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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Markets stall amid inflation stats

The US's main markets indices traded near flat on Thursday, despite inflation rising at a less than expected rate.

New figures show consumer prices Stateside gaining 3.2% from a year ago — an increase, yes, but lower than predicted, and a sign that inflation has lost at least some of its grip on the economy, as Benji Hyer reports.

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Trump staff pleads not-guilty in classified docs casee

Donald Trump's body-man Walt Nauta has pleaded not guilty to new criminal charges brought in a case investigating the former US President's alleged mishandling of classified documents.

Mr Nauta appeared in federal court in Florida on Thursday, but the arraignment for his co-defendant Carlos De Oliveira was postponed because he still doesn't have a lawyer in the state.

With more, Benji Hyer reports.

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At least 36 dead in Hawaii fires

At least 36 people have been killed in the US state of Hawaii as wildfires rip across the popular tourist destination.

Out-of-control fires are spreading across three separate islands, trapping tourists and locals alike.

The blazes have been fueled by Hurricane Dora and underlying drought conditions in the region.

Sally Patterson reports.

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1 IN 7 ON HOSPITAL WAITING LISTS IN ENGLAND

One in seven people in England are on a waiting list for medical help, according to the latest National Health Service figures.

That's nearly 7.5 million people - up 100,000 on the month before - waiting for routine hospital treatment.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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POLICE IN NORTHERN IRELAND FACE QUESTIONS OVER DATA BREACH

Senior police leaders in Northern Ireland are facing questions later (Thursday) about a major data breach.

Chief Constable Simon Byrne has cut short a holiday to be questioned by politicians in Belfast.

The details of 10,000 officers and staff were published online in error on Tuesday.

Cyber Security Expert Ira Winkler says there are lots of reasons a leak like this could be dangerous for some officers.

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India's PM Modi faces no-confidence vote in Parliament

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing a vote of no-confidence in the country's parliament.

The opposition parties called for the vote – alleging inaction in the north-eastern state of Manipur – where ethnic clashes have killed at least 152 people so far.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Biden declares national emergency on enemies getting hi-tech

CUE: President Joe Biden has declared a national emergency to fight the threat of what he called “countries of concern” getting US technology that they could use militarily, or for spying and surveillance.

As part of that, he’s proposing restrictions on American companies’ investment in China.

Here’s Andrew Wood in Hong Kong.

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

US stocks down ahead of inflation data

US stocks finished lower on Wednesday, with tech stocks taking a significant hit.

This comes as Wall Street awaits fresh inflation data due out on Thursday.

Sally Patterson reports.

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Wildfires rip through US state of Hawaii

Hundreds of people are being evacuated from islands in Hawaii as wildfires wreak havoc across the US state.

Multiple blazes could overwhelm emergency services, with some hospitals struggling to cope with the influx of burn patients.

The fires have been fueled by Hurricane Dora and underlying drought conditions in the region.

Sally Patterson reports.

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WORLD BANK SANCTIONS UGANDA OVER ANTI-GAY LAW

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Ugandan economists say the World Bank's move to halt loans to Uganda over the country's anti-gay law could reverse its economic gains.

The country has just recorded the lowest inflation in the last fifteen months - which was considered an indication it was recovering from the COVID-19 Shocks.

Hillary Ayesiga reports...

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Self-assembled firearms in U.S. to continue to be treated as other guns

Restrictions on so-called 'ghost guns' will remain in place in the United States, after a Supreme Court ruling.

A legal challenge is ongoing after Texas blocked federal rules requiring them to be treated as firearms.

Caroline Malone reports from Austin.

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11 people killed in fire at holiday home in eastern France

11 people have been killed in a fire at a holiday home in eastern France.

The blaze broke out in a chalet being used by two charities that support people who have learning disabilities.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Ohio deals win for pro-abortion supports

Voters in Ohio have rejected an effort to raise the threshold required
to make constitutional amendments in the U.S. state.

The move is seen as a major victory for pro-abortion supporters.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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50 INJURED AFTER EXPLOSION AT MOSCOW OPTICS FACTORY

At least 50 people have been injured 50 kilometres northeast of Moscow after an optics factory exploded.

The cause is under investigation, though the emergency services do not at this point believe it's the result of a Ukrainian drone attack.

Stuart Smith reports.

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Italian media: 41 migrants dead after boat sank in Mediterranean

Italian media are reporting that at least 41 migrants have died after their boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.

Four survivors have now reached the Italian island of Lampedusa, which lies off the coast of Tunisia and is a common target for migrant boats.

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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11 people missing after fire in holiday home in eastern France

11 people are missing after a fire in a holiday home in eastern France.

The blaze broke out in a chalet for people who have a disability, and 17 of those inside were brought to safety by the emergency services.

Ross Cullen reports.

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British water companies face legal action over sewage discharges

British water companies could be taken to court in a collective lawsuit over the discharge of raw sewage into the country's waterways. If the action is successful, the public could receive around $100m in compensation. Julia Chapman reports.

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UK AND TURKEY ANNOUNCE MIGRATION DEAL

The UK's announced a deal with Turkey designed to disrupt people smuggling gangs.

London says it will involve more collaboration between UK and Turkish officials and the disruption of supply chains for materials involved in iillegal migration - such as the manufacture of dinghies.

The opposition Labour Party says the government is trying to distract from its failure to bring down illegal migration and asylum application backlogs.

Immigration minister Robert Jenrick says the tie-up with Turkey will be wide-ranging.

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