China Industrial Profits Fall at Slower Pace in May

In China, profits at industrial firms shrank at a slower pace last month compared to April's big slump.

That's as easing COVID restrictions allowed companies to resume activity in major manufacturing hubs.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Supreme Court Abortion ruling divides ahead of Midterms

Activists from both sides of the abortion rights divide have been galvanised into action following last week's decision by the US Supreme court to overturn Roe v Wade.

Lawmakers are now looking to see how the issue will play out in the upcoming midterm elections.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington on the political reaction to the ruling.

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G7 announces $600bn rival to China's Belt and Road Project

The G7 has announced a $600 billion dollar infrastructure scheme to rival Beijing's Belt and Road project.

It comes as leaders of the world's 7 richest economies gather for a summit in the Bavarian Alps with Russia's war in Ukraine dominating the agenda.

But the group is also keeping a close eye on China as our correspondent Olly Barratt reports from Bavaria, with details about the new initiative.

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G7 begins in Germany with new sanctions on Russian gold

The G7 summit has kicked off in Germany, with leaders from the world's wealthiest democracies seeking to remain united in the face of issues stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The leaders agreed to a ban on Russian gold imports and will discuss further sanctions on Russian oil.

Ira Spitzer is just outside the summit in Bavaria and filed this report.

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Americans grieve or celebrate Supreme Court abortion ruling

There have been both angry and jubilant reactions to the US Supreme
Court decision to overturn a landmark abortion law.

Pro-choice and pro-life campaigners both gathered outside the Court
after the justices ruled it is now up to each state to decide access
to abortion.

More than half of America's 50 states are expected to ban or severely
restrict the ability to get an abortion.

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Republicans in the House of Representatives celebrated the decision.
At a press conference Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy cheered the news.

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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik praised the ruling.

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In Mississippi, the state that brought the challenge to the Supreme
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WHO weights whether to declare Monkeypox an international emergency

The World Health Organization is set to decide whether to declare
monkeypox a public health emergency.

More than 3,000 cases have been reported around the world over the
past six weeks.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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US House passes gun control law

The US House of Representatives has passed the first significant gun control legislation in nearly three decades, following a series of deadly mass shootings in America. 

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was approved in the lower chamber on Friday by a vote of 234-193, with 14 Republicans joining all the Democrats.

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Biden slams Supreme Court abortion decision a “tragic error”

US President Joe Biden has called the Supreme Court's decision to
overturn an almost 50-year abortion law a "tragic error".

He was speaking after America's highest court struck down a law
granting access nationwide to abortions.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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U.S. sends $450 million in additional security aid to Ukraine

The United States is sending additional security aid to Ukraine.

The latest package from Washington, which includes more long-range
rocket systems, is worth 450 million dollars.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.


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ROE V WADE DECISION 'BIG STEP BACKWARDS' SAYS UK PRIME MINISTER

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called the decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn the Roe V Wade judgement on abortion rights 'a big step backwards'. Mr Johnson made the comments at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Rwanda. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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US markets preview for week beginning June 26th

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US investors are hoping last week's relatively calm period for the US
markets will continue into the new month.

But new economic data is expected to confirm the country's economy
shrank at the beginning of the year and that factory orders are
falling.

Sarah Walton reports

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Belgian Prime Minister "very concerned" about implications of Roe v. Wade ruling

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo says he's very concerned about the implications of the US Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade. 

Rosie Birchard reports from the sidelines of a European Union summit in Brussels.

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SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS ROE V WADE -- LEGAL RIGHT TO ABORTION

The United States Supreme Court has struck down the constitutional right to get an abortion, which has existed for almost 50 years. 

The decision paves the way for states to severely restrict or completely ban the practice. 

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Largest ever python found in Florida

The largest ever recorded python has been found in Florida.

I was caught by researchers in the Everglades.

Sarah Walton report

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UN finds Al Jazeera reporter was shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank

A Palestinian-American journalist shot dead in the West Bank was
killed by Israeli forces, according to finding from the UN Human
Rights Office.

Shireen Abu Akleh died while covering an Israeli military raid in May.

Sarah Walton reports

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Nigerian Senator Appears In UK Court on Organ Harvesting Charges

A Nigerian senator and his wife have appeared in a UK court charged with conspiracy to transport a child into the UK with the intention of harvesting organs.  

Olivia Lynch-Kelly reports from London.  

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Two defeats for UK Conservative Party in by-elections

The UK's ruling Conservative Party have lost two key by-elections, sparking further calls for Prime Minister Johnson to resign.

The Liberal Democrats overturned a large Conservative majority in the south west seat of Tiverton and Honiton, while the opposition Labour Party won the Wakefield seat in the north of England.

Sally Patterson has more.

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UK Police Arrest Nigeria’s Former Deputy Senate President For Organ Harvesting

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The London Metropolitan Police says it arrested a Nigerian national, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, for conspiring to bring a child to the UK for organ harvesting.

 

The couple were remanded in custody on Thursday before an appearance in Uxbridge Magistrates' Court. 

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

 

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UK Households Buy Less Food As Prices Spiral

Households in the UK are reducing the amount of food they buy, as prices continue to rise.

Leading supermarket chains have also said that many shoppers are switching to budget brands in a bid to save money.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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JOHNSON UNDER PRESSURE AFTER BY-ELECTION DEFEATS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership is under renewed pressure after his Conservative Party lost two by-elections.

The Liberal Democrats took the Westminster seat in Tiverton and Honiton, while Labour won Wakefield.

It's led to the resignation of Conservative Party co-chairman Oliver Dowden.

Boris Johnson says his government will 'keep going'.

And Home Secretary Priti Patel says the government remains focused.

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