Friday, July 5, 2024

Nigeria Denies Support for Same Sex Rights in Samoa Deal

The Nigerian government has ratified the agreement of a controversial 150 billion dollar deal with the European Union.


The situation has stirred controversy among clerics, rights activists and civil society organizations.


Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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The party of the imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan is preparing for a public rally

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Imran Khan's party is gearing up for a large public rally on Saturday to protest his imprisonment on corruption charges.

The former prime minister has been in jail since 2023 and blames the military for ousting him from power.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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National Rally set to be biggest party as France approaches decisive election vote

The far-right National Rally is set to be the biggest party in parliament as France approaches the decisive second-round of the general election.

The polls show though that the populist party may fall short of a majority - which could lead to legislative gridlock in a hung parliament.

Ross Cullen reports.





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More than 50 French candidates and activists physically attacked ahead of decisive election vote

More than 50 French candidates and activists have been physically attacked ahead of this weekend's decisive election vote.

The French government chief spokesperson and her team were attacked by several people earlier this week, leaving one of her campaigners with a broken jaw.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Labour readies for government following landslide win

The British people have delivered an overwhelming call for change, as the Labour Party takes control of the government following a landslide election victory.

It’s been a crushing defeat for Britain’s Conservative Party, as Olly Barratt reports from London.


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QUARTER FINALS KICK OFF AT EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Crowds across Germany are building ahead of a big 48 hours of football as the quarter finals of the European Championship kick off.

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

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China unveils next steps in EU brandy probe as EV tariffs take effect

INTRO: China's commerce ministry said it would hold a hearing on July 18 to discuss an ongoing investigation into claims that European brandy producers are selling into China at below market rates.

The announcement comes on the same day that the European Commission's provisional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles take effect. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Floods in India's Assam kill 52; displace thousands

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At Least 52 people have died and thousands displaced due to flooding in India's North Eastern state of Assa.

The deluge has inundated much of the state - affecting more than 2 million people.

India correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Six arrested in connection with deadly stampede in India

Police in India have arrested six people in connection with a deadly stampede at a religious event in the north of the country this week.

More than 120 people were killed in the incident in the state of Uttar Pradesh. 

Rebecca Bundhun reports from the district of Hathras [HA-TRAS] where the stampede took place.

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Britain's Labour Party wins election by a landslide

Britons are waking up to a new government for the first time in fourteen years.

The Labour Party has won the UK general election by a landslide, forecast to win 410 seats.


Outgoing Conservative Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, says the country has delivered a sobering verdict, while Keir Starmer has declared: “change begins now”.


Nina-Maria Potts reports:


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Survey finds groping still widespread on Japan trains

Molestation on Japan’s crowded trains is back in the spotlight as new data shows one in ten young people have been groped. 


The first of the kind government study found that more than 88 percent of victims were women. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Thursday, July 4, 2024

*not for broadcast UK* VOTERS CAST BALLOTS IN UK GENERAL ELECTION

Polls have opened in the UK, with voters expected to return the opposition Labour Party to Government after 14 years under the Conservative Party.

That would mean a change in Prime Minister, from incumbent Rishi Sunak to Labour leader Keir Starmer.

Stuart Smith has more from outside a polling station in the Labour leader's central London constituency.

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*safe for broadcast UK* VOTERS CAST BALLOTS IN UK GENERAL ELECTION

Polls have opened across the UK in the first general election since 2019.

Throughout Thursday, tens of millions of voters have the chance to choose who they would like to represent their local area at the national level, as Stuart Smith explains.

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France polls point to hung parliament after July 7 second round of election

The latest polls ahead of France's general election second round show that a hung parliament is the most likely outcome.

The surveys do still show that the far-right National Rally is on course to become the biggest party in parliament after Sunday's decisive vote.

Ross Cullen reports.


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EU imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

The European Union has imposed additional tariffs on Chinese electric
vehicles in a move the bloc says is in response to unfair trade
practices.

The EU accuses China of flooding the European market with heavily
subsidized EVs.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Zelensky's office denies plans for interview with Tucker Carlson

American journalist and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said on Thursday he had secured an interview with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, but the presidential office denied there were any such plans. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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RADIO: CONGOLESE SOLDIERS SENTENCED

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A military court in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 25 Congolese soldiers to death for running away from a battle against the M23 rebels. The court in Butembo city found the soldiers guilty of fleeing the enemy, dissipation of munitions of war, and pillage. Congolese government troops have been fighting the M23 rebels since 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Niger Junta Agrees to Talks to Mend Ties with Benin Republic

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The military Junta in Niger has agreed to talks to mend ties with its neighbour, Benin republic.


Relations between both countries had turned sour after the coup in Niger last year, led to border closure and the shutting down of a China-backed oil pipeline.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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Pakistan is hopeful to secure a new IMF loan

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Pakistan says it has fulfilled all the IMF's requirements to secure a new loan exceeding 6 billion dollars.

The loan would amount to the 24th IMF bailout package received by the cash-strapped nation. 

Hira Mustafa has more.

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TRANSPORT PROBLEMS AS MILLIONS VISIT GERMANY FOR EUROPEAN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Germany's national rail operator has apologised to football fans for delays and overcrowding during the European football Championship. 

Germany is currently hosting Euro 2024, with millions visiting the country to cheer on their squads. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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