Belgium braces for lockdown

The Belgian government is expected to announce a raft of new COVID-19 restrictions on Friday and chances are high that a lockdown will be on the list. It would bring the small European nation in line with the likes of Italy, Portugal, Ireland, and Germany which have all announced some form of a lockdown as infections spiral across the continent. In a late-night press conference on Thursday, EU leaders pledged to step up efforts to battle the virus. Toni Waterman has more.

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India at 8.09 million COVID 19 cases

Active COVID-19 infections in India have dropped below 600,000 as the country has been adding less than 50,000 fresh cases for five days straight.

India recorded 48,648 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.

The country's total caseload is 8.09 million.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more.  

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Russian police shoot dead terror suspect

Police in Russia have shot dead a 16-year-old who set fire to a police station and stabbed an officer. Investigators are treating the incident as an act of terrorism. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Indian tech giant Infosys goes carbon neutral

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One of India's largest software companies, Infosys is now carbon-neutral.

But the cities where it operates, remain troubled by air pollution.

Experts say there's still a long way to go, as Ishan Garg finds out from New Delhi.

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Four Dead in South Sudan-Uganda Border Clash

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The Ugandan and South Sudan armies have clashed at the border town of Ngomoromo in what appears to be a fight over territorial space.

Two South Sudan soldiers and two Ugandan soldiers were killed in the confrontation.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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AUSTRALIA – BUSHFIRE ROYAL COMMISSION DELIVERS RAFT OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Australian state and territories will be asked to work together more closely, following the release of the findings of the Royal Commission into the countries devastating bushfires last summer.

Shaun Bindley reports


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AUSTRALIA – BUSHFIRE ROYAL COMMISSION DELIVERS RAFT OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Australian state and territories will be asked to work together more closely, following the release of the findings of the Royal Commission into the countries devastating bushfires last summer.

Shaun Bindley reports

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Australian state and territories will be asked to work together more closely, following the release of the findings of the Royal Commission into the country's devastating bushfires last summer.

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N. Korea blames S. Korea for death at sea

North Korea has now blamed South Korea for the death of a South Korean citizen in the Yellow Sea last month. Pyongyang has also said the incident shouldn't impact inter-Korean relations. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Cathay Pacific staff plan rally to demand better contracts

Cathay Pacific staff are planning a mass rally to demand better contracts as part of the airline's restructuring due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. 

Cathay says the majority of its pilots and flight attendants have already agreed to take permanent pay cuts.

But unions accuse the airline of using bullying tactics to rush staff into making decisions. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US sets new daily coronavirus case record

The US has set a new record for daily coronavirus cases after seeing more than 88 thousand infections in a single day, according to the COVID Tracking Project.

The country remains the worst affected country in the world

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Hackers steal more than $2 million from Trump campaign coffers

Republicans in the crucial swing states of Wisconsin say that computer hackers stole more than 2 million dollars in campaign funds that were earmarked to support President Trump's efforts to win the state in next week's Presidential election.

The President and his rival, Joe Biden, made dueling speeches on Thursday in Florida as the race for the White House heats up.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Joe Biden, the Democrats candidate for US President, has launched a blistering attack on President Trump’s foreign policy record.

He’s accused the President of cozying up to dictators, and tried to assure Hispanic voters in the crucial swing state of Florida that he will keep American pressure up on the government in Cuba and Venezuela.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Biden and Trump hold rival events in Florida battleground

US Presidential rivals Donald Trump and Joe Biden have held rival events in the crucial battleground state of Florida.

Donald Trump took the state in 2016 and he needs another victory there to stay in the running for the White House.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Gains on Wall St. following record GDP figures

U.S. stocks saw solid gains Thursday following the release of record
breaking gross domestic product figures.

The rally on Wall Street comes a day after the biggest selloff for the
markets since June.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Moderna preparing global launch of its potential Covid-19 vaccine

American biotech company Moderna is preparing to distribute its potential Covid-19 vaccine, which could come as soon as the end of the year if proven safe.

The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that's among front-runners in the race for a vaccine said it has already received more than a billion dollars in deposits from governments.

Here's Liling Tan with the details.

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U.S. GDP surges to record high in third quarter

The U.S. economy grew at its fastest ever rate in the third quarter as
the country continues to reopen after months of lockdowns.

The Trump administration has said the U.S. will see a V-shaped
recovery but the economic pain caused by the pandemic remains
prevalent.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump and Biden campaign today in Florida

President Trump and Joe Biden are both heading to the critical swing state of Florida today as the US election reaches a climax.

The sunshine state is considered must-win in the race for the White House.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports from Washington.

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President Trump President Trump and Joe Biden are both heading to the critical swing state of Florida today as the US election reaches a climax.

Fresh economic data in the United States shows the country’s economic output now growing at a record pace.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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Supreme Court hurts Trump, ruling vote count extensions allowed

The US Supreme Court has dealt a blow to President Donald Trump ruling
that the states of Pennsylvania and North Carolina can extend the
deadline to count mail-in ballots.

The US Postal Service is warning votes posted now are unlikely to be
delivered by Tuesday's Election Day.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn suspended from party after anti-Semitism report

The UK’s main opposition Labour Party has suspended its former leader Jeremy Corbyn, pending investigation

It follows the publication of a damning report into allegations of anti-Semitism which found that Labour, under Mr Corbyn's tenure, was "responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination."

Benji Hyer has the details from London.

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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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