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The government says it's a danger for the economy, but says it is committed to reforms that would turn things around.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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A 'critical incident' has been declared at Dover, a key route between the UK and mainland Europe.
Schools have broken up for Summer across the country and so many are choosing now to travel abroad for a holiday.
The Port of Dover has blamed French authorities for the delay - whilst others have said the additional checks needed, brought about by Brexit, is the culprit.
FSN's Chris Jones reports.
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South African trade union Solidary is offering assistance to Eskom, from former employees who were either retrenched or retired in recent years. The power utility is struggling to meet electricity demand during winter months. Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has identified a need for suitably qualified and experienced personnel in various key positions at multiple power stations. His response comes after Solidarity tabled their offer in May this year. Mark Roughton reports.
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In a crucial judgement, India's Supreme Court has allowed a woman to terminate her pregnancy after 24 weeks – setting a precedent that is likely to expand the right to abortion.
A lower court had earlier said an abortion at 24 weeks was tantamount to intentionally killing a fetus – which is outlawed in India.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
IN: The Supreme CourtThe committee investigating the deadly January 6th attack on the US Congress last year has been laying out in minute-by-minute detail how former President Donald Trump chose not to act as he watched rioters breach the Capitol building.
Lawmakers and witnesses presented the case on Thursday night that the then President showed a "supreme dereliction of duty" throughout the insurrection while the mob stormed the heart of American democracy in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports.
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Hong Kong’s secondary schools are urging the government to take action amid a growing exodus of students. The education sector says financial pressures are mounting as thousands of local families are emigrating overseas.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has sidestepped questions about whether she still intends to visit Taiwan next month.
On Wednesday, prior to his positive Covid-19 test, President Biden said the Pentagon had raised objections to the Speaker's planned visit to Taipei.
She would become the highest-level US government official to visit Taiwan since 1997.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, Mrs. Pelosi refused to disclose whether she still plans to make the trip, and said she has not discussed the matter with the President.
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They've moved to protect a number of high-profile issues such as gay marriage, since the Supreme Court overturned Roe. v Wade, which had protected abortion rights.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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The committee investigating the January 6th attack on Congress will hold its eighth hearing tonight in US prime time.
It will focus on what was going on in the White House as rioters stormed the Capitol, hearing live testimony from two former Trump aides, as Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19.
The White House says he is experiencing very mild symptoms.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Conservative party leadership candidate Liz Truss has criticised the government's previous economic policies.
She says the tax increases brought in by her leadership rival Rishi Sunak in his time as chancellor 'choked off' growth.
The foreign secretary has pledged to decrease taxes if she is elected as Prime Minister in the coming weeks.
Chris Jones has more from London
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