Monday, October 28, 2024

VOLKSWAGEN TO SHUT 3 FACTORIES ACCORDING TO LABOUR CHIEF

Volkswagwen is preparing to close factories and lay off staff in Germany according to the group's chief labour representative. The news comes amid increased warnings about competitiveness within Europe's biggest economy. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details. 

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NATO confirms North Korean forces in Russia’s Kursk

NATO's Secretary-General has confirmed that North Korean forces are in
the Russian territory of Kursk.

That region is partially controlled by Ukraine signaling that they are
now or soon to be in direct combat.

William Denselow reports from Brussels where NATO is headquartered.

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HARRIS AND TRUMP EMBARK ON FINAL FULL WEEK OF EXHAUSTIVE ELECTION CAMPAIGN

In the final week of a grueling US election campaign - both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are facing off with an exhaustive schedule of rallies.

It follows major events for both candidates that have drawn crowds in the tens of thousands - in Houston for Harris, and New York for Trump.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Elon Musk sued for million dollar election lottery

Elon Musk is being sued for his lottery-style stunt, after he started giving away a million dollars per day to one lucky voter. 


Philadelphia's District Attorney is taking legal action against the tech billionaire and his political action committee, with the US Justice Department warning the scheme might violate federal law. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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UN body says greenhouse gas levels hit new record in 2023


The World Meteorological Organization says concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere hit a new record last year.

The UN body published the alarming statistics in its annual "Greenhouse Gas Bulletin."

Giles Gibson has the details.

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NATO to discuss North Korean forces in Russia

A high-level delegation from South Korea is set to brief NATO members
on the deployment of North Korean forces to Russia.

Kyiv has claimed that thousands of North Korean fighters are set to
join the battlefield in Ukraine.

William Denselow reports from Brussels where NATO is headquartered.


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RADIO: EASTERN DRC BANDITRY

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At least 18 civilians have been killed by armed bandits in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo since the start of October. A civil society organization that has been documenting the deaths has condemned the frequent killings of unarmed people in the territory of Nyiragongo. Chris Ocamringa reports from Kinshasa...

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Hungary's PM Viktor Orban visits Georgia after controversial election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is set to arrive in Georgia on Monday amid an escalating political crisis following its recent parliamentary elections. Allegations of fraud and international criticisms of democratic backsliding have triggered protests and intensified public debate on Georgia's future. Pablo Gutierrez reports




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French star not in court as trial for sexual assault begins

French screen legend Gerard Depardieu (PRON: Duh-par-dyeuh) goes on trial on Monday charged with sexual assault.

The 75-year-old denies assaulting two women on a film set in 2021.

His legal team said he was not well enough to be physically present in court on the opening day.

Ross Cullen reports.


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India and China to begin military disengagement

Days after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's Xi Jinping for the first time in five years, the two countries are set to begin formally disengaging at a disputed border point.

Last week the two countries also agreed to resolve a four-year long border dispute but India's Foreign Minister says while disengagement will take place this week, 'de-escalation' is not guaranteed.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore is on high alert amid the soaring levels of smog

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Pakistan's eastern city of Lahore has become the world's most polluted city with air quality levels at over 700. Permissible limits according to the World Health organisation are between 50 and 100.

With respiratory illnesses on the rise due to severe air pollution, the government has urged citizens to take precautionary measures.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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HARRIS CAMPAIGN ATTACKS TRUMP RALLY COMMENTS

Kamala Harris's campaign says language used at a Donald Trump rally in New York was 'divisive and demeaning'.

Donald Trump has distanced himself from comments made at the event at Madison Square Garden, in which a comedian described Puerto Rico as a 'floating island of garbage'.

Kamala Harris campaigned in the swing state of Pennsylvania as the race for the White House enters its final stages.

Donald Trump focused on inflation and immigration.

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Delhi's air quality dips to "very poor" levels ahead of festive season

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Delhi's air quality has dipped to what officials call very poor level levels with pollutants rising to 10 times the permissible limit. 

Despite a ban on firecrackers in the national capital, concerns remain about the situation worsening ahead of the Hindu festival of Diwali when burning crackers is considered auspicious. 

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. 

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Political uncertainty in Japan after ruling party fails to win majority

Japan has been plunged into political uncertainty after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP, and its coalition partner lost its majority in a general election that was called by the country's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba.

The parties will now have to rely on the support of another party  to form a government.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo.

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Chinese hackers collected audio from a Trump campaign adviser’s calls – report

INTRO: Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio from the phone calls of US political figures, including an unnamed campaign adviser of Donald Trump, according to the Washington Post.

The FBI and the US cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency are investigating, as Laura Westbrook reports. Laura Westbrook.

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Sunday, October 27, 2024

Harris and Trump make final pitches to voters

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With just over a week to go until election day Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have been crossing the country making their final pitches to voters.

The latest polls indicate the race is still effectively a dead heat and as our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports, it's the battleground states that will ultimately decide the winner.

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Friday, October 25, 2024

Final US election polls show Trump and Harris neck and neck

US Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remain locked in a dead heat, as the American election campaign enters the home stretch. 


A final poll by the New York Times shows the nominees tied nationally, painting a picture of an immovably divided country. 


Benji Hyer reports. 


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Trump and Harris head to Texas

Both presidential candidates will visit Texas today (Friday).  Vice President Kamala Harris will be in Houston stumping with Colin Allred - who is in a tight race to unseat Republican Senator Ted Cruz. Reports say Beyonce will make an appearance. Donald Trump meanwhile will be in Austin - recording an interview with podcast king - Joe Rogan. Toni Waterman has this preview.

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UN Peacekeeping come under attack again in Lebanon

The United Nations Peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has reported three
more incidents of shelling and bombings on its operations in the last
few days.
This is the latest in a string of attacks on UN Peacekeepers in
Southern Lebanon, stationed there as part of a Security Council
resolution.
No peacekeepers were injured and the origins of the attacks are unknown.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Charles Michel calls for EU to be open to new ways to respond to irregular migration


Charles Michel has called for the European Union to be open to new ways to respond to irregular migration.

However, the outgoing European Council President stopped short of backing Italy's controversial deal with Albania.

Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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