UK Prime Minister Liz Truss holds first meeting with new-look cabinet

The new UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has held her first cabinet meeting, with soaring energy bills at the top of the agenda.

In her first speech outside 10 Downing Street on Tuesday, she pledged to take action on rising prices "this week."

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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Russia-Ukraine War: Nigeria and Poland sign Agreements on Agriculture and Gas

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Nigeria and Poland have signed agreements on agriculture and gas to address food and energy security caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.

 

President Muhammadu Buhari and Andrzej Duda, his Polish counterpart, signed the deal on Tuesday at the presidential villa, Abuja.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja

 

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Many Feared Dead Following Landslides in Western Uganda

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Many people are confirmed dead after fresh landslides hit Kasese district - in the western part of Uganda.

 

The landslides followed heavy rains that pounded the hilly area bordering the DR Congo. Leon Solomon reports 

 

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French senators make visit to Taiwan one month after controversial trip by US House Speaker

A group of French senators is in Taiwan for the latest visit to the island by a western delegation, after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit last month and US warships sailing through the Taiwan Strait last week.

Here's Ross Cullen, from FSN's bureau in Paris.

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TRUSS HOSTS CABINET ON FIRST FULL DAY AS UK PM

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is in her first full day in the job, finalising details of a support plan on soaring energy prices.

It's reported the package could cost more than $100bn, with details due to be set out on Thursday.

Liz Truss has hosted the first meeting of her new cabinet, and will take part in Prime Minister's Questions at the House of Commons (1100G).

New Deputy Prime Minister Therese Coffey says she can't yet say how the energy support plan will be paid for.

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Torrential Rains Batter India's Silicon Valley - Bangalore

Indian weather officials are predicting another spell of heavy showers over the southern city of Bangalore, after torrential rains pounded the city over the last two days.

Also known as India's Silicon Valley or the IT capital, Bangalore's roads, offices, and homes were flooded, impacting operations across the city.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports..

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Japan investigates cyber attack from pro-Russia group

Japan is investigating a cyber attack on a government website by a pro-Russia hacking group. Officials say they believe the attack is a response to Japan’s sanctions against Russia’s war in Ukraine. 

Thisanka Siripala reports from Tokyo

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Hong Kong raises alert level over monkeypox

Hong Kong is raising its alert level for monkeypox, after recording its first case of the virus. Health officials say the risk of an outbreak is low, but are urging close contacts of the patient to seek medical help if they feel unwell. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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UN Security Council meet to discuss Zaporizhzhia concerns

Speaking at a Security Council meeting, the head of the United Nations
nuclear watchdog said recent attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
in Ukraine are unacceptable.

The UN Secretary-General says he's gravely concerned and has called on
all parties to take steps to avoid a nuclear disaster.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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Wall St drops amid rate fears

Wall St dropped in Tuesday trading amid fears the Federal Reserve is
eyeing another 0.75% rate hike this month.

Stronger-than-expected data raised the chances of an aggressive Fed
response to try and get inflation under control.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Juul to pay $438.5 million to U.S. states over marketing vapes to teenagers

American e-cigarette company Juul has reached a tentative settlement
worth nearly half a billion dollars.

More than 30 U.S. states accused the company of fueling the teenage
vaping crisis with its marketing practices.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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RUSSIA REACTS TO NUCLEAR POWER PLANT REPORT

The International Atomic Energy Agency has published a series of recommendations about how the nuclear power station in occupied Ukraine should be managed.

They range from better care of Ukrainian plant workers, to the removal of Russian military equipment that could jeopardise an incident response.

The plant's been shelled over the past few weeks, but both Russia and Ukraine blame each other.

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Students in Uvalde return to the classroom for first time since May massacre

Students in Uvalde, Texas returned to the classroom on Tuesday for the first time since a May massacre left 19 children and two teachers dead.

Robb Elementary is slated to be demolished so students have been spread across the school district.

But as Toni Waterman explains, the community is on edge, especially since promised security measures still aren't in place.

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EU unveils plans to add new hurdles for Russian visa applicants

The European Commission has unveiled plans to make travel to the EU more difficult for Russian citizens as Moscow's war in Ukraine continues. 

The proposals, expected to be approved within days, include suspending a visa facilitation scheme with Moscow, and banning recognition of Russian passports issued in occupied regions of Ukraine. 

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NEW UK PRIME MINISTER LIZ TRUSS ENTERS DOWNING STREET

The UK's new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has entered Downing Street after being formally invited by the Queen to form a new government. Ms Truss defeated rival Rishi Sunak to become the new leader of the Conservative Party. In her first speech outside Downing Street the UK's third female Prime Minister promised to work to boost economic growth.

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There's speculation newly appointed Prime Minister Truss may introduce a package of support for households struggling to afford soaring energy bills. Ms Truss says she will set out plans within her first week in office.

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Appointment of Special Master raises eyebrows

A judge's decision to appoint an interdependent arbiter to review
documents seized during the FBI's search of Donald Trump's property
has raised eyebrows among legal experts.

The former President's team say it's an important move to ensure the
investigation is conducted fairly but prosecutors fear it'll slow down
their work.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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ICC Trial of Darfur Janjaweed Leader

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The trial of former Darfur's janjaweed leader, Ali Muhammad Ali Abdelrahman also known as 'Ali Kushayb' in Sudan - is scheduled to resume this week at International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague.

 

Ali Kushayb is facing 31 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity carried out between 2003 and 2004.

 

Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum.

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UK firefighters to vote on strike action

Thousands of firefighters in the UK will vote on whether they should go on strike.

It's the latest profession to consider the move, as the cost of living crisis continues.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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UN nuclear watchdog calls for "safety zone" around Zaporizhzhia

The United Nations nuclear watchdog is calling for Russia and Ukraine
to establish a "safety zone" around the Zaporizhzhia plant.

The International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA, says it is "gravely
concerned" about the security situation amid continued shelling.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Central suspect in major U.S. Navy bribery scandal missing after escaping house arrest

A Malaysian defense contractor who plead guilty to bribing Navy officials with sex parties, dinners and entertainment has escaped house arrest.

Leonard Glenn Francis or "Fat Leonard" as he is known is due to be sentenced on September 22.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

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