Friday, May 31, 2024

Mexico likely to elect first female president

Mexicans head to the polls this weekend where they are expected to elect the country's first-ever female president.

Across the country, thousands of seats are up for grabs at the end of a campaign season marred by political violence.
Ira Spitzer rep
orts.

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Report: Pope Francis said "gossip is women's stuff" in private meeting


There's a fresh scandal brewing over the Pope's comments during private meetings in the Vatican.

Just days after Francis apologised for using a homophobic slur, an Italian website is reporting that he told a group of young priests that "gossip is women's stuff."

Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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Nigeria’s Government condemns Israeli Airstrike on Rafah

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The Nigerian government has strongly condemned Israel's recent airstrike on a civilian camp in Rafah, Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of around 45 people, predominantly women and children.


The deadly assault on Rafah is one of several recent incidents that have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Monsoon rains arrive in south India, as heatwave continues to claim lives

Monsoon rains have reached the southern Indian state of Kerala, earlier than expected.

The rains are critical to India's agriculture sector and are bringing some much needed relief during a heatwave.

This comes as authorities say that 15 people died of suspected heatstroke in eastern India over the past 24 hours.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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China and US defence chiefs meet for first time in 18 months

INTRO: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese counterpart Dong Jun met in Singapore on Friday, as the region's biggest security forum kicked off.

It comes amid tensions between the world's two largest economies over Taiwan and in the South China Sea.

Laura Westbrook reports.

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Opposition cries foul as Modi goes on 45 hour meditation retreat

India's Prime Minister is on a much publicised meditation retreat in South India as campaigning for the two month long election ends and the countdown for counting begins.

Millions will vote in the final phase of polling on Saturday and the opposition is accusing Modi of making a final push to sway voters ahead of that.

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Rape accused Indian MP arrested

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Rape accused Indian MP allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has been arrested. 


Prajwal Revanna (Pruh-jva-luh Ray-one-na) was detained by the local police after arriving in India from Germany - where he'd allegedly fled after a complaint was filed against him. 


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LABOUR FOCUSES ON GREEN ENERGY PLEDGE

On the UK election campaign trail, opposition Labour is promising to "turn the page" on the cost of living crisis by investing in clean power across the UK.

Keir Starmer's launching his Great British Energy plan with pledges of financial support for wind and solar projects.

Rosie Downes from Friends of the Earth says it's only a step in the right direction.

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The Conservatives have announced plans to punish fly tippers with points on their driving licences.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is promising a boost to free school meals.

The SNP are calling for an immediate emergency budget, while Reform has outlined a so-called 'migration tax' for employers of foreign workers.

North Korea launch overseen by Kim Jong-Un

North Korean state media says Thursday’s ‘super-large’ missile launch was overseen by leader Kim Jong-Un. 


Pyongyang fired 10 short range missiles into the Sea of Japan on Thursday. 


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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Manhattan DA: Prosecution followed "the facts and the law" in Trump trial

The Manhattan District Attorney who brought the hush money case against former US president Donald Trump says his office - and the jury -  treated the case like any other, by "following the facts and the law".


Alvin Bragg spoke after Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, related to a payment made to an adult film actress ahead of the 2016 election. 


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Bragg also noted that prosecuting white-collar crime is part of a long tradition in his office.


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Thursday, May 30, 2024

Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts - first former president to be a convicted criminal

Former US President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon after being found guilty in his New York hush-money trial. 


It's a deep blow for Trump, who has spent considerable time attacking the case he calls a witch-hunt. 


From outside the court in New York, Mitch McCann reports:


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US sues Hyundai over allegations of child labor at Alabama plant (UPDATED with response from Hyundai)

The US Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Motor- claiming the South Korean auto giant illegally used child labor in Alabama. An autoparts company and a recruiting firm were also named in the suit.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Ukraine gets permission to strike targets within Russia using US-provided weapons

Ukraine can now strike targets in Russia using US-provided arms after President Joe Biden gave the go-ahead on Thursday, a marked policy shift that comes at a critical time in the conflict. 


Administration officials say the permission is granted but limited to the area of Kharkiv in the north-east of the country, the scene of intense fighting amid a Russian advance across the border. 


The decision sees the United States follow the stance taken by some European allies, that Ukraine should have the right to attack within Russia with Western weapons. 


Benji Hyer reports.


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US Supreme Court backs NRA free speech case

The US Supreme Court has sided with the National Rifle Association in
a case surrounding free speech.

The NRA had accused a New York official of violating its
constitutional rights by encouraging companies to avoid doing business
with the group.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Waiting game continues as Manhattan jury considers Donald Trump trial verdict

Donald Trump is being forced to sit and wait patiently as a Manhattan jury decides his fate.

The first criminal trial of a former President is drawing to a close in New York.

Mitch McCann has the latest:

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UN pays tribute to Iran's president Raisi

The UN General Assembly paid tribute to Iran's president at a special
ceremony on Thursday.
Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister were killed in a helicopter
crash earlier this month.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Hackers allegedly stole details of 560m Ticketmaster customers

Hackers have allegedly stolen personal details of more than half a billion Ticketmaster customers - demanding a $500,000 ransom payment.


The US ticket sales website is yet to confirm whether it has experienced a security breach.


Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports


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DOJ urged to investigate pardon of TX man convicted of killing BLM protester

A group of Democratic attorneys generals is urging the Department of Justice to launch a probe into the pardon of a Texas man convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protester. The state's governor Greg Abbott issued the pardon earlier this month - saying the verdict conflicted with the state's stand your ground law.. Toni Waterman has more.

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US may allow weapons to strike inside Russia

The Biden administration is coming under increasing pressure from
western allies to allow Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia.

Some European leaders, including the French President Emmanuel Macron,
are urging the US to remove its restrictions and allow Ukraine greater
freedom in its use of American-supplied weaponry.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US Q1 GDP revised down

The US economy didn't grow as fast in the first quarter of this year as initially believed, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.


A revision of the numbers, based on more complete data, show that gross domestic product — or GDP — increased 1.3 percent. But that's lower than the 1.6 percent forecast issued last month, not the best news for the sitting President during an election year, as Benji Hyer reports. 


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