Sky News says living standards in the UK are set for their largest drop on record thanks to a perfect storm of rising inflation, the economic hit of the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
France24 says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on French companies including carmaker Renault, supermarket group Auchan and DIY retailer Leroy Merlin to leave Russia.
Euronews says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged people in the west to take a stand against the Russian invasion in a speech in English on the month anniversary of the invasion.
TRT World says Madeleine Albright, a child refugee from Nazi-who became the 1st female US secretary of state has died of cancer at the age of 84, her family said.
VOA says Idaho on Wednesday became the first state to enact a law modeled after a Texas statute that bans abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and that can be enforced through lawsuits.
BBC Sport says Chelsea will be allowed to sell tickets to away games, cup matches and fixtures involving the women’s team after the UK government made alterations to the club’s special licence.