Another Trump lawyer accepts plea deal in Georgia case

Another of Donald Trump's co-defendants in a criminal case in Georgia has pleaded guilty to conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results.

Lawyer Kenneth Chesebro [CHEESE BRO] agreed to "truthfully testify" against the former president and others as part of the plea deal.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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US House of Representatives in stasis after third Speaker election defeat

US Congressman Jim Jordan has failed for the third successive time to win enough votes to become Speaker of the House of Representatives, leaving the heart of American democracy in a state of paralysis. 

The hardline conservative Representative had bid to step into the vacant seat of power after the ousting of Kevin McCarthy more than two weeks ago. 

But Jordan fell short yet again on Friday, with 25 of his own Republican Party colleagues voting against him.

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Ukraine & Israel funding key part of U.S.-E.U. leader meetings

INTRO: The Presidents of the United States, European Council and the European Commission are meeting at the White House on Friday.

Their top priority is to ensure continued support for Ukraine, and Israel.  

But they are also working out issues on climate change and trade.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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US solider who fled to North Korea charged with desertion

The US soldier who fled to North Korea is reportedly facing multiple
charges back in the States including desertion.

Pyongyang released Travis King last month after he crossed into North
Korea in July.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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House Speaker: Jordan pushing ahead for 3rd vote

US lawmakers are returning to the House floor this Friday in another
attempt to elect a Speaker.

Jim Jordan is pressing ahead with his bid - despite tough stiff and
mounting opposition from his Republican colleagues.

The House has been without a speaker for 17 days, meaning Congress is
unable to pass any new legislation.

Speaking at the Capitol earlier, Jordan says he's determined to keep fighting.

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UN chief urges Gaza aid deliveries to begin

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has visited the Rafah border
crossing in Egypt to try and kickstart the delivery of aid to Gaza.

A convoy carrying vital supplies, like food, water and medicine, is
waiting to enter the territory to help more than 2m Palestinians in
desperate need of assistance.

Guterres called the trucks a "lifeline".

But as Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports there are a number of
challenges facing the aid delivery.

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[ALT] Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv reports tensions are increasing across
the region as the death toll continues to rise.

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2 DEAD IN SCOTLAND AS SEVERE WEATHER HITS UK

Two people have died and a search is underway for a missing person, as heavy rain and flooding batters the United Kingdom.

The worst effects are being felt in north east Scotland, where residents in one town were woken up in the middle of the night by rescue teams after a river overwhelmed the town's flood defences.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Zelensky thanks Biden for unwavering bipartisan support for Ukraine

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday thanked US president Joe Biden for his strong support and leadership in a phone call made shortly before Biden gave a rare address to the nation from his Oval Office. In his address, the President urged Americans to back further military aid to both Ukraine and Israel.

Megumi Lim reports

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Niger Republic’s Ousted President Attempts Escape, Claims Military Junta

A military junta that toppled the Mohammed Bazoum led government in Niger Republic says it has thwarted an attempt by the President to escape.

Bazoum has been imprisoned by the military since July when his government was overthrown.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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RADIO: WESTERN DRC VIOLENCE

Militiamen in the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken control of a village in the western territory of Kwamouth following months of fighting with a rival ethnic group in the region. Local authorities say fighters of a militia group known as Mobondo raided the village of Nshemamfum and forced scores of civilians to flee the area. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Jury selection begins in Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro Georgia elections case

Jury selection begins today (FRIDAY) in the trial of former Trump attorney Kenneth Chesebro. He's the alleged architect of the fake electors plot that aimed to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia. Toni Waterman has more.

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France warns of heavy punishments for fake bomb threats

French officials say that those responsible for making fake bomb
threats will face heavy punishments.

The country is on a heightened state of alert following the fatal
stabbing of a teacher.

William Denselow reports from Paris.

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Switzerland prepares to vote in general elections

Voters in Switzerland will go to the polls this weekend in the country's general elections. The right-wing Swiss People's Party is expected to dominate amid cost pressures and growing concerns over migration. Julia Chapman reports from London.
 
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LABOUR WINS TWO BY-ELECTIONS IN BLOW TO SUNAK

The UK's governing Conservative party has lost two Westminster seats to Labour in by-election results that are a huge blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

The Labour Party overturned large majorities in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Canada withdraws 41 diplomats from India amid tension

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41 Canadian diplomats have left India amid tensions between the two nations over the killing of a Sikh Canadian citizen.

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Jolie says India was quote - unethically - planning on revoking diplomatic immunity for many of the diplomats.

New Delhi had warned last month about downsizing Canada's diplomatic presence.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Israel-Hamas: China and Russia ready to co-ordinate policy

CUE: Beijing and Moscow are ready to coordinate with each other over the conflict in Israel and Gaza, according to Russian and Chinese state media. Beijing's special envoy for the Middle East met Russia's deputy foreign minister in Qatar for talks on the situation on Thursday.

 Here's Andrew Wood in Hong Kong

 

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Biden urges funding to support Israel & Ukraine in Oval Office speech

In an Oval Office address US President Joe Biden has said Russia's
president and Hamas both want to "annihilate" democracies.

President Biden used the speech to urge Americans to get behind the
idea of sending billions of dollars to support Israel and Ukraine.

He's expected to ask Congress on Friday to pass $100 billion dollars in funding.

Nick Harper was watching the speech in Washington.

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Two Prominent Ex-Governors Kick Off Indonesian Presidential Race

Two prominent ex-governors are first to put their hats in the ring for the race to become Indonesia's next president.

The southeast Asian nation goes to the polls in February next year in the world's largest direct presidential vote.

Patrick Fok reports.

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US stocks down after Fed Chair comments

US stocks closed down on Thursday following remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Powell acknowledged progress in bringing down inflation, but said it was 'still too high'.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Israeli troops told they'll see Gaza "from inside" soon

Israel has told its troops they will see Gaza "from inside" soon, amid
continued speculation about a possible ground offensive.

It comes as aid convoys are waiting to cross from Egypt into Gaza to
help more than 2 million Palestinians in need of food, water and
medicine.

An estimated 20 trucks are expected to enter Gaza through the Rafah
crossing on Friday.

Ross Cullen reports from Tel Aviv.

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