Monday, June 24, 2024

Zelensky calls for further easing of restrictions on using western-supplied weapons inside Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on allies to further ease restrictions on using western-supplied weapons to strike targets deeper inside Russia after weekend attacks on Kharkiv killed at least four people and injured dozens more. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Japan sanctions Indian tech company for "helping" Russia

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Japan has sanctioned an India technology firm, along with  9 other companies globally for allegedly helping Russia evade sanctions. 


The sanctions are part of the country's economic measures against Moscow for invading Ukraine. 


Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 


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UK ELECTION BETTING INVESTIGATION WIDENS

An investigation into bets placed on the timing of the UK election is widening, according to reports.

The Gambling Commission is understood to be looking into more people with links to the government and the Conservative Party.

The regulator was already known to be investigating four individuals, including two Conservative candidates, over claims of a flurry of bets just before Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an election for July 4th.

Chief Political Correspondent at the Times Aubrey Allegretti says the Gambling Commission is following a process.

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India's Parliament to meet for the first time after elections

Newly elected members to India's Parliament will be sworn-in this week as the House meets for the first time after Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a rare third term this month.

However, for the first time in a decade, Mr Modi's party no longer enjoys a majority in the House and as Neha Poonia reports, a resurgent opposition says it will demand answers from the government on an ongoing exam scandal.

Neha Poonia has more.

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China wants the EU to scrap tariffs on Electric Vehicles by July 4

INTRO: Beijing wants the European Union to scrap its preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by next week.

Both sides have agreed to hold new trade talks to resolve an escalating dispute over tariffs, as Laura Westbrook reports.

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North Korea could ratify Russia treaty this week

North Korean leaders are set to hold a key party meeting this week following the signing of a security treaty with Russia. 


The two countries on Wednesday agreed to mutually assist each other if they are attacked,. 


Chris Gilbert has more. 


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Friday, June 21, 2024

UN Secretary General calls for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah

A full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah must be
averted, says United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres.
Speaking in New York on Friday, Guterres called for an immediate
de-escalation of tensions.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

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US Supreme Court rules domestic abusers can't possess a gun

People under domestic violence restraining orders in the United States will be prevented from owning a gun following a Supreme Court ruling that upholds the protective law.


The statute had been challenged as being unconstitutional for violating the Second Amendment — the right to bear arms. 


But on Friday, judges in the highest court in America voted to leave the safeguard in place, a decision that comes as a relief to gun control advocates nationwide. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Heat Intensifies Across US Northeast - Warnings in Place

New York City and Washington D.C. are experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures set to reach the highest levels of the summer so far.

It has prompted officials to swing into action as the hot weather becomes a serious safety concern.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Putin considers reviewing Russian nuclear weapons doctrine

Putin claimed Russia will further develop its nuclear arsenal to preserve global balance of power. And pledged to supply the Russian army fighting in Ukraine with the latest weaponry and drones. However, Moscow also signals it's open to security talks with NATO states. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.


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US Supreme Court weighs crucial cases ahead of term end

The US Supreme Court still has almost 20 cases to decide before the
end of its term in the coming weeks.

Its judgements - which could come this Friday - could impact
November's presidential election, affect Americans' way of life and
upend long-held laws.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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India's health ministry records over 100 deaths due to heatstroke

India's health ministry says that there have been at least 110 confirmed heatstroke deaths in the country since March.

Weather experts have expressed concerns saying this year's summer season has been exceptionally harsh - with longer and more intense heat waves.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi...

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DATA FROM BLOOD TEST HACK PUBLISHED ONLINE

A group of hackers responsible for stealing hundreds of gigabytes of British healthcare data claims to have uploaded some of the information online.

The Russian-linked Qilin wanted $50 million dollars for the sensitive information — but no payment was made within their deadline.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Eight cities across Italy under red heat warnings


Eight cities across Italy are under red heat warnings, as the first significant heatwave of the summer grips much of southern Europe.

Giles Gibson reports from Rome.

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In Pakistan's Northwest an angry mob has stormed the police station killing a man facing blasphemy charges

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In Pakistan's northwestern region, an angry crowd has stormed a police station which was protecting a man accused of blasphemy.

The mob set the police station on fire and killed the accused.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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RADIO: DRC PRISON ESCAPE

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At least 27 inmates have escaped from a prison in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials of Isiro Central prison say the inmates made away as a guard opened the door to provide them food. Five of their colleagues were killed and five others seriously injured as they attempted to escape. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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SUNAK UNDER PRESSURE OVER ELECTION BETS

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says anyone who's broken the law by betting on the date for the general election will be kicked out of the Conservative party.

Four people are under investigation - including two Conservative candidates and a police officer in the prime minister's protection team.

Bets using insider knowledge are against the law.

Former Downing Street communications director Jack Doyle says it's dominating the campaign trail.

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Modi leads yoga daya celebrations in Kashmir in his first visit to the region in his 3rd term

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In his first visit to the tumultuous region of Kashmir after becoming Prime Minister for the third time, Narendra Modi led International Yoga Day celebrations there.


Analysts say the event could be the government's way of signaling a return to normalcy for the region frequently marred by violence. 


Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. 


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Kishida's future in question as normal Diet session concludes

The pressure is on Japan’s prime minister to remain in power as the country’s parliament wraps up on Thursday. 


The Diet is concluding a 150 day sitting session with Fumio Kishida staring down the barrel of a leadership renewal before October.


Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo. 


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Thursday, June 20, 2024

RFK fails to qualify for presidential debate

Robert F Kennedy Jr's bid for the White House has experienced a
setback after he failed to qualify for next week's presidential
debate.

The independent candidate was hoping for a shot to take on Joe Biden
and Donald Trump on the debate stage on Thursday night.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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