Pakistan's port city is in the grip of a severe heatwave

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The southern Pakistani city of Karachi is in the grip of an extreme heatwave.

The head of the city's largest ambulance service says more than 800 people have died in the last two weeks, even as hundreds more are still receiving treatment for heat related illnesses.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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India implements new criminal codes, replacing British Era laws

A new criminal justice system in India has come into effect, replacing British era laws.

India's opposition parties say these laws have been implemented hastily, but the government claims the new criminal code will make it easier to get justice.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from New Delhi

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Delhi airport terminal where roof collapsed to stay shut for a month

Days after the roof of a terminal at the Delhi airport collapsed, officials say operations will likely resume only next month.

The roof collapsed last week killing one person and injuring eight others.

The opposition has blamed the collapse on poor construction quality after reports suggested Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the recently renovated building.

But the government maintains the terminal was not refurbished but built when the opposition was in power.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Hong Kong marks 27 years since handover back to Chinese rule

INTRO: Hong Kong marks 27 years since the former British colony was returned to Chinese rule.

The city's leader John Lee said the enactment of the domestic security law was a major achievement and the city was going from strength to strength despite the US and Western countries "bullying" the city's development.  Laura Westbrook has more.

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Supreme Court due to rule on Trump immunity case

The US Supreme Court is expected to give its ruling on Monday on the case concerning Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity.

The former US President faces four charges related to attempts to subvert the results of the 2020 election.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details

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Big win for far-right in first round of French elections

The far-right National Rally has dominated the first round of voting
in French parliamentary elections.

According to exit polls the anti-immigration party secured 34 percent
of the vote while the left-wing coalition won roughly 28 percent.

Emmanuel Macron's centrists came third. The French President is urging
voters to unite to block a National Rally majority in the runoff
election on July 7th.

William Denselow reports from Paris.

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Polls open in French snap election

Voting is underway in French snap parliamentary elections that could
see the far-right make major gains.

Roughly 50 million people are heading to the polls just weeks after
President Emmanuel Macron suffered a bruising result in European
elections.

William Denselow reports from Paris

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Judge denied Alec Baldwin’s bid to have involuntary manslaughter case tossed

A New Mexico judge has denied a last ditch effort by Alec Baldwin to have his involuntary manslaughter case thrown out. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun Baldwin was holding while rehearsing on the movie set "Rust" in 2021. He has pleaded not guilty. Toni Waterman has more.  

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NYTimes Editorial Board joins calls on Biden to abandon re-election quest

US President Joe Biden says he is staying in the country's presidential race, despite growing pressure on him to drop out following Thursday's lackluster performance in a television debate with former President Donald Trump.

A growing number of Biden supporters are urging him to stand down, and Republicans in Congress say they believe Vice President Kamala Harris and members of the President's Cabinet should exercise the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, and declare the President unfit for office.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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US voters react to presidential debate

With just over four months to go until American's head to the polls, voters are digesting the first presidential debate of the year held on Thursday. 

The televised debate, which aired on CNN, saw President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump go head to head - without a live audience in the room.

They clashed over topics like the economy, immigration and abortion - key issues for voters in November's election.

Here's how people on New York's Fifth Avenue thought the candidates performed. 

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Supreme Court narrows law used in Jan 6th cases

The United States Supreme Court has ruled against the Justice Department for using a criminal charge to prosecute hundreds of rioters who took part in the deadly attack on the US Capitol three years ago.

It means dozens of convictions may now be overturned — and it could have profound implications for the case against Presidential candidate Donald Trump, who was among those charged.

Benji Hyer explains. 

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Oregon allowed to penalise homeless people for public sleeping, according to top US court

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a decision on homelessness, banning people from sleeping outdoors - saying it was not a violation of the US Constitution.

As Caroline Malone reports, it's a decision that is likely to impact unhoused people across the country.

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Oklahoma mandates the Bible be taught in all schools ‘immediately’

Oklahoma has issued a mandate to all schools in the state: Get a Bible in every classroom and start teaching from it and Ten Commandments immediately. It's the latest effort by conservatives to inject religion into school curriculums.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Pakistani court rejects the pleas of both imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife in an illegal marriage case

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The plight of Imran Khan- Pakistan's jailed former prime minister- is back in the headlines as his party battles his seven year prison sentence, in a case his supporters say is politically motivated.

Senior figures in Mr Khan's party are challenging the verdict in court next week, and are calling for nationwide protests.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Farage Apologises After Party Campaigners Use Racist And Homophobic Language

The UK politician Nigel Farage has apologised, after campaigners for his party were secretly filmed using racist and homophobic language.

It comes ahead of the general election next week, where his right wing Reform party is expected to take some votes off the ruling Conservatives.

John Bevir reports.

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U.N Allots $11M to Tackle Malnutrition in Northern Nigeria

The United Nations has allocated 11 million dollars as part of measures to address the problem of malnutrition in northern Nigeria.

Tesem Akende reports from Jos.

 

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TORNADO WARNINGS ISSUED IN GERMANY AHEAD OF FOOTBALL MATCHES

Severe weather warnings have been issued for Germany ahead of two knockout matches in the Euros 2024 football championship. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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TRUMP CLAIMS BIDEN WILL DRIVE US INTO "WORLD WAR THREE"

Former US President Donald Trump has claimed President Joe Biden will drive the United States into a new world war if he's reelected to office.

In the first presidential debate of the campaign there was no audience, and microphones were muted when it wasn't that candidate's time to speak.

They took questions on issues including economic policy, immigration, abortion, and foreign affairs. It was on the latter topic where Trump took aim at his successor, saying Biden is driving America towards war.

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Yen drops to historic year low against USD

Japan’s government is declining to comment on possible action to address a historic fall by the yen. 

The currency briefly hit 161 against the US dollar on Friday, its lowest point in 37 years. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo 

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Trump Takes Advantage of Biden Stumbles in First US Presidential Debate

Donald Trump took full advantage of Joe Biden's stumbles during the first US presidential debate in Atlanta.

The debate was very different from the last time the pair met in 2020, when the moderator struggled to keep the men under control.

Both Democrats and Republicans are acknowledging it was a troublesome debate for the current President, who spoke with a hoarse voice, and often stumbled.

That was highlighted by Trump after one of Biden's answers

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