Delhi struggles with acute pollution levels again

India's capital city is once again struggling to contain air pollution levels.

The city is one of the most polluted in the world throughout the year but this week air quality levels have risen to over 200 in some places.

Permissible levels, as per the World Health Organisation, are 50.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Japan chooses new envoys for US and China

Japan has named new ambassadors to the US and China as it looks to balance ties with both countries amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific. 

Beijing is a key trading partner for Japan, but both Tokyo and Washington have identified China as the key security challenger in the region. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Thailand Mulls Buying Frigate From China After Submarine Deal Falls Through

Thailand is mulling whether or not to buy a frigate instead of a submarine from China in a troubled deal between the two countries.

The new Thai government says it proposed this new option to China and Beijing is now considering it.

Patrick Fok explains why Thailand no longer wants the Chinese sub.

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Cohen: Trump “arbitrarily” set his net worth

Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen has told a New York court
the former president "arbitrarily" set his net worth.

Cohen has been testifying in Trump's civil fraud case, where the
former president is accused of inflating the value of his real estate
assets.

Nick Harper reports.

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US states sue Meta over harm to children

33 US states have filed a lawsuit accusing Meta of causing harm to children who use the company's online platforms, which include Facebook and Instagram.

The lawsuit cites research showing that social media use is associated with issues such depression and insomnia in young people.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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New Speaker-designate chosen for the US House of Representatives

Tom Emmer is the new Speaker-designate for the US House of Representatives, after Republican Party lawmakers in Congress voted behind closed doors to select him as the new nominee.

Following the ousting of Kevin McCarthy, multiple attempts at filling the vacant seat of power have fallen short, leaving the heart of American democracy in a state of paralysis. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Israel's Ambassador to the UN calls for Guterres to resign

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan has called on
the UN Secretary General to resign.
Taking to social media platform, X, following Antonio Guterres'
address to the Security Council on Tuesday, Erdan said Antonio
Guterres is completely disconnected from the reality in the region.
It's reported that Israel's visiting Foreign Minister Eli Cohen would
no longer meet with Guterres later on Tuesday as planned.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...

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Seven die in 158-car US pile-up

At least seven people have died in a 158-car pile-up in the US state
of Louisiana.

Authorities have blamed "super fog" for the multiple vehicle crash.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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Lawmakers seek to find nominee for Speaker of US House of Reprsentatives

Republican Party lawmakers in the US Congress are voting behind closed doors to select a new nominee for Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Multiple attempts at filling the vacant seat of power following the ousting of Kevin McCarthy weeks ago have fallen short on the floor of the lower chamber, leaving the heart of American democracy in a state of paralysis. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Former Trump lawyer pleads guilty in Georgia election interference case

Former Trump Campaign lawyer, Jenna Ellis has pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case.

She becomes the third of former President Donald Trump's co-defendants to do so in the last week.

Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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UNSG pleads for the safety of civilians in Gaza

The United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres says he is
"deeply concerned about the clear violations of international
humanitarian law" that he is witnessing in Gaza.
The Secretary General was addressing the Security Council in New York
that's being attended by several Foreign Ministers from around the
world.
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Gaza authorities: 700 killed in overnight strikes, highest 24-hour death toll yet

Authorities in Gaza say a further 700 Palestinians were killed in
overnight airstrikes carried out by Israel.

It's the highest 24-hour death toll in more than two and a half weeks
of fighting.

It comes as Hamas released two elderly hostages on Monday - one of
them telling media after her release she had "been through hell."

Ross Cullen in Tel Aviv says much of the focus is now on trying to
secure the release of more people.

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French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Israel to offer support
and warn about the risks of a widening regional conflict. As Ross
Cullen in Tel Aviv reports.

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As Ross Cullen reports from Tel Aviv, aid deliveries are continuing into Gaza.

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Australia PM Albanese to meet Biden at White House

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet US president Joe Biden at the White House today [TUESDAY] to discuss the AUKUS joint defense pact among other things.

The two allies have sought to expand cooperation to counter Chinese influence in the Indo Pacific.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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UK SAYS 12 BRITISH DEAD AFTER HAMAS ATTACK - 6 HELD HOSTAGE

A UK Government minister says at least 12 British nationals have been killed - and a further six are thought to be among the group of hostages taken by Hamas.

Of those British citizens killed, some lived in Israel, including a soldier. Others were visiting, when Hamas attacked over two weeks ago.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Heavy rains compound UK flooding woes after storm Babet

The UK is bracing for more heavy rains as many areas remain flooded
after being hit by Storm Babet.

The death toll from the storm has risen to at least seven and
officials fear floodwaters remain a danger to human life.

William Denselow reports from London.

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EU Agrees on Framework For Sanctions on Niger Republic

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European Union countries have adopted a framework to impose sanctions on members of a junta that seized power in Niger in July.

This is aimed at strengthening measures taken by the West African regional body ECOWAS to restore democratic rule in the country.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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BRITISH CARGO SHIP SINKS OFF GERMANY AFTER COLLISION WITH OTHER VESSEL

A search and rescue operation is underway off the coast of Germany after two cargo ships collided overnight. 

Authorities say several people are missing, with the cause of the accident still unclear. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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RADIO: DRC-RWANDA TENSIONS

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The Democratic Republic of Congo has denounced an incursion into its territory by Rwandan soldiers who it accuses of fighting alongside the M23 rebels in a battle against a self-defence group in the country's east. Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya says fifty civilians were killed in the clashes. The Rwandan government has denied the allegation. Chris Ocamringa has more from KInshasa...

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At least 17 people killed in train collision in Bangladesh

At least 17 people have been killed and many more injured after two trains collided in eastern Bangladesh.

Authorities say that a freight train crashed into a passenger train.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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California governor Newsom says state is partner on climate issues, no matter who is Washington

CUE. The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, says his state will always be a partner on climate issues no matter who wins the US presidential election next year. Mr Newsom is on the second day of a week-long visit to China that's focussing on global warming and the environment.

 

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