Former Presidential candidate Nikki Haley says she's voting for Donald Trump

Former US Presidential candidate Nikki Haley has confirmed she'll be voting for Donald Trump in this year's election. 

Haley — the former United States Ambassador to the United Nations and former Governor of South Carolina — took on former President Trump for the Republican Party's nomination, before bowing out of the race for the White House in March. 

She was speaking on Wednesday at the Hudson Institute, a conservative think-tank in Washington DC, where Benji Hyer reports. 

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Defense asks for Florida classified documents case to be thrown out

In the U.S. state of Florida, a judge has been considering some of the many pre-trial issues in a case against former President Donald Trump about withholding classified documents.

This is one four major criminal cases against him with New York's hush money payment trial ongoing. 

Caroline Malone reports.

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Authorities investigate source of ketamine that killed "Friends" star Matthew Perry

Police are investigating the source of the ketamine that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry.

Los Angeles police department says it's working with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the US Postal Service to look into how and why Perry ended up with so much of the drug in his system.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Uvalde families sue TX state troopers over “failed” response to school shooting, settle with city

The families of those killed in the Robb Elementary school massacre are suing the Texas state police over its botched response to the rampage that left 19 children and two teachers dead. Officers waited 77 minutes before taking down the gunman. The families also say they have reached a $2m settlement with the city of Uvalde - nearly two years after the tragic mass shooting. Toni Waterman has more.

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Multiple dead in US tornadoes

Multiple people are dead after a series of tornadoes swept through several states in the US Midwest.

A cleanup effort is underway to fix broken infrastructure and restore power following the severe weather.

Sally Patterson reports.

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New Poll: Majority of Americans wrongly believe nation is in a recession

A new poll has found the majority of Americans wrongly believe the country is in recession.

The survey highlights a major challenge facing the US President ahead of November's election.

Mitch McCann reports:

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UN suspends aid deliveries in Rafah

The United Nations has suspended food distribution in Rafah due to a
lack of supplies and the continuing fighting.
On Wednesday, UN humanitarians warned that its operations across the
territory are nearing collapse.
Jody Jacobs reports...

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Louisiana lawmakers pass bill to make abortion pills a controlled substance

Republican lawmakers in the Louisiana House have passed a bill that would classify abortion pills as a controlled substance. Most abortions - both medical and surgical - are already banned in the state. Toni Waterman has more.

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NATO COUNTRIES SLAM RUSSIAN PROPOSAL TO REDRAW BALTIC SEA BORDERS

NATO countries in Northern Europe have condemned a Russian proposal to redraw border maps around the Baltic Sea. 

In what's being described by one allied government as a hybrid operation against the military alliance, the plan would see Russia reclaim maritime zones near Finland and Baltic nations. 

From Berlin, Trent Muray reports. 

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Gunmen Kill Over 40 People in Northern Nigeria

Over 40 people have been killed by gunmen in two communities in Nigeria's northern state of Plateau.

The gunmen also injured several others, and set many houses on fire.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos

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Norway, Spain, Ireland recognize Palestinian statehood

Spain, Ireland and Norway have announced they will recognize Palestine
as a state.

The move has sparked a strong response from Israeli officials.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Police officials charge a suspect in attacking Imran Khan's party leader in Islamabad

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Police in Islamabad have charged a suspect with attempted murder, after an assault on the main spokesman for Imran Khan's party.

Police officials say the suspect attempted to cut the throat of Raoof Hasan as he was walking towards his car.

Reports say the assailant is a transgender person, but Khan's party claims the attack was politically motivated.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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Cyberattack in New Caledonia as French president set to arrive

Emmanuel Macron is set to arrive in New Caledonia on Thursday morning local time.

The French president hopes to oversee a calming of tensions, and he is set to speak to representatives from different political parties.

The island's government says the territory was hit by an "unprecedented" cyber attack on Tuesday, more than a week after the start of deadly riots.

Ross Cullen reports.

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IRELAND, SPAIN, NORWAY TO RECOGNISE PALESTINIAN STATEHOOD

Ireland, Norway and Spain have announced they will recognise Palestine as an independent state.

Israel's describing it as a "distorted step" and ordered the immediate recall of its ambassadors to those countries.

Irish premier Simon Harris says it's an important moment.

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Northwest India braces for more heatwaves amid elections

India's northwest region is bracing for more heatwave days ahead of voting in the final two phases of national elections.

Parts of the national capital New Delhi recorded temperatures as high as 47.8 degrees Celsius this week, the highest anywhere in the country.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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India's Supreme Court rejects review petitions against Kashmir verdict

India's top court has dismissed a batch of pleas filed against a verdict upholding the 2019 decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to revoke special status for Indian-administered Kashmir.

The disputed region is claimed in full although ruled in part by both India and Pakistan.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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AI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit

INTRO: Leading artificial intelligence firms made a fresh pledge at a summit to develop AI safely, while world leaders agreed to build a network of publicly backed safety institutes to advance research and testing of the technology.

The two-day meeting is a follow-up to November's AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in Britain, and comes amid a flurry of efforts by governments to design guardrails for the technology. 

Laura Westbrook reports.

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Biden administration signals support for sanctioning ICC officials over Israel warrants

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration would consider sanctioning officials at the International Criminal Court.

American officials have sharply criticized the court's move to seek arrest warrants for Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

Ira Spitzer has more.

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Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

A small town near Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji is erecting a screen to block tourists from viewing the mountain. 

The move is in response to what the town calls unruly behavior from visitors after a particular photo-spot went viral online. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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UN updates on declining humanitarian situation in Gaza

The United Nations has once again given a grim update on the declining
humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Updating reporters in New York on Tuesday, the world body says there
has been no new arrival of aid trucks via the US-built pier since
Saturday.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations Headquarters in New York...

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