China-Kazakhstan Relations Take Centre Stage as Xi Kicks off Central Asia Visit

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's trip to Central Asia kicks off with a visit to Kazakhstan, where he's expected to meet the country's president.

Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is seen as key figure in the region, particularly for China's interests.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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The body of Queen Elizabeth II arrives at Buckingham Palace

The body of Queen Elizabeth II has been brought to Buckingham palace.

Thousands of people gathered in the rain to watch the arrival.

She will remain at the palace overnight Tuesday before moving to Westminster Abbey on Wednesday, where she will lie in state for four days ahead of her funeral.

Olly Barratt is at Windsor castle, where he's been monitoring the public reaction to Elizabeth's death. 

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Clinton investigator Kenneth Starr dies at 76

Kenneth Starr, whose investigations into Bill Clinton led to the former president's impeachment, has died at 76.

Starr became a household name in the US for looking into Clinton's business dealings and personal life.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more

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Biden celebrates Inflation Reduction Act as US prices rise

US President Joe Biden has celebrated the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act at the White House, even as high consumer prices continue to bite.

The event hailing the $430 billion law - which aims to fight climate change, reduce drug prices and tackle inflation - took place on the same day that new government data showed an unexpected August rise in prices.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Dow posts worst day since 2020 on inflation fears

Renewed inflation fears in the United States have triggered the
biggest selloff on Wall Street in two years.

August's consumer price index report came in hotter than expected
fueling speculation that the Federal Reserve may take more aggressive
action to ease price pressures.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Queen's remains arrive in London, will lie in state for 4 days

Queen Elizabeth II's casket has made its way to London where she will lie in state at Westminster Hall for the next 4 days ahead of Monday's funeral.

The coffin was flown to RAF Northolt on the outskirts of the capital after the people of Scotland were given 24 hours to file past it in Edinburgh's St. Giles Cathedral.

FSN's Olly Barratt is at Windsor, where the Queen will be buried next week alongside her husband, Prince Philip.

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WORKERS TO WALK OUT AT PORT OF FELIXSTOWE FOR SECOND TIME

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Union workers at the Port of Felixstowe have confirmed they will walk out for a second time at the end of the month. Felixstowe handles 48% of the UK's shipping containers, raising concerns of 'serious' disruption to supply chains as a result of the eight day strike. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.

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Twitter whistleblower testifies before U.S. Congress

Twitter's whistleblower is set to testify before the U.S. Congress.

Former top executive Peiter Zatko has accused the social media company
of being reckless when it comes to cybersecurity.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Ukrainian President claims massive military gains over Russia; Kremlin says army "regrouping"

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky claims the country has recaptured more than 3500 square miles of territory from the Russians so far this month, and he's promising further efforts to push Russian forces back.

There's been no independent confirmation possible of the Ukrainian leader's claims, but there is widespread evidence to support the view that the Russians have suffered heavy losses in the last few days.

Reporter Julia Chapman is  in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with more on what President Zelensky had to say.

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The Kremlin says that Russian troops in Ukraine are "regrouping"…..Russia still holds about one fifth of Ukrainian territory.

Former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov, now a prominent critic of President Putin, says the Russian leader's difficulties are growing.

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The leader of Russia’s Communist Party is now describing the situation in Ukraine as a full-scale war and is urging President Putin to engage in a full-scale nationwide call-up of additional troops.

But calls are also growing in Russia for Vladimir Putin’s resignation as news spreads of Ukraine’s 

recent military victories.

Reporter Stuart Smith in Moscow works within the Kremlin’s reporting restrictions.

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QUEEN'S COFFIN HEADS TO LONDON

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin is en route back to London from Scotland ((UPDATE AS REQUIRED)).

Olly Barratt reports from Windsor.

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LONDON HOTEL PRICES SURGE AHEAD OF QUEEN'S FUNERAL

Authorities in London are preparing for a big surge in visitors in coming days, as the capital gets ready to host the funeral of Queen Elizabeth the second. 

Some businesses are capitalising on the crowds of wellwishers by increasing prices for key services. 

From London, Trent Murray has more.  

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UK unemployment rate at lowest in almost 50 years

Britain's unemployment rate is at its lowest in almost 50 years.

The Office for National Statistics announced that the unemployment rate sank to 3.6 per cent in the three months to July, the lowest since 1974.

But experts warn that fewer people are entering the job market.

Our UK correspondent Sally Patterson has more.

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John Lennon’s killer denied bail for 12th time

The man who shot and killed John Lennon outside his New York apartment building in 1980 has been denied bail for the 12th time.

Mark David Chapman had gone before the parole board in August.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Ukraine Wheat Arrives in Sudan

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A ship carrying wheat from Ukraine has arrived at Port Sudan.

It's the first shipment to the north-African nation since the start of the Russian – Ukraine in February.

Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum.

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U.S. inflation remains stubbornly high

Inflation in the United States remains stubbornly high despite a
recent drop in gasoline prices.

Analysts expect this fresh data will convince the Federal Reserve to
press on with its plan to keep aggressively raising interest rates.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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DRC WAR LORD CASE

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The International Criminal Court has ordered a review of a 30 million dollar reparation package for victims of atrocities committed by former Congolese rebel leader Bosco Ntaganda.

The appeals chamber of the court directed a new reparations order to be issued saying the  Trial Chamber did not make a clear determination of the number of victims to be compensated.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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US DoJ accepts Trump's special master candidate to review classified files

The US Department of Justice has said it will accept Donald Trump's
candidate to review the classified documents seized from his Florida
property last month.

The so-called Special Master will decide if any of the files should be
kept from prosecutors as part of its inquiry into the mishandling of
sensitive documents.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Nigeria Airport Workers Protest

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Aviation unions have given Nigeria's Government a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over what they say are anti-labour clauses in a recently amended aviation bill.

 

The unions say clauses inserted in the bill gives the Minister of Aviation overriding powers to direct affairs on issues affecting trade unions in the industry.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

 

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Mourners Warned Of London Transport Disruption

Extra trains are being laid on to try and deal with a huge influx of mourners heading to London to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II.

It's thought that hundreds of thousands or even potentially millions of people will descend on the English capital in the coming days.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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Mourners queue to see Queen's coffin in Scotland

Thousands of mourners are waiting to see the Queen's coffin in Scotland.

On Monday, King Charles led a procession to St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, where his mother is now lying in rest.

Later on Tuesday the coffin will be flown from Edinburgh to London, accompanied by the Queen's daughter Princess Anne.

Sally Patterson has more.

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