Police still looking for suspects after mass shooting in U.S. state of Maryland

At least two people have been killed and 30 others injured in a shooting at a community party in the U.S. city of Baltimore.

Officials say access to illegal guns have caused a surge in crime both in the city and the wider nation.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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SOUTH AFRICA FLOOD DEATHS

Authorities in South Africa say seven people have died and another seven are missing in the county's  KwaZulu-Natal province after it was hit by heavy rain and a tornado.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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Series of major Supreme Court decisions, with huge implications for millions

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Joe Biden's student loan plan, a major setback in his bid to forgive billions of dollars in debt for tens of millions of borrowers.

In a 6-3 ruling on Friday, justices rejected his programme, just minutes after another landmark judgement relating to free speech and LGBTQ rights. 

From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Labor market in focus in shortened trading week [PREVIEW]

Labor market figures will be the main focus on Wall Street in what
will be a shortened trading week.

The markets will be closed Tuesday for the July 4th holiday.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US sends bombers to Korean Peninsula

The U.S. has sent B-52 to the Korean Peninsula in the latest show of
strength against North Korea.

South Korea says joint military drills with the U.S. are in response
to Pyongyang's continued missile tests.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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The air quality in New York City still unhealthy

An air quality alert has been issued for all five boroughs in New York
City, as the smog from the Canada wildfires continues to blanket the
big Apple.
New York State Governor, Kathy Hochul says for now, this air quality
alert will remain in place until at least midnight on Friday.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...

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George Santos makes first court appearance in New York

Embattled U.S. congressman George Santos is making a first court
appearance in New York Friday.

He pleaded not guilty to 13 charges including fraud, money laundering
and theft of public funds.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Inflation softens across the Eurozone

Inflation across the Eurozone has fallen slightly according to new data released by the European commission. 

The numbers reveal that while food and energy prices have softened, prices in the services sector have climbed - raising questions about whether the European Central Bank will maintain its hawkish approach to hiking interest rates. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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Over 500 suspects arrested by Police in Nigeria over rail track vandalization, cattle rustling

Police in Nigeria have arrested over five hundred suspects for various offences ranging from cattle rustling, vandalization of rail tracks and other crimes.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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More than 600 arrests in France as looting, arson and violence continues

More than 600 people were arrested overnight in France in what was the third consecutive night of nationwide protests and violence.

Banks were set on fire and shops looted as thousands of people continued to demonstrate after the shooting dead of a teenager by police on Tuesday.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Merger of Indian lenders to create world's fourth largest bank

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India's HDFC Bank's merger with its sister entity will result in the world's fourth-largest lender by market capitalization.

After the merger which is due to be completed over the weekend, it will rank behind the likes of JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America – but will still boast a 120 million strong customer base.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Foreign businesses and investors wary of China's new espionage and security laws

CUE: Foreign businesses and investors are wary of tougher Chinese laws on national security and espionage that come into effect at midnight in Beijing on Friday. 

They worry that some activities, such as doing market or investment research, which can already be difficult, could become even more risky.

Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong

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Japan urges N Korea negotiate over abductions

Japan is urging North Korea to join talks to resolve the issue of past abductions of Japanese nationals.

At least 17 people were taken by Pyongyang in a string of abductions in the 1970s and 1980s.

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo  

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Stocks rise on Wall Street on strong U.S. economic data

On Wall Street, stocks climbed Thursday….after fresh economic data
showed the resilience of the U.S. economy.

The first-quarter GDP was revised sharply upwards to 2 per cent…from
an earlier reading of 1.3 per cent.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports from New York.

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Parkland resource officer not guilty on all counts

The resource officer who stayed outside the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School while a gunman was killing people inside has been acquitted on all counts. Scot Peterson was facing 11 counts including felony child neglect and culpable negligence. Toni Waterman has more.

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US Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action at universities

President Joe Biden says he "strongly disagrees" with the US Supreme Court's landmark decision to overturn university affirmative action programmes.

The country's highest court — which he branded as "not normal" — ruled on Thursday to upend decades of positive discrimination policies in college applications that were designed to promote diversity.

Our US Correspondent Benji Hyer reports. 

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US air affected by Canadian wildfire smoke

More than a third of the United States currently have air quality alerts.
This as the smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets parts of the
country while officials call on the public to take safety precautions.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York...

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INFLATION UNEXPECTEDLY JUMPS IN GERMANY

Inflation in Germany has unexpectedly risen - reversing a series of declines in recent months.  

The new data released by the country's statistics agency underscoring how the economic impact of the war in Ukraine continues to be felt across Europe. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Millions brace for sweltering temperatures as heat dome moves across the US south

The blistering and deadly heat wave that has been parked over Texas for the past two weeks is on the move. Tens of millions of Americans in Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas and Flordia are now bracing for extreme temperatures - with heat indices much, much hotter. Toni Waterman has more.

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Human remains possibly found in Titan investigation

The U.S. Coast Guard says human remains have possibly been discovered
among the wreckage of the Titan.

The submersible was on a dive to the wreck of the Titanic when it
imploded killing the five people aboard.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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