NUMBER OF ASYLUM SEEKER DEATHS IN UK GOV ACCOMMODATION DOUBLES

More than double the number of asylum seekers died in UK government-provided accommodation than the year before, according to unofficial data.

While some deaths are assumed to be from natural causes, it's a jump that one asylum charity called "deeply troubling".

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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U.S. and South Korea begin annual military drills

Military drills between the U.S. and South Korea are underway amid
ongoing tensions with North Korea.

Roughly 19,000 South Korean forces are taking part in exercises that
Pyongyang calls a provocation.

East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.


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Zelensky: Ukraine aims to create "buffer zone" in Russia's Kursk region

Ukraine's incursion into Russia's Kursk region continues after two weeks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the aim is to create a buffer zone and to destroy Russia's war potential. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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PRISON OVERCROWDING MEASURES ACTIVATED IN UK

Emergency measures to avoid prison overcrowding have been activated in the UK.

It means some defendants waiting for a court appearance in the north of England will be kept in police cells temporarily.

The use of Operation Early Dawn follows dozens of convictions over recent violent unrest.

Mark Fairhurst from the Prison Officers Association says there's further relief on the way.

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India's top court takes up rape-murder case amid protests

India's Supreme Court is taking up the case of the rape and murder of a doctor which has sparked public outrage and prompted doctors across the country to stage strikes.

Protestors are demanding justice for the victim, a safer work environment for medical staff, and are raising their concerns about women's safety in general in India.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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China accuses Philippine ship of deliberately colliding with coast guard

China has accused the Philippines of deliberately colliding with a
coast guard ship in the disputed South China Sea.

Beijing has recently warned that further incursions would be met with
strong measures.

William Denselow reports from Hong Kong.

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King endorses new Thai PM

Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been officially endorsed by the King of
Thailand to be the country's next prime minister.

It comes two days after parliament overwhelmingly voted to elect her
as the nation's youngest leader.

East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.

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Gunmen Kidnap 20 Medical Students in Nigeria

About 20 students of medicine have been kidnapped in Nigeria.

 

They were traveling from the northern part of the country to the southern region when they were intercepted and taken away.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Guterres appeals for a pause in fighting in Gaza so that children can be vaccinated against polio

The United Nations Secretary General has added his voice calling for a
pause in hostilities in Gaza so that polio vaccines can be
distributed.
Speaking in New York on Friday, Antonio Guterres called for warring
parties to lay down their arms so that humanitarians can safely
vaccinate more than half a million children against polio.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...

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UK and French Foreign Ministers Visit Middle East And Call For De-Escalation

The UK and France's Foreign Ministers travel to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to de-escalate a wider regional conflict. 

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy called the present situation a "dangerous moment", as fears of an Iranian attack on Israel risk ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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Nigeria Records 39 Monkeypox Cases

Nigeria has recorded 39 confirmed cases of the Monkeypox disease.

The cases have been recorded in 33 of the country's 36 states.

 

Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Kamala Harris to detail new economic policy initiatives for first time in North Carolina address

Kamala Harris is expected to call for the construction of three million new housing units during her first four years in office at a speech today [Friday] in North Carolina.

The address will be the Vice President's first announcement of major policy initiatives since replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate last month.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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RADIO: DRC CEASEFIRE VIOLATED

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At least 16 people have been killed in clashes between the M23 rebels and a pro-government militia in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fighting broke out in Rutshuru territory in North Kivu province violating a ceasefire that was declared by the Angolan President Joao Lourenco two weeks ago. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Carles Puigdemont reveals new details about covert return to Barcelona

Carles Puigdemont (PWEEJ-DEH-MONT) has revealed new details about how he managed to travel to Barcelona and escape arrest by Spanish authorities.

The Catalan separatist politician has been living in self-imposed exile in Belgium since organising an independence referendum in 2017, which was ruled to be illegal.

Our southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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Ukraine says it has full control of Sudzha in Kursk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian forces have now captured the entire town of Sudzha in Russia's Kursk region more than ten days after a stunning cross-border assault took Moscow by surprise. 

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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Internet blackouts across Pakistan prompt public outcry

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Extensive internet blackouts across Pakistan are jeopardizing remote work, especially for freelancers and IT companies.

Platforms like online retailer Fiverr have suspended numerous Pakistani accounts due to ongoing internet disruptions.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra to become next PM of Thailand

Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been chosen to be Thailand's next Prime
Minister days after her predecessor was removed by the Constitutional
Court.

The 37-year-old becomes Thailand's youngest leader and the fourth
member of her family to hold the country's top post.

East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.

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HARRY AND MEGHAN TOUR COLOMBIA

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have begun a four-day tour of Colombia.

Prince Harry and Megan have been welcomed by the country's vice-president, who extended the invitation in the first place.

Jack Royston is Chief Royal Correspondent at Newsweek - he says Colombia's treating it like an official royal visit.

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Protests escalate in India following rape and murder of trainee doctor

Protests have escalated in India over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor.

The Indian Medical Association has announced a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of non-emergency services this weekend.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Japan braces for Typhoon Ampil

Parts of Japan are bracing for heavy rains and strong winds as Typhoon
Ampil nears the country's east coast.

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and warnings have been issued
for residents in Japan's Kanto region.

The typhoon's arrival comes just days after tropical storm Maria
brought heavy rains to some northern areas of Japan.

East Asia correspondent William Denselow reports.

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