Michel Expected to Raise Human Rights, Protests in Meeting with Xi

European Council President Charles Michel is set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss global challenges.

He's also expected to raise questions over human rights and EU values.

But the visit comes as protests demanding an end to China's covid curbs have morphed into the biggest threat to China's leadership in 30 years.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Sam Bankman-Fried admits messing up over FTX

Sam Bankman-Fried says he's unaware that fraud was committed when he
was CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX.

Regulators are investigating FTX's demise and the former billionaire
says he's now down to one credit card.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. stocks surge on Fed Chair comments

U.S. stocks urged Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
said the central bank will ease the pace of its interest rate hikes.

Better than expected economic data also gave the markets a lift.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Ye to pay Kim Kardashian $200,000 per month in child support

Rapper Kanye West has been ordered to pay reality TV star Kim Kardashian $200,000 per month in child support in their divorce settlement.

They will share joint custody of their four children.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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US Democratic Party elects black Congress house leader for the first time in US history

US Democrat Hakeem Jeffries has been elected into the role as House leader, 

He's the first black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress in American History.

Chris Jones has more from Washington DC.

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U.S. economy revised stronger in third quarter

Revised GDP numbers show the US economy expanded at a much faster pace in the third quarter than initially thought.

But fresh jobs numbers point to a slowdown in the coming months.

Toni Waterman has more.

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Mitch McConnell condemns Trump's dinner with West and Fuentes

More condemnation of former President Donals Trump's dinner with Kanye
West and white nationalist Nick Fuentes.
This time from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House
Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.
The remarks come after former President Trump announced his 2024
presidential campaign.
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Prince William visits US on first overseas trip as Prince of Wales

The UK's Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, are on
their first royal visit since the death of the Queen.

The visit to Boston and New York includes an environmental awards
ceremony in Boston on Friday.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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French baguettes receive UN cultural heritage status

The French baguette has been named on the United Nations World Cultural Heritage list.

The UN's cultural organization recognised the craftsmanship and the culture of the French national staple bread.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Security staff on Eurostar trains set to go on strike

In the UK, members of the RMT union who work as security staff on Eurostar trains have voted to go on strike.

It's the latest industrial action announced in the buildup to Christmas.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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Former Chinese leader Jiang Zemin dies aged 96

China's former leader Jiang Zemin has died at the age of 96 from multiple organ failure and leukemia, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency.

He came to power after the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown and oversaw a period of swift economic growth that included China's admission to the World Trade Organisation in 2001.

Alfred Wu is an Associate Professor at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore.

He was a reporter in China when it joined the WTO and says Jiang Zemin's decision led to the country's subsequent economic rise.

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HSBC to close quarter of UK branches

HSBC will close over a quarter of its branches in the UK, the bank has announced.

The lender said it would shut one hundred and fourteen outlets across the country from April next year.

Several major banks have closed hundreds of branches in recent years to cut costs.

Sally Patterson has more.

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China mourns death of former leader Jiang Zemin

China is preparing nationwide mourning events to mark the death of the
country's former leader Jiang Zemin, who's passed away at the age of
96.

He presided over more than a decade of dramatic economic growth
following the bloody 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in
Tiananmen Square.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Nigeria Police Chief Sentenced to Three Months in Jail

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A high court in Nigeria has sentenced the country's police chief to three months in prison for disobeying a court order.

The ruling followed a lawsuit by a police officer who was dismissed in 1992, a few years after the Inspector of police joined the force.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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Nigeria to Prosecute 886 Suspected Terrorists

Military authorities in Nigeria say 886 suspected terrorists in the country are awaiting prosecution.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Jurors chosen in landmark Brussels terror attacks trial

By the end of Wednesday, thirty-six people will be chosen as jurors for the largest ever trial of its kind in Belgium. 

The landmark case concerns nine defendants suspected of carrying out terror attacks in March 2016, which claimed 32 lives and injured hundreds more in the Belgian capital.

From Brussels, Rosie Birchard has more.

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GERMANY PLEDGES TO HELP UKRAINE REPAIR ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

The German Government has pledged more military and financial support for Ukraine - as the country prepares for a difficult winter. 

With energy supplies continuing to bear the brunt of Russia's airstrikes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged to help repair efforts during a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports 

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DEMENTIA DRUG RESULTS SHOW SUCCESS

Experts say a new drug could mean the "beginning of the end" in the search for effective Alzheimer's treatments.

Clinicial trials of Lecanamab found that after 18 months it slowed disease progression by over a quarter compared with patients taking the placebo.

Peter Kelham - from Alzheimers Research Uk - says the results are the most significant step forward he he has seen.

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Struggling with western sanction, Moscow asks India to export 500 items: Report

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Russia has reportedly asked India to export more than 500 items including parts for vehicles, as sanctions hit Moscow struggles to keep its industries afloat.

India too is believed to be keen to narrow its trade deficit with Russia – which has been ballooning since India started purchasing cheaper Russian oil earlier this year.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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China orders crackdown on "hostile forces" following COVID-19 protests

China’s top law enforcement body is pledging to crackdown on “hostile forces”. The comments are being seen as a warning to protesters angry about Covid-19 policies.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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