Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Biden grants citizenship to illegal spouses & children

US President Joe Biden will announce a plan to give citizenship to
around 500,000 people living in the US illegally who are married to US
citizens.

The proposal comes as immigration tops the list of key issues on
voters' minds ahead of November's election.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Justin Timberlake Reportedly Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated

Pop artist Justin Timberlake has reportedly been arrested for driving while intoxicated.

The alleged incident happened near the Hamptons on Long Island, in New York.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Scorching Temperatures Across US Midwest and Northeast Prompt Warnings

Dangerously hot temperatures are expected across the Midwest and Northeast in the United States this week.

The US National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather warning for parts of Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.

Meteorologists say extreme temperatures are beginning earlier and earlier every year.

Sally Patterson has more from New York City:

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Club Q Mass Shooter Set To Be Sentenced On Federal Hate Crimes Charges

The man who killed 5 people and injured 19 more at an LGBT nightclub in Colorado is set to plead guilty to a slew of new federal charges.

Anderson Lee Aldrich is already serving life in prison after pleading guilty to state charges last year.

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Putin praises North Korea for support in war against Ukraine

On the eve of his first North Korea visit in 24 years, Russia's leader Vladimir Putin praised the two nations' long history of friendly relations, portraying the two countries as persecuted but resilient victims of the US aggressive policies. He thanked Pyongyang for backing Moscow in its war against Ukraine. And pledged an "equal and indivisible security architecture" for Eurasia. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.


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French election poll leaders far-right National Rally unveils manifesto

French far-right party the National Rally has unveiled its general election manifesto.

The nationalist party is leading pre-election polls ahead of the first round of voting on June 30.

Ross Cullen reports.


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KPMG Charges Nigeria On Solid Mineral Sector Investments

Multinational audit, tax and advisory firm, KPMG says Nigeria needs to form alliances with relevant international mining organizations to fully attract foreign investment into the country's solid mineral sector.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende from Jos.

 

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Orban’s new political challenger could be headed to Brussels

Peter Magyar, a political newcomer in Hungary who emerged as the leader of the country's opposition after the European Parliament elections, is weighing whether to take his seat in the European Parliament. Initially, Magyar initially planned to stay in Budapest to challenge Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government after the election, but now Hungarian voters are urging him to exert this pressure from Brussels instead.


Pablo Gutierrez Reports, 


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More than 6,000 people displaced by conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are living in difficult conditions without any assistance from the government or aid agencies. 
The people fled recent clashes between government forces and the M23 rebels in North Kivu province and are in dire need of food, water and medicine. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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SEVERE STORMS CLOSE FOOTBALL FAN ZONES IN GERMANY

Severe weather warnings have been issued for Northern Germany, dampening the mood of the European Championship football tournament - with tens of thousands of fans told to avoid gathering outside to watch several key games set to take place Tuesday. 

Trent Murray reports for Berlin. 

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Fears mount over the situation between Israel and Hezbollah

The Biden administration is growing increasingly concerned about the deteriorating situation between Israel and the Lebanon-based, Iranian proxy Hezbollah, with diplomatic attempts failing to bring hostilities under control.

The US President has once again dispatched a senior advisor to the Middle East, amid fears of a possible large-scale regional war.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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UK VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEARS

Britons are being warned to make sure they're registered to vote in the country's general election with the deadline hours away.

An estimated 4 million first time voters still haven't signed up, which they will need to do by the end of Tuesday (2300GMT).

The UK votes on July 4th with the opposition Labour Party currently leading the governing Conservatives in the polls by a wide margin.

Dan Lawes from the My Life My Say group says many younger voters do leave it to the last minute to register.

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Government official says Indian cities have become "heat traps"

A senior government official says Indian cities have become "heat traps" because of their rapid growth, which is leading to increased carbon emissions and destroying water bodies.

This comes as heatwaves in India have killed dozens of people this summer.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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India, China expand nuclear weapon stockpile: report

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India and China are expanding their nuclear warheads according to Swedish defense think tank SIPRI. 


Stockholm International Peace Research Institute says India added eight new nuclear warheads to its arsenal - while China added 90 in the past one year. 


Ishan Garg has more.


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Korea and China hold first diplomatic security dialogue since 2015

INTRO: South Korea and China are set to hold a high-level diplomatic and security dialogue on Tuesday in Seoul, led by South Korean vice foreign minister Kim Hong-kyun and his Chinese counterpart Sun Weidong,

The high level meetings coincide with Russian President Vladimir Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Vladimir Putin visits Pyongyang

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting North Korea on Tuesday. 


It’s his first state visit to Pyongyang in 24 years.


Chris Gilbert reports. 


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Monday, June 17, 2024

Stoltenberg says NATO alliance good for US security and US jobs

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is touting the security benefits of the alliance for the US on a trip to Washington DC.
It is three weeks until a historic meeting of the group, with tackling Russia's conflict in Ukraine top of the agenda.
Caroline Malone reports.

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Indian man extradited to US over alleged Sikh separatist assassination attempt

An Indian man accused of attempting to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil has been extradited to the United States.


Nikhil Gupta is scheduled to appear Monday in a New York courthouse on federal murder-for-hire charges.


Prosecutors say he was behind a failed assassination attempt of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent critic of the Indian government.


The defendant's lawyers say he is being "unfairly prosecuted".


Sally Patterson has more.


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Israel implements "tactical pauses" to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza

Israel has begun daily "tactical pauses" throughout daytime hours to
allow for humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza.
The United Nations aid agency, UNRWA has welcomed the move but says
there are still some logistical issues to move the aid to where it
will be needed.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Biden Launches US $50m Ad Campaign Targetting "Convicted Felon" Trump

Joe Biden's launching a 50 million US dollar ad campaign targeting Donald Trump ahead of the first presidential debate in ten days.


It comes after the President raised 30 million dollars during a star studded fundraiser in California.


Mitch McCann reports


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