Death toll from flash floods in Texas at 80


Search and rescue operations continue in Texas where the death toll from flash floods has touched 80.

At least 40 people are still missing - with officials saying that the death toll is likely to rise further.

The region is expected to receive more rain in the coming hours, something that will further impact rescue operations.

President Trump says he will "probably" visit Texas Friday

Rob Martier has more.

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President Donald Trump threatens to impose 10% tariffs on BRICS nations

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President Donald Trump says BRICS nations will be charged an additional 10% tariff for allegedly carrying out anti-american policies. 

This comes as the bloc that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and five other nations has condemned tariffs at a summit in Rio De Janeiro. 

Member state India is already negotiating a trade deal with the US that now faces hurdles, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi. 

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TikTok building new version of app ahead of expected US sale

INTRO: TikTok is building a new version of its app for users in the United States ahead of a planned sale of the app to a group of investors, according to reports.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible TikTok deal. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Trump speaks with Ukraine’s Zelensky after ‘disappointing’ call with Putin

Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have spoken over the phone - after a night of intense bombing in Kyiv - the heaviest aerial assault by Russia since the conflict began three years ago.  The call comes just a day after Trump spoke to the Russian President - a conversation Trump called 'very disappointing'. Toni Waterman has more.

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Torrential rains and landslides leave over 60 dead in India's Himachal Pradesh

More than 60 killed in the past two weeks following torrential rains in India's Himachal Pradesh

India's meteorological department has issued heavy rain alerts across the Himalayan region till the 7th of July.

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Chinese foreign minister in Paris as EU-China relations deteriorating

The Chinese foreign minister is in Paris for the final stop of his three-country tour in Europe.

The meetings come as China on Friday said it will impose "anti-dumping" taxes of up to nearly 35 per cent on brandy imported from the European Union starting from 5 July.

Ross Cullen reports.

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'BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL' PASSES CONGRESS

Donald Trump's flagship bill of sweeping tax and spending cuts has narrowly passed its final hurdle in the House of Representatives.

In the end only two Republicans voted against it after a major effort to bring rebels on side.

Critics say the bill will cut medical insurance and food aid for some of the poorest in the US.

But President Trump says persuading Congress to back it is a landmark moment.

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India backs Dalai Lama's succession plan

A senior Indian minister has backed the Dalai Lama's succession plan, saying only the spiritual leader has the right to decide who succeeds him.

The comments come after Beijing said it had the right to approve the Dalai Lama's successor.

Neha Poonia has more.

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India clears $12Bn for defense procurement a month after clash with Pakistan

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India is spending more than 12 billion dollars to buy new military hardware a month after an armed conflict with Pakistan.

The country's top arms procurement body cleared the funds to buy locally made missiles, armed vehicles and military grade electronics systems.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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China criticises Donald Trump’s trade deal with Vietnam

INTRO: Beijing has warned against trade deals that "hurt third parties" after US President Donald Trump said he had struck an agreement with Vietnam.

Scores of countries are racing to reach trade deals with the US before the July 9 deadline, when Trump's suspended "reciprocal" tariffs will come into effect. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine, Iran in phone call says Kremlin

US President Donald Trump and Russia's leader Vladimir Putin have had "a detailed discussion" about the war in Ukraine and Iran in an almost hour-long phone call according to the Kremlin.

Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky is also planning to speak to Mr Trump as soon as Friday, after Washington announced it would stop sending some weapons to Kyiv.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Supreme Court to hear transgender athlete cases

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear cases concerning the rights of transgender student athletes during its next term.

Transgender girls have challenged state bans prohibiting them from competing in female sports.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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​House close to voting on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

House Republicans are closing in on the passage of Donald Trump's so-called-Big Beautiful Bill …with key holdouts falling in line behind the president's agenda.  Some had expressed concern that the bill ..which includes tax cuts for high-income households … while slashing safety nets for America's poorest…would add too much to the national deficit.  Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in Paris due to air traffic controllers' strike

Hundreds of flights coming in and out of France have been cancelled due to an air traffic controllers' strike.

The disruption will last for two days and is a result of a dispute with managers.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Foxconn recalls staff from India - iPhone production may be impacted

In a big blow to Apple's expansion plans in India, the Foxconn Technology Group has recalled hundreds of its Chinese engineers and technicians from its iPhone factories in India. 

Apple has not yet commented on the matter. 

Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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STARMER STANDS BY REEVES AMID SPECULATION

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's backing his finance minister Rachel Reeves amid speculation he was about to sack her.

He says Rachel Reeves will remain Chancellor for 'a long time to come'.

It follows her crying in the House of Commons on Wednesday as the government faced criticism over a major U-turn on welfare reforms.

The opposition Conservatives say the government is in 'chaos' and the uncertainty has caused borrowing costs to spike.

Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander says Rachel Reeves is going nowhere.

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Indian court permits Crocs to pursue infringement lawsuits

An Indian court is permitting the US footwear brand Crocs to revive lawsuits accusing some Indian companies of selling footwear identical to its rubber clogs.

This comes as Italian fashion house Prada has faced backlash in India for showcasing sandals at Milan Fashion week, which were very similar to traditional Indian footwear.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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India asks Mali to secure release of 3 Indian workers abducted during terror attack

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India is asking Mali to take measures to secure three Indian workers abducted during terror attacks in the West African nation.

An Al-Qaeda backed group is believed to be behind a series of attacks that rocked Mali this week.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Rescuers search for missing after a ferry sank near Bali, Indonesia

INTRO: At least four people have died and dozens are missing after a ferry sank off Indonesia's tourist island of Bali.

Twenty-nine survivors have been rescued, authorities say, as the search continues.  Authorities are investigating the cause of the sinking. Laura Westbrook reports.

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Former PhD student pleads guilty to Idaho quadruple murders

A 30-year-old former PhD student has pleaded guilty to the stabbing and killing four University of Idaho students in 2022.

By accepting the plea deal, Bryan Kohberger will avoid the death penalty for his crimes.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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