Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro is yet to comment after losing
Sunday's presidential election runoff race.
Meanwhile a number of world leaders have congratulated Luiz Inacio
Lula da Silva on his election win.
William Denselow reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, October 31, 2022
Calls for UK Home Secretary to resign over data breaches and migrant detention centres
The UK Home Secretary has admitted sending government documents to her personal email address on six separate occasions.
Suella Braverman resigned from former Prime Minister Liz Truss' cabinet earlier this month after sending official documents to a colleague.
Days later, she was re-appointed by new British leader Rishi Sunak.
On Monday the Home Secretary was also forced to defend her immigration plans to MPs.
Sally Patterson has more in London.
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Eurozone inflation hits fresh record high
Eurozone inflation reached a record 10.7% in October according to flash estimates from the European Union's statistics agency.
That's up from 9.9% in September, which was already an all-time high.
Rosie Birchard has more in Brussels.
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Out: RB, Brussels
Duration: 00:59
EXPORTS THROUGH THE BLACK SEA INITIATIVE UNDER THREAT
The Black Sea Grain Initiative's future hangs in the balance.
This follows Russia's decision to temporarily withdraw from the
initiative this weekend.
On 29 October, Russia issued a statement accusing Ukraine of carrying
out drone attacks against Russian ships and infrastructure at its
naval base in Sevastopol.
Russia and Ukraine reached an agreement in July to allow for the
export of grain and related foodstuffs and fertilisers from Ukrainian
ports despite the war.
This follows Russia's decision to temporarily withdraw from the
initiative this weekend.
On 29 October, Russia issued a statement accusing Ukraine of carrying
out drone attacks against Russian ships and infrastructure at its
naval base in Sevastopol.
Russia and Ukraine reached an agreement in July to allow for the
export of grain and related foodstuffs and fertilisers from Ukrainian
ports despite the war.
Jody Jacobs has more.
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Elon Musk laying off 25% of Twitter workforce
It's only been a few days since Elon Musk took over Twitter…and
already he's making sweeping changes.
One of his first orders of business…an initial round of layoffs
..targeting a quarter of the workforce.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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already he's making sweeping changes.
One of his first orders of business…an initial round of layoffs
..targeting a quarter of the workforce.
Gabrielle Fahmy reports.
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Trump tax trial kicks off in NYC
President Donald Trump's real estate company faces accusations of tax fraud in a month-long trial which starts this week in New York City.
The case is the latest in a series of mounting legal battles being fought by the former President, as he weighs up another bid for the White House.
If convicted, the Trump Organization — which operates hotels and golf courses around the world — could face up to $1.6 million in fines.
Benji Hyer reports.
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UK HOSPITALITY SECTOR RAISES CHRISTMAS BOOKINGS CONCERNS
1 in 3 businesses in the UK hospitality sector say they expect to be operating at a loss or fold completely by the new year. A survey carried out by 'UK Hospitality' - a group that represents businesses within the industry - found that the majority of their members think the situation will get even worse as people cut back on eating out while energy costs and inflation rates continue to rise. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.
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Supreme Court weighs race-based higher education admissions
The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether colleges and
universities can consider an applicant's race during the admissions
process.
Critics say affirmative action disadvantages white and Asian students,
while proponents argue it provides representation to communities of
color who had faced years of discrimination.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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universities can consider an applicant's race during the admissions
process.
Critics say affirmative action disadvantages white and Asian students,
while proponents argue it provides representation to communities of
color who had faced years of discrimination.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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UK Home Secretary under pressure after 'petrol bombs' thrown at migrant detention centre
The UK Home Secretary is under pressure to tackle immigration as thousands of migrants continue to enter the country on small boats.
Politicians are calling on Suella Braverman to address problems of overcrowding at detention centres and criminal gangs smuggling people into Britain from France.
On Sunday four hundred and sixty eight migrants arrived in Dover, bringing the total number to almost forty thousand this year.
Our UK correspondent Sally Patterson has more.
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Over 15 Million Children Engaged in Child Labour in Nigeria
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) says over 15 million children are engaged in child labour in Nigeria.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
Take Radio
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EU leaders congratulate Brazilian President-Elect
Several European leaders have sent congratulations to Brazilian President-Elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Lula secured a victory over incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in Sunday's presidential elections.
Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.
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Out: Rosie Birchard, Brussels
Duration: 00:45
UK GOVT URGED TO TACKLE 'MIGRANT CRISIS'
The UK Government is being urged to tackle a migrant crisis, after poor conditions at a processing centre in southern England were highlighted by an immigration watchdog.
Minister for Immigration Robert Jenrick has visited the Manston facility in Kent after the inspection left officials 'speechless' about conditions.
Hundreds of migrants are crossing the English Channel in boats daily to reach Britain's south coast.
Environment minister Mark Spencer admits the government needs to do more.
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Minister for Immigration Robert Jenrick has visited the Manston facility in Kent after the inspection left officials 'speechless' about conditions.
Hundreds of migrants are crossing the English Channel in boats daily to reach Britain's south coast.
Environment minister Mark Spencer admits the government needs to do more.
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South Korea vows thorough investigation into deadly Halloween crush
South Korea vows to conduct a thorough investigation into the Halloween crush.
Official reports say 154* people have been killed and 149* injured with 33* people in serious condition.
*Please continue to update the top line
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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Colonial era bridge collapses in India's Gujarat, killing more than 100
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Rescue operations are on in India's Gujarat after a 150-year-old bridge collapsed, killing at least one hundred people.
The victims are being rushed to the hospital amid concerns that the death toll could rise.
The bridge had recently been renovated. And now doubts are being cast on the construction work, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Duration: 59 seconds
Biden congratulates Lula in Brazil elections
US President Joe Biden has congratulated Brazil's former left wing leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva after he narrowly beat the incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro in the country's election.
Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.
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Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.
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Lula wins Brazil’s election
Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva will be Brazil's next president. He narrowly
beat right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a runoff race.
Lula who served as president from 2003-2010 has mounted a remarkable
comeback having been jailed for corruption just a few years ago.
William Denselow has more from Rio de Janeiro.
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beat right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in a runoff race.
Lula who served as president from 2003-2010 has mounted a remarkable
comeback having been jailed for corruption just a few years ago.
William Denselow has more from Rio de Janeiro.
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Sunday, October 30, 2022
Polls close in Brazil
Polls have closed across Brazil in the presidential runoff between
incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and former president Luiz Inacio Lula de
Silva.
It's been a bitterly fought race between the right-wing president and
the leftist Lula
And those tensions were raising during voting hours after reports
emerged that voters in pro-Lula strongholds were being delayed by
police.
William Denselow reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and former president Luiz Inacio Lula de
Silva.
It's been a bitterly fought race between the right-wing president and
the leftist Lula
And those tensions were raising during voting hours after reports
emerged that voters in pro-Lula strongholds were being delayed by
police.
William Denselow reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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Bridge collapses in India's Gujarat, kills atleast 35
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At least 35 people have died and many more severely injured after a bridge collapsed in the West Indian state of Gujarat.
Authorities are conducting rescue operations on the site.
Hundreds of people are believed to have been present on the bridge when the incident occurred, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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More than 150 dead in Seoul halloween stampede
South Korea is in mourning after more than 150 people died and dozens injured in a stampede in one of the city’s nightclub districts.
Thousands of people in costumes were caught in the crush during Halloween festivities on Saturday night.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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Saturday, October 29, 2022
Polls tight ahead of Brazil’s presidential election
Polling ahead of Sunday's presidential election in Brazil shows
there's only a marginal gap between the candidates.
It's seen as a crucial vote pitting right wing incumbent Jair
Bolsonaro against the leftist former president Lula.
William Denselow reports from Rio.
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there's only a marginal gap between the candidates.
It's seen as a crucial vote pitting right wing incumbent Jair
Bolsonaro against the leftist former president Lula.
William Denselow reports from Rio.
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OUT: "... SOC"
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