Unions threaten more action

Thousands of South African workers have taken to the streets, protesting high inflation, and increasing costs of electricity and fuel. The government has been given 14 working days to address demands made by protesting union members. Protesters face a no work, no pay policy for participating in the attempted ‘national shutdown’. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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Over 23,000 people in Ghana test positive for HIV in six months

Ghana is recording increasing cases of HIV infections according to health officials. More than 23,000 people in the country have tested positive for the virus within six months of this year.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.


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U.S, World Bank Commit $3bn to Support Nigeria’s Energy Transition Plan

The World Bank and the Export-Import Bank of the U.S are partnering with Nigeria in the country's energy transition plan.

They are committing over 3 billion dollars to the project.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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GERMAN CABINET APPROVES NEW COVID-19 RULES

The German Cabinet has signed off a suite of new Covid-19 rules in preparation for the winter period. 

While hospital admission levels remain low across Germany,  the government says it wants to be prepared for a potential spike over the colder months. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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India's Supreme Court seeks response from government to appeals challenging release of rape convicts

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India's Supreme Court has sought a response from the state of Gujarat on petitions challenging the premature release of 11 men convicted of gangraping a woman in 2002.

The men were granted remission from the state government this month, leading to widespread protests in the country.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

 

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Japanese PM to take further action to clear ties with Unification Church

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is pledging to do more to clear up his political party's links with the controversial Unification Church.

The religious group has faced increasing scrutiny since it became a key focus in police investigations into the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe last month. 

Thisanka Siripala reports in Tokyo.

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China launches huge stimulus plan to boost economy

China is rolling out massive economic stimulus measures worth almost 150 billion US dollars in a bid to offset the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns and severe drought. 
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Dow and S&P snap three day losing streak

US markets rose on Wednesday after three days of decline.

Meanwhile Republicans say President Biden's plans to scrap student
loans for millions of Americans will make inflation worse.

Sarah Walton reports

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White House makes major U.S. student debt relief announcement

President Joe Biden has forgiven a part of student debt for most borrowers in the United States.

The 'student loan crisis' has led to 1.7 trillion dollars of debt for more than 45 million borrowers.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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​Drought reveals 113 million-year-old dinosaur tracks

A severe drought in the U.S. state of Texas has revealed a long-held secret: dinosaur tracks.

The prints were revealed after a river dried up in the Dinosaur Valley State Park.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Ukrainian President addresses UN on anniversary of invasion

Vlododymyr Zelenskyy has told the United Nations that the security of
the whole world depends on the safety of Ukraine.

He was speaking at a Security Council meeting to mark the six month
anniversary of the Russian invasion.

Sarah Walton reports

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Calls to raise the UK minimum wage with inflation soaring and set to worsten

The UK's Trades Union Congress wants the minimum wage across the nation should rise to £15 an hour instead of £9.50.

Inflation is at a 40-year high of 10.1% and is expected to get even higher next year, intensifying the cost of living crisis for millions across the nation.

Chris Jones has more from London.

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Fresh fighting in Ethiopia North

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Fresh fighting has erupted in Ethiopia's Northern region between the government forces and the rebels.

The government  has been in conflict with the  Tigray People's Liberation Front since November 2020 and the United Nations says so far over 9 million people have been forced to be in need of emergency assistance.

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U.S. close to approving updated versions of COVID-19 booster shots

The U.S. government is planning to offer the next generation of COVID
booster shots to Americans as soon as the first week of September.

The new vaccines would be available to anyone 12 and older who's had
at least two doses.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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RECORDS SHOW UK IMPORTED NO RUSSIAN FUEL IN JUNE

The UK imported no fuel from Russia in June according to official figures. Goods imports from the country were also at their lowest level since records began.

Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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US provides Ukraine with $3bn military support

The United States has announced its largest military support package
for Ukraine, providing the country with almost $3bn.

It comes as new polling shows the majority of Americans still agree
that help should continue until Russia withdraws.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTER SAYS MILITARY SLOW-DOWN “DELIBERATE”

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says Russian forces have deliberately slowed the pace of their so-called special military operation in Ukraine, in order to reduce civilian harm.

It's the first time officials in Moscow have confirmed what seemed to be the case on the battlefield — that Russian-backed forces were taking territory at a much reduced pace.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow, where reporting restrictions are in place.

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The US Agrees to Return Looted $23m to Nigeria

Governments of the United States and Nigeria have agreed for 23 million dollars looted by former Nigerian dictator, Sani Abacha and kept in the U.S to be returned to the country.

The former Nigerian leader died in 1998.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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BERLIN SLAMS PUTIN FOLLOWING SIX MONTHS OF WAR IN UKRAINE

Politicians across Europe are paying tribute to Ukraine, as the country marks not just its independence day, but also the six month anniversary of Russia's invasion. 

In Germany, the Chancellor issued a video statement dubbed in Ukrainian, while his foreign minister slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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India's richest man set to buy Indian news channel often critical of the government

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India's richest man Gautam Adani is set to acquire a major TV news channel, NDTV, in what appears to be a hostile takeover.

NDTV is one of the few new outlets that are critical of the current administration in India.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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