DOMINIC RAAB RESIGNS FROM UK GOVERNMENT FOLLOWING BULLYING REPORT

The UK's Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, has resigned from government - after a report looking into bullying claims was handed to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. The document examined the details of eight accusations. In his resignation letter, Dominic Raab, said he was duty bound to accept the findings of the report…but that it was flawed and that all but two claims were dismissed. He had always denied any wrongdoing. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.

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DEFENCE MINISTERS MEET IN GERMANY TO TALK UKRAINE WEAPONS

Defence talks are taking place in Germany to help decide if the West will provide additional weaponry to Ukraine. 

The meeting of defence ministers comes as Ukrainian forces continue to train on modern tanks, air defence systems and armoured personnel carriers which have been handed over in recent months.

From Berlin Trent Murray has more. 

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RSF AGREES TO THREE DAY TRUCE IN SUDAN

The paramilitary RSF group in Sudan says it's agreed to a 72 hour truce.

The army has not yet signed up to the arrangement despite international pressure for a three day truce to mark Eid al-Fitr.

The UN says tens of thousands have fled Sudan after fierce fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces.

UN Secretary General António Guterres says the humanitarian situation is worseing.

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Massive search on in India's Kashmir after 5 soldiers in killed in attack

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A massive search operation has been launched in India's Jammu and Kashmir area after an attack on an army truck killed 5 soldiers and injured another.

Reports say India's top investigative agency is also joining the probe.

Ishan Garg reports.

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China Plans More Military Drills Amid Heightened Tensions

China's military is planning to conduct intensive military drills in waters off its coast and the South China Sea in the coming days.

That - amid escalating tensions with the US, threatening regional stability.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Gunfire ringing out from a Chinese warship in recent exercises surrounding Taiwan.

Kurdish asylum seeker awarded damages for immigration facility assault

Japan’s government is being ordered to pay damages to a Kurdish asylum seeker who claimed he was assaulted at an immigrant detention centre.

A Tokyo court has ruled staff acted illegally when they forcibly restrained the man in 2019.

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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China's Foreign Minister begins diplomatic push in the Philippines

China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang (Pron: Chin) is beginning a three-day visit to the Philippines in a bid to boost the countries’ relationship. His trip comes as the Philippines carries out its biggest joint military drills with the US in decades. Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Yellen: US and China need to have "constructive" economic engagement

The US Treasury Secretary says Washington and Beijing need to have "constructive" economic engagement in order to make progress on global challenges including climate change and the war in Ukraine.

In her speech at the Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies in Washington,

Janet Yellen argued Beijing has been striking a more confrontational posture towards the US and its allies in the Indo-Pacific and Europe.

Jagruti Dave reports from the US Capital.

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Tesla earnings weigh on stocks

There were losses on Wall Street Thursday as investors digested
disappointing economic data and a drop in oil prices.

Tesla's disappointing earnings results were also a major drag on the
tech sector.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Charges against Alec Baldwin over 'Rust' shooting dropped

Prosecutors in the US state of New Mexico have dropped charges against Alec Baldwin over the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie Rust.

The actor had faced two charges of manslaughter for accidentally shooting Hutchins a year and half ago with a gun that wasn't supposed to be loaded.

Ira Spitzer has more

 

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WH Smith profits more than double

British high street retailer WH Smith bounced back from a pandemic slump to more than double its profits over the past year. The stationery and books chain with hundreds of stores at airports and train stations will open more than 120 new branches worldwide over the next year, including 50 across North America. Meanwhile WH Smith's British business benefitted from the end of Covid restrictions. Pre-tax profits in the past six months rose above estimates from $22 million to $56 million. Adam Solomons reports from London.

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Rust filming to resume after deadly shooting on set

Filming for the movie Rust is slated to continue today 18 months after
the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on set.

Alec Baldwin remains involved in the project despite being charged
with the involuntary manslaughter of Halyna Hutchins.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US repatriates Guantanamo prisoner, leaving 30 detainees

The US military has repatriated a Guantanamo Bay prisoner to Algeria,
leaving just 30 detainees in the high security facility.

Said bin Brahim bin Umran Bakush had been held without charge for more
than two decades after he was arrested in Pakistan in 2002.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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SpaceX’s Starship - the world’s most powerful rocket - explodes during test flight

SpaceX's Starship test flight - ending with a bang. Literally. The world's largest and most powerful rocket exploded during its maiden voyage but as Toni Waterman explains - the launch was still a success.

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Lavrov set to meet with UN Secretary General next week

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is heading to New York next
week, where he is expected to chair Security Council meetings.
Lavrov is also expected to meet with U.N Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

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Rail workers call another day of pension reform demonstrations ahead of Labour Day strike

People in Paris are facing another day of disruptions on the public transport network, due to continued social action against the pension reform laws.

France's four main railway unions have called for a nationwide strike on Thursday.

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REPORT INTO DOMINIC RAAB BULLYING CLAIMS IN HANDS OF PRIME MINISTER

A report examining claims that the UK's Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, bullied staff is expected to be published on Thursday. The document is already in the hands of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak - who will decide whether or not Mr Raab broke the Ministerial Code of Conduct. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more from London.

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Report: Italian officials consider pulling out of BRI agreement with China

Italian officials have hinted they'd consider exiting a trade agreement with Beijing to make a deal with Taipei over semiconductors - that's according to a report from Bloomberg News.

In 2019, Italy signed a memorandum of understanding with China, becoming part of its Belt & Road Initiative or BRI.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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UK student complaints hit new ceiling

University students in England and Wales have made a record number of complaints about their courses for the fourth year in a row. The Office of the Independent Adjudicator received 2,850 reports from unhappy students in 2022 - with Universities paying out more than £1 million in compensation. The body representing Universities in the UK, though, maintains most students have positive experiences. Adam Solomons reports from London.

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Fighting continues in Sudan

Fighting continues in Sudan after another attempt at a ceasefire collapsed on the eve of the Eid holiday. Many residents of the capital Khartoum have tried to flee the city amid a power struggle between the army and a paramilitary group. Naba Mohideen reports from Sudan. 

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