Thursday, July 11, 2024

Ukraine raises more than $7 million to rebuild destroyed children's hospital in Kyiv

More than $7 million has been raised to rebuild Ukraine's largest children's hospital that was struck by a Russian missile this week. The airstrike destroyed the toxicology building and damaged four other buildings in the hospital. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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French MPs far from agreement as ramifications from hung parliament election result continue

French MPs continue to remain far from any coalition agreement as they try to digest the unclear election results that produced a hung parliament.

No party has a majority, and the left-wing alliance, which has the greatest number of seats, has not agreed on a possible leftist prime minister to replace incumbent Gabriel Attal.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Tragic School Minibus Accident Claims 12 Young Lives in South Africa

A tragic incident occurred in South Africa near Johannesburg when a school minibus, carrying children, flipped and ignited after a collision with another vehicle. The authorities have confirmed the details of this sorrowful event.


Daniel Kijo reports.


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Mercury to hit hit 50 in parts of Iraq

Temperatures across parts of Iraq are expected to top 50 degrees
Celsius on Thursday.

Officials have declared a public holiday in the most impacted
provinces and urge people to stay inside when possible.

William Denselow reports from Baghdad.

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Japan investigates intrusion into Chinese waters

Japan is investigating how one of its destroyers intruded into Chinese waters. 


The Maritime Self Defense Force vessel Suzutsuki was monitoring war drills when it entered Chinese territory without permission last week. 


Chris Gilbert reports 


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Floods and landslides impact millions in India

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Dozens have died and thousands displaced in India as rain triggers floods and landslides.

Several villages are flooded in the northern plains…

And landslides are wreaking havoc in the Himalayan states.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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NATO: UKRAINE ON 'IRREVERSIBLE' PATH TO MEMBERSHIP

NATO leaders have promised an 'irreversible path' towards Ukraine's membership of the military alliance.

The group's 32 members have also pledged 'unwavering' support for Kyiv in the face of Russia's invasion of the country.

At a leaders' summit in Washington, the US confirmed American-built F16 fighter jets are being transferred to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands.

It marks Keir Starmer's first international summit as UK Prime Minister - and he also held talks at the White House with President Biden.

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Modi back in New Delhi after Russia, Austria visits

The US says it has twice this week expressed 'concerns about India's relationship with Russia' to New Delhi.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now back in New Delhi after a two-nation tour of Russia and Austria this week.

Neha Poonia has more.

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NATO allies call China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine

INTRO : For the first time, NATO has accused China of supplying Russia's attacks on Ukraine and expressed concerns over Beijing's nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space.

The alliance has never officially mentioned China as a concern until 2019, but the latest statement marks clear that China is becoming a focus of the military alliance. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Wednesday, July 10, 2024

More than 1.6m still without power in Texas as temperatures soar

Frustrations flare in Texas as 1.6 million customers are still without power, three days after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Gulf Coast.  The heat index is set to soar to 105F. President Biden is accusing state officials of dragging their feet on requesting federal assistance. Toni Waterman has more.

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US President Joe Biden Clings on to Democratic Support

US President Joe Biden is clinging on to his political future despite intense pressure not to run for re-election, even as Democrats consider calls for him to bow out.

One Democratic Senator has suggested Donald Trump might be on track to claim the presidency "in a landslide", and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has hardly given him a ringing endorsement.

Mitch McCann reports:

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US lawmakers to vote on bill banning non-citizens casting ballot

US lawmakers on Wednesday are voting on a bill banning non-citizens from taking part in federal elections - something which is already illegal.


The SAVE Act would mandate voters to prove their citizenship in order to cast their ballot.


Democrats call the measure unnecessary and designed to sow distrust among voters.


Sally Patterson has more.


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Independent experts say famine has spread across Gaza

A group of independent United Nations experts say famine has spread
across the entire Gaza strip.
According to a recent report close to five hundred thousand people are
experiencing an extreme lack of food.
The group accuses Israel of intentionally starving the Palestinian people.
Jody Jacobs has more...

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Pelosi indicates discussion about Biden's candidacy still underway

As U.S. President Joe Biden hosts a summit of NATO leaders in Washington, one of the country's most powerful Democrats is indicating that the discussion about the future of his presidential re-election bid is not over yet.


Nancy Pelosi, the former speaker of the House of Representatives, says Demcorats should allow the President to helm the NATO meeting, and then return to the debate over the future of his candidacy.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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UK PM Signal’s Ukraine Can Use Long Range Missiles Against Russian Territory

UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has reportedly signalled that Ukraine can use British supplied long range missiles against targets inside Russian territory.

Starmer made the comments while on route to the NATO leaders summit in Washington. 


A Russian government spokesperson has called the comments 'irresponsible'. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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NATO provides Ukraine with more air defense systems

The first full day of the NATO summit is underway in Washington DC as
the military alliance pledges more support for Ukraine, including five
additional missile interception systems.

NATO is also looking to increase spending to boost the capacity of its
members' military stockpiles.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Ukraine to receive "dozens" of air defense systems from allies in the coming months

The US and at least nine other NATO members have agreed to send dozens of air defense systems to Ukraine in the coming months, according to a joint statement published on Tuesday. The announcement comes after Russia launched deadly missile attacks across Ukraine, including a children's hospital in the capital.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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India is watching Sheikh Hasina's ongoing visit to China

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is on a four day visit to China.

Experts say this visit is being watched closely by New Delhi, as it has longstanding ties with Dhaka.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports... 

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China opens investigation of EU-imposed trade barriers

INTRO: China's commerce ministry says it will examine whether European Union investigations of Chinese firms amounts to "trade barriers."

It follows the European Union raising tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
to 37.6%, which is a major blow for Beijing, which is already in a trade war with Washington.

Laura Westbrook has more.


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Nigeria’s House of Representatives Demand's Suspension of Country's SAMOA Deal With European Union

Nigeria's House of Representatives has asked the country's executive arm of government to suspend implementation of the 150 billion dollar Samoa deal it has signed with the European Union.


Tesem Akende reports from Jos.


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