Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Slim gains on Wall Street during quiet session

The S&P 500 has closed at its highest level so far this year.

Economic headwinds have taken a toll on stocks in recent months but
robust economic data in the face of stubborn inflation has provided
Wall Street with a boost.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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PGA Tour and LIV Golf agree to merge, ending feud

The PGA Tour and LIV [RHYMES WITH GIVE] Golf have agreed to merge, ending the rivalry that has engulfed the golf world over the past year.


The deal means that the Saudi government, LIV's main backer, will have a major stake in the new business entity.


US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more


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Donald Trump lashes out at DOJ over documents investigation

Donald Trump has protested his innocence by unleashing a torrent of social media posts lambasting the US Department of Justice, a day after his lawyers met with DOJ officials amid an investigation into the former President's handling of classified documents.


On his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed he "did nothing wrong," despite the FBI finding dozens of sensitive files at his Mar-a-Lago estate last summer. 


Our US Correspondent is Benji Hyer.

 

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Texas Sheriff recommends criminal charges over DeSantis migrant flight

A Texas Sheriff has recommended criminal charges be brought over the transfer of migrants to Martha's Vineyard last year. The flights were orchestrated by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's administration. Toni Waterman has more.

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Pilot seen slumped in cockpit before crash near Washington, D.C.

Aviation experts are suggesting that the cabin of the plane that crashed near the U.S. capital on Sunday, lost pressure before the incident.


The private flight flew over some of the country's most restrictive airspace, and U.S. fighter jets were scrambled - causing alarm when people heard a sonic boom.


The National Transportation Safety Board is on the scene, to complete a full investigation.


Caroline Malone reports from Washington.




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UPDATE: Cuba Good Jr settles rape lawsuit

Hollywood actor, Cuba Gooding junior has avoided a rape trial and has
instead settled the lawsuit.
Gooding Jr is accused of rape almost a decade ago. He has denied the
allegation saying it was consensual sex.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story....

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France faces 14th major day of anti-pension reform protests

Another nationwide day of social action in France is taking place in France against proposed pension reforms.

Unions are spearheading what is the 14th day of protests and strikes since the start of the year. 

Ross Cullen is with protestors in Paris.

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UN Secretary General: War must stop

UN Secretary General, Antonio Guiterres says the war in Ukraine must end.
Guiterres was addressing reporters hours after the collapse of a major
dam in southern Ukraine that's triggered mass evacuations and is
threatening drinking water supplies.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York....

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Civil rape case against Cuba Gooding Jr gets underway

The civil trial against Hollywood actor, Cuba Gooding junior will
begin in New York City on Tuesday.
Gooding Jr is accused of rape almost a decade ago. He has denied the allegation.
The lawsuit seeks 6 million dollars in damages.
Jody Jacobs has more on that story....

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SEC sues largest U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is suing cryptocurrency
exchange Coinbase.

It comes just a day after the regulator slapped crypto giant Binance
with a lawsuit.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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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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