The European Union and U.S. are reportedly close to reaching a
preliminary trade agreement.
The Trump administration had set a July 9th deadline for negotiations
and EU officials say a baseline tariff rate will likely remain in
place.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
People moved to safety in France from first major wildfire of the summer
People have been moved to safety in France as the first major wildfire of the summer continues to burn.
The whole of France's southern coastline is on a wildfire alert, and several have broken out in recent days.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Drugs Smuggled by Drone ‘Destabilising’ UK Prisons
UK Prisons are being destabilised by drugs being smuggled in by drone, according to the prison watchdog.
In its annual report HM Inspectorate of Prisons has warned that overwhelming quantities of illegal drugs are making their way into the prison system, often transported by drones, compromising safety and preventing rehabilitation.
The report says the issue has created huge pressure for those living and working in prisons, with violence increasing 'in step' with the flow of illegal drugs.
The Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, who heads the independent watchdog has said that a failure to tackle the security issues presents a threat to national security.
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Violent Storms Slam Central Europe, Rip Roofs in Hungary
Severe storms are sweeping across Central and Eastern Europe, bringing powerful winds, hail, and heavy rain. In Hungary, one city has suffered some of the worst damage. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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Rain Batters Northern India, Himachal Pradesh Worst Hit, Several Dead
Monsoon thunderstorms continue to batter the himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, triggering landslides and flash floods. Several are feared dead and authorities have launched search and rescue operations. The local disaster management authorities put the death toll from this season's rain at 78 so far. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
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4000 refugees flee fresh fighting in Myanmar
Thousands of refugees from Myanmar have crossed over into India through a porous land border, Indian officials say.
This comes following clashes between two anti-junta armed groups in the Chin State in Myanmar.
Neha Poonia has more.
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This comes following clashes between two anti-junta armed groups in the Chin State in Myanmar.
Neha Poonia has more.
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TRUMP: MIDDLE EAST PEACE TALKS 'GOING VERY WELL'
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a broad peace is possible in the Middle East with the support of Donald Trump.
He's in Washington for the third time this year to discuss how to end the conflict in Gaza.
President Trump says he thinks talks are proceeding 'very well' despite Hamas not yet agreeing to a US ceasefire plan.
Speaking at the White House, Benjamin Netanyahu also said he had nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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He's in Washington for the third time this year to discuss how to end the conflict in Gaza.
President Trump says he thinks talks are proceeding 'very well' despite Hamas not yet agreeing to a US ceasefire plan.
Speaking at the White House, Benjamin Netanyahu also said he had nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
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India-US close to a trade deal says Trump as several Asian nations receive tariff letters
India is among the few Asian nations to not receive President Donald Trump's tariff letters.
Trump says a trade deal with India could be finalised soon but reports say some issues remain to be resolved.
Ishan Garg tells us how tariffs on Asian countries could impact India - and how soon a trade deal with the US could be finalised.
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Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders
INTRO: US president Donald Trump sent letters to Japan and South Korea, both among the US's biggest trading partners, saying the country would impose 25 per cent levies beginning in August.
The tariffs were roughly on a par with those Trump unveiled during his "liberation day" announcement on April 2, which had prompted severe ructions across global financial markets. Laura Westbrook reports.
The tariffs were roughly on a par with those Trump unveiled during his "liberation day" announcement on April 2, which had prompted severe ructions across global financial markets. Laura Westbrook reports.
Monday, July 7, 2025
More than 90 dead in Texas floods as search efforts continue
Search efforts are continuing for a fourth day for dozens of people still missing following flash floods in central Texas - even as more storms are forecast.
More than 90 people have been confirmed dead including 27 girls and staff from a summer camp. (CHECK)
US President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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Crunch week for EU US trade talks
U.S. and European Union trade teams continued to talk over the weekend
as a July 9th deadline looms.
President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on EU imports
to 50 percent if no agreement is reached by Wednesday.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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as a July 9th deadline looms.
President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on EU imports
to 50 percent if no agreement is reached by Wednesday.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Red alert in southern French regions as wildfires spread
Red alerts have been activated in three southern French regions as wildfires spread.
One blaze swept through 400 hectares of forest in the past two days.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Uganda HIV Cases Surpass 1.5 Million
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Uganda is seeing a worrying rise in HIV cases, with new figures showing infections have crossed the 1.5 million mark.
Our correspondent, Michael Baleke, has more on what's driving the surge and the push to turn things around.
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Orbán Faces Rising Opposition as Tisza Party Launches Campaign
Hungary's leading opposition politician Peter Magyar has officially launched his party's campaign for the parliamentary election of 2026.
Incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces a serious challenge from the Tisza (TISSA) party - which has been topping recent independent polls.
Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.
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UK Air Force team lands in India to fix grounded F-35B
Intro: A team of British 25 aviation engineers has landed in the southern Indian state of Kerala and are expected to stay here a few days to try and repair a grounded F-35B aircraft.
The fifth generation fighter jet made an emergency landing on Indian soil on 14th of June.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
The fifth generation fighter jet made an emergency landing on Indian soil on 14th of June.
Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.
Dalai Lama turned 90 on Sunday
The Dalai Lama – the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism - turned 90 on Sunday.
Followers and supporters held a week of celebrations for the Nobel laureate, who confirmed that he will have a successor.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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78 DEAD IN TEXAS FLOODS
At least 78 people are now known to have died in flash floods that swept through central Texas on Friday.
Dozens of others are still missing including 10 girls who were attending a Summer camp in Kerr County.
Search and rescue efforts are now shifting to a recovery operation.
US President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration.
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Dozens of others are still missing including 10 girls who were attending a Summer camp in Kerr County.
Search and rescue efforts are now shifting to a recovery operation.
US President Donald Trump has signed a major disaster declaration.
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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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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.
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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