Kevin Spacey heads to court in New York over sexual misconduct allegation

Kevin Spacey is on trial in New York for sexual misconduct.

A fellow actor is going after him for 40 million dollars, saying
Spacey made unwanted sexual advances to him when he was only 14 years
old.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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UK NATIONAL GRID WARNS OF 'WORST-CASE' WINTER BLACKOUTS

The UK's National Grid has warned there could be energy blackouts this winter if gas supplies run short and electricity exports from Europe are reduced. Homeowners are set to be offered cash incentives for lowering energy use at peak times in a bid to spread demand. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.

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UN nuclear watchdog chief pushes for safety zone at Ukraine nuclear plant

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi is
heading to Kiev Thursday to address safety concerns at the Zaporizhzia
nuclear facility.

The plant has been damaged recently during fighting between Russian
and Ukrainian forces.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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US raid in Syria kills IS member

The United States has reportedly carried out a raid in Syria, killing
an Islamic State official and capturing others.

It is the first known operation in a government-held part of the country.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Burkina Faso’s coup leader appointed as president.

Burkina Faso's coup leader Ibrahim Traoré has been appointed the president after he ousted military junta Col. Paul Damiba on Friday. It's the second time in nine months that the West African country has suffered a coup.

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports.



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UK PM Liz Truss attending inaugural European Political Community meeting

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is attending the first European Political Community meeting in Prague.

The new political club of nations will see leaders from across the continent gather to discuss energy, migration and security.

Both EU members and other countries, such as Norway, Turkey and Switzerland, are due to attend the summit.

Sally Patterson has more in London.

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WHO alert on Indian cough syrups following deaths of 66 children in The Gambia

The World Health Organization has issued an alert on four Indian cough syrups, potentially linking them to dozens of deaths of children in The Gambia.

This followed an investigation after the children died from kidney injuries.

The UN agency warns that the syrups may have been distributed to other countries.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Virgin Atlantic quits Hong Kong adding to pressure on the government

Virgin Atlantic is quitting Hong Kong citing mounting difficulties operating routes to the city.  

The move comes as the government is struggling to revive Hong Kong’s reputation as a global transport hub. 

Richard Kimber reports from there.

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Japan says ongoing North Korea launches "totally unacceptable"

Japan says the latest missile launches by North Korea are totally unacceptable. 

Pyongyang has fired two more missiles off the country's east coast, but neither have reached Japanese waters. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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US spars with Russia and China over North Korean missile launch

North Korea has launched another ballistic missile just days after
sending one over Japan for the first time in five years.

It came as members of the United Nations Security Council clashed over
North Korea's recent military activity.

The UN Secretary-General has called this week's missile launch
reckless and a violation of UN resolutions.

William Denselow has more from UN headquarters in New York.

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U.S. stocks snap two-day rally Wednesday

U.S. stocks rose in the final hours of trading Wednesday, flirting
with positive territory..

But it wasn't enough to overturn a sharp drawdown earlier in the day,
following the release of new economic data.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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Alec Baldwin settles with family of cinematographer killed on ‘Rust’ film set

Alec Baldwin has reached a settlement with the family of Halyna Hutchins - the cinematographer he killed on the set of the movie "Rust".

The lawsuit was filed in February and accused Baldwin and other defendants of reckless behavior and cut-cutting that jeopardized the safety of the crew.

Toni Waterman has more.

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EU agrees fresh sanctions against Russia

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The European Union has agreed to a fresh round of sanctions against Russia because of the conflict in Ukraine. Brussels is moving to hit Russia's fossil fuel profits while targeting more Russian individuals.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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OPEC+ makes biggest cut to oil supplies since the pandemic, despite U.S. pressure

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Russian-led allies have decided to cut oil production by two million barrels a day.

President Biden has called the decision "shortsighted" at a time when the global economy is dealing with the impacts of Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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U.S. President Joe Biden visits hurricane-ravaged Florida

U.S. President Joe Biden is traveling to Florida, to survey the damage
from Hurricane Ian.

He will meet with the state's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, one
of his most vocal critics and a possible contender for President in
the next election.

But the two say this visit will not be about politics.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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NOBEL PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY AWARDED

Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and Barry Sharpless have become the
Nobel laureates for Chemistry.
The three pioneered the use of click chemistry, which is set to be a
possible game changer for cancer treatment.
Jody Jacobs has that story.

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U.S. and South Korea launch missiles in response to North Korea

The U.S. and South Korea have conducted a number of military drills in
the wake of North Korea's missile launch.

Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in
five years earlier this week.

The United Nations Security Council is set to discuss the matter on
Wednesday afternoon.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Putin formally annexes 4 Ukrainian regions, even as Ukraine's counter-offensive recaptures more territory

Russian President Vladimir Putin has now formally annexed four regions in Ukraine…signing the paperwork that the Kremlin insists makes them part of Russia.

The Russian leader's spokesman said the territories will now be "Russian forever", despite the fact that Ukrainian armed forces have seized some ground back in a lightning counteroffensive this week.

Reporter Stuart Smith is in Moscow where he operates within the Kremlin's reporting restrictions.

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NATO SCRAMBLES JETS AFTER RUSSIAN WARPLANES ENTER POLISH AIRSPACE

Russian warplanes entered NATO airspace Wednesday, with European countries scrambling jets in response to the unauthorized entry. 

The skirmish comes as tensions remain high between Moscow and the West. 

From Warsaw, our correspondent Trent Murray has more. 

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Better than expected 208,000 jobs added in September - ADP report

Signs that the U.S. labor market remained strong in September. According to fresh data from the payroll services firm ADP, private businesses added 208,000 jobs last month.

Attention now turns to Friday's closely watched nonfarm payrolls report.

Toni Waterman has more.

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