Thursday, October 29, 2020

At least three people killed in knife attack in French city of Nice

At least three people have died after a knife attack in the southern French city of Nice.

The incident took place inside a cathedral, with one person reportedly beheaded. The attacker is being treated in hospital.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Anti-Semitism investigation into UK's Labour Party published after 15 months

A report into allegations of anti-Semitism in the UK's main opposition Labour Party has found it was "responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination."


The Equality and Human Rights Commission, or EHRC, also unveiled "serious failings" in Labour's leadership in addressing anti-Semitism.


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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NEARLY 100,000 PEOPLE A DAY CATCHING CORONAVIRUS IN ENGLAND


The UK has reached a "critical stage" in the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic according to experts. 

A major new study claims nearly 100,000 people in England catching Covid-19 every day and existing measures to control it aren't working. 


Holly Hudson has more. 


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Russia reports record COVID-19 cases and deaths

Russia has recorded a daily high of 17,717 new coronavirus cases as well as a record 366 related deaths in the past 24 hours. It comes as regional hospitals in the country are being overwhelmed by the virus and filling up to capacity. Julia Chapman has more.

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UK LAWMAKERS CHALLENGE GOVERNMENT OVER RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE

UK lawmakers are filing legal proceedings against the government, over claims it failed to prevent Russian interference in the 2016 EU referendum, and the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence.

The group of lawmakers from across multiple political parties wants an independent inquiry, after Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee found the Government never looked for evidence of Russian interference.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Europe hopes to provide 700million Covid vaccines from April 2021

The EU could vaccinate 700million people from April, according to the President of the European Commission. 

Speaking in Brussels, Ursula von Der Leyen called for harmonisation of country's vaccination plans.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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USA Supports Yoo Myung-hee instead of Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for WTO head



The United States government has thrown its support to South Korea's Yoo Myung-hee rather than Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a preferred candidate to lead the World Trade Organisation. This is despite overwhelming support from other member countries in the global body.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.

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UK GOVT RESISTS NATIONAL LOCKDOWN

The UK government says it still wants to avoid a national covid-19 lockdown.

This despite new data suggesting nearly 100 000 people are catching coronavirus every day in England, with the pace of the outbreak accelerating.

Scientists advising the government have been urging a national lockdown of some sort since September.

But cabinet minister Robert Jenrick says that's not the right course of action - yet.

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India brings in new law to tackle air pollution

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India is bringing in a new legislation to curb Air pollution.

As the winter season nears experts warn that Air quality in the country could worsen.

Which might burden India's healthcare system which is already struggling to cope with COVID 19.

Ishan Garg has more details from New Delhi.


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India's Covid-19 infections cross 8 million

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India's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has crossed 8 million infections.

Data from the country's health ministry on Thursday showed that India recorded 49,881 new cases in 24 hours. 517 deaths were reported, taking the death toll to more than 120,000.

India remains the second worst affected country in terms of the number of infections after the US.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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AUSTRALIA – PARALYSED GET MOVING USING IMPLANT

Two Australian men with upper body paralysis, have operated computers with their thoughts after receiving an implant the size of a paperclip.


Shaun Bindley reports


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Teenage activist charged for secession in Hong Kong

The 19-year-old former leader of a pro-independence group in Hong Kong has appeared in court, facing charges of secession under the city's national security law. 

Tony Chung was arrested on Tuesday next to the city's US embassy, where he is said to have been planning to seek asylum. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.


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Tokyo Olympic volunteer training resumes after 8 month hiatus

Tokyo Olympic volunteer training has resumed after an eight month suspension due to the coronavirus outbreak. They'll be taking place online, as organizers ramp up preparations for the Games to be held next summer. Grace Lee reports from Tokyo.


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Chinese Media Refutes "Forced Labour Camp" Link to New COVID Cluster


Chinese media has hit back at claims that an outbreak in Xinjiang province is linked to a forced labour camp.

All the roughly 200 positive cases of COVID-19 that have emerged in the past few days were linked to a clothing factory there.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Trump and Biden campaign with differing pandemic promises

Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden are on the campaign trail with differing promises to voters about the pandemic.

 

It comes as a record number of people have voted early, with less than a week to go before polls close in the 2020 US election.

 

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.


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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Trump and Biden clash over Covid-19

President Trump and Joe Biden have attacked each other's approaches to battling Covid-19 as the American election heads towards next Tuesday's finishing line.


More than 75 million Americans have already cast their ballots, indicating a significant increase voter turnout compared to 2016.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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France reimposes nationwide lockdown

France is going to re-impose a national lockdown to try to battle the
second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

The announcement was made by the president who gave a primetime
address to the nation, saying the measure was necessary due to the
growing numbers of infections, deaths, and hospitalizations.

Our correspondent Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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Dow posts worst day since June

The Dow Jones has posted its worst day of trading since June as
surging coronavirus cases shake investor sentiment.

And the U.S. presidential election being less than a week away is
adding to the market volatility.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Facebook CEO says law protecting tech companies from being liable for content posted on their platforms should be updated (wrap)

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the US should update a key law that protects tech companies from being liable for content posted on their platforms.


This signals a major shift as firms have long fought against dismantling the provision, known as Section 230

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KF reports from Washington


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Firefighters Make Progress on California Fire

Thousands of people are returning home as firefighters make progress containing a fast-moving wildfire in Southern California.

California is experiencing its worst fire season on record.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco


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