Monday, July 15, 2024

Hamas says not walked away from ceasefire talks

A Hamas official says the Islamist group hasn't walked away from
ceasefire negotiations with Israel.

But Egyptian officials over the weekend said talks had ground to a halt.

William Denselow reports from Baghdad.

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India sees one of its most expensive weddings, as tycoon's son gets married

India this weekend witnessed one of the grandest and most expensive weddings that the country has ever seen – bringing together high-profile politicians and celebrities.

The youngest son of Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, tied the knot with a pharmaceutical heiress. The event reportedly cost some 300 million US dollars, including months of lavish celebrations leading up to the nuptials.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Apple likely violated India's anti-competition law: report

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India's competition watchdog has found that Apple has violated the country's anti trust laws, according to reports.

The investigation report has not yet been made public.

It comes as Apple, along with other large tech companies, is facing allegations of monopolistic practices in several large markets.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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India's right wing leaders condemn Trump attack

Leaders from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party have condemned this weekend's attack on former US President Donald Trump.

Some have even accused the opposition of similarly 'inciting violence' against Prime Minister Modi.

Over the weekend, Modi tweeted to say he was 'deeply concerned' by the attack on 'his friend' Donald Trump, adding 'violence has no place in politics'.

Neha Poonia has more.

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China’s leaders meet for third plenum with kickstarting the economy on the agenda

INTRO: China's Communist Party leaders will gather for a key meeting known as the third plenum on Monday, setting the stage for potentially pivotal economic discussions. The four-day event will offer a window on how Beijing plans to address the country's persistent property crisis, weak consumer demand and fading growth prospects.

Laura Westbrook has more.

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Japan to reach out to Pacific nations to counter China at PALM10

Japan is set to announce a new development package for Pacific Island nations to further counter the influence of China in the region at a Tokyo summit this week. 


The PALM 10 meeting between Japan and members of Pacific Island Forum begins on Tuesday and is expected to oppose any change to the international order by unilateral force. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Sunday, July 14, 2024

Biden urges "unity" after Trump assassination attempt

US President Joe Biden has urged America to "unite as one nation"
following the attempted assassination of his political rival Donald
Trump.

Trump says he is traveling to the Republican Convention on Sunday afternoon.

Meanwhile, the FBI has still not discovered a motive for the
20-year-old gunman's attack. Thomas Matthew Crooks was shot dead by a
Secret Service sniper at the rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday
afternoon.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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President Biden said political violence went against American values.

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President Biden paid tribute to the spectator who was shot dead by the gunman.

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President Biden urged calm while the FBI investigation continued.

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Trump urges America to “stand united” after assassination attempt

Former US president Donald Trump has called on Americans to "stand
united" after the assassination attempt.

Trump was shot in the ear while speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania.

The FBI has confirmed the 20-year-old gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks was killed.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Four Rescued, Two Critically Injured As Building Collapses in Abuja

Emergency officials have rescued four people after a section of a building collapsed in Abuja, Nigeria's capital.


Two of them are critically injured, and receiving medical attention in hospital.


Tesem Akende reports.


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Gaza ceasefire talks halted without resolution

Gaza ceasefire talks have been halted without an agreement after three
days of negotiations.

According to the Reuters news agency Egyptian officials say Israel
showed a lack of intent to reach a deal.

William Denselow reports from Baghdad.

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FBI NAMES SUSPECT, IN ATTEMPTED TRUMP ASSASSINATION

The FBI has named the man it believes tried to assassinate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

The former President was shot in the ear, and is expected to make a full recovery.

The gunman, as well as one person attending the rally was killed, and two others were seriously injured.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump survives assassination attempt in Pennsylvania

Former US President Donald Trump has survived an assassination attempt, after a gunman opened fire during a campaign rally in Pennslyvania.


The former President was shot in the ear, and is expected to make a full recovery.


The gunman was shot dead by Secret Service agents.


One person attending the rally was killed, and two others were seriously injured.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports, the attack has deeply un-nerved the country.


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US President Biden "No place in America for this kind of violence" after Trump hurt

Former US President Donald Trump has been injured at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.

A video shows him being cleared off stage by the Secret Service, and his team say he is okay.

Reports say at least one person in the crowd has been killed, and the suspect has been shot by law enforcement.

Caroline Malone reports.


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Saturday, July 13, 2024

Biden defiant as Michigan voters urge him to stay in race

US President Joe Biden has returned to the campaign trail, telling voters in Michigan that he has no plans to leave the race for the White House.


The President was speaking after a growing number of Democrats in Congress called on him to stand down.


From Washington Simon Marks reports.


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Charges against Alec Baldwin over 'Rust' shooting dismissed

A judge in New Mexico has dismissed the case against Alec Baldwin over the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie 'Rust'  almost three years ago.


The dismissal came after the prosecution was found to have withheld evidence.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Friday, July 12, 2024

Biden digs in as more Democrats defect

More US Democratic lawmakers have told President Joe Biden it's time
to step aside as calls grow for him to suspend his re-election bid.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met Biden at the White House
late on Thursday to convey the concerns of House Democrats.

While influential mega donors are reportedly holding back $90 million
of fundraising until the president drops out.

But his allies continue to voice their support for him.

California Governor Gavin Newsom - considered a possible replacement
for Biden - was asked by CBS if he was entertaining ideas of forcing
the president aside.

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[ALT] Key South Carolina ally, Congressman Jim Clyburn says he's fully
behind Biden's re-election plan - although admitted he would support
Vice President Kamala Harris if there was a change at the top of the
ticket.

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Trump's lawyers say hush money verdict should be overturned

Donald Trump's lawyers are trying to overturn his guilty verdict in his hush money trial following the US Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity.


The former US president's attorneys say 'official acts' evidence used in the historic criminal trial should not have been shown to the jury, meaning the trial was "tainted".


Sally Patterson reports from New York.


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UNRWA appeals for more funding

The United Nations is calling on member states to increase its funding
for its operations in Gaza.
A pledging conference was convened in New York on Friday.
UNRWA says it needs about 1.2 billion US dollars to cover critical
winter needs until the end of the year.
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UK Government To Release Thousands More Prisoners Early To Relieve Prison Crisis

The UK's new Labour Government has announced plans to release thousands more prisoners early, in order to tackle overcrowding in prisons. 

The new Justice Secretary said the measures were needed to prevent the total collapse of the country's prison system. 


But critics call the plan a dangerous gamble. 


Simon Gaitán reports. 


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President Biden swats away calls to step aside, as he's hit with more dissenters

US President Joe Biden remains heavily under the cosh after a handful more members of Congress from his own Democrat Party joined a growing list of lawmakers demanding he drop out of the race for the White House. 


Those calls for the 81-year-old to step aside have escalated since the President stumbled through a recent TV debate with former President Donald Trump.


In an effort to allay fears about his fitness for office, Joe Biden held an highly-anticipated hour-long press conference last night at the NATO summit, before meeting Minority Leader of the House of Representatives Hakeem Jeffries, where the two men shared “heartfelt perspectives about the path forward.


Benji Hyer reports. 


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