India probes deadly train crash

A train crash in India that killed 275 people and left more than 1000 injured was likely caused by a signalling error, according to the country's Railways Minister.

The Indian government has said a detailed report will be released soon. But for families of the victims of one of India's deadliest rail tragedies, there are still many unanswered questions.

Many are still struggling to locate the whereabouts of their kin and about 167 bodies remain unidentified.

Ishan Garg is in Bhubhanewar (PRONO: BHOO-WUH-NESH-WER) outside a hospital where the bodies are being brought in.

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HK Police Arrest Five and Detain More than 20 on Tiananmen Anniversary

Police in Hong Kong arrested five people and detained more than 20 others on the anniversary of the June 4th Tiananmen massacre over suspected offences including acting seditiously.

Commemorations of the event were banned in the city.

Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

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Number of Japan students reporting depression doubles

The number of students in Japan reporting signs of depression has doubled since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, suggesting the country's social loneliness problem is worsening.  

It comes as the government passes a new law aimed at battling loneliness and reclusiveness. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Potential deal for Hollywood writers could bring strike to an end

A union representing many Hollywood writers is presenting an agreement to them to help them get back to work.

Thousands of writers have been on strike for a month to push for better wages and protection against AI.

Here's U.S. Correspondent Caroline Malone.

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Two more Oath Keepers sentenced for Jan 6th attack

Two members of US far-right group Oath Keepers have been sentenced for their role in the January 6th attack on the Capitol.

They are the latest participants to receive jail time for their role in the plot to stop the transfer of power from Donald Trump to President Joe Biden following the 2020 election.

David Moerschel was sentenced on Friday to three years in prison for seditious conspiracy.

Florida chiropractor Joseph Hackett received three and a half years.

Sally Patterson reports.

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An 8-year-old who died in US Border custody denied ambulance 3 times

An 8-year-old migrant girl who died in US custody last month was denied an ambulance three times - that's according to an initial investigation. Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, who suffered from a heart condition and a rare blood disorder, died last month inside a Border Patrol station in Harlingen, Texas. Toni Waterman has more.

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President Biden to sign debt deal into law Friday

U.S. President Joe Biden will address the nation Friday from the Oval Office.

He's expected to sign a bipartisan debt ceiling deal into law.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Fed in focus in light trading week [PREVIEW]

The Federal Reserve will be a major talking point on Wall Street this
week ahead of its upcoming policy meeting.

With fears of U.S. defaulting on its debt, investors are now focusing
on interest rates and the battle against inflation.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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U.S. seeks TNT from Japan

The United States is attempting to procure explosives from Japan for
artillery shells that will be used by Ukrainian forces.

Japanese export rules bar companies from selling weapons overseas but
Reuters reports that a workaround might have been found.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US jobs data smashes expectations

The US economy added a better-than-expected 339,000 new jobs in May.

The latest government data also shows the unemployment rate rose from
3.4% to 3.7%.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Six women rescued in Nigeria 'baby factory' raid

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The Nigerian police has rescued six pregnant women after raiding a suspected "baby factory" in Rivers state, Southern Nigeria. 

A 39-year-old woman suspected to be running the child trafficking home has been arrested while further investigation is ongoing.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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Boris Johnson To Hand Over Covid Material

Former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced that he intends to give his unredacted WhatsApp messages directly to an inquiry looking into how the Covid pandemic was handled.

It's a direct challenge to the current government who announced they would take legal action against the request to handover messages. 

Simon Gaitan (Guy-tan) reports. 

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Indian farmers pledge support for protesting wrestlers

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Indian farmers are throwing their weight behind female wrestlers who're protesting against sexual harassment.

For months now, Indian wrestlers have been demanding the arrest of the ex-chief of India's wrestling body who they say has sexually harassed multiple athletes.

The farmers are now holding mass meetings to discuss strategy as they threaten a mass agitation.

Ishan Garg reports. 

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Victoria Cross winner loses defamation case over Afghan murders

One of the journalists at the centre of the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case says there was a huge campaign to cover up the murder of innocent people in Afghanistan. 

A Federal Court judge has found Australia's most decorated living soldier is a murderer and a war criminal. 

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane. 

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US Congress passes bill to avert catastrophic debt default

The United States Congress has passed a bill paving the way for the suspension of the nation's debt ceiling, a move that prevents a catastrophic default on its $31.4 trillion worth of debt next week. 

The Fiscal Responsibility Act  — struck by President Joe Biden and House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy — was passed by Senators late on Thursday night, amid stiff opposition from both sides of the political aisle. 

From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 

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US China trade pact sparks China's anger

A US-Taiwan trade deal aimed at deepening trade and economic ties between the two countries has sparked Beijing’s ire.

While the deal is modest, it signals Washington’s commitment to the self-governing island.

But as Nina-Maria Potts reports from Hong Kong, China is furious.

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US President Joe Biden falls at event

The White House says President Joe Biden is doing "fine" after he tripped and fell Thursday as he was handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony at the US Air Force Academy. Toni Waterman has more.  

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Far-right militant group members sentenced for Capitol riot

Two more members of the far-right Oath Keepers militant group have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the January 6th assault on the US Capitol. 

Roberto Minuta and co-defendant Edward Vallejo will be jailed for four-and-a-half and three years respectively, convicted of seditious conspiracy having sought to stop the certification of Joe Biden's 2020 Electoral College victory.

From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 

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US stocks up following employment data

US stocks rose on Thursday after opening in the red, amid debt ceiling progress and comments from Federal Reserve officials.

New economic data also showed the central bank's policy could be having its desired effect on slowing down inflation.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Iran arming militants in Syria to attack US troops according to leak

Iran is arming militants in Syria in a bid to launch deadly attacks against US troops there, according to leaked classified documents. 

The Washington Post which reviewed the information also reported that Iran is working with Russia to try to drive Americans from the wider region.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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