EU sanctions on Russian coal come into force

A ban on importing coal from Russia is now in force across the European Union.

It comes as the bloc scrambles to source alternative fossil fuel suppliers, with countries trying to wean themselves off of dependence on Moscow.

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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Flights to Hong Kong surge on COVID-19 quarantine relaxation

Flights bookings to Hong Kong are surging following the government’s decision to relax its COVID-19 immigration quarantine rules. The move is being welcomed by the tourism sector, but there are still calls for the quarantine policy to be scrapped altogether.  

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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FDA authorizes plan to stretch monkeypox vaccine doses

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a new strategy to
try to stretch the country's short supply of monkeypox vaccines.

Health providers will now be able to split doses, in the hopes of
vaccinating up to five times as many people against the virus.

The country has become the global epicenter of the outbreak, with
close to 9000 known cases as of Tuesday, and no sign of slowing.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Weak earnings for chipmakers weighs on markets

Disappointing earnings for several chipmakers weighed on investor
sentiment during trading hours in the U.S. on Tuesday.

And traders are eagerly awaiting the release of some key inflation data.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden signs NATO paperwork for Finland and Sweden

US President Joe Biden has signed the paperwork giving America's
approval for Finland and Sweden to join NATO.

The approval was never in doubt - but it's another sign of America's
continued support for Ukraine... and allies in Europe as they battle
to counter Russian aggression.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Pelosi didn't know of Trump aid; Republicans outraged

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she didn't know about the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida home ahead of time.  

The Federal Bureau of Investigation raided Mr Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on Monday in connection to documents - some of them classified - that he allegedly brought there instead of handing to the National Archives. 

Republicans have reacted with outrage 

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Former Secretary of State set to appear before Jan 6th Committee

The committee investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol
is meeting former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo today.

The panel is also set to meet with the Republican nominee for governor
of Pennsylvania.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Serena Williams to retire from tennis

UN tennis star Serena Williams has announced her retirement.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion says she'll step away from the sport
after the US Open.

Sarah Walton reports

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U.S. reportedly expected to use vaccine-splitting strategy to fight monkeypox as shortages continue

The U.S. is expected to announce a new strategy to split monkeypox
vaccine doses, in the hopes of vaccinating up to five times as many
people against the virus.

The country has become the global epicenter of the outbreak, with
close to 9000 known cases as of Tuesday, and no sign of slowing.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Suspected jihadists kill at least 21 in north Mali attack

At least 17 soldiers and four civilians have been killed in a suspected jihadists attack in a border zone between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, according to Mali's army. It comes as French troops prepare to exit their last base in Mali.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.


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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.

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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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