Thursday, May 18, 2023

Death toll in attack on communities in Nigeria rises to 85

The death toll following an attack on communities in Plateau state, northcentral Nigeria has risen to 85.


Locals say many people are still missing due to the attack, and a search for them is ongoing.


Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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25% of French regions at "very probable" risk of drought this summer

A quarter of French regions are at "very probable" risk of drought this July and August.

That's according to the French environment minister, who spoke at the release of a summer drought forecast.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India's Southern State of Karnataka Announces New Chief Minister

India's main opposition party - the Congress party - has chosen Veteran Congress leader - Siddaramaiah to lead the newly elected government in the Southern State of Karnataka.

The new chief minister of the Indian state will be sworn in on Saturday.

Our correspondent Sreoshi Mukherjee has more on this story... 


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Acute Malnutrition Among Refugees

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Cases of acute malnutrition among women and children are on the increase in Uganda's refugee settlements.

 

Humanitarian Agency, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns the number of malnourished patients in the five settlements across the country has risen by nearly 50% from 2021 to 2022.

 

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UK, JAPAN REACH BUSINESS AND DEFENCE DEALS

The UK and Japan have reached £18bn of investment deals as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak holds talks on business and defence issues.

London and Tokyo are stepping up defence cooperation to try and boost stability in the Indo-Pacific amid growing concerns over China.

The diplomacy comes ahead of the G7 summit of world leaders in Japan at the weekend.

Rishi Sunak says the region is increasingly important to the UK.

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G7 leaders arriving in Japan for summit

World leaders are arriving in Japan for the G7 summit being held in Hiroshima this week. 


The three day talks are expected to address global security and financial challenges, including enhancing sanctions on Russia and reducing economic reliance with China. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Stocks rise on debt ceiling optimism

U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday fueled by hopes that U.S. lawmakers
will reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the government may be unable to
may its bills as early as June 1st.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden: debt deal won't be done until earliest Sunday

US President Joe Biden says a deal on raising the debt ceiling won't
happen until he returns from his trip to Japan for the G7 summit.

Biden spoke to reporters before he left Washington on Wednesday morning.

He said he plans to hold a press conference on his return on Sunday.

He has cancelled the Australia leg of his trip to continue
negotiations on trying to raise the US's borrowing limit, to prevent
an unprecedented default.

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It follows a second White House meeting on Tuesday between Biden and
the four Democratic and Republican leaders.

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Harry and Meghan: "near catastrophic car chase” in NYC

The New York Police Department is investigating after Britain's Prince
Harry and his wife Meghan claimed they were involved in a "near
catastrophic car chase".

The couple say they were pursued by paparazzi photographers for more
than two hours in New York City.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Elizabeth Homes loses appeal to avoid prison time

Disgraced tech founder Elizabeth Holmes has lost an appeal to delay serving her 11 year prison sentence.

Holmes was convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges over her company Theranos's false claims to investors about its blood testing technology.

Silicon Valley correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.


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UN PREDICTS GLOBAL WARMING WILL PASS 1.5C

The world is set to break a key warming limit for the first time, according to the United Nations.


The World Meteorological Organization says we are likely to pass the 1.5C global warming threshold in the next five years.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Abortion pill case goes before conservative appeals court

The battle over access to the abortion pill in the US heads before an appeals court today (Wednesday). Three conservative judges will hear arguments on whether to uphold a Texas court's ruling to strip FDA approval for the drug mifepristone (MIF-A-PRIS-TONE), which is used in more than half of all abortions in the US. Toni Waterman has more.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Harry & Meghan involved in "near catastrophic car chase”

Britain's Prince Harry, his wife Meghan and her mother were involved
in a "near catastrophic car chase" in New York City, according to his
spokesperson.

A statement from the prince's team said they were chased by paparazzi
photographers for over two hours.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Biden travels to G7 as debt ceiling talks continue

US President Joe Biden is traveling to the G7 summit in Japan as
negotiations continue in Washington to try and raise the debt ceiling.

The US has a June 1st deadline to avoid a potentially catastrophic default.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UK government proposes extending protections for renters

The British government has introduced a new bill to Parliament that would offer greater protection for renters in England. Critics say the proposals do nothing to address soaring rental prices. Julia Chapman has more.

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Bike path attacker set to be handed life sentence

A man convicted of killing eight people on a crowded bike path in New
York is set to be formally sentenced to life in prison.

Sayfullo Saipov was convicted at the start of the year on terrorism
and murder charges.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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DIPLOMATS STILL DEBATING GRAIN DEAL AS THURSDAY RENEWAL DEADLINE APPROACHES

The last ship sailing under the protection of the Black Sea grain deal has left a Ukrainian port, as the deadline approaches for the agreement's renewal.

Diplomats took discussions online on Wednesday, and if needed could continue debating on Thursday, according to the Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkiye.

The Kremlin on Wednesday refused to speculate what the outcome might be. But it's been consistently pessimistic about the chance of renewal.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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India's Monsoon Season Likely to be Delayed This Year

India's monsoon season is likely to be delayed according to the country's Meteorological Department.  

Experts say the late arrival of the seasonal rains, even if only by a few days, could impact India's three trillion dollar economy

Our correspondent Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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Four Killed as Gunmen Attack U.S Consulate Convoy in Nigeria

A U.S consulate staff convoy has been attacked by suspected terrorists in Anambra state, southeast Nigeria.

Four people were killed during the attack.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Former French president receives historic sentence

The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has lost his appeal against his conviction for influence-peddling and corruption.

The decision means that his original sentence of three years in jail - with two years suspended - will stand, though the ex-president's legal team says they will launch a new appeal in the country's highest court.

Ross Cullen reports.


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