India's Supreme Court examines controversial poll funding scheme

The Supreme Court of India is hearing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the government's electoral bonds scheme, a means through which donors can fund political parties anonymously.

A controversial issue since its introduction in 2018, petitions against the scheme say that instead of introducing transparency in India's political funding system, the instrument perpetuates opacity and undermines democracy.

Priyata Brajabasi reports.

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Delhi's Chief Minister summed by country's top anti-money laundering agency

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India's top anti-money laundering agency has summoned the capital city-state Delhi's Chief Minister for questioning.

Allegations are that the state's head, his interior minister, and other government officials took kickbacks for bringing in a new policy regulating the sale of alcohol in the state.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Matthew Perry cause of death "deferred" pending further investigation

What caused the death of actor Matthew Perry may not be known for some time according to investigators in California. 

The star of hit sitcom Friends was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports 

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TANZANIANS HELD HOSTAGE BY HAMAS

The Israeli government has confirmed the identities of two Tanzanians believed to be held hostage by the Hamas group since the 7 October attack across the border from Gaza.

In a statement Israel's ministry of foreign affairs confirmed that  Joshua Loitu Mollel and Clemence Felix Mtenga were in Israel as part of an agricultural internship programme.

Daniel Kijo reports

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Israel offensive pushes further into Gaza Strip

Israeli armoured vehicles including a tank have been seen on Gaza's
main road as Israel expands its ground offensive.

It comes as Hamas released a video of three female hostages.

The United Nations warns hundreds of patients are unable to get
treatment at hospitals in northern Gaza, and are unable to leave due
to Israel's bombardment.

No more aid trucks have crossed into Gaza so far today.

Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.

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Biden targets AI safety concerns with executive order

US President Joe Biden is unveiling new regulations to try and protect
Americans from artificial intelligence.

A new executive order will require companies to provide the government
with safety test results.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Donald Trump hit again with gag order in criminal case

A judge has reinstated a gag order imposed on Donald Trump, prohibiting him from targeting the special counsel prosecuting his case or witnesses who might be called to testify about alleged efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. 

The former US President has pleaded not guilty to all charges. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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U.S. autoworkers GM deal likely to get union members back to work

A massive autoworkers strike could be about to end, as a tentative deal has been announced between the union and General Motors.

Thousands of workers started striking last month impacting three major U.S. automakers.

Caroline Malone reports.

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World Bank warns oil prices could reach record highs

The World Bank has warned oil prices could reach record highs if violence in the Middle East intensifies.

Economists say an escalation of the war between Israel and Hamas could send oil prices surging as much as 75 percent.

This could worsen food price inflation, leaving millions of people hungry around the world.

Sally Patterson reports.

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Meta to stat paid subscriptions in Europe

Meta has announced that it will begin offering paid subscriptions
within the European Union from next month.

Those that pay to use Facebook and Instagram will be able to use the
social media sites without adverts.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Former UK Intelligence Worker Jailed for Life for Attempted Murder Of US NSA Employee

A Former UK intelligence Worker has been jailed for life for the attempted murder of a US National Security Agency employee. 

Joshua Bowles, 29, attacked the American women near the UK's intelligence and security headquarters where she was stationed. 

The Judge described the attack as "politically motivated". 

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UK HOLDING EMERGENCY TERRORISM MEETING

The UK Prime Minister and the country's Home Secretary are holding an emergency meeting with security officials to discuss the threat of domestic terrorism.

With the war between Hamas and Israel, there are fears the risk of a terror attack within Britain has increased.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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US says still hopes for Hamas hostages as Israeli invasion intensifies

Israel appears to be advancing militarily in the Gaza Strip, after a tank was spotted traveling south from Gaza City.

The Israeli government is refusing to comment on the specifics of its ground operations in Gaza, but claims that attacks overnight killed dozens of senior figures from Hamas.

The Hamas-run health authority in Gaza says more than 8,000 people have died as a result of the reprisals for October 7th Hamas assault on Israel.

Our US correspondent Simon Marks with the latest from the Biden administration.

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Luis Rubiales banned by FIFA for 3 years

FIFA is banning Luis Rubiales from "all football-related activities" for three years.

The ex-head of Spain's football federation had already been provisionally suspended after kissing player Jenni Hermoso at the women's World Cup Final in August.

Giles Gibson has more.

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Colorado trial begins over lawsuit to disqualify Trump from ballot

Donald Trump's legal problems continue to complicate his bid to regain the presidency.

A trial in Colorado opens today over a lawsuit seeking to keep the former president off the state's ballot in next year's election.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Russian missile attack injures two, damages ship repair yard in Odesa

Russia launched missiles overnight targeting the port region of Odesa in southern Ukraine. Officials said two people were injured and buildings at a ship repair facility were damaged as a result of the attacks.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv

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Former Emergency Relief Coordinator, Sir Mark Lowcock: “Total And Absolute Failure To Put In Place Any Kind Of Relief Operation”

The UN has warned that "civil order is starting to break down" in Gaza, as a result of the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave. 

The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor has warned that impeding relief aid to Gaza's civilian population could constitute a crime. 

Intense Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza continue with the Hamas-led Health Ministry saying the death toll has risen to over 8,300. 

Sir Mark Lowcock, a former relief coordinator, warns that a failure in providing relief aid means that the greatest threat to life in Gaza may now be as a result of the lack of food and water.

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Nigeria Calls for Humanitarian Truce in Hamas/Israel Conflict

Nigeria has called for sustained humanitarian truce between Israeli forces and Hamas officials in Palestine.

Renewed conflict broke between the two factions on October 7th, and it has led to the killing of about 10,000 civilians.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

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Pro-Palestine riots in Russia’s North Caucasus stirs antisemitic sentiment

A mob of anti-Israeli protesters stormed an airport in Dagestan, in Russia's North Caucasus region, predominantly inhabited by muslims. The rioters were reportedly searching for Israeli passengers of flights arriving from Tel Aviv, demanding to stop them from entering Dagestan. Local authorities and religious leaders denounced the riot as severe violation of law, calling on people to avoid provocations igniting religious hatred. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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Train collision in Southern India leaves at least 13 dead

At least 13 people have died and over 40 people injured after two passenger trains collided in India's Andhra Pradesh.

Officials have launched a probe, and they say human error could be the cause of this accident.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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