Wednesday, May 29, 2024

WHITE HOUSE: RAFAH RED LINES NOT YET CROSSED

The White House says Israel has not crossed any of its red lines in its operations in Rafah in southern Gaza.

The US says it's keeping a close eye on an investigation into the deaths of dozens of civilians in an air strike on Sunday.

But it doesn't believe the full-scale ground operation it's been warning against - has yet been launched there by Israel.

White House National Security Advisor, John Kirby says the US is monitoring Israel closely.

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Dozens killed in India's Northeast region in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal

Heavy rain and thunderstorms in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal have left at least 37 people dead with dozens missing in India's northeastern region.

Mizoram has been the worst hit with hundreds forced to take shelter in relief camps as heavy rainfall has destroyed homes and knocked down power lines.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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India's Reliance sign deal with Russia for oil purchases in roubles - report

India's Reliance Industries has signed a deal with Russia's Rosneft to buy millions of barrels of oil each month using roubles, the news agency Reuters reports.

This comes as India has avoided condemning Moscow's war in Ukraine and has become the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude since the West halted purchases.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Delhi government may penalize water wastage as temperature soars to 50 degrees

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People wasting water in India's capital New Delhi could face fines as temperatures soar close to 50 degrees celsius. 


A deadly heatwave is gripping North India right now. 


Weather officials say there will be respite but not anytime soon.


Ishan Garg reports. 


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Hong Kong arrests six for sedition under new security law

INTRO: Hong Kong national security police arrested six people across the city on Tuesday under a new security law for allegedly publishing social media posts to incite hatred against Beijing.

If found guilty, the group could face up to seven years in prison under the harsher penalties brought in by the new law, known as Article 23.

Laura Westbrook reports.

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North Korea vows réponse to South Korea drills

North Korea is vowing to take stern actions against South Korea for military drills held on Tuesday. 


The air exercises were in response to Pyongyang’s attempted launch of a satellite the day before. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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Tuesday, May 28, 2024

US's floating Gaza pier breaks apart in heavy seas

A temporary pier constructed by the US military off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid has broken apart as a result of poor weather conditions.

It's the latest setback in the ongoing challenge to provide aid to the war-torn Palestinian enclave.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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UN Secretary General condemns attack on Rafah

200 people have reportedly been killed following an air strike on
Rafah over the weekend.
These are the updated figures from the UN's aid agency, UNRWA on Tuesday.
The UN Secretary-General has condemned in the strongest terms the
attack saying he is heartbroken by the images of the killed and
injured.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Trump trial: Defense wraps up closing arguments

Donald Trump's legal team have wrapped up closing arguments in the
former president's hush money trial.

Trump's attorney Todd Blanche said the prosecution's star witness
Michael Cohen told "lies, pure and simple".

Cohen alleged he made hush money payments, on Trump's orders, to an
adult film star to cover up an affair.

Sally Patterson is outside the courthouse where the trial is taking
place in Manhattan.

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Sally Patterson, who's outside the courthouse in Manhattan, says
opponents of Trump have also spoken to reporters.

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Open AI launch new safety team despite calls for external review

Progressive tech company Open AI has formed its own safety team led by CEO Sam Altman. It comes as debate heats up over whether AI companies should be left to regulate themselves, or if governments need to get involved.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Trump trial: Robert de Niro warns Trump could "destroy" NYC

American actor Robert De Niro says Donald Trump is trying to destroy
New York City.

De Niro was speaking outside the courthouse where Trump's hush money
trial is taking place.

The actor is an ally of president Joe Biden's re-election campaign.

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Trump trial: closing arguments underway

Closing arguments are underway in the Donald Trump hush money trial in New York.

The former President denies any wrongdoing, and his lawyers are
presenting their final statements first.

Mitch McCann reports.

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Hurricane force winds, ‘very large hail’ - The south braces for more extreme weather

At least 23 people - including children-  have now died as extreme weather continues to rip across much of the US over the holiday weekend. Hail, tornadoes, high winds and severe thunderstorms have devastated swaths of Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky.  More than 800,000 are without power with more storms forecast for Tuesday. Toni Waterman has more.

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International anger grows after Rafah strike

International condemnation is intensifying in the wake of an Israeli strike on Rafah in southern Gaza on Sunday, which killed at least 45 displaced Palestinians who were sheltering there.


The Israeli military claims it didn't anticipate civilian casualties and used precision intelligence in the attack, but as the war drags on and the death toll in Gaza rises, Jerusalem (Tel Aviv) is finding itself increasingly isolated.


Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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UK Foreign Secretary Calls For Swift Investigation Into Israel’s Rafah Air Strikes

The UK's Foreign Secretary has called for a swift investigation into the Israeli air strikes on Rafah, Southern Gaza, on the weekend. 


The airstrikes killed at least 45 people, and have drawn widespread international condemnation. 


They came after the ICJ's ruling last Friday which ordered Israel to 'immediately halt' its military offensive in Rafah. 


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called the airstrike a tragic mistake.  


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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Vatican issues apology after reports of Pope Francis using homophobic term


The Vatican has issued an apology after the Pope reportedly used an offensive term for gay people in a private meeting with Italian bishops earlier this month.

Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni said the Pope "never intended to offend or express himself in homophobic terms, and he apologises to those who felt offended by the use of a term reported by others."

Giles Gibson has more from Rome.

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Nigerian Government seeks Review of ECOWAS Court Procedure

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The Nigerian government has advised the ECOWAS Court of Justice to review its practice and procedure to avoid conflict with national courts of member states.


Nigeria's Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, made the call in Abuja during a statutory meeting of the ECOWAS Judicial Council.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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MACRON SAYS EUROPE'S FUTURE "AT STAKE" DURING STATE VISIT TO GERMANY

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Germany for a 3 day state visit - its the first time a French leader has been given the honor in more than 2 decades. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Rafael Nadal focuses on Paris Olympics after shock first-round defeat at French Open

Rafael Nadal says he is likely to skip Wimbledon to focus on this year's Olympics in Paris.

It comes after the 14-time French Open champion suffered his first-ever first-round defeat in the tournament.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Belgium and Ukraine sign military deal

Belgium has agreed to provide Ukraine with a billion dollars in military aid.

It comes as NATO's Secretary-General is meeting European Union foreign
ministers to discuss the war in Ukraine.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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