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According to reports, Japan’s government is in talks with the deputy of the national bank to succeed its outgoing governor.
Current head Haruhiko Kuroda is set to step down, fueling speculation whether his successor will see an end to the bank's ultra loose monetary policy.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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China is condemning the United States for shooting down what Beijing claims was a Chinese weather balloon off the US coast.
The US accuses China of using the balloon for spying.
Patrick Fok reports from Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong’s largest national security trial is underway.
47 pro-democracy activists and politicians are facing charges of subversion for organising an unofficial primary election in 2020, days after a sweeping new security law had been imposed.
Richard Kimber is at the courthouse and sent this report on the significance of the trial.
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Public confidence in US policing has fallen further in the wake of the death of Tyre Nichols according to a new poll.
The 29 year old black man's beating by police in the US state of Tennessee last month was captured on video.
US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.
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Data out on Friday showed the US economy is continuing to perform strongly - despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to dampen demand.
Investors are still reeling from shock labour numbers, with more due out this week.
Sally Patterson has more in New York.
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The UK's energy watchdog, Ofgem, has suspended the installation of prepaid energy meters by utility companies, after an investigation found debt collectors breaking into homes to fit them.
Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.
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Nigeria has recorded over 10,000 cases of cancer this year.
Founder of a cancer foundation and wife of Kebbi state governor in the country's north made the disclosure in Abuja.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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Ukraine is hosting top European Union leaders for a summit aimed at strengthening political ties.
President Zelensky is expected to push for a faster track on joining the 27-member bloc, arguing closer integration with the EU is a source of motivation for Ukrainian citizens and soldiers.
Rosie Birchard reports.
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India's Adani group has met obligations on US bonds, even amid the share rout.
Market losses have climbed to more than $100 billion after a US short seller, Hindenburg Research accused the company of stock manipulation.
Adani Group is now reportedly planning to issue a credit report to address liquidity concerns.
India correspondent Ishan Garg tells us about what that could mean for the markets.
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Japan and China are looking to improve communication amidst heightened security tensions in the region.
Foreign ministers from the two countries spoke on Thursday to explore how to mend strained bilateral relations.
Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.
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Hong Kong is giving away half a million plane tickets as part of a campaign to boost its image as a tourism and business hub. The government wants to reinvigorate the city’s fortunes after three years of political and Covid-19 turmoil. Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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