Wednesday, November 10, 2021

At Cop26, British Prime Minister challenges world leaders to do more

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is challenging world leaders to go further at the Cop 26 climate summit than they are currently planning.


A draft urges nations to strengthen their carbon cutting targets.


The Prime Minister returned to the summit site in Scotland…and said it was "very frustrating" to see some nations backing away from earlier commitments they made on climate.


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Outside the conference site a vigil by activists also critical of the draft agreement.


Gary Jack is one of them.


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Matthew McConaughey not ‘alright’ with vaccine mandates for kids

Matthew McConaughey has waded into the vaccine mandate debate, saying his kids aren't vaccinated and that he's against requiring them to get the jab.

The Hollywood actor, who has stirred speculation that he could run for Texas governor next year, says he wants more information.

But as Toni Waterman explains from Austin, Texas - medical experts have been quick to hit back.

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Google loses appeal to overturn landmark EU antitrust ruling

Google has lost an appeal to overturn a landmark EU antitrust ruling. 

European regulators had ordered the internet giant to pay a fine worth worth $2.8billion, in a verdict upheld by the EU's second-highest court. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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Belarus foreign minister denies organising migrant flows

The Belarusian foreign minister has dismissed allegations that his country is organising migrant flows into the EU. It comes as German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged Russia to press Belarus on "instrumentalisation of migrants". Julia Chapman has more.

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EASTERN DRC INSECURITY

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The UN refugee agency says fighting in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has forced more than 11,000 people to flee to neighbouring Uganda since Sunday night. 
The number represents the largest refugee influx in a single day for over a year.

Fighting between a militia group and the Congolese army happened in the conflict-prone areas of North Kivu province. Chris Ocamringa has more...

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BORIS JOHNSON TO RETURN TO COP26 AS DRAFT AGREEMENT PUBLISHED

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to Glasgow to ask negotiators at the COP26 Summit to 'pull out all the stops' in climate change talks. A draft document has been published, urging nations to strengthen their carbon cutting targets.

Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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BELARUS’ LUKASHENKO SAYS "WILL NOT KNEEL DOWN” ON MIGRANT BORDER SITUATION

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenka, says he will not "kneel down", as the EU mulls further sanctions against Belarusian officials and businesses.

The EU says Belarus has launched a "hybrid attack" on its borders, by inviting asylum seekers from the Middle East to Minsk, promising them a route to EU countries.

Thousands of migrants have set-up makeshift camps along Poland's border, and some are trying to break through barbed-wire fencing.

Germany's foreign minister calls it "blackmail".

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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BORIS JOHNSON RETURNS TO COP26 FOR FINAL PUSH

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's returning to the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow urging countries to 'come together for our planet'.

The first draft of a communiqué from the summit has been published, which sets out what negotiators hope attending nations will agree to.

It seeks to avoid global temperature rises of above 1.5C.

UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid is in Glasgow and says further progress is needed.

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GERMAN HOSPITALS CANCEL DAY SURGERIES AS COVID-19 REBOUNDS

Germany has recorded its highest ever daily total of new Covid-19 cases, as health authorities warn the fourth wave enveloping the country shows little sign of slowing down. 

It comes as hospitals say they are seeing a big increase in ICU admissions - the vast majority of which are unvaccinated patients. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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India hosts regional national security heads for talks on Afghanistan

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India is hosting the national security advisors of Russia, Iran, and five Central Asian countries for a special discussion on Afghanistan.

Security in the region and the provision of humanitarian aid to the war-torn nation will be at the top of the agenda.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Australia – Cocaine fugitive arrested inside luxury car packed in shipping container

An accused drug king pin is expected to be extradited to New South Wales after he was arrested during a dramatic truck stop at the Queensland border.

The man disappeared last month after being granted bail by a Sydney court.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane

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Japan educational media award for Greta documentary

A documentary on teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has won The Japan Prize by Japan's national broadcaster. The award - established in 1965  - aims to recognise excellence in educational media. 

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.


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Biden and Xi expected to meet virtually next week say reports

The presidents of the US and China are expected to meet virtually, as early even as next week, according to reports.

US relations with China have become increasingly combative in recent months. While the two sides agreed in principle to hold a virtual meeting before the end of the year, there are low expectations for progress.


Nina-Maria Potts has more:


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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Arrests in Hong Kong over calls to cast blank votes at election

Hong Kong authorities have arrested three people on allegations of encouraging the casting of blank votes at the city's upcoming legislative election. The electoral process is facing criticism from democracy activists, with candidates required to pass a vetting process before being allowed to stand.

Richard Kimber reports.


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Wall Street 8 day hot streak comes to an end

The S&P has snapped an eight day hot streak with inflation data
dominating investor sentiment.

And Tesla's shares fall again as traders react to a social media poll
conducted by its founder Elon Musk.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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White House gears up for fight over vaccine mandates

The Biden administration is gearing up for a fight over covid vaccine mandates for large companies - it's filed a case before an appeals court that has temporarily halted the measure.


It took just a day-and-a-half for the President's ruling -which compels companies with 100 or more employees to mandate vaccinations or test workers weekly - to be blocked by a federal court.


Kate Fisher reports.


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GE to split into three separate companies

General Electric has announced that it is splitting into three publicly traded companies in a dramatic shakeup following years of decline at one of the US's most storied firms.

The company will be divided into units focused on aviation, health care and energy.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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Pfizer looking to expand Covid-19 booster eligibility to all U.S. adults

US drugmaker Pfizer is expected to ask American regulators to approve
booster doses of its Covid-19 vaccine for all adults.

At present, only those 65 or older, or in a high risk health or work
environment are eligible for a third shot of the vaccine.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Europe accused Belarus of “gangster-style” tactics in border standoff

The European Commission has accused Belarus of "gangster-style" tactics, in a border standoff in which at least seven migrants have died. 


At least 2000 migrants are reportedly at the Belarus border with Poland, where they are being denied entry into the European Union by Polish border guards.


The EU's executive says it is planning more sanctions against Minsk.


Lucy Hough has more. 


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Supreme Court considering religious rights for Texas death row inmate


The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a case on religious rights for inmates on death row.
Convicted murderer John Henry Ramirez's execution was delayed in Texas from September, as he had asked for a minister to touch and pray with him at his time of death. 
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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