Fresh data shows that inflation in the United States has accelerated
at its fastest pace since 1981.
Rising food and fuel prices are a significant factor and could weigh
on the spending power of the U.S. consumer.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, June 10, 2022
US sees Covid spike at tourist hotspots
A spike in Covid-19 cases has been recorded at several tourist
hotspots in the US.
It's thought summer holiday makers are spreading the virus.
Sarah Walton reports
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hotspots in the US.
It's thought summer holiday makers are spreading the virus.
Sarah Walton reports
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British government under fire for plans to burn PPE
The British government has come under fire for plans to burn unused Personal Protective Equipment.
A watchdog has questioned the environmental impact of recycling and burning the PPE to generate power.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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Uganda says it has isolated six people suspected of contracting monkeypox. Some of the patients are Congolese refugees entering Uganda through the Bunagana border point, in the western part of the country. Leon Ssenyange reports
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Human rights lawyer says Two British men sentenced to death by Russian-backed court will be difficult to free
Two British men who fought in the Ukrainian army and were captured by Russian forces have been sentenced to death.
Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner were both legitimate members of the Ukrainian army when they were captured in the city of Mariupol.
On Thursday a Russian-backed court labelled them mercenaries and sentenced them to death.
The UK government has condemned the ruling and is working to overturn it.
But Human rights lawyer Wayne Jordash said it would be difficult to fight it.
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EU interior ministers talk next steps in hosting Ukrainian refugees
Ministers from all 27 European Union member states are putting their heads together to mull next steps in their efforts to host millions of Ukrainians who fled Russia's invasion.
EU members will also try to make a political breakthrough on a major migration pact, a policy area which for years has proved politically divisive.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels
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Daily Covid-19 infections in India continue fresh surge
India has reported more than 7,000 new Covid-19 infections recorded in the past 24 hours for the second day in the row, as cases continue to rise in the country.
Authorities are starting to tighten some Covid guidelines again amid fears of a fourth wave.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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CALLS FOR RUSSIAN AMBO TO BE SUMMONED OVER DEATH SENTENCES
There are calls for the Russian ambassador to be summoned to the Foreign Office - over death sentences handed to two British soldiers.
Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has described the sentencing by pro-Moscow rebels as a "sham judgment".
Former British ambassador to Russia Sir Tony Brenton says there will be diplomatic efforts underway to secure their release.
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Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner were captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has described the sentencing by pro-Moscow rebels as a "sham judgment".
Former British ambassador to Russia Sir Tony Brenton says there will be diplomatic efforts underway to secure their release.
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Beijing, Ant Group, deny plans to revive scrapped IPO
Chinese regulators and Ant Group, an affiliate of Alibaba, have denied reports that they are in early stage discussions to revive the company's scrapped IPO.
The news has sent Chinese tech stocks tumbling.
Dave Yin reports.
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The news has sent Chinese tech stocks tumbling.
Dave Yin reports.
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Australia's deportation laws to be considered after meeting of Prime Ministers
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has just completed talks with his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern.
The pair discussed a range of issues including China's growing influence in the region, and Australia's deportation rules.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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China to lockdown areas of Shanghai again for mass COVID-19 testing
China’s health authorities are locking down parts of Shanghai again due to concerns over COVID-19. It comes ten days after a two-month citywide lockdown was ended.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Americans hear harrowing testimony during Congressional hearing investigating Jan 6th US Capitol riot
Former President Donald Trump is to blame for inciting the January 6th attack on the US Capitol, according to lawmakers unveiling evidence during a series of historic hearings in Congress.
The American public spent Thursday evening hearing interviews from witnesses and watching alarming content filmed during the riot, with the investigation into the storming of the building broadcast live to households across the country.
Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports.
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Thursday, June 9, 2022
Stocks tank as inflation dominates
U.S. stocks fell sharply on Thursday as Wall Street awaits a key piece
of inflation data due out on Friday.
Traders also reacted to news that the European Central Bank is taking
action in a bid to curb inflation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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of inflation data due out on Friday.
Traders also reacted to news that the European Central Bank is taking
action in a bid to curb inflation.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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First arrest of a candidate in a major state or federal election in connection to January 6th
A Republican running for governor in Michigan has been arrested by the FBI for his involvement in the January 6th riot on the Capitol.
He was arrested on the same day as the first public House hearing on what happened in the attack.
FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Blast at Texas LNG plant threatens to further strain global supplies
An explosion at a liquified natural gas plant in Texas is worsening concerns about global gas shortages as countries in Europe and elsewhere turn their backs on Russian supplies.
The US was supposed to help fill the gap.
But now Freeport LNG, which operates one of the largest U.S. export plants, says the plant will be shut for at least three weeks.
Toni Waterman has more.
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The US was supposed to help fill the gap.
But now Freeport LNG, which operates one of the largest U.S. export plants, says the plant will be shut for at least three weeks.
Toni Waterman has more.
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UK TO WORK WITH UKRAINE ON DEATH SENTENCE NATIONALS
Two Britons captured by Russian forces in Ukraine have been sentenced to death alongside a Moroccan national.
They appeared in court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
UK nationals Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner and Moroccan national Saaudun Brahim had been fighting in the Ukrainian military before being captured in Mariupol by Russian troops.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the government in London has put out a strong statement in response.
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They appeared in court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
UK nationals Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner and Moroccan national Saaudun Brahim had been fighting in the Ukrainian military before being captured in Mariupol by Russian troops.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says the government in London has put out a strong statement in response.
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Two Britons, one Moroccan sentenced to death in pro-Russian eastern Ukraine
Two men from Britain and one from Morocco have been sentenced to death by a court in the pro-Russian eastern region of Ukraine for their role fighting with Ukrainian forces.
The men volunteered…they are not mercenaries.
One of their lawyers says they plan to appeal.
The British government says they are prisoners of war and should be afforded that status by the Russians.
Meanwhile intense fighting has continued around Donetsk and Luhansk in the Donbas region.
Reporter Sergio Olmos has been there. but is currently reporting from Kyiv.
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U.S. House passes new gun bill, but it will be harder to get it through the Senate
Victims' relatives appealed to the House Oversight Committee before a vote on Wednesday.
But new gun bills have to pass through the Senate before any are enacted into law.
FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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Trump to face attorney general questioning next month
Former President Donald Trump is expected to be questioned by New
York's attorney general next month.
Letitia James is investigating whether Trump manipulated the value of
his assets for tax purposes and financial gain from lenders.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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York's attorney general next month.
Letitia James is investigating whether Trump manipulated the value of
his assets for tax purposes and financial gain from lenders.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Jan 6th congressional committee touts new evidence to be revealed in primetime hearing
The congressional committee investigating the US Capitol riots of January 6th 2021, will hold its first public hearing during US primetime on Thursday night.
The House committee says the 90 minute event will feature new evidence revealing a "coordinated" effort to overturn the 2020 election and proving that former President Donald Trump was at the centre.
From Washington, Kate Fisher reports
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