US markets enter holiday period on the up

To the US markets where stocks rose narrowly on Monday, kicking off the second half of what's been a largely strong year on Wall Street.

The main indices — the DOW, the S&P and the Nasdaq — all climbing, ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, when markets will be closed. 

With more, here's Benji Hyer. 

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Travel chaos plagues US airports amid storm warnings and heat wave

Travel chaos is plaguing US airports ahead of the Independence Day holiday.

Over 100 million Americans are under extreme weather warnings.

More than 1,000 flights were delayed or cancelled as of Monday morning.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Manhunt for suspects after two killed in Baltimore shooting

Investigators are continuing to search for multiple suspects following a mass shooting in the US city of Baltimore on Sunday. 

Two people were killed and dozens injured, mostly teens, at an annual neighbourhood street party.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Paris Mayor condemns violence after sixth consecutive night of rioting

The riots that have been taking place across France since last Tuesday are starting to reduce in number and intensity, after 200 people were arrested on Sunday, down from a high of 1,300 two days before.

Ross Cullen reports.

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EU CONSIDERS RUSSIAN DEMANDS ON GRAIN TO DEAL TO KEEP AGREEMENT AFLOAT

The European Union is considering allowing Russia's agricultural bank to circumvent sanctions in the hopes of saving the Black Sea grain deal.

Despite the concession, industry experts are still doubtful that Moscow will renew the deal, jeopardizing food supplies for millions of people.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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Twitter cap bad for advertising

The capping of the amount of tweets users on the social media
platform, Twitter can see per day is causing chaos and could impact
potential advertising.
According to marketing experts, this move will undermine efforts by
the company's new Chief Executive Linda Yaccarino to attract
advertisers to the platform.
Jody Jacobs has the details.

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Uganda Heightens Security After UK Terror Alert

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Uganda says the country is safe despite a new terror alert issued by the United Kingdom.

The UK issued a travel advisory on its website warning of possible indiscriminate attacks by terrorists on Uganda.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Nine killed in Israeli attack on Palestinian camp

At least nine people have been killed in an Israeli attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in the city of Jenin. Drones were deployed and gunfire was heard across the city in what Israeli forces have called a counterterrorism effort. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called the incident "a new war crime against our defenceless people". Mia Alberti reports from Beirut.

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GERMANY TO ACCELRATE PEACEKEEPING WITHDRAWAL FROM MALI

Germany has announced it is preparing to wind down its peacekeeping mission in Mali sooner than expected.

It follows the decision by the UN Security Council to end the multinational mission, known as MINUSMA, following demands by the country's military junta.

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more.

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50 killed in communal clashes in Nigeria

About 50 people have lost their lives in communal clashes in Nigeria's northeast state of Taraba.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Thai elephant flown back from Sri Lanka after diplomatic spat

A Thai elephant gifted to Sri Lanka more than two decades ago is back in the country after a diplomatic spat over its alleged abuse.

The 29-year-old tusker had lived at a Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka's south but Thailand demanded it be returned after allegations it was tortured and neglected.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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Unrest continues in India's northeast

4 more people have been killed in fresh violence in India's north eastern region of Manipur. One man was beheaded by a rival gang and three others killed in a gun battle.

It's been two months since the ethnic clashes first broke out and more than 40,000 security forces are still deployed on the ground.

The death toll stands at over 100 now and tens of thousands have been displaced.

The opposition has once again called for the state's chief minister - a leader from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party - to resign. The government has denied allegations that it has mishandled the situation and has again appealed for calm.

Here's Indian opposition leader Jairam Ramesh.
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US Treasury Sec Janet Yellen to visit China on Thursday

CUE: Washington says the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to Beijing on Thursday for four-days of talks -- a further sign President Biden is trying to improve relations between between the two countries after a difficult six-months following the shooting down of a Chinese balloon over America.  

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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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