India on Samsung's list as it looks to diversify manufacturing

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India is among countries the South Korean electronics giant Samsung could move its manufacturing to as Asian economies face US tariffs.

New Delhi is among the few nations believed to be close to finalising a trade deal with the US.

Ishan Garg tells us more.

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China decries ‘discriminatory’ ban on Chinese purchases of US farmland

INTRO: Beijing condemned new restrictions by Washington on Chinese purchases of US farmland as "discriminatory" and violating international trade rules.

The Trump administration said this week that the US would begin restricting purchases of farmland by Chinese nationals and other "foreign adversaries". Laura Westbrook reports.

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Trump hosts African leaders at White House

US President Donald Trump is hosting five African leaders at the White House for talks on what the administration describes as as a push to deepen "commercial opportunities" between them and the U.S. 

The presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Gabon are in Washington this week for a three-day mini summit - beginning with lunch at the White House on Wednesday.

Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Trump latest batch of tariff letters goes out

Donald Trump has issued his latest batch of tariff letters - going out to six countries including US ally the Philippines. The President insists the tariffs will take effect on August first - and that no extensions will be made - despite pushing the startback back several times. Toni Waterman has more.

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X CEO Yaccarino steps down after two years

Linda Yaccarino has announced she is stepping down as CEO of Elon Musk's social media platform X.

Yaccarino took the position two years ago after Musk purchased what was then known as Twitter.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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Report Recommends Trials Without Jury To Cut UK’s Backlog of Cases

A report commissioned by the UK government has recommended ‘fundamental’

reforms to the criminal justice system, including removing the right to trial by jury

for some offences to cut the record high backlog of criminal cases. 

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Residents in France's second city placed in lockdown due to major fire

France's interior minister says the country faces a "high-risk summer" of fires.

This comes after parts of Marseille went into lockdown after a major fire on the outskirts of the country's second city.

Ross Cullen reports.

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RUSSIA HITS BACK AT TRUMP'S BRICS THREAT

Russia is criticising US President Donald Trump over recent comments in which he threatened to slap further tariffs on members of a group of emerging economies known as the BRICS alliance.

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RECENT EUROPEAN HEATWAVE CAUSED 2300 ADDITIONAL DEATHS

British statisticians estimate Europe's first extreme heatwave of the summer caused 2300 additional deaths.

And scientists believe two-thirds of those deaths came as a direct consequence of human-caused climate change.

Stuart Smith has more.

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RADIO: DRC-M23 TENSIONS

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The M23 rebels have accused the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo of undermining ongoing peace efforts by deploying a large number of troops in the east of the country. The Spokesperson of the rebel group, Lawrence Kanyuka says the DRC army backed by troops from Burundi have deployed across key areas in the country's east. Congolese authorities have not yet responded to the accusation.

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DRC RADIO: DRC CHOLERA OUTBREAK

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo say cholera infections have spread rapidly across the country. More than 33,000 cases and 757 deaths were recorded in 14 provinces by the end of last month. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Uncertainly looms on EU US tariff deadline day

The chair of the European Parliament's international trade committee
says he has no clue what to expect when the U.S. presents its new
tariff rates.

July 9th was the original deadline for a trade agreement to be reached
but President Donald Trump says the bloc might have to wait a few more
days.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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First Malaria Drug for Infants Approved

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For the first time, a malaria drug specifically for infants has been approved.

 

It's a breakthrough that could save thousands of young lives in Africa.

 

Our correspondent, Michael Baleke, has more.

 
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Turkey, Pakistan open high level talks as top ministers meet in Islamabad

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The Turkish defense and foreign ministers are in Pakistan this week for a round of high level bilateral talks.

The visit comes after conflict broke out between India and Pakistan in May, when Turkiye condemned India's cross border strikes and reaffirmed its support for Islamabad.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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Storms Paralyze Travel Across Central Europe

A powerful storm system is sweeping through Central Europe, disrupting travel and knocking out power.

In Hungary rail and air traffic came to a standstill, and border crossings were closed.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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Air India crash preliminary report may be released this week

A preliminary report on the deadly crash of a London-bound Air India flight last month is expected to be released by Friday.

News agency Reuters reports that the investigation is focusing on the plane's fuel control switches.

Rebecca Bundhun has more from Mumbai.

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250 million workers in India set to go on a general strike against labour laws

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250 million workers in India are set to go on a day-long strike to protest against the country's labour laws that they say will make unionisation harder. 

The government has downplayed the protest saying several unions are boycotting it. 

Officials say the new labour laws which are yet to be widely implemented will protect workers' wages and benefits. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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KING CHARLES HAILS 'ENTENTE AMICALE'

King Charles has told a state banquet for the French president the relationship between the UK and France is 'essential' for preserving peace in Europe.

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Charles hosted Emmanuel Macron at Windsor Castle as part of his three-day state visit.

It's the first state visit by a French leader since 2008 and the first by an EU political leader since Brexit.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are holding talks on Wednesday as the UK pushes for France to do more to stop migrant crossings.

China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals

INTRO: China warned the Trump administration against reigniting trade tension by restoring tariffs on its goods next month, and striking deals that sideline China.

President Donald Trump announced that Asian countries would face higher tariffs starting from August 1, unless other arrangements are agreed on before then. Laura Westbrook reports.

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US fliers can now leave shoes on at airport security

Travellers in the US will now be able to leave their shoes on during airport security screenings.

The Transportation Security Administration has ended the nearly two-decade-old shoe removal requirement at checkpoints,

Ira Spitzer reports.

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