Tuesday, July 15, 2025

​Supreme Court paves way for Department of Education dismantling

The US Supreme Court has paved the way for the dismantling of the Department of Education - saying the Trump administration can move ahead with mass layoffs. A lower court had blocked the move over concerns that gutting the agency would undermine its mission - which is dictated by Congress. Toni Waterman has more.

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RADIO: DRC-RWANDA PEACE DEAL

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The United States Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo says the implementation of the US-brokered peace agreement signed between the DR Congo and Rwanda last month has begun. Lucy Tamlyn warned the neighbouring countries of punitive action if they fail to comply with the commitments they made to cease hostilities in eastern Congo. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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Under-pressure French PM to make 2026 budget announcements

The French prime minister will make announcements on Tuesday on the ongoing French budget plan for 2026.

François Bayrou, who is under pressure from the opposition in parliament, will outline how he intends to make savings of more than $40 billion dollars.

Another target is to reduce France's deficit to 4.6% of gross domestic product.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Pakistan on alert as more torrential rains loom

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More than 110 people have died in Pakistan, as the country grapples with floods and record rainfall.

The weather bureau says heavy rain will continue all of this week and has urged authorities to ramp up rescue operations.

Hira Mustafa has more.

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ZELENSKY 'GRATEFUL' FOR NEW US WEAPON SUPPLIES

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is "grateful", after Donald Trump promised to make new weapons available to Ukraine.

They'll be supplied via Nato allies.

US President Donald Trump's also threatening Russia with "severe" tariffs if it doesn't agree to end the war.

At the White House - he said he'd lost patience with Vladimir Putin.

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Tesla Makes Long Awaited India Debut

Intro: Tesla is opening its first ever showroom in India in the financial capital of Mumbai. The company will be showcasing its latest Model Y and hopes to rely on a growing market for luxury cars in the country even as it battles protectionist import tariffs. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.


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India orders checks of Boeing fuel switches after Air India crash

India's aviation regulator has ordered airlines to inspect the lock on the fuel control switches on Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 planes by next week.

The directive comes days after a preliminary report on last month's Air India crash found that the fuel switches were cutoff moments after takeoff.

Boeing and the US Federal Aviation Administration have said the fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe.

Neha Poonia has more.

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China’s economy withstands US tariff war with 5.2% growth in second quarter

INTRO: China's economy grew 5.2 per cent between April and June from a year earlier, according to official data.

Exports helped to offset sluggish domestic demand in the world's second-largest economy. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.


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Monday, July 14, 2025

Trump threatens 100% tariffs if no Ukraine-Russia ceasfire in 50 days

US President Donald Trump has threatened "secondary tariffs" if Russia
does not reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine in the next 50 days.

He has also agreed to send new weapons to Ukraine under an agreement
that will see NATO members buy American-made arms.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump to make "major" Ukraine announcement

US President Donald Trump says he'll make a "major" statement on
Ukraine on Monday, with reports he could offer offensive weapons to
Kyiv.

It comes amid the president's mounting frustration over Russian leader
Vladimir Putin's reluctance to fully engage in peace negotiations.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump doubles down on support for Bondi as Epstein furor mounts

President Donald Trump is doubling down on his support for Attorney General Pam Bondi - even as he faces criticism from his most loyal followers over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. He reportedly called some of her most vocal critics asking them to tamp it down. Last week, the Department of Justice and FBI released a memo confirming that the millionaire pedophile did not have a client list and that he wasn't murdered to cover it up - a conspiracy Trump and his team have long pushed. Toni Waterman has more.

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Islamabad sends foreign minister to Beijing for SCO engagement

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Days after Pakistan's national security officials concluded talks in Beijing on regional security, the country's Foreign Minister is now heading to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Foreign Ministers meeting. 

China is Pakistan's strategic ally and defense partner and has significantly bolstered its economy by rolling over loans.

Hira Mustafa has more. 

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EU trade ministers meet to discuss US tariffs

European trade ministers are gathering in Brussels to discuss the
U.S. decision to impose a 30 percent tariff on EU goods.

The bloc says it will delay imposing countermeasures on Washington
until the end of the month as both sides continue to work towards a
trade deal.

William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

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TRUMP STATE VISIT TO UK CONFIRMED FOR SEPTEMBER

Buckingham Palace says Donald Trump has accepted an invitation for an unprecedented second state visit to the UK.

The US President will be hosted by the King and Queen at Windsor for two nights from the 17th September.

Fraser Knight reports from Buckingham Palace.

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Amid Air India Crash Probe, FAA And Boeing Say Switch Locks Are Secure

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Reuters is reporting that the Federal Aviation Administration has privately issued notifications that the fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe.

This comes after the preliminary report investigating last month's Air India crash raised questions over engine fuel cutoff switches.

All but one passenger on board that London-bound flight died in that crash, making it one of the worst aviation disasters in recent history.

Kshitij Nagar has more.

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US TO SEND PATRIOT MISSILES TO UKRAINE


American President Donald Trump says the US will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine.

He criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin saying he 'talks nice but then he bombs everybody'.



Rob Martier has more.

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Indian FM in China for SCO meeting

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India's Foreign Minister is calling for continued normalization of ties with China during what is his first visit to the country since the deadly border clash in 2020.

Minister S Jaishankar is in Beijing to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meetings.

Ishan Garg tells us more about the agenda.

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China hails 'strategically valuable' Russia ties in Lavrov visit

INTRO: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has hailed Beijing's "strategically valuable" relations with Moscow as he met his Russian counterpart.

Russia's top diplomat Sergei Lavrov was visiting Beijing after a trip to North Korea, where he received assurances of support for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Friday, July 11, 2025

Trump says US to resume weapons shipments to Ukraine

Donald Trump says weapons shipments to Ukraine will resume - after the Pentagon hit pause on the deliveries reportedly without the President's knowledge. Mr. Trump made the announcement during an interview with NBC News.  Toni Waterman has more.

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US President and First Lady visiting Texas following fatal flooding

Donald Trump is meeting with families affected by the fatal floods in Texas that killed more than 120 people.

The visit comes as state officials and the federal government face questions about their ability to handle disasters of this kind.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

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