Report: Italy to buy 24 new Eurofighter jets over next decade

Italy's government is reportedly planning to spend more than 8 billion dollars on new fighter jets.

The Italian military is in the midst of transitioning from the current Eurofighter programme to a new jet being designed by an international coalition.

From Rome, Giles Gibson has more.

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Biden's top envoy in the Middle East as ceasefire talks progress

One of President Biden's top advisors is expected in Israel on Tuesday, for meetings with senior officials amid increased pressure by mediators to try and get Israel and Hamas to agree to a hostage and ceasefire deal.

It comes as Israel's opposition leader is accusing the Prime Minister of playing political games to block the latest proposal from going through.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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Nigeria to Suspend Taxes on Some Food Imports to Curb Rising Prices

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Nigeria's government is planning to suspend taxes on some food imports.

This is part of measures the government is undertaking to tackle rising inflation which has risen over 40 percent.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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French prosecutors opens investigation into Marine Le Pen's campaign finances

The Paris public prosecutor's office has opened a judicial investigation into suspected illegal campaign financing by far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen, that's according to French media.

The inquiry relates to the 2022 presidential election, which Le Pen lost to Emmanuel Macron.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Rescue work continue at destroyed children's hospital in Kyiv

Rescue work continues at a children's hospital in Kyiv that was struck by a Russian missile. Authorities believe there may still be people trapped under the rubble. Nationwide, the death toll has gone up to 37 people killed and 170 people wounded after Monday's missile attack on Ukraine. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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New Delhi says Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly told Russia's Vladmir Putin "a solution cannot be found on the battlefield".

Modi is on his first foreign visit to Russia after coming back to power for a rare third term this summer. It's also his first visit since the war in Ukraine started.

He is set to hold formal talks with Putin in Moscow on Tuesday afternoon.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Indians fighting in Russian Army to be discharged after Modi-Putin meet: Reports

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Russia could discharge all Indians who were inducted into the army to fight in Ukraine, according to reports.

About a dozen men were allegedly tricked into joining the Russian army by fake job agents promising high paying roles in Russia.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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REGIONAL MAYORS MEET AT DOWNING ST AFTER UK ELECTION

UK government ministers are meeting with regional mayors on Tuesday to discuss "shifting power out of Westminster".

Downing Street says it's planning a "major programme of devolution".

It comes as the UK's Parliament reconvenes for the first time since last week's general election which saw a landslide for the Labour Party.

Labour peer and former minister Lord Falconer says the government is hitting the ground running under the new Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Philippines rejects China's accusation of environmental damage in South China Sea

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Instead, it's laying the blame for damaging the marine environment on Beijing, and called for an independent scientific assessment of the causes of coral reef damage. Laura Westbrook has more.

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S Korea ends threats against striking doctors

South Korea is ending all punitive steps against striking doctors. 

More than 12-thousand trainees have walked out since February in protest to the government increasing medical school seats.

Chris Gilbert reports. 

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Biden, White House pushes back against concerns over ability to lead

US President Joe Biden has told those who think he is not fit to serve
another term as president to challenge him at the Democratic
convention in August.

The president is trying to address growing concerns within his party
about his mental fitness for the job.

Biden also sent a letter to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday saying he
"firmly committed" to staying in the race.

During a phone interview with MSNBC the president invited challenges
from doubters.

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Pakistan's finance minister warned that if Islamabad doesn't raise its tax revenues, more financial problems will follow.

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Pakistan says it is hopeful of securing a new IMF loan this month. However, the country's Finance Minister has warned that if Islamabad fails to boost its tax revenues, this won't be the last IMF bailout package it will need.

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June was the hottest month on record

Last month was the hottest June on record.
New data was released on Monday from the European Union's Copernicus
Climate Change Service which says this is the thirteenth month in a
row of record temperatures.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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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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