Ukraine to receive security guarantees from G7 states

Leaders are attending the inaugural meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council as part of the annual summit of the military alliance. It comes after Kyiv failed to achieve a promise of eventual membership, which Ukraine's president called 'absurd'. Julia Chapman reports from Vilnius, where the summit is being held.

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Runway lighting stolen from Nigeria's busiest airport

Suspected thieves have stolen the lighting system for one of the runways at the Murtala Muhammad Airport in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Heatwave sweeps across southern Europe and north Africa

Temperatures are soaring across southern Europe and northern Africa.

The mercury could rise to almost 45 degrees in some parts of Spain and Italy this week, 10 to 15 degrees higher than the average for this time of year.

Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Rescue operation continue in Delhi as the city faces worst rainfall in 40 years

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The deal toll in India has risen to 42 according to local reports as heavy monsoon rains continue to batter northern India. 

The mountain regions are experiencing flash floods and landslides - stranding hundreds. 

The capital New Delhi is on the brink of a flood - prompting authorities to evacuate 7000 people. 

And more may be relocated soon, as Ishan Garg reports. 

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Thailand's Prayuth Announces Retirement from Politics

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has announced he's retiring from politics.

The move was widely expected after his military-backed party was thumped in Thailand's May general election.

Patrick Fok reports.

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North Korea fires ballistic missile

 

CUE: Japan and South Korea say North Korea has fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile, or I-C-B-M, that landed in the sea short of Japan. Earlier this week, North Korea threatened to shoot down US spy planes if they flew over the country. 

Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong

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Charles Manson follower released from prison after 53 years

Leslie Van Houten has been released from a California prison. The follower of cult leader Charles Manson was released on Tuesday after spending more than 50 years behind bars for her role in two murders. Toni Waterman has more.

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Nato Leaders Won't Commit to Ukraine Membership Timeline

NATO leaders say they won't commit to a time frame to allow Ukraine to become a member of the alliance, despite criticism from Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelenskyy, who attended the NATO summit in Lithuania.

At the close of day one of the summit, the alliance published a communique saying that it will be in a position to extend an invitation to Ukraine "when allies agree and conditions are met."

There was one concession for Kyiv though - making the eventual inclusion of Ukraine into NATO, a one step not two step process.

Julia Chapman is in Vilnius -- and sent this update:

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Energy Stocks, Activision Help Boost US Stocks

US markets continued their strong start to the week with the three major indices all up for a second straight day.

And shares of Activision Blizzard got a boost after a judge ruled its merger with Microsoft can proceed.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Judge Rules Microsoft - Activision Deal Can Proceed in Blow to FTC

A federal judge has ruled that Microsoft can proceed with its acquisition of the video game maker Activision, a major blow to the Federal Trade Commission which is seeking  to block the merger over antitrust concerns.

The 69 billion dollar deal is the largest-ever acquisition in the gaming industry.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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UK Fixed Mortgage Rates Reach 15 Year High

Fixed mortgage rates in the UK have reached their highest level in 15 years. 

New figures released on Tuesday showed that the average two-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.66% today. 

This came just before lenders faced questioning by MPs about the impact the mortgage market is having on customers. 

Simon Gaitán reports… 

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Bank of America fined for doubling client fees, opening accounts without permission

Bank of America has been ordered to pay customers more than $100 million after federal regulators said it double-dipped on fees, withheld credit card reward and opened accounts without customer permission. Toni Waterman has more.

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Rescuers brace for more rain in the US Northeast

Several parts of the US' North East remains under water.
Vermont's capital, Montpelier is facing a "potentially dangerous
situation" according to authorities as they force evacuations and
close parts of the city.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Kremlin says Ukraine’s fast-track accession to NATO threatens European security

Moscow says Ukraine's possible accelerated accession to NATO could potentially be very dangerous for European security. The Kremlin also warned that advancing NATO infrastructure further towards Russia's borders would be a mistake. Our correspondent Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Monsoon rains continue to batter Northern India

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Heavy rains continue to batter much of Northern India – killing at least 37 people in the past three days.

The Himalayan states are witnessing landslides and flash floods…

While life in cities further down has been brought to a standstill.

The capital New Delhi too faces the risk of flooding, as Ishan Garg reports

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Cost of riots damage in France tops $700 million

The damage from the riots in France sparked by the fatal shooting of a teenager by police is more than 700 million dollars, according to insurers.

Shops, schools and public buildings were looted and subject to arson attacks during more than a week of unrest in late June and early July.

Ross Cullen reports.

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UGANDA SECURITY ARRESTS 37 SUSPECTED TERRORISTS

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Security forces in Uganda say they have arrested thirty-seven suspected terrorists in a crackdown aimed at foiling possible terrorist attacks in the country. This follows terror warnings issued by the US and UK governments that have left the East African country on high alert. Leon Solomon reports

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Ukraine membership at top of NATO summit agenda

Turkey has lifted its objections to Sweden becoming a member of NATO after more than a year of intense negotiations. That paves the way for NATO leaders to focus on Ukraine's prospective membership as they gather in the Lithuanian capital for their annual summit on Tuesday. Julia Chapman reports from Vilnius.

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Nigeria Intercepts Vessel with Stolen Crude, to Destroy it

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Nigeria's state-owned oil firm, NNPC Ltd says a vessel carrying 800,000 litres of stolen crude has been intercepted offshore while heading to Cameroon.

It says the oil cargo would be destroyed to serve as a strong warning and deterrent to those involved in oil theft.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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Spanish authorities rescue 86 near Canary Islands, hundreds still missing

Spanish authorities have rescued 86 people on a boat near the Canary Islands.

However, three boats carrying hundreds of migrants that were headed for the Spanish-governed islands appear to still be missing.

Our Southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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