Tuesday, June 10, 2025

RFK Jr sacks US vaccine advisory panel

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dismissed an entire panel of government vaccine advisors, saying he wants to "re-establish public confidence" in vaccines 

Some health policy experts say firing the committee members will do the opposite. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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International community mourns Austria victims

At least ten people have died in a school shooting in the Austrian city of Graz.

Another 12 were believed to be injured in what is the worst mass
school shooting in the country's history.

European leaders say they are shocked and saddened by the news.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Trump sends thousands more troops to LA

US president Donald Trump has sent thousands more troops to Los Angeles on a fourth day of chaotic protests against immigration raids.


California Governor Gavin Newsom described the move as fulfilling "the deranged fantasy of a dictatorial president".


Toni Waterman reports from Los Angeles


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TRUMP PREPARES TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY OF US ARMY — WASHINGTON PREPARES FOR MAJOR PARADE

US President Donald Trump will visit a military base in North Carolina on Tuesday to mark the anniversary of the US Army — as he prepares to hold a controversial military parade in Washington this weekend.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Wave of countries agreeing to ratify high seas treaty brings landmark marine accord nearer

A wave of countries agreeing to ratify a high seas treaty has brought the landmark marine accord nearer to becoming binding.

18 more nations ratified the treaty at the UN Ocean Conference in the southern French city of Nice.

Ross Cullen reports.


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RADIO: DRC MEDIA BAN

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have banned the media from reporting on activities of the M23 rebels in the east of the country. They say the move is aimed at preventing Congolese soldiers battling the rebels from being discouraged during combat. The rebels have captured swathes of territory in the troubled region since 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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US-China trade talks on export controls resume for a second day

INTRO: Top US and Chinese officials resumed trade talks for a second day in London on Tuesday to resolve tension between the world's two largest economies, which is threatening global growth.

Chinese exports of rare earths, which are crucial for modern technology, as well as Beijing's access to US products, including computer chips, are high on the agenda. Laura Westbrook reports.


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North India braces for an intense heatwave this week with the heat index hitting almost 50C

Much of north India is in the grips of an intense heatwave - after the real-feel temperature – or heat index – shot up to a scorching 48.9°C - the highest this summer.



The Met department has issued an orange alert for this week And as Sreoshi Mukherjee reports, this is just the beginning of an intense spell of heat for millions in South Asia.

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AID YACHT DOCKS IN ISRAEL

A boat bound for Gaza carrying aid and campaigners, including Greta Thunberg, has docked in Israel.

Israeli forces intercepted the ship in the Mediterranean Sea.

France has called for the safe return of six French activists on board the vessel.

Israeli government spokesman David Mencer insists there was no need for the aid mission.

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LA MAYOR: CITY BEING USED FOR AN EXPERIMENT


The Pentagon has now confirmed that the Trump administration has deployed an additional 2000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines
 to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says her city is being "used for an experiment" by the federal government.

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India reaches out to US authorities amid concerns about video of student handcuffed at airport

India says that it is in touch with US authorities after a video which claims to show an Indian student being handcuffed by police at Newark airport sparked outrage.

This comes as many Indian students are concerned about their future in the US under the Trump administration.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Monday, June 9, 2025

LA protests continue as marines converge on city

Protests are continuing in LA for a fourth day as the Trump
administration sends marines to the city.

There are fears President Donald Trump may invoke the insurrection act.

Toni Waterman is in LA at the site of the protests.

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Reports: Trump deploying hundreds of Marines in Los Angeles

President Trump is reported to be sending several hundred members of the US Marine Corps to Los Angeles, along with more National Guard troops following last night's clashes in pockets of the city between police and anti-deportation protestors.


The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, is suing the Trump administration in an effort to block the move that he says will only inflame tensions.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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US marines mobilized for LA protests

Around 500 US marines have reportedly been mobilized to help respond
to the protests in Los Angeles.

Donald Trump has defended his decision to deploy the National Guard
over the weekend, even though California Governor Gavin Newsom called
the move illegal, and is suing the Trump administration.

The President said the Governor - a Democrat - should be arrested, and
criticized his handling of the situation so far.

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CALIFORNIA PLANS TO SUE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER RESPONSE TO PROTESTS

The US state of California has signalled it will sue the Trump administration after national guard troops were deployed to the state amid ongoing protests.

The demonstrations are in response to immigration enforcement agents conducting workplace raids to locate undocumented immigrants for deportation.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Trump travel ban begins against 19 countries

The new US travel ban has started, with citizens from 12 countries
barred from entering the country.

That includes Afghanistan, Iran and Myanmar, while another 7 countries
have restrictions against them.

It's a broader ban than Donald Trump's first term initiative against
largely Muslim-majority countries.

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US and Chinese Officials Meet For Trade Talks In UK

Chinese and US officials are meeting for trade talks in London.


After an escalating war of words and retaliatory measures, there's currently a 90 day 'truce' limiting reciprocal high tariffs between the two countries to 10 percent.


From Lancaster House where the talks are taking place, Olly Barratt reports.



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Ugandan Security Recover Explosives in Suspected Terrorist's Home

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The Anti Terrorism Unit in Uganda says it has recovered explosives from THE home of one of A suspected terrorist who blew herself up near a church in Kampala.

Authorities say two suspected terrorists attempted to launch an attack at the Uganda Martyrs Basilica in Kampala on 3rd June where hundreds were gathered for Martyr's day prayers when the bomb went off.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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UN Ocean Conference begins in France with aims to protect the high seas

World leaders, scientists, and civil society groups are in the southern French city of Nice for the United Nations Ocean Conference.

One of the key ambitions of the summit is to ratify the High Seas Treaty. 60 nations must sign up for it to become binding, but only 21 countries have committed to the treaty so far.

Ross Cullen reports.

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RADIO: ITURI KILLINGS

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At least four people have been killed and three others injured in an attack by suspected militiamen in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The attack happened in Djugu territory in the mineral-rich province of Ituri. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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