Monday, July 22, 2024

The head of the Secret Service admits teams failed to protect Trump, as investigations continue

Kimberly Cheatle, Director of the U.S. Secret Service, has been answering tough questions at a congressional hearing, about security failings in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on July 13th -  that lead to the death of one person.

Cheatle had pledged to prevent anything like it from happening again. But many lawmakers appeared unconvinced.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Harris: Biden's legacy "unmatched in modern history"

US Vice President Kamala Harris has said Joe Biden's legacy of
accomplishments is 'unmatched in modern history".

She spoke at an event at the White House - her first public comments
since Biden said he would not seek re-election.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Harris did not mention her campaign to become her party's nominee, but
instead focused on the qualities she said Biden had displayed as
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Migrant caravan makes its way to the US border

Hundreds of migrants from Central and South America are making their way to the US southern border by foot - hoping to reach the US before the November elections. Toni Waterman has more.

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Democrats rally around VP Harris

Democrats are rallying around US Vice President Kamala Harris as she
tries to secure the Democratic Party's nomination.

It comes after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection bid on Sunday.

On Monday Illinois Governor JB Pritzker endorsed Harris, as did
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.

And West Virginia senator Joe Manchin confirmed he is not planning to
re-register as a Democrat and challenge Harris.

That effectively clears the field of potential challengers.

Other Democrats - including Congressman Joaquin Castro - are rallying
behind her.

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Secret Service chief grilled over Trump assassination attempt

US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has told a Capitol Hill
committee that the attempted assissation of Donald Trump was the
agency's "most significant operational failure".

She's been grilled by Republican lawmakers about the attack, with
accusations the Secret Service has "become the face of incompetence".

Director Chealte spoke about the assassnation attempt in her opening
statement.

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer accused the agency and
Cheatle of failing to protect the former president and the rally goers
in Pennsylvania.

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Harris push for Democratic Party nomination

US Vice President Kamala Harris is rallying support as she tries to
become the Democrat's nominee after President Joe Biden dropped his
reelection bid.

He suspended his campaign on Sunday after persistent doubts about his
fitness for another four-year term in office.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Thousands of people protest against mass tourism on Spanish island


Thousands of people came out onto the streets of Palma de Mallorca on Sunday to protest against mass tourism.

The demonstration on the Spanish island follows similar outbreaks of anger in cities such as Barcelona.

Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson reports.

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5 KILLED IN SHOOTING AT CROATIA NURSING HOME

Several people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a nursing home in Croatia.  

From Berlin, Trent Murray has more. 

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Nigeria Rescues 58 Trafficked Women and Children In Ghana.

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Nigerian Authorities say they have rescued over 50 women and children who were trafficked to Ghana.


This comes just a month after 10 teenagers were also rescued from the country after being trafficked for prostitution.


Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.


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WORLD LEADERS REACT AFTER PRESIDENT BIDEN ENDS RE-ELECTION BID

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he "respects" US President Joe Biden's decision not to seek re-election, and that he looks forward to working with him for the remainder of the presidency.

The UK PM is one of many US allies who have paid tribute to President Biden after he declared he wouldn't run for a second presidential term - instead endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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DRC HUMANITARIAN CRISIS

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Officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say about 10,000 people who fled the onslaught of the M23 rebels in the east of the country last month are in dire need of humanitarian aid. Most of them are reported to be women and children who fled fighting in the town of Kanyabayonga. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa

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Zelensky thanks Biden for his unwavering support after he bows out of presidential race

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked US President Joe Biden for his unwavering support of Ukraine, after Biden announced he will be bowing out of the presidential race. The US, under Biden's administration, has been the biggest donor of weapons and military aid for Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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French president visits Olympic Village ahead of Paris Games

The French president visited the Olympic Village on Monday just two days before the start of the Paris 2024 Summer Games.

Emmanuel Macron was joined by the president of the International Olympic Committee for the trip.

Ross Cullen reports.


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UK GOVT SETS OUT SKILLS PLANS

The UK government's setting out plans to boost skills training to reduce the need for immigration in the economy.

It wants to free up funds for a broader range of training than the current apprenticeship system.

The opposition Conservatives claim the new approach could mean fewer opportunities for young people.

But Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says changes are necessary.

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Pakistan rejects former Prime Minister Imran Khan's allegations of keeping him captive in a 'terrorist jail'

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Pakistan has rejected jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's allegation that he is being held in a 'terrorist jail' without basic facilities.

Imprisoned since August last year on corruption charges, Khan alleged he's confined in a cell for terrorists in an interview with The Sunday Times.

Hira Mustafa has more 

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Indian army battles resurgence in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir

The Indian Army says it rebuffed a 'major attack' in the Jammu and Kashmir region, as it battles a resurgence in militant activity.

The attack comes hours after India's Army chief was in the region, on a security review.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Internet suspended in Indian city amid concerns about religious tensions

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Internet and text messaging services have been suspended in India's Nuh (NOOH) district amid concerns about religious violence.

A big Hindu procession is set to pass through the largely Muslim neighborhood on Monday.

A similar event at this time last year had sparked riots that killed at least six people there.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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B'desh students vow to continue protests despite relief from Supreme Court

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Students in Bangladesh say they will continue their protests - and keep demanding justice for the dozens who've died during the agitation since last week. 

This comes despite the country's Supreme Court curtailing the government jobs quotas - an issue that sparked the protest in the first place. 

South Asia correspondent Ishan Garg tells us more. 

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Japan issues extreme heat warnings

Heat stroke warnings are in place for more than 80% of Japan as the country bakes under earlier than usual summer temperatures. 

Official figures show there have already been almost 10-thousand cases of heat stroke related illness this month. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Sunday, July 21, 2024

Biden expected to address the nation after dropping out of the 2024 race

Joe Biden is expected to speak to the nation later this week after he announced he was dropping out of the 2024 Presidential race and endorsing his Vice President Kamala Harris.

In a statement Mr Biden said he said the decision was made "in the best interest of my party and the country".

Nick Harper sent us this report from Joe Biden's home state of Delaware where the President has been isolating after contracting COVID-19.

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