Texas man to be executed, despite bipartisan effort to stop it

A Texas man is set to be executed on Thursday - after the state denied him clemency. Robert Roberson, who is autistic, was convicted of murdering his 2-year old daughter by shaking her to death. Dozens of lawmakers, scientists and even the detective on the case had asked for the facts to be reviewed.  Toni Waterman has more.

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Biden calls Zelenskyy; more US aid for Ukraine

Joe Biden has announced a $425 million security assistance package for Ukraine. 

In a call with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the US President vowed to push for further aid for the country in its fight against Russia. 

Benji Hyer reports.

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Airbus to cut 2,500 jobs

Airbus will cut up to 2,500 jobs in its defence and space division, the airspace giant announced on Wednesday.

The company blamed the move on a "complex business environment", citing rising costs and "rapid changes in warfare."

Sally Patterson has more.

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92 people still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

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Ninety two people remain missing in North Carolina more than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the Western part of the state.

Governor Roy Cooper said that number will fluctuate as new reports come in and others are resolved.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Presidential election gets underway in the U.S. state of Georgia with record early voting

A record number of people turned up on the first day of early voting for the U.S. Presidential election in the state of Georgia; 300 thousand voters had cast their ballot by the end of Tuesday - nearly double the number from the last election in 2020.

It's a critical swing state that went to the Democrats and President Joe Biden last time, despite complaints of miscounting by former President Donald Trump which were disproven.

Caroline Malone reports.

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Israel says no aid shortage in Gaza

The Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations says there is no shortage
of aid in Gaza.
Speaking to reporters in New York on Wednesday ahead of another
emergency session of the UN Security Council,
Danny Danon laid the blame squarely at the feet of Hamas, claiming it
hijacks the aid.
Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations....

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EU hosts first Gulf summit

The European Union is set to host its first ever summit with Gulf
powers later on Wednesday.

Deepening trade ties will be high on the agenda with EU members also
seeking to persuade states in the Gulf Cooperation Council to distance
themselves from Russia.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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RADIO: DRC DOCTORS STRIKE

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Doctors working in public hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo have gone on strike to demand for an increase in salaries and better working conditions.The strike is supposed to go for one week in all public hospitals. It comes as the country is struggling to combat an outbreak of Mpox that has spread rapidly across the country. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Thomas Tuchel Signs As New England Football Manager

Thomas Tuchel has signed a deal to become the new manager of the England men's football team. 

The German succeeds Gareth Southgate to the full time position, becoming only the third non-English manager to hold the role. 

Simon Gaitán reports.

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USA says India not taking Canada's allegations over as assassination plot seriously

The United States has urged India to take Canada's allegations of New Delhi alleged involvement in the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil seriously.

New Delhi and Ottawa have expelled top diplomats this week, marking a new low in bilateral ties.

Earlier this week, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also said India had made a 'fundamental error' by backing 'criminal acts in Canada'.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports

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UK INFLATION IN SURPRISE FALL

UK inflation has fallen to an annual rate of 1.7, its lowest in over three years.

It raises expectations the Bank of England will cut interest rates further in November.

Fuel and air fare costs dropped significantly in the latest data - though there was a jump in grocery inflation.

Markets analyst David Buik says the numbers surprised investors.

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Poland says Belarus planning "violent migrant attack"

The Polish Government has accused its neighbour Belarus of planning what it describes as a "violent attack" using migrants on its border.

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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Workers call off strike at Samsung India plant

Workers at a Samsung factory in South India have ended their more than month-long strike.

They had been protesting to demand higher wages and better working hours.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Multiple bomb threats ground 7 Indian flights

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Seven flights have been grounded in 48 hours after receiving bomb threats. 

Officials say the threats turned out to be a hoax but have launched an investigation. 

The threats were made on the social media platform X from an account that has now been taken down. 

Ishan Garg tells us about the government's response. 

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Seven flights have been grounded in 48 hours after receiving bomb threats. 

Officials say the threats turned out to be a hoax but have launched an investigation. 

The threats were made on the social media platform X from an account that has now been taken down. 

Ishan Garg tells us about the impact this can have on India's aviation industry.

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China’s new panda diplomats touch down in DC

INTRO: The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC welcomed two giant pandas from China, as the 'panda diplomacy' between both countries resumes.

The new arrivals will make their public debut next January, where they will remain on loan for 10 years, with an annual fee of $1 million to support conservation efforts in China. Laura Westbrook reports.

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SBA disaster fund out of money amid avalanche of hurricane loan requests

A key federal program that provides loans to disaster survivors has run out of money. The lack of funding could slow the recovery operations for millions of people devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Toni Waterman has more.

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NASA launches spacecraft to Jupiter's moon

NASA has launched a spacecraft to Jupiter's frozen moon, Europa, to look at whether the distant world has conditions suitable to support life.

The 5.2 billion dollar mission is more than a decade in the making.

Kate Fisher reports

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US presses Israel to allow Gaza aid, and threatens to withhold arms

The United States is demanding Israel boost aid access to Gaza, and warns failure to do so would risk cutting off some US military assistance.

In a letter, the Biden administration instructed its Middle East ally to act "within 30 days" on a series of concrete measures, expressing "deep concern" about the "deteriorating humanitarian situation" in the war-torn Palestinian territory. 

Benji Hyer reports. 

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HARRIS AND TRUMP BOUNCE BETWEEN BATTLEGROUND STATES IN FINAL STRETCH

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are spending the coming hours bouncing between battleground states, as the US presidential campaign enters its final 20 days.

Vice President Harris will head to Michigan, while the former President's set to touch down in Illinois and Georgia.

Mitch McCann reports:

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UK Sanctions “Extremist Israeli Settlers”

The UK has announced new sanctions targeting "extremist Israeli settlers". 

The sanctions also target organisations the UK government says have supported violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. 

Simon Gaitán reports. 

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