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A man alleged to be part of the so-called Beatles Islamic State terror cell has been charged with terrorism offences in the UK.
The group is thought to have been responsible for the kidnap of more than 20 Westerners and the execution of at least seven of them.
He denies the charges.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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Extreme heat warnings are in place once again in the UK as a heatwave sweeps England and Wales. Fire alerts have also been issued amid concern dry conditions could lead to 'exceptional' blazes in a number of areas. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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The Nigerian Air Force says it has killed a terrorist Kin pin identified as 'Alhaji Shanono' in Kaduna state, northwest of the country.
He was killed along with 17 others by troops in an airstrike of their camp in Kaduna on Tuesday.
Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.
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China says it has finished military drills around Taiwan, and that it's determined to achieve “a peaceful reunification” with the self-governed island. But Beijing says that can only happen if Taiwan’s government abandons its push for independence.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Japan has recorded its highest number of Covid-19 infections since the pandemic began.
Daily infections have soared above 250,000 nationwide, fuelled by the highly contagious Omicron sub-variants.
Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo.
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One person is reported dead and many others have been injured during heavy rains in Sudan…
The torrential rains that resulted in heavy flooding have destroyed property and damaged roads…
Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum;
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UK households are falling into debt because they can't afford to pay their energy bills, according to new data.
Comparison site Uswitch found almost a quarter of households owe around £200 on average.
This comes as energy bills are expected to rise even further in the winter months.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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Defense authorities in Nigeria say attackers of a catholic church in the country's Southwest state of Ondo have been arrested.
The attackers invaded the church in the local town of Owo in June this year, killing at least 40 worshippers.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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