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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Part Of UK High Speed Rail Line Scrapped

It's been confirmed that part of a controversial high speed rail line in the UK has been scrapped.

The HS2 project was initially meant to link London with Manchester in North West England, but will now stop in the midlands.

The project has already cost billions of pounds, but critics argued that spending was spiralling out of control.

The opposition Labour mayor of Birmingham has accused the Government of treating those in the north of England as second class citizens.

During his speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the money would be better spent elsewhere…

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Niger Republic Bans Exports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas

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Niger has banned all exports of liquefied petroleum gas or LPG until further notice.

The military government says national production of the product should be used for domestic markets.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

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Over 1000 arrested in Assam in a Crackdown on Child Marriage

Over 1000 people have been arrested in India's Assam State in an overnight crackdown on child marriages.

The chief minister has called child marriages a 'social menace' and says the number of arrests is likely to go up.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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RWANDA GENOCIDE ARREST

An Ex-Rwandan military officer was arrested in the Netherlands on Tuesday for allegedly playing a central role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Dutch authorities detained suspect Pierre-Claver Karangwa, 67 where his case started after the Dutch Supreme Court in June this year said it feared a trial in Rwanda might not be fair

Daniel Kijo reports.

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1 in 4 migrants coming to Germany via people smugglers: Interior Minister

The German Government has revealed there has been a large increase in the number of migrants using people smugglers to gain entry into the country.

The announcement comes as Europe's largest economy beefs up border patrols with several of its neighbours to crack down on smuggling rings.

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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Man charged in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in court

The man who has been charged in the killing of pioneering rap star Tupac Shakur will be in a Las Vegas courtroom today (WEDNESDAY) for an initial hearing. Duane Keith Davis was arrested late last month in connection to the murder - which happened more than 25 years ago as Tupac was leaving a boxing match. Toni Waterman has more.

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Editor of Indian news portal arrested over China funding claims

Police in India have arrested the editor of an Indian news portal on terror charges, following raids at more than 50 locations in Delhi and Mumbai.

This follows an investigation into claims that the news portal, NewsClick, got illegal funds from China.

Critics have called this a crackdown on freedom of press in India.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Indian soldiers missing in floods in state of Sikkim

At least 23 people from the Indian army have gone missing in the northeastern state of Sikkim amid a flash flood, the country's defence ministry has said.

Search operations are being hampered by heavy rain.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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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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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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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BACK ANNO (if no election yet): "A temporary replacement, appointed by McCarthy will take charge, until elections are held in the chamber to replace him. He could run for the position again."

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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