Washington prepares for NATO summit Tues-Thurs

NATO allies are pledging continued support for Ukraine to the tune of tens of billions of dollars, as leaders prepare to meet in Washington DC this week. 

They're also expanding cooperation with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea. 

But the alliance's 75th anniversary summit, starting on Tuesday in the US capital, comes at a politically fraught time, with Russian attacks on Kyiv and election uncertainty unfolding in several Western states. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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NASA completes year-long Mars simulation

NASA is a step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars after a crew completed a hefty simulation over the weekend.

Four volunteers spent a year inside a 3D printed habitat in the US state of Texas - the first Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog mission came to an end on Saturday.

Sally Patterson has more.

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Boeing agrees deal over fatal 737 MAX crashes

US plane maker Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to criminal fraud in
relation to two crashes that killed almost 350 people in 2018 and
2019.

The deal would include a fine of up to $487 million.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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UN assessing damage following an airstrike on a school in Gaza

United Nations Humanitarian agencies are assessing the damage to a UN
school in Gaza.
The UN says an Israeli airstrike was targeted at the facility over the weekend.
It was home to nearly two thousand forcibly displaced people.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

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Defiant Joe Biden refuses to drop out of presidential race: "It's time to move forward"

A defiant Joe Biden is going on the attack, amid calls for him to drop out of the presidential race.

The president's performance in the first debate has led to growing calls for him to bow out, even from some of his fellow democrats.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Hurricane Beryl lashes Texas Gulf Coast

At least two people have died in Texas as Hurricane Beryl lashes the Gulf Coast. The Harris County Sheriff saying both victims were killed after trees fell into their homes. Beryl has brought heavy rainfall, damaging winds and life-threatening storm surge to the state. More than a million customers are now without power. Toni Waterman has more.

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Heavy rains across India's Mumbai, brings the financial capital to a halt

Heavy rains have flooded Mumbai's roads and rail tracks on Monday, halting movement in India's financial capital. 

The country's meteorological department has issued warning alerts across Mumbai and its surrounding areas predicting more rain in the coming days. 

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Hostage and ceasefire talks resume in Cairo

An Israeli delegation is in the Egyptian capital to resume hostage and ceasefire talks with key mediators, as families of the remaining captives demand a deal be agreed upon to bring their loved ones home.

Major demonstrations were held across Israel over the weekend as anger mounts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's perceived failure to secure the release of hostages, who were taken by Hamas in October.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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E.U. climate service says last month was hottest June on record

In another stark warning about climate change, the EU's climate service says last month was the hottest June on record.

Swathes of southern Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East all saw extremely hot temperatures in the opening days of summer.

Giles Gibson has more.

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Children's hospital in Kyiv badly hit by Russian missile strikes

A Kyiv children's hospital has been badly damaged with 24 people reported killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine.

Our correspondent, Megumi Lim is on the ground and visited the stricken site of the hospital in Kyiv.

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Hostage and ceasefire talks resume in Cairo

An Israeli delegation is in the Egyptian capital to resume hostage and ceasefire talks with key mediators, as families of the remaining captives demand a deal be agreed upon to bring their loved ones home.

Major demonstrations were held across Israel over the weekend as anger mounts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's perceived failure to secure the release of hostages, who were taken by Hamas in October.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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TOP FOUR TEAMS TO BATTLE IN EURO 2024 SEMI FINALS

The clock is counting down to the Euro 2024 semifinals, as the final four teams jostle for position to try and take one of the most converted pieces of silverware in world football. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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A two-week ceasefire aimed at enabling humanitarian organizations to access displaced people in the east of the Democratic Republic is holding so far. Local authorities in North Kivu province say Congolese government forces and the M23 rebels have not engaged in any fighting since the US-brokered truce came into effect last Friday. Thousands of people have been displaced by the clashes since the start of this year. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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France faces political paralysis after shock election result

France faces political paralysis after a shock election result saw the left-wing coalition win the greatest number of seats - but fall short of a majority in parliament.

The results were a surprise after the far-right National Rally party won the first round of voting last week.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Modi visits Moscow with an eye on Russia-China ties

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Reaffirming historic ties will be the key goal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two day visit to Moscow according to experts. 

Modi is arriving in Moscow on Monday in what will be his first bilateral visit abroad since taking office for the third term in June. 

Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in Manipur today

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is in the country's northeast today -visiting flood hit areas in Assam and meeting with riot victims in the region of Manipur.

Rahul Gandhi, whose coalition bloc stopped Prime Minister Narendra Modi from winning a majority mandate in this summer's election, has criticised the government for failing to restore peace in Manipur.

Since May last year, hundreds have been killed in ethnic clashes in that remote region.

Neha Poonia has more.

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STARMER BEGINS FIRST FULL WEEK IN OFFICE

Keir Starmer's beginning his first full week as UK Prime Minister after last week's general election win.

His government's making a series of announcements on planning laws, dentist appointments, and the recruitment of thousands of teachers.

Starmer is continuing a tour of the UK's four nations before heading to Washington for a NATO leaders' summit.

Politics expert Dr Martin Farr from Newcastle University says the new Prime Minister has a large in-tray.

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Hungary Prime Minister arrives in Beijing for talks with Chinese President

INTRO Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Beijing on Monday for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

This is Orban's third surprise overseas trip since Hungary took over the European Union's rotating presidency at the beginning of July, after he travelled to Ukraine and Russia last week on what he called a "peace mission". Laura Westbrook has more.

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Japan, Philippines hold defense talks

Japan and the Philippines are holding security talks in Manila on Monday. 

The meeting is expected to result in a new defense pact between the two countries. 

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Several top House Democrats call for Biden to drop re-election bid in private meeting

At least four house democrats have called on Joe Biden to drop his re-election bid during a virtual meeting with minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, according to US media reports.

There has been growing anxiety within the President's own party about his mental fitness, following his stilted debate performance against Donald Trump.

Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

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