MILITARY COULD BE USED TO SOLVE UK SHORTAGES

UK consumers are being urged not to panic buy despite some petrol stations closing due to fuel supplies not reaching them.

It's being caused by a shortage of lorry drivers rather than fuel itself, and the haulage industry's calling on the government to relax visa rules so foreign workers could be recruited

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says he won't rule out drafting in the military to help with deliveries - but insists getting more lorry drivers qualified is the priority.

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Concerns mount over migrants stranded at Belarus-Poland border

Concern is growing about a group of refugees stranded on the border between Poland and Belarus in Eastern Europe. 

Four people have been found dead in recent days from hypothermia and exhaustion. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Indian prime minister Modi to meet president Biden and attend Quad summit

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India's prime minister Narendra Modi is set to meet US president Joe Biden on Friday at the White House.

The two leaders will hold a "Quad" summit with the leaders of Japan and Australia, aimed at boosting cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region amid China's rise.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Australia - Cautious reminder from Premier as New South Wales draws closer to lockdown end

The Premier of the state of New South Wales says she's confident fully vaccinated residents will be freed from lockdown restrictions by October 11.

84% of adults in the state have now received their first dose of covid 19 vaccine, and in some areas, that figure is closer to 100%.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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China launches Bond Connect scheme to boost cross-border investment

China's Greater Bay Area is taking another step towards becoming a global financial center. A new government scheme is being launched to help cross-border investments between Hong Kong, Macau and the Chinese mainland. 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Japan Prime Minister arrives in US for Quad summit

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshida Suga has arrived in the US to attend a summit with US President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. The so-called Quad is expected to discuss how to counter China's growing military presence. 

The meeting marks Suga's last overseas trip as prime minister. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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White House Gives Notice to Prepare for Shutdown

The White House  has notified federal agencies to begin preparing for a possible government shutdown. 

If it does happen, this would be the first shutdown of the US government since the  onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more. 

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US stocks surge again as China property fears subside

U.S. stocks surged for a second day wiping out losses seen earlier in the week.

Concerns over China's property market have wained and comments from
the Federal Reserve have also helped boost sentiment on Wall Street.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UN Food Systems Summit looks for new ways to tackle hunger

The United Nations has been holding its first Food Systems Summit.

The meeting aimed to address hunger and poverty.

Sarah Walton reports

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White House pushes back on criticism from Special Envoy for Haiti who quite over "inhumane" deportations

The Biden administration is pushing back against criticism by the former US Special envoy for Haiti, who abruptly quit over what he described as the "inhumane" deportation of thousands of Haitian refugees. 

It's also temporarily suspended horse patrols after disturbing images emerged of Border Patrol agents on horseback aggressively confronting migrants.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports

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Dozens of petrol stations closed in Britain due to lorry driver shortage

Oil giant BP and supermarket chain Tesco have been forced to temporarily close some of their petrol stations in the UK, due to a lack of fuel supplies.

It's being caused by a nationwide shortage of heavy-goods vehicle drivers, and coincides with a separate issue of surging gas prices in Britain. 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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US special envoy for Haiti quits over Biden's "inhumane" deportation of migrants

The US special envoy for Haiti has resigned saying he couldn't be associated with the Biden administration's "inhumane" decision to deport thousands of Haitian immigrants back to a country he described as a "collapsed state".

In recent months Haiti's president has been assassinated and it's been hit by an earthquake, exacerbating the desperate situation in the western hemisphere's poorest nation.

Kate Fisher reports

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UN Security Council holds climate change and security meeting

The United Nations Security Council has convened to discuss the impact
of climate change on international peace and security.

Some members are calling for the Council to take further action but
support for the plan isn't unanimous.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US approves Pfizer boosters for high-risk groups

The United States has approved Covid-19 Pfizer booster shots for
people over the age of 65 or those at high risk.

The Food and Drug Administration decision comes after its advisory
panel recommended against offering a third dose to all Americans.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Germany winds back quarantine pay for unvaccinated citizens

In an effort to drive it's national vaccination rate, the German Government has announced plans to wind back special coronavirus payments to those who are unvaccinated.   

Previously, the German Government had been footing the bill for workers quarantining because of Covid-19, but authorities now say that's something they're only willing to do if the recipient has been vaccinated. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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European Commission proposes common charger for mobile phones and other electronic devices

The European Commission is proposing a common charger for mobile phones and other electronic devices.

By requiring manufacturers to include a specific type of charging port, the Commission says it will save hundreds of tonnes of electronic waste every year.

Our Brussels correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Uganda Waives Visa Fees for South Sudan Nationals

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Uganda has waived visa fees for South Sudanese citizens entering the country.

 

The decision means South Sudan nationals travelling to Uganda will be entitled to enter for free as long as they carry a valid passport.

 

Currently both countries charge $50 dollars for the Visa

 

Michael Baleke has more from Kampala

 

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DRC RAINFOREST PROTECTION

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A coalition of more than 40 NGOs have urged the UK to suspend funding to the Democratic Republic of Congo for rainforest protection until the country drops plans to increase logging.

The DRC government had earlier announced plans to lift a 19-year suspension on industrial logging in the Congo basin - the second largest rainforest in the world. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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UK GOVT TO PUSH AHEAD WITH UC CUT

The UK government says it will press ahead with cuts to Universal Credit benefits despite millions of people facing higher energy bills.

Citizens Advice is warning up to 600 000 claimants might struggle to afford food in the UK, when the 20-pound a week uplift stops at the end of the month.

The opposition Labour Party says a 'cost of living crisis' is growing as Britain heads into winter.

Business minister Paul Scully says it was only ever intended as a temporary measure during the pandemic.

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India's PM Narendra Modi to meet US VP Kamala Harris

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting with US Vice President Kamala Harris in the first leg of his US visit.

Officials say the two leaders will discuss issues around human rights, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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