Jackson makes history joining the U.S. Supreme Court

The first Black woman, and first person with experience as a public defender, has been sworn in as an associate justice on the highest U.S. court.
Ketanji Brown Jackson joins the Supreme Court, after a series of high profile controversial rulings by a conservative majority.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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US Supreme Court allows Biden to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy

The US Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration can end a
Trump era policy that meant asylum seekers had to remain in Mexico
while their claims were processed.

The White House had called the policy "inhumane" but had so far been
blocked by a federal judge from terminating the rule.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Former Trump White House Counsel Cipollone subpoenaed by Jan 6 House investigation

Former President Trump's White House Counsel, Pat Cipollone, has been issued with a subpoena to appear before the congressional committee investigating the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol.

It comes after testimony from a former aide identified the lawyer as having first hand knowledge of potential criminal activity in the Trump White House.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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TotalEnergies offers discounts at highway petrol stations in France

Oil giant Total Energies is offering discounts at highway petrol stations across France this summer.

The company has been under pressure from the government to help customers with the rising cost of living, with inflation in France running at a record 6.5 percent.

Giles Gibson has more.

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New York to tighten some gun rules after Supreme Court ruling

New York is to ban people carrying firearms into businesses unless
they have signs saying guns are welcome.

It comes after the US Supreme Court overturned the state's law
restricting access to handgun licenses.

Sarah Walton reports

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FLIGHTS CUT FROM HEATHROW AIRPORT'S MORNING SCHEDULE

Passengers reported 'chaos' at London's Heathrow Airport on Thursday after flights were cancelled at short notice. Bosses at the UK's busiest airport asked airlines to trim their morning schedules - after realising more travellers were expected to arrive than staffing levels could serve. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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14 migrants including Nigerians die as boat catches fire in Senegal

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At least 14 migrants, including Nigerians have been reported dead following a fire incident that razed a boat in south Senegal.

 

Reports from the West African country also say 21 people have been injured as they embarked on a journey to Spanish Canary Islands before the boat caught fire.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.

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UK commits $1.2 billion to Ukraine defence

The British Prime Minister has pledged a further $1.2 billion of military support to Ukraine at the NATO summit in Madrid.

This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Nato leaders to do more to help his country's war effort.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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India's COVID-19 cases see their biggest spike in nearly four month

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India's COVID-19 cases are spiking up once again as the country recorded its highest daily tally in 130 days on Thursday.

More than 18,000 new infections were recorded in the past 24 hours.  

And the country's active caseload has crossed the 100,000 mark after nearly 4 months.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Hong Kong prepares for Xi Jinping anniversary visit

Hong Kong’s authorities are ramping up security in preparation for the arrival of China’s president Xi Jinping. He’s set to oversee celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the territory’s handover from Britain to China.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in jail.

R&B singer R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty last year on racketeering and sex trafficking charges.

William Denselow reports from outside the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York.

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Death toll rises to 53 in migrant truck tragedy

The death toll in the migrant truck tragedy has now risen to 53 in what authorities say is the worst case of human smuggling in U.S. history.

The truck was abandoned down a remote road outside San Antonio, Texas on Monday in the sweltering heat.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the case.

Toni Waterman has more.

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US economy shrinks by 1.6% adding to fears of recession

The US economy shrank by 1.6% in the first quarter.

The data is adding to fears the country is heading for a recession.

Sarah Walton reports.

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U.S. bolstering forces in Europe, amid threat from Russia

U.S. President Biden has announced plans to boost U.S. forces in Europe to help NATO, at a time of what he deems as a persistent threat from Russia.

It comes as NATO members invite Finland and Sweden to apply for membership.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Mass deaths linked to chemical poisoning

Pathologists investigating the deaths of 21 South African teenagers say that chemical poisoning is to blame. The youths collapsed and died at a crowded tavern, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Mark Roughton has more.

 

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NATO Summit resumes in Madrid with a heavy focus on the groups defensive capabilities

The NATO summit in Madrid has now resumed and so far there has been a heavy focus on defensive capabilities across Europe.

NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg hopes NATO's rapid reaction forces can increase from 40k to 300k to ward off any threat from Russia.

NATO's member expansion has also been on the agenda, both Finland and Sweden want to join the group but Turkey had been blocking the move.

FSN's Rosie Birchard gives us the latest from Madrid on what looks to be a turnaround from Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

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North Korea accuses U.S. and allies of forming an 'Asian NATO'

North Korea is accusing the United States, South Korea and Japan of creating an "Asian version of NATO" with a "sinister aim."

The statement was announced on Wednesday, the same day South Korea and Japan are attending NATO's annual summit as observers for the first time.

They are also meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss North Korea.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Nigeria's Zamfara state Ratifies Death Penalty for Criminal Gangs

Authorities in Nigeria's northwest state of Zamfara have okayed death penalty for criminal gangs who have been killing and kidnapping citizens for ransom in the state.

The state governor, Bello Matawalle signed it into law, shortly after it was recommended by the parliament in the state on Tuesday.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Australia - Ride-share giant agrees to minimum wage deal

Uber drivers in Australia will be paid a minimum wage and have the right to appeal dismissals in a landmark agreement.

A landmark formal agreement signed between the company and the Transport Workers union will also retain flexibility for drivers and delivery riders.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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BJP-supporter's gruesome murder in India sparks protests

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The gruesome murder of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's supporter in India has sparked civil unrest in Rajasthan state.

The man was hacked to death in his shop by two Muslim assailants who claimed to be defending Islam in a video that surfaced on Tuesday.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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