Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Inflation tops concerns for US voters

US voters say inflation, the economy and the cost of living are top of
mind as they head to the polls in the Midterm elections.

Financial concerns outweigh issues like abortion and democracy,
according to several major surveys.

These voters say crime is also a worry.

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Following Republican claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020
Presidential election some voters are worried about election deniers.

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UK food prices jump 14.7%

The cost of food in the UK rose by 14.7% in the year to October, according to market research firm Kantar. That is the company's highest reading on record and it warns that the inflation peak is still ahead. Julia Chapman reports.

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Uganda to Close Schools Over Ebola

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Uganda says it will close schools countrywide at the end of November after 23 Ebola cases were confirmed among pupils.

The Ministry of Education says eight children have died so far and infections have been registered in five schools including the Capital – Kampala.

Michael Baleke has more

 

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Trump promises big announcement next week

Donald Trump has promised to make a big announcement at his Florida
residence next week.

Speculation has been mounting over whether Trump will officially
announce he's running for president again in 2024.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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New Swedish PM visits Turkey in push to get NATO membership over the line

On a visit to the Turkish capital Ankara, Sweden’s new Prime Minister says one of his government’s main priorities is fighting “organized crime and terrorism.”

Turkey and Hungary are the only NATO members that haven’t ratified Sweden and Finland application to join the alliance.


Giles Gibson reports from Tallinn in Estonia.


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Biden's policies on ballot in Midterm elections

The US is voting to decide who will control Congress for the next two years.

The Midterm elections could see President Joe Biden's Democrats lose
their majorities, as voters weigh in on his policies.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Voting underway in U.S. Midterm elections with Republicans gains expected

Americans are heading to polls to vote in the Midterm elections with
the Republican party predicted to make strong gains.

Voting will determine control of Congress, with the expectation
Republicans will gain the House of Representatives and possibility the
Senate as well.

Losing either house will make it much harder for President Joe Biden
and the Democrats to advance their agenda over the next two years of
his presidency.

Simon Marks reports from Washington.

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But as Simon Marks in Washington explains, it could take several days
to get results.

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RENAULT GOES GREEN

French carmaker Renault has announced sweeping changes to its vehicle production as the company looks toward a green future.


Sarah Coates has more from Paris.


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DRC ARMY RECRUITMENT

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The army in the Democratic Republic of Congo has recruited more than 3000 young people to defend the nation from rebel incursions in the country's east.
The recruitment comes a few days after President Felix Tshisekedi issued a clarion call for the youth to join the army and fight against the M23 rebels. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa........

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UK Prime Minister told to stamp out 'toxic culture' in Conservative Party

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under pressure after one of his Cabinet ministers faced fresh allegations of bullying.


Sir Gavin Williamson is accused of telling a senior civil servant to "slit your throat" while serving as Defence Secretary.


Critics say the new Prime Minister, who replaced Liz Truss last month, must stamp out the "toxic culture" in the Conservative Party.


Gavin Williamson has rejected bullying staff.


Sally Patterson reports.


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Suspended Train Operations in Nigeria to Resume This Month

The Nigerian government has announced the resumption of train services on the Kaduna-Abuja rail track this month.

The authorities suspended operations on the route eight months ago following an attack by an armed gang.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Europe watches on warily as US voters head to the polls

As voters in the US head to the ballot box, questions about what the midterm elections could mean for Washington's allies in Europe are being raised across the Atlantic. 

Reporter Rosie Birchard says Brussels is watching on warily, weighing up the potential impact on EU-US trade ties, transatlantic security, and backing for war-torn Ukraine.

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ANTI-OIL PROTESTORS DISRUPT UK ROADS

Climate activists have disrupted traffic for the second day running on the key M25 motorway around London.

Protestors from the Just Stop Oil campaign group have been taking action on a number of stretches of what is Britain's busiest motorway.

They've been warned by police that they will be treated as criminals.

And cabinet minister Mel Stride say it's not justified.

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Local court in India to pronounce verdict on pleas seeking worship of Hindu idol inside a mosque

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A local court in India's Varanasi (Waa-rah-nah-see) will pronounce a verdict on if Hindus should be allowed to worship inside a 16th-century mosque.

Hindu appellants claim that the mosque is built on the site of an ancient temple…

And that an idol of a Hindu god remains buried inside the Gyanvapi (Gyaan-wa-pee) mosque's compound.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Nvidia Offers Downgraded Chip to China to Meet US Trade Rules

US chip maker Nvidia Corp has developed an advanced chip targeted at the Chinese market.

The company confirmed it meets recent export control rules that prevent China from accessing cutting-edge technology.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Monday, November 7, 2022

U.S. stocks start week higher ahead of midterm elections

U.S. stocks rose Monday, as investors prepare for another possible
volatile week in store.

The country votes in the midterm elections, and the latest inflation
data is set to be released this week.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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Meta expected to lay off thousands starting this week - reports

Facebook parent company Meta looks to be the latest tech giant planning mass layoffs.

According to reports, the company is poised to sack thousands of workers beginning this week amid a broader tech slowdown.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Final day of campaigning in the U.S. ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections

U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are holding competing rallies on the eve of midterm elections to help their respective parties' candidates win seats.

The elections will decide who controls Congress, and a number of local and statewide seats.

U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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U.S. falls short of fair share of climate funding

The United States is falling billions of dollars short of its 'fair
share' of climate funding.

This is according to an analysis by website Carbon Brief, as the UN's
climate conference gets underway in Egypt, where leaders are debating
climate reparations.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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US lotto jackpot reaches $1.9 billion

The prize in a US lottery game has risen to a record-breaking 1.9 billion dollars after there was no winning ticket over the weekend.


Powerball has not had a winner in more than three months. It says the odds of winning the jackpot in Monday's draw are one in 292.2 million.


Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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