Former Audi CEO in court over dieselgate scandal

The first top executive linked to the infamous dieselgate scandal has been put on trial in Germany. A Munich Court will probe how much the then CEO of Audi knew about the installation of 'defeat devices' in cars across the Volkswagen group. 

So far, Volkswagen has paid 30 billion euros in fines and compensation over the 2015 scandal. But no top executives have been sent to prison in Germany - something local prosecutors hope to change. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin. 

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Disney cuts 28,000 jobs from US theme parks

Disney is to cut 28,000 jobs in the United States.

The company has blamed the slump in tourism caused by the coronavirus.

Sarah Walton reports

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UK GOVERNMENT ACCUSED OF "DISREGARDING" PARLIAMENT OVER CORONAVIRUS LAWS

The UK government has been accused of "disregarding" lawmakers over its handling of coronavirus measures by Britain's Speaker of parliament. 

Sir Lindsay Hoyle said Boris Johnson's ruling Conservative party had treated MPs with "contempt" by pushing through new powers without debate. 

But he also prevented an opportunity for a rebellion. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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UK Q2 GDP REVISED TO CONTRACTION OF 19.8%

The Office for National Statistics estimates UK GDP contracted by 19.8% in the second quarter.

That's a slight revision from their earlier estimate of 20.4%, but still means it's the largest quarterly contraction since ONS records began in 1955 -- and that the UK is in recession.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Armenia claims Turkey shot down its fighter jet

The Armenian Ministry of Defense says Turkey has waded into the conflict in the South Caucasus, which both Azerbaijan and Turkey have denied. Armenia says one of its fighter jets was shot down in Armenian airspace by a Turkish F-16 jet. Julia Chapman has more.

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Bitter clashes between Trump and Biden in First Presidential Debate

US President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden have faced off in a chaotic and bruising presidential debate in Cleveland.

It was the first of three debates and their exchange was marked by personal attacks and insults.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Protests over rape and torture of a 19-year-old in India

Protests have erupted in India after a 19-year-old who was brutally gang-raped and tortured succumbed to her injuries.

This even as the latest government data shows that crimes against women in India increased by 7% in 2019.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Hong Kong police arrest three people ahead of banned protest

Hong Kong police have arrested three people accused of inciting violence against officers, and encouraging the public to defy a ban on protests to mark Thursday's National Day public holiday.  Police have already banned any demonstrations on the day, citing COVID-19 social gathering restrictions. 

Richard Kimber reports. 

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Hong Kong police have arrested three people accused of inciting violence against officers, and encouraging the public to defy a ban on protests to mark Thursday's National Day public holiday.  Police have already banned any demonstrations on the day, citing COVID-19 social gathering restrictions. 

Richard Kimber reports. 

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N. Korea says Issue of abducted Japanese ‘resolved’

North Korea on Wednesday reasserted its stance that the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang has been 'completely resolved'. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.

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Australia – Prime Minister announces plan to reopen international borders

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government is considering whether it will allow people from certain "safe" countries to enter Australia.

Shaun Bindley reports

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Ice Raid Planned on Sanctuary Cities

The Trump Administration is preparing an immigration enforcement assault targeting sanctuary cities. According to a report in the Washington Post, the operation could begin in California this week. 

Rachel Silverman has this report from Oakland. 

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U.S. politics in focus on Wall Street

U.S. stocks lost momentum Tuesday ahead of the first presidential
debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Traders were also reacting to a new coronavirus spending package
unveiled by House Democrats.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden & Trump to debate Tuesday (multi wrap)

The first duel in an already bitter battle for America's top job will take place on Tuesday night, as Donald Trump and Joe Biden go head-to-head in the first presidential debate.

New revelations about Mr Trump's tax evasion could give the former vice president useful ammunition but the President is an unpredictable opponent.

Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Germany announces new Covid-19 measures

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has signed off on new plans to help slow the spread of coronavirus. The new measures come as Germany sees a steady rise in Covid-19 cases, with the Chancellor warning the hospital system is facing significant risks as the winter months start to arrive. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin. 

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Fires Ravage California Wine Country

Fire is forcing tens of thousands of Californians to evacuate their homes and tens of thousands more have been told to get ready to leave. Power has been cut in several California counties, to avoid sparking further wildfires. 

Rachel Silverman has this report. 

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Breonna Taylor grand jury deliberations to be released

Recordings of grand jury discussions in the case of the killing of
Breonna Taylor are to be released after one of the jurors said the
deliberations were misrepresented.

The jury's decision not to hold any of the three police officers
accountable for Ms Taylor's death sparked protests last week.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Trump and Biden set for first US presidential debate

US President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden are preparing to face each other in the first presidential debate.

The candidates will meet in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday in the first of three debates before election day in November.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has this preview.

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World passes one million Covid-19 deaths

More than one million people have now died from Covid-19 across the world.

Researchers say the US, Brazil and India make up nearly half that total.

Sarah Walton reports

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Orban calls for EU Vice-President to resign over democracy comments

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called for a senior EU official to resign over what he describes as "derogatory comments" about democracy in the country. 

Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels.

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