Two more villages captured by Russian forces in Donetsk region

Russian forces have been slowly but steadily gaining ground in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. Moscow said it captured two more villages over the weekend as its forces continue to push towards the city of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub for Ukrainian troops in the east. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Concern mounts over Israeli response to rocket attack that killed 12 children

People in Israel and Lebanon are bracing for what could be a major escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, in the wake of Saturday's rocket attack on a Druze village in the Golan Heights that killed 12 children playing football.

World leaders are calling on both sides to exercise restraint, with Israel approving a response, despite Hezbollah claiming it wasn't involved.

Sarah Coates has more from Tel Aviv.

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India says QUAD 'deeply embedded' in its foreign policy approach

India's Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar is representing India at a QUAD meeting in Tokyo.

He says the QUAD grouping is 'deeply embedded' in India's foreign policy approach.

In the last few years, India has upped its engagement with western allies as relations with China have worsened over a border dispute now in its fourth year.

Here is talking about the need for a rules based order in the Indo-Pacific, a dig at China's growing assertiveness in the region.

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B'desh police register cases against 200,000 over recent violence

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The police in Bangladesh have registered cases against more than two-hundred-thousand people in capital Dhaka for their alleged involvement in the recent violence that rocked the nation.

More than 2500 people have been arrested so far - including students, politicians and activists.

Bangladesh saw one of its deadliest protests in recent history this month after students clashed with the police over government jobs quotas.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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Quad foreign ministers meet in Tokyo amid regional security worries

INTRO: Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan and the US kicked off a meeting in Tokyo on Monday to discuss deepening their collaboration on economic, security and humanitarian issues in the Indo-Pacific. It is their first gathering since September 2023, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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US says Hezbollah behind Golan Heights rocket attack

The United States says Hezbollah is behind Saturday's rocket attack in the Golan Heights which killed at least 12 people, most of them children.

It is feared this incident could be the tipping point for tensions between the Lebanese militant group and its neighbour Israel.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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Nigeria Tightens Security At Its Borders Ahead of Nationwide Protest

Nigeria is tightening security at its borders ahead of a planned protest against hardship and bad governance by young people across the country.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Nigerian Police Say Foreign Mercenaries Involved in Planned Nationwide Protest

Police authorities in Nigeria have raised alarm that foreign mercenaries are involved in a planned protest in the country next week.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Majority of US voters back Biden's decision to exit presidential race

Almost all US voters believe President Joe Biden made the right decision by dropping out of this year's presidential election, according to a new poll.

A New York Times/Siena College survey found 87 percent of registered voters approved of him withdrawing from the race last Sunday.

Sally Patterson reports from New York. 

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BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA ENDORSE KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife, the former First Lady, Michelle Obama, have given their official endorsement to Kamala Harris for President.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Israel pushes for continuing U.S. support as PM Netanyahu meets Trump

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago, Florida home on Friday to get support for Israel's fight against Hamas.

The two last met in person four years ago, when Trump was last in the White House - as he now campaigns for re-election.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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UN pleads for increased security of humanitarian staff in Gaza

The United Nations says it is not in a position to provide the
necessary assistance to the people in Gaza.
Addressing a Security Council meeting on Friday, Muhannad Hadi the
Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in the clave said the current
conditions on the ground are making their work extremely difficult.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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Sinaloa Cartel drug lords arrested in Texas

Two of the world's most notorious Mexican drug lords have been
arrested in Texas.

Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada García and the son
of jailed boss Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán were reportedly tricked into
boarding a plane to the US.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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French minister thanks Belgium for terror raids

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Belgian authorities have conducted a series of counter terror raids on the eve of the Paris Olympic opening ceremony. Several people were detained for questioning on suspicion of participating in the activities of a terrorist group.

Alex Cadier reports from Brussels

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RADIO: US SANCTIONS DRC REBELS

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The United States has imposed sanctions on a coalition of rebel groups that seek to overthrow the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The U.S Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the sanctions on the Alliance Fleuve Congo on Thursday. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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FRENCH RAIL ATTACKS CAUSE DISRUPTION IN GERMANY

The arson attacks on the French rail network are causing major disruptions not just in France, but also neighbouring countries, including Germany. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Bangladesh relaxes curfew, but security continues to remained heightened across the country

Bangladesh has begun relaxing a week-long curfew but security agencies warn it could be reimposed in the event of fresh clashes.

Local reports put the death toll from clashes between the police and protesting students at over 200.

Students were demanding a complete rollback of a jobs reservation scheme that reserved a third of all government posts for families of war veterans.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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Nigerian Military Says Planned Nationwide Protest May Lead to Anarchy

Defence authorities in Nigeria say a planned nationwide protest by young people in the country next week against hardship and bad governance may lead to anarchy.

They say some people are conspiring to hijack the protest and make it violent.

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

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Ex Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party leadership has given calls for nationwide protests

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Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party is holding nationwide protests to demand the release of their detained leader.

Islamabad has been placed on high alert, with roads leading to the Red Zone, where the Parliament and other government offices are located being closed to traffic

Hira Mustafa has more.

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“Massive attack” to France’s high speed rail network hours before Olympics opening ceremony

France's high speed rail line was hit by a series of coordinated attacks overnight - just hours before the start of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris. Train travel has been severely disrupted - and officials are warning the delays could last days and potentially impact athletes. Toni Waterman has more.

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