Monday, May 21, 2018

Zuckerberg hearing in Brussels will now be live streamed online

A hearing with the head of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg at the European Parliament in Brussels will now streamed live online.

The initial plan to hold the hearing behind closed doors had come under heavy criticism across Europe.

From Brussels, our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Australian MP introduces bill to stop live sheep export to Middle east

An Australian government MP says it's a test of humanity to "stop the
ships of shame" and stamp out long-haul live sheep exports.
Sussan Ley from New South Wales has introduced a private members bill to
parliament to stop the live export of sheep to the middle east calling
the process inhumane.
Ms Ley is a former sheep farmer and told the parliament she's talked the
talk and walked the walk defending the live export trade, and it's time
to stop.

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GRENFELL INQUIRY OPENS

The public inquiry into the Grenfell Tower disaster is opening in London.

Families of those who died in the disaster have the chance to make statements to the inquiry as it opens.

Grenfell Tower caught fire on June 14th 2017, leading to 72 deaths.

After the initial commemoration hearings, the inquiry will start taking evidence from other individuals, organisations and expert witnesses.

Matt Wrack of the Fire Brigades Union says the inquiry must answer questions.

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Navil Shuker lost 6 loved ones in the fire - including his three year-old niece.

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Deadly Nipah virus claims ten lives in south India

Ten deaths due to the Nipah virus, a disease transmitted by fruit bats and pigs, have occurred in south India.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports

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Pompeo to outline US's Iran strategy

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due to outline the administration's new strategy towards Iran on Monday morning.

Earlier this month President Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from an Obama-era deal, which offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for curbs to its nuclear program.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports

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Sunday, May 20, 2018

Venezuela votes in controversial presidential election

Venezuela is holding a controversial presidential election, despite economic and political turmoil in the country. 

Incumbent Nicolas Maduro is expected to win, but his presidency is unlikely to be recognized by foreign governments, including those in the U.S. and the European Union.

Juan Carlos Lamas has more from Caracas

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Trump demands Department of Justice inquiry into "FBI informant"


President Trump says he will insist on an investigation into whether his 2016 election campaign was put under FBI surveillance for political purposes.

The move comes after it was revealed that an informant within the Trump campaign helped the FBI investigate possible irregularities about communications between Mr. Trump's team and the Russians.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Saturday, May 19, 2018

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have tied the knot at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, in a very modern royal wedding ceremony.


Alongside the traditional prayers and hymns, were contemporary songs performed by a gospel choir and an animated reading by US preacher Michael Curry.


UK correspondent Natalie Powell has the latest from Windsor.


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Harry and Meghan exchange vows to become husband and wife



The wedding of Britain's Prince Harry to Meghan Markle has taken place the town of Windsor.   The now become the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. 


The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony which saw a mix of hymns, gospel and classical music.    The Royal Family have been joined by Meghan's mother Doria Ragland as well as celebrities including Oprah Winfrey, Elton John, David Beckham and George and Amal Clooney.


Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Windsor for the event with around one billion people expected to watch the televised event. 


The wedding was overseen by the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby who led the couple in their vows. 


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Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan underway


The wedding of Britain's Prince Harry to Meghan Markle is underway in the town of Windsor. 


Celebrities including Elton John, David Beckham and George and Amal Clooney have arrived for the wedding of the sixth in line to the throne to the American former actress and UN goodwill ambassador. 


From Windsor Catherine Drew reports. 


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Guests Arrive For Royal Wedding

Guests are arriving for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and the guest list is full of celebrities.


600 people have been invited to the ceremony in St George's Chapel, in Windsor Castle - those on the guest list are all said to have a personal connection with the couple.


UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.



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THOUSANDS IN WINDSOR FOR ROYAL WEDDING

Tens of thousands of people have descended on Windsor for the Royal Wedding.


These people say they're looking forward to seeing how the day unfolds.


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Royal Wedding Day in Windsor

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding day is finally upon us.


The 6th in line to the royal throne will tie the knot with the American former actress  at Windsor Castle


Uk correspondent Natalie Powell reports


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Crowds gather in Windsor to see Harry and Meghan tie the knot


Crowds are gathering in Windsor with just hours to go before the highly anticipated Royal Wedding of Britain's Prince Harry to American Meghan Markle, a former actress.


The sixth in line to the British throne and his bride will wed at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle at midday UK time.   More details have emerged about the ceremony as  Catherine Drew reports from Windsor. 


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Friday, May 18, 2018

School Shooting in Texas: 10 Dead, Suspect Charged

A 17-year-old, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, has been charged with capital murder following a school shooting at Sante Fe High School in Texas.

Ten have been killed and ten injured.

An 18-year-old has also been detained and is being questioned.

Police are also cautiously searching several locations, including the school, where the devices have been left.

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WINDSOR TO HOST ROYAL WEDDING

The town of Windsor in southern England is set for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The British royal will marry the American former actress at St George's Chapel in Windsor.

Tens of thousands of people will line the streets of the town for a glimpse of the newlyweds, who'll take part in a carriage procession after they've tied the knot.

Historian Dr Anna Whitelock says Meghan Markle's welcome into the Royal Family is significant for many reasons.

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Gunman opens fire at Trump owned golf club

A man has been arrested at a Florida resort owned by President Trump after allegedly exchanging gunfire with police.

Authorities say 42-year-old Jonathan Oddi is suspected of opening fire in the lobby of the Trump National Doral Golf Club.

He was shot several times by officers and was taken to hospital.

Steve Mort reports.

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Harry & Meghan: An unlikely royal love story

He's the son and, respectively, brother of Britain's next monarchs, and a prince whose late mother was know as the 'People's Princess'.

Meanwhile she's a Californian actress with a black social worker mother and white, lighting director father, and an outspoken former UN advocate for women.

The marriage of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday in Windsor is being welcomed by many as a fairytale romance worthy of Hollywood itself. 

UK correspondent Paul Barber takes a closer look.

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The Royal Wedding: Meticulously-planned celebration in Windsor to be watched by millions

Prince Harry and his soon-to-be wife Meghan Markle have arrived in Windsor ahead of their wedding on Saturday. 

More than 100 thousand people are expected to line the streets of the town west of London, while millions of viewers around the world will be watching live on television.  

UK correspondent Paul Barber explains what the big day will entail.

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Cambridge Analytica Files for Bankruptcy in US

The controversial political data consulting firm Cambridge Analytica has filed for bankruptcy protection in New York.

The company has been embroiled in several scandals following revelations that it misused data from millions of Facebook accounts.

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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