Bed bugs on the rise in Paris and other French cities

There has been an explosion in the number of bed bugs in Paris and other French cities.

The biting insects have been seen on the city's metro, on buses, and in cinemas.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Apparent UK intelligence leak suggests Chinese nuclear submarine sank in August

CUE: An apparent intelligence leak reported in the UK suggests a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine may have sunk in August, after it was caught in a trap intended for American and British vessels. 

The Daily Mail in London says it's seen top secret British documents claiming fifty-five Chinese sailors died.

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Japan looks to boost maritime surveillance

Japan is looking to bolster its maritime surveillance in the face of China's growing assertiveness in the region.

It’s considering new information sharing options using both public and privately owned data. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Thai Teenager Told Police "Someone was Telling Him to Shoot Others"

The teenage suspect arrested following a deadly gun rampage in a luxury Bangkok mall told police someone was telling him to shoot others.

Two people were killed and five others were wounded in the shooting.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Wall St falls on recession fears

Wall St fell during Tuesday's session amid fears the US may be tipped
into recession.

It came after the Treasury yields soared to their highest levels in 16 years.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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At least 20 dead after bus plunges off overpass near Venice

At least 20 people have died after a bus plunged off an overpass near Venice.

Local media reports say at least 12 people were also injured in the horrific crash.

Our Italy correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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History made as US House of Representatives removes Speaker

Lawmakers in the United States have narrowly voted to remove Kevin McCarthy as House of Representatives Speaker — the first time that's ever happened in American history. 

Congressman Matt Gaetz, a far-right Republican politician, led the charge to oust the man who was, until now, the second-in-line of succession for the US Presidency. 

Benji Hyer has the latest. 

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First day of SBF trial wraps in New York

The first day of a trial against FTX founder Sam Bankman Fried has
wrapped up in New York City.

The former CEO of the crypto exchange faces seven criminal charges,
including wire fraud and money laundering.

He is accused of using customer's money to fill holes in his hedge
fund, Alameda Research.

Bankman Fried has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges.

Sally Patterson has more from outside the Manhattan courthouse.

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Trump issued with gag order during fraud trial

The judge presiding over Donald Trump's fraud case has warned him
about making personal attacks against his members of staff.

This comes after the former President posted a picture of a law clerk
standing with Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer.

Trump is accused of inflating the value of his assets for favourable
terms from lenders. He says the charges are politically motivated.

William Denselow reports from outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan.

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McCarthy's position as House Speaker imperiled ahead of vote

Democrats in the US Congress say they will not help Kevin McCarthy, the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, survive in office if members of his own party turn against him.

The Speaker is facing a leadership challenge from Republicans furious over the weekend compromise that he struck with Democrats to keep the US government open.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to 3 federal firearms charges

Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to three firearms charges in a federal court in Delaware. The U.S. President's son is accused of lying about his drug use on a form to purchase a gun in 2018. He had brokered a plea deal to avoid charges - but it imploded this summer, paving the way for a trial as the 2024 presidential election draws near. Toni Waterman has more.

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US lawmaker carjacked at gunpoint in DC

A US lawmaker has been held at gunpoint and carjacked just blocks from
the Capitol building.

Democratic Texas Representative Henry Cuellar was attacked on Monday night.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US Senators to visit China, Japan and South Korea next week

A bipartisan delegation of US Senators will visit China, Japan and South Korea this month, with hopes of meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping.

In a rare show of unity on Capitol Hill, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, confirmed on Tuesday that six lawmakers, led by Republican Party's Mike Crapo, will set off to Asia next week, following trips to Beijing by a series of senior Biden administration officials earlier in the summer. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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New York Mayor traveling to Central America to discourage migrants from coming to the city

New York Mayor Eric Adams is set to travel to Central and South
America this week to convince migrants not to come to the Big Apple.
Adams' trip comes as the city continues to battle with the influx of migrants.
Jody Jacobs has more from New York.

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U.S. House Speaker McCarthy's post on the line after short-term funding agreement

Members of the U.S. House are likely to vote on whether to oust their Speaker Republican Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday.

He's just pushed through a short term spending bill with the help of the opposing politicians to fund the government.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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Trump returns for day two of fraud trial

Donald Trump is back in court for day two of his fraud trial.

The former president is accused of inflating the value of his assets
to obtain favourable terms from lenders.

Trump denies wrongdoing and calls the case a scam and a shame.

He faces a $250 million penalty and could be barred from running a
business in New York.

William Denselow reports from outside the courthouse in lower Manhattan.

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Pope Francis leaves door open to blessings for same-sex couples

Ahead of an international gathering of bishops at the Vatican, Pope Francis has left the door open to priests being allowed to bless same-sex couples.

The Catholic Church teaches that marriage is only allowed between a man and a woman.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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Kenya to Deploy Troops to Haiti

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The UN security council has given the greenlight for Kenya to send security forces to Haiti. 

The force is expected to help the Haiti government combat violent gangs. It is the first time in almost 20 years that a force would be deployed to Haiti. 

Our African correspondent reports Isabel Nakirya reports

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SECOND MALARIA VACCINE APPROVED BY W.H.O.

A second, cheaper, malaria vaccine has been approved by the World Health Organistion for global rollout.

The R21 vaccine was jointly developed by America's Novavax, India's Serum Institute, and the University of Oxford in England.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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WHO recommends second malaria vaccine for children- set to be rolled out next year.

There's been another milestone in the quest to eradicate malaria.

It comes as the World Health Organization backs a second malaria vaccine, which is cheaper than the earlier approved one.

It is believed that the latest vaccine can help prevent the spread of the deadly disease caused through a mosquito bite faster because it can be produced easily on a massive scale.

Correspondent, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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