Tuesday, August 9, 2022

UK energy bills price cap set to rise even higher in January


The annual price cap for energy bills in the UK will rise to more than 5000 US dollars in January next year - that's according to consultancy firm Cornwall Insight.

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, households in the UK and across Europe have seen their monthly bills jump dramatically.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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England issues heat-health alert

The UK's weather service has issued a heat-health alert for England as another heatwave approaches. It comes as the country is experiencing a prolonged dry spell, as Julia Chapman reports from London.

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Anxious wait begins after EU puts forward “take it or leave it” Iran nuclear deal text

Officials in Brussels are awaiting comments on a "take it or leave it" compromise text aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal. 


After days of mediating indirect talks in Vienna between Tehran and Washington, the European Union said decisions must now be taken in capitals.


The Iran nuclear deal, under which sanctions on Iran were eased in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear activities, has been on life support since the US withdrew in 2018. 


Rosie Birchard reports.


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BERLIN SKYLINE GOES DARK AS GERMAN CAPITAL TRIES TO SAVE ENERGY

With Russia cutting back gas supplies to Europe, cities across the continent are scrambling to find ways to save power - as experts warn the winter months could see the need for gas to be rationed. 

It's an issue of particular concern in Germany - with Europe's biggest economy searching for all sorts of ways to drastically cut energy consumption. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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COVID-19: Almost two years after rollout, Nigeria vaccinates Just 25% of Eligible Population

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Officials of Nigeria's primary Healthcare Development Agency say less than 28 million people have been fully vaccinated, 17 months after the rollout of vaccination against the coronavirus pandemic, which makes up 27 percent of the eligible population.

 

It says it is now re-strategizing to Vaccinate at least 100 million people by the end of the year.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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COVID-19: Almost two years after rollout, Nigeria vaccinates Just 25% of Eligible Population

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Officials of Nigeria's primary Healthcare Development Agency say less than 28 million people have been fully vaccinated, 17 months after the rollout of vaccination against the coronavirus pandemic, which makes up 27 percent of the eligible population.

 

It says it is now re-strategizing to Vaccinate at least 100 million people by the end of the year.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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HEAT HEALTH ALERT FOR ENGLAND AS TEMPERATURES SPIKE

A heat health alert is coming into force in England.

Temperatures are set to hit around 35C in several areas later this week.

The heatwave is currently expected to be less hot than July's record temperatures, but last longer.

The amber heat alert puts health and social services on standby to target resources at high-risk groups.

Simon Neill from East Sussex Fire and Rescue says people need to reduce activities like barbecuing.

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India could ban sale of Chinese phones cheaper than $150: Report

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India may be looking to ban the sale of Chinese phones under $150 – a move that could cost companies millions.

Many Chinese manufacturers rely on the entry-level phone market in India to drive growth.

But as tensions between the two countries worsen, they may be caught in the crossfire, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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China conducts second round of military drills around Taiwan with no end date

Taiwan's military began live-fire artillery drills on Tuesday simulating defense of the island according to a spokesperson of the self-ruled island's army.

That's following a second round of Chinese military exercises that China has begun in retaliation for a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Beijing did not announce an end date to the fresh round of military drills, sparking concerns of escalating tensions in the region.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Trump says FBI searches Mar-a-Lago residence

Donald Trump says the FBI has searched his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.


The former US president and his aides have  faced scrutiny from the Justice Department over the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which Trump refused to concede.


US correspondent Ira Spitzer reports.


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Monday, August 8, 2022

Three men guilty of federal hate crimes in killing of Ahmaud Arbery sentenced

Two white men who chased and fatally shot an unarmed black man who was jogging in a Georgia neighborhood have been sentenced to life in prison for a second time. A third man, who recorded the attack, has been given a 35 year sentence.

Travis McMichael, Greg McMichael and William Bryan were found guilty in February on federal hate crimes charges in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. 

They are already serving life sentences for his murder in state prison.


Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Olivia Newton-John dead at 73

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Olivia Newton-John held a special place in the hearts of Australians.
Arthur Stevens reports on the death of the Aussie icon.

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Olivia Newton-John — multi-platinum selling singer and star of the hit-musical Grease — has died at the age of 73.


Her husband called her "a symbol of triumphs and hope" following her breast cancer diagnosis. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Mixed close on Wall Street after Nvidia earnings

It was a mixed start to the trading week in the U.S. following a
disappointing earnings card from chip-maker Nvidia.

And investors continue to digest last week's stronger-than-expected jobs report.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden surveys Kentucky flood damage that killed 37 people

US President Joe Biden is touring parts of the state of Kentucky
devastated by flooding that killed at least 37 people.

It comes after the US Senate passed billions of dollars of funding to
help battle climate change - a big win for the Democratic president.

President Biden surveyed the flood damage and spoke to residents
affected by the flooding.

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The President said more help was needed for the people of Kentucky.

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Life plus ten years in jail for Ahmaud Arbery's killer on federal hate crime charge


Three men found guilty of killing young black jogger Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, are being sentenced on federal hate crimes charges on Monday.

Travis McMichael has been given a life plus 10 years in jail.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.


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Bidens to travel to Kentucky on Monday after devastating floods

US president Joe Biden is due to make his first trip since leaving isolation after a rebound case of covid-19. 


He and first lady Jill Biden are scheduled to travel to eastern Kentucky, where flooding killed more than three dozen people and swept away homes.


Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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U.S. V.P. Kamala Harris meets university leaders to discuss abortion ruling

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is meeting leaders from U.S.
universities on Monday to discuss abortion accesss.

Students in many states are expected to face challenges getting care
after the recent Supreme Court decision to end the nationwide
constitutional right to abortion.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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US stalls on Brazil weapons request

According to the Reuters news agency U.S. lawmakers are stalling on a
Brazilian request to purchase Javelin anti-tank weapons.

Washington is reportedly uneasy over selling the missiles to the
country's President Jair Bolsonaro.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UN welcomes Gaza / Israel ceasefire

The United Nations has welcomed a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel.

It follows three days of fighting that lead to the deaths of at least 44 people.

Sarah Walton reports

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