STARMER DELIVERS MAJOR SPEECH ON UK CHALLENGES

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he needs 10 years to address Britain's economic and social problems.

He's giving a major speech at Downing Street on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister says next week's return of Parliament will not be 'business as usual'.

The opposition Conservatives say his remarks are 'performative'.

Labour Peer Lord Faulkes says the speech is a reality check.

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Kolkata "fortified" as protest sparks civil unrest concerns

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Thousands of police personnel have been deployed in the East Indian city of Kolkata amid fears of civil unrest. 

A students march in solidarity with a doctor brutally raped and murdered earlier this month is sparking concerns about possible political violence. 

Ishan Garg reports. 

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Modi-Biden discuss Urkaine on phone call

India says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has discussed his recent visit to Ukraine with US President Joe Biden on a phone call.

A White House readout says, President Biden commended India's message of 'peace and support' for Ukraine.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Japan accuses China of violating airspace

Japan is accusing the Chinese military of violating its airspace. 

The government says a Y-9 intelligence plane flew over waters in Japan’s Nagasaki region on Monday. 

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Biden’s national security adviser visits China

INTRO: Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser at the White House, is in Beijing to meet top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi. It's the first trip to China by a US national security adviser since 2016, as part of efforts to stabilise relations between the two superpowers. The meetings, scheduled to run from Tuesday to Thursday in Beijing, are to build on the talks that began at last year's summit in California between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.  Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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First commercial space walk expected Tuesday

Four private citizens are set to make history on Tuesday as they launch into space on a mission that is expected to include the first commercial space walk.

The risky endeavor which involves two crew members venturing outside on a tether, has previously only been conducted by government astronauts.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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UN forced to temporarily halt aid deliveries in Gaza

A Senior United Nation official says it has been forced to pause its
humanitarian aid deliveries in Gaza.
Speaking to reporters in New York on Monday, the top security official
said the security situation has now become extremely dangerous for the
UN to operate.
Jody Jacobs reports....

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Hurricane Hone leaves thousands without power in Hawaii

Emergency services in Hawaii are surveying the damage left by a powerful hurricane over the weekend.

Thousands of homes and businesses lost power in the US state, with Hurricane Hone weakening into a tropical storm on Sunday night local time.

Sally Patterson reports.

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DONALD TRUMP CASTS DOUBT ON SEPTEMBER PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE

Donald Trump has cast doubt over his attendance in the upcoming presidential debate, where he is set to face off against Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris.

The former President has hit out at the US network hosting the debate, ABC.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Two Nigerian police officers killed after a clash with the Islamic Movement of Nigeria

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A clash between police and the Islamic Movement of Nigeria also known as Shi'ites, has left 2 police officers dead and three others unconscious.

The incident occurred during the IMN's annual Arba'een symbolic trek, an Islamic religious practice, in Abuja.

Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.

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Twenty two people have been killed in violent attacks in southwestern Pakistan

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Gunmen in southwest Pakistan have shot and killed at least 22 people.

The assailants stopped passenger vehicles, singled out victims based on ethnicity, according to the government and opened fire.

The incident occurred in the southern Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province, which has been plagued by terrorist attacks for the past three years.
 
Hira Mustafa has more.

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Boss of messaging app Telegram remains in French custody

The boss of messaging app Telegram remains in French custody, following his arrest in Paris on Saturday.

Pavel Durov is accused of failing to take action to curb the criminal use of his platform.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Indian state of Kerala forms special team to investigate abuse allegations in film industry

The government in the south Indian state of Kerala has set up a special team to investigate allegations of harassment and sexual abuse faced by women in the film industry.

This follows a landmark report on the problems women experience in the industry in the state, which was made public last week.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Death toll from Bangladesh floods rises

20 people have died and over five million impacted by widespread flooding in Bangladesh.

The country's interim government has warned that once floodwaters recede, health and food risks could rise.

Our South Asia correspondent Neha Poonia has more.

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China and Philippines clash in South China Sea despite efforts to rebuild trust

INTRO: The Philippines and China clashed in disputed waters of the South China Sea, in the latest in a series of confrontations in the strategic waterway.

Manila said it was on a resupply mission for fishermen, but Beijing accused a Philippine ship of approaching its coastguard in a dangerous manner. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Japan braces for Typhoon Shanshan

Authorities in Japan are warning people to prepare for an approaching powerful storm. 

Typhoon Shanshan is set to hit the country’s main island from Wednesday and is expected to cause widespread travel disruption.

Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 

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Kamala Harris raises $540 million according to campaign

US Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign says she's raised $540 million dollars since announcing her run for President in November's election.

It's been over a month since incumbent President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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RFK Jnr quits Presidential race

Independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jnr — a conspiracy theorist best known for being the nephew of John F Kennedy — has dropped out of the race for the White House. 

In a speech on Friday, he endorsed Donald Trump for President. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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Jerome Powell says fed policy change is coming

The Federal Reserve has indicated rate cuts are on the horizon, acknowledging on Friday that US inflation is continuing to cool.

Speaking at the Jackson Hole conference, chair Jerome Powell said 'the time has come for policy to adjust', but refused to give a timeline of when the cuts could come. 

Markets responded positively to the comments, with all three major US indexes moving higher.

Sally Patterson reports. 

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WHO confirms first case of polio in Gaza

The World Health Organisation has recorded the first case of polio in
Gaza in 25 years.
A 10-month-old baby was left paralysed after contracting type 2 polio
virus, sparking concern of a wider outbreak should vaccines not be
made available soon.
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