Surprise announcements by OPEC producers saw oil prices spike on Monday.
Over the weekend Saudi Arabia said it would start "a voluntary reduction" in its production of crude oil.
Sally Patterson reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Monday, April 3, 2023
Trump on way to NYC to face criminal charges
Former US President Donald Trump is flying to New York City ahead of
his scheduled court appearance on Tuesday.
He's expected to face more than 30 charges related to hush money
allegedly paid to a porn star in 2016.
Trump is the first former president to be charged in a criminal case.
Nick Harper is outside Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach.
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his scheduled court appearance on Tuesday.
He's expected to face more than 30 charges related to hush money
allegedly paid to a porn star in 2016.
Trump is the first former president to be charged in a criminal case.
Nick Harper is outside Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach.
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Severe weather warnings for U.S. states just hit by deadly tornadoes
Parts of the South and Midwest United States are bracing for more severe storms and possible tornadoes from Tuesday.
At least 32 people died across seven states in a powerful storm system over the weekend.
U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone reports.
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Confusion reigns on Twitter over blue tick -- NYT has its badge removed
The New York Times has lost its Twitter verified badge, after refusing to pay for the blue checkmark.
The social media site's billionaire owner Elon Musk has been pushing $8-per-month Twitter Blue subscription as a way to remain verified on the platform.
He called the newspaper, which charges for its own subscription service, hypocritical, "unreadable," and branded its coverage as "propaganda."
Benji Hyer has more.
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Trump lawyers say will move to dismiss charges
Donald Trump's legal team says they'll likely move to dismiss the
charges against the former president.
Last week Trump was indicted in connection to allegations that he paid
hush money to a porn star.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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charges against the former president.
Last week Trump was indicted in connection to allegations that he paid
hush money to a porn star.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Paris city hall to ban e-scooters after public vote
From 1st September, roadside hire electric scooters will be banned in Paris.
The decision comes after a public vote ended in an overwhelming majority for those who wished to see the scooters removed from the French capital's streets.
Ross Cullen reports.
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The decision comes after a public vote ended in an overwhelming majority for those who wished to see the scooters removed from the French capital's streets.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Trump travels to NYC for arraignment
Donald Trump is travelling to New York City on Monday ahead of a court hearing on Tuesday.
The former president of the United States was indicted last week - the exact charges remain unknown, but relate to hush money allegedly paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
He is due to be arraigned, fingerprinted and photographed at a Manhattan courthouse, where security is ramping up.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Italy's Deputy PM criticises decision to block ChatGPT
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has criticised the national data agency's decision to ban Microsoft-backed ChatGPT.
At the end of last week, the Data Protection Authority blocked the AI-driven chatbot over potential privacy violations.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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New Delhi sees a spike in COVID cases, highest in 7 months
India is witnessing an uptick in the number of COVID infections.
New Delhi recorded over 400 fresh cases in the past day, the highest in seven months.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
New Delhi recorded over 400 fresh cases in the past day, the highest in seven months.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...
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Cineworld Drops Sale Plans
The troubled cinema chain Cineworld has abandoned plans to sell off parts of the business, and will instead seek new investment.
The company has also announced a debt restructuring package to bring it out of bankruptcy proceedings.
John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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KENYA’S OPPOSITION SIDE CANCELS ANTI GOVERNMENT DEMONSTRATIONS
Raila Odinga, the face of Kenya's opposition party has called off protests scheduled for Monday. He revealed he was ready for negotiations following an appeal from President William Ruto. At least three people have been killed and 400 wounded as thousands participated in demonstrations and clashes with the police over the past two weeks against high living costs and alleged fraud in last year's vote.
Daniel Kijo reports
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ZELENSKYY TO VISIT WARSAW ON WEDNESDAY
Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy will visit Poland later this week for an official visit.
It's only the third time the President has left Ukraine since Russia launched its full scale invasion in February of last year.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
It's only the third time the President has left Ukraine since Russia launched its full scale invasion in February of last year.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.
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French parliament set to bring bill that could legalize assisted suicide
The French president has asked France's parliament to 'co-construct' a bill before the end of the summer on designing a 'French model of end-of-life policy'.
Emmanuel Macron also announced a ten-year national plan for pain management and palliative care.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Emmanuel Macron also announced a ten-year national plan for pain management and palliative care.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Chinese Loans to Nigeria Rise by 209% from 2015
Monetary loans from China to Nigeria have risen by 209 percent since Muhammadu Buhari's administration began in 2015.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Teachers in England reject pay deal
Teachers in England have overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer from the government aimed at ending strike action. Some 98% of members of the biggest education union voted against the deal, which would have given them a 4.3% pay rise and a one-off payment of £1,000. Julia Chapman has more from London.
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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to appeal his defamation conviction
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Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is appealing his conviction in a defamation case – which if overturned – could get him reinstated into the parliament.
Opposition parties claim that the case and his subsequent disqualification as a member of parliament is an assault on the country's democracy.
India correspondent Ishan Garg explains the key legal challenges Gandhi faces.
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Hong Kong dismisses US concerns over public freedoms in the city
Hong Kong is dismissing US claims that American interests in the city are being threatened by a national security crackdown. A US state department report says Americans in Hong Kong who are critical of China are facing a heightened risk of arrest or prosecution.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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US-led war games kick off near Korean Peninsula
South Korea, Japan, and the US are set to kick-off military drills off the Korean Peninsula on Monday, amid joint efforts to deter Pyongyang.
The countries have agreed to boost cooperation as North Korea continues to test ballistic missiles in violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo
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Sunday, April 2, 2023
Donald Trump's legal team prepares for indictment "battle"
Donald Trump's lawyers insist he is "ready for a fight" as the country nervously awaits his expected appearance on Tuesday at a Manhattan court following his indictment by a grand jury.
Mr Trump will become the first former US President to face criminal charges for his alleged role in a 2016 hush money payment to cover-up an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Whilst that $130,000 payment was not illegal, prosecutors could accuse him of falsifying business records, and potentially breaking election law, which would constitute a felony.
Benji Hyer reports.
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US calls for "immediate release" of American prisoners in Russia
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for the "immediate release" of Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, held on Russian soil.
In a phone call with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov, Blinken conveyed Washington's "grave concern" over Moscow's "unacceptable detention" of United States citizens, as Benji Hyer reports.
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