GERMANY FACING SKILLED WORKER SHORTAGE

New economic research in Germany shows the country is facing a shortage of skilled workers. 

Many companies in Europe's biggest economy say they are having to cut back business activity because they don't have enough staff. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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EU "supporting efforts" to secure more monkeypox vaccines

The European Commission says it's supporting efforts to secure additional monkeypox vaccines.

Europe remains at the epicenter of the largest monkeypox outbreak ever recorded outside endemic areas of western and central Africa.

Rosie Birchard has more from Brussels.

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India promises 5G rollout by October after record spectrum sale

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The Indian government says it will launch 5G network services by October after a record spectrum sale worth more than 19 billion dollars. 

India's hoping to catch up with its Asian neighbours after a much-delayed rollout of fast internet technology.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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China conducts military drills off southern coast amid possible Pelosi visit

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China has promised a strong military response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's expected arrival in Taiwan on Tuesday.

The country is conducting military exercises off the coast of southern Fujian province, just across the strait from Taiwan.

Despite no confirmations, Pelosi is expected to arrive on the self-governed island in defiance of Beijing, following a stop in Malaysia.

For more, let's cross over to Beijing correspondent Patrick Fok.

Patrick, what's the latest on Pelosi's visit?

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Biden confirms al Qaeda leader's killing in Afghanistan

The US has killed the leader of al Qaeda with a drone strike in the Afghan capital Kabul.

The CIA carried out the operation targeting Ayman  al-Zawahiri, who has led the terrorist network since 2011 following the US killing of Osama bin Laden.

US Correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, killed in US drone strike, inherited organization's mantle from Osama bin Laden

 President Biden says the leader of Al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, was killed in a weekend drone strike in Afghanistan.

The President says the killing demonstrates that terrorists who attack American interests will find no hiding place from the long reach of US intelligence.

Ayman al-Zawahiri had a $25 million CIA bounty on his head, and was one of America’s most wanted terrorists since the September 11th attacks on New York and Washington in 2001.

With more on his background, our US correspondent Simon Marks.

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Reports: US kills Ayman Al-Zawahiri, who inherited leadership of Al Qaeda from bin Laden

President  Biden is poised to announce what the White House is calling a successful anti-terrorism operation.

Multiple reports suggest that the US killed prominent Al Qaeda leader Aymam al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan.

If that news is confirmed, our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks says it will be the end of a 20-year American manhunt.

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White House refuses to confirm US House Speaker Taiwan trip

There is increasing speculation - although no official confirmation -
that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taiwan in the coming
hours.

US and Taiwanese officials have said the trip is going ahead, despite
warnings from Beijing it will retaliate.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Secretary of State backs Pelosi Taiwan visit

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says he would support a move
by Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan.

The Speaker of the House's visit hasn't been confirmed but China says
it could have an egregious political impact.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Stocks slide to start new trading month

U.S. stocks opened the new trading month on a downbeat note as traders
questioned whether a recent rally could be sustained.

July was the best month of trading on Wall Street since 2020 despite
fears the U.S. has slipped into a recession.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Far-right militia member sentenced to 87 months for role in Jan. 6th attack

Guy Reffitt - a member of the far-right militia group the Three Percenters - has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for his involvement in the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol.

The sentence is the longest given to a rioter thus far, but much lighter than the 15 years federal prosecutors were seeking.

Reffitt, who is from Wylie, Texas, is the first Capitol rioter convicted at trial.

Toni Waterman has more.

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At Least Two People Dead in Major California Wildfire

Fire crews in California are battling a major wildfire which has killed two people and forced thousands to flee their homes. 

The McKinney fire in the north of the state is California's largest wildfire so far this year. 

Ira Spitzer has more from San  Francisco.

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UN warns nuclear threat highest since Cold War

The United Nations Secretary-General warns the threat posed by nuclear
arms is at its highest level in decades.

The comments come as the world body hosts a conference on the
non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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U.S. conspiracy broadcaster could pay millions to school shooting victims' families, puts company into bankruptcy

A multi-million dollar defamation case against a far-right radio host
is underway in the U.S.

Alex Jones could pay millions of dollars for spreading lies about the
2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, in a bid to push a pro-gun agenda.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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US officials confirm House Speaker Pelosi will visit Taiwan

US and Taiwanese officials say US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will
visit Taiwan, despite warnings from President Biden and Beijing that
such a trip could worsen US-China relations.

Pelosi, who is currently in Asia, is yet to confirm the visit which
could include an overnight stay.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN welcomes first grain shipment from Ukraine under deal with Russia

The United Nations has welcomed the sailing of the first ship from
Ukraine under the agreement with Russia to release grain from the
country's ports.

It's hoped the deal will ease the food crisis around the world.

Sarah Walton reports

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Kentucky flood death toll reaches 28 but expected to rise

More than 28 people have died in flooding in the US state of Kentucky,
but the governor has warned the death toll is likely to rise.

Torrential rains caused flash flooding in the eastern part of the
state, where authorities are struggling to assess the damage.

Benji Hyer reports from Kentucky.

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England win women's Euro 2022 Championship final

The England Women's football team won the Euro 2022 Championship at Wembley Stadium over the Weekend.

Around 87k people - a record crowd for women's football - attended the final against Germany.

Faye White MBE is a former England footballer and says this could inspire generations of young girls to get involved in sport.

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UN PEACEKEEPERS SHOOTING INCIDENT

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At least two people have been killed and 15 others injured after UN peacekeepers opened fire on them at a border post in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has said he is outraged by the shooting and called for an immediate investigation. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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EU REACTS TO FIRST UKRAINIAN GRAIN SHIPMENT

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The first shipment of grain to leave Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February, has set sail from the Black Sea port of Odessa - bringing much needed relief from the looming global food shortage.

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Peter Stano, Lead Spokesperson of the European Commission for Foreign Affairs, welcomed the move

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