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A 7.5 magnitude quake has struck close to New Caledonia in the Pacific, with a tsunami alert issued for coasts within 1,000km (620 miles).

The quake struck at a depth of about 10km at 04:18 GMT, the US Geological Survey reports.

The epicentre was recorded as 168km east-south-east of Tadine, a town on one of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands.

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Chinese officials have said they are "confident in implementing" trade commitments made to the US "as soon as possible", without giving details.

An ongoing trade war has seen both countries impose duties on billions of dollars of one another's goods.

Over the weekend, a temporary truce was agreed between US President

Takeda Pharmaceutical has secured shareholder approval for a £46bn ($59bn) takeover of UK-listed drugmaker Shire, clearing the way for Japan's largest ever corporate acquisition.

The takeover would make Takeda one of the world's top 10 drugmakers.

The deal, which needs to be approved by Shire's shareholders, will also saddle