Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Mother faces federal charges after child shoot teacher

The mother of a child who shot his teacher has been hit with federal
gun charges.

Back in January a six-year-old boy brought his mother's gun to school
and shot Abigail Zwerner.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Chris Christie expected to launch Presidential bid

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is expected to formally launch his bid for the White House today (Tuesday). The one-time Trump ally turned harsh critic is just the latest Republican to jump into the race - which is getting more crowded by the day. Toni Waterman has more.

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Italy's GDP forecast to grow by 1.2 percent in 2023


The Italian economy is forecast to grow by 1.2 percent in 2023, according to the country's official statistics agency.

That would mark a significant downturn from last year, when Italy's GDP bounced back from the coronavirus pandemic.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Labour Unions in Nigeria Suspend Planned Strike Over Petrol Subsidy, To Reconvene June 19

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their planned strike scheduled for Wednesday.


The decision followed a meeting by the representatives of the Federal Government and the Organised Labour at the Presidential Villa over fuel subsidy removal.


The decision also comes just hours after an industrial court stopped the two main labour unions from going on the indefinite strike this week to protest the removal of petrol subsidy.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.


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Prince Harry arrives in court to give evidence

Prince Harry has arrived at court where he will become the first British royal in decades to face a cross-examination.

He accuses Mirror Group Newspapers of using illegal methods to gather information about him and his family since 1996.

The company has previously admitted to phone hacking but denies these specific allegations.

Julia Chapman reports.

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Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up hydroelectric dam

Thousands of homes are at risk of flooding after the Ukrainian government accused Russia of blowing up a hydroelectric dam.

At least 16,000 people live in the affected area and are being evacuated.

The dam at Nova Kakhovka in the Kherson region supplies water to cool the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Ukraine's nuclear energy body says the situation at the facility is under control but there could still be negative consequences.

Ian Birrell is a foreign correspondent at the Daily Mail newspaper.

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Fresh Violence Breaks Out in India's Manipur Leaving Three Dead

Three people were killed and four others injured in the Indian state of Manipur as violence between two armed ethnic groups continues.

Authorities have extended an internet ban till Saturday to prevent further clashes.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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China and US navies in joint multinational drills in Indonesia, despite rising tensions

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Just days after America accused a Chinese warship of dangerously cutting across an US destroyer in international waters in the Taiwan Strait, the Chinese and American navies are taking part in exercises in Indonesia ... to improve co-operation.

Forty ships from more than thirty countries are also participating. 


Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong.


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India and the US firm up defence roadmap ahead of Modi visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's state visit to the US later this month, the Biden administration has said its partnership with India is 'one of its most consequential' bilateral relationships.
 
Meanwhile, the two countries have finalised a roadmap for defence industry cooperation, a move expected to bolster New Delhi's defence manufacturing ambitions.

Prime Minister Modi has said he wants India to become the world's largest base for defence manufacturing. Currently, India is the world's largest importer of arms.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Vietnam Grants Clemency to Two Australians Sentenced to Death

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says two Australians that were sentenced to death in Vietnam have been granted clemency folowing his visit.

Albanese was in Vietnam in a visit to strengthen ties with the southeast Asian nation.

Patrick Fok reports.

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South Koreans turn on nuclear prospect

Public support for South Korea to develop its own nuclear arsenal is plummeting according to new figures. 

The drop comes as Seoul and its defense partners attempt to deter North Korea from conducting a nuclear weapons test. 


Chris Gilbert reports.


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Monday, June 5, 2023

Stocks pull back after recent gains

U.S. stocks lost ground Monday after recent gains nearly saw a
departure from bear-market territory.

Investors have been upbeat since lawmakers reached a deal to raise the
debt ceiling.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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U.S. regulators sue Binance and its CEO

U.S. regulators have filed 13 charges against the world's biggest
cryptocurrency exchange and Binance's CEO Changpeng Zhao.

The exchange is accused of mismanaging customer funds and dodging U.S. laws.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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California accuses Florida of arranging more migrant flights

California has accused the state of Florida of chartering a plane to fly a group of migrants to the state capital of Sacramento.


Last year Florida and other Republican-controlled states sent migrants multiple times to Democrat-run cities to protest President Biden's border policies.


Ira Spitzer has more.


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Texas judge bans legal filings written by A.I.

A judge in Texas has banned lawyers from using artificial intelligence to write their legal briefs…after one generated filing was found to be riddled with errors. Toni Waterman has more.

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Mike Pence files to run for 2024 GOP presidential nomination

Former US vice president Mike Pence has filed paperwork to launch his run for the 2020 Republican presidential nomination.


The documents were submitted to the Federal Election Commission. He's expected to personally launch his bid on Wednesday. 


Kate Fisher reports from Washington.


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Airlines Look To Profitable Future

Airlines are expected to make near record revenues this year, with the profit forecast for the industry almost doubling.


But senior officials have denied the fares are too high, and claim margins are 'wafer thin'


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


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Journalists at America's largest newspaper chain on strike

Journalists working for America's largest newspaper chain are striking over job cuts and pay.

Hundreds of employees from more than two dozen newsrooms run by Gannett will not work on Monday, with unions demanding a change of leadership.

Sally Patterson reports from New York.

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Actors vote on whether to sanction strike action

The union representing Hollywood's actors will announce today whether
members have authorized them to organize a strike.

Over the weekend the Directors Guild of America reached a potential
deal with the studios but a writers strike is ongoing.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Republican hopeful Nikki Haley attacks Trump, DeSantis over Ukraine

In the U.S., the fight for the Republican nomination is heating up,
with more than a year to go before the next Presidential election.

On Sunday, White House hopeful Nikki Haley attacked rivals Donald
Trump and Ron DeSantis over their stance on Ukraine.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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