Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Nvidia set to resume AI chip shipments to China

Nvidia is set to resume shipments of its key AI chip to China, after an apparent thaw in U.S.-China trade tensions led to a reversal of export restrictions. 


The move marks a major win for the chipmaker, which has been pushing to regain access to the world's second-largest market.

Ira Spitzer reports.


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Trump denies plans to fire Fed chair Powell

Donald Trump has denied he plans to fire the head of the US central
bank Jerome Powell.

The president has reportedly drafted a letter of termination for the
Federal Reserve chairman, but is now walking back claims he's planning
to let him go.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Senate debates DOGE cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting

The Senate is debating a measure on whether to claw back funding already approved by congress for foreign aid and public broadcasting - formalising some of the cuts made by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

It narrowly cleared two procedural hurdles on Tuesday after Republicans appeared to have resolved issues related to a key global health initiative and rural radio access.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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Rubio "very concerned" about Israel's airstrikes on Syria

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is "very concerned" about
Israel's airstrikes on Syria.

It follows clashes between Syrian government forces and the Druze
community, a group represented in Israel.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump calls supporters ‘weaklings’ for demanding Epstein file release

Donald Trump has blasted his supporters over their obsession with Jeffrey Epstein - calling them 'weaklings'. In a scathing social media post, Trump berated them for asking questions as the MAGA divide over the child predator deepens and the President struggles to contain backlash from his most loyal followers. Toni Waterman has more from Washington  

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MAMDANI HEADS TO WASHINGTON, TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR NYC MAYORALTY BID

The frontrunner to become Mayor of New York following November's election, Zohran Mamdani, is headed to Washington, D.C., to gain support from national figures in the Democratic Party.

The 33-year-old has caused a shockwave in politics after defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo for the party's nomination.

Mitch McCann reports:

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RADIO: DRC SHAKY CEASEFIRE

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The Congolese army has accused the M23 rebels of attacking its positions in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo despite ongoing peace efforts in Qatar. The rebel group has in turn blamed government forces for killing 4 of their fighters in the country's east. The accusations are threatening to unravel a ceasefire that both warring parties agreed to uphold last month. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Pakistani court orders probe into digital traps in blasphemy cases

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Following appeals from hundreds of families, a Pakistani court has mandated a government probe into allegations of digital entrapment in blasphemy cases.

The directive comes in response to a sharp rise in cases, with Human Rights Watch reporting 475 incidents last year — compared to more than 300 cases the year before. 

Hira Mustafa has more.

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French PM suggests removing two public holidays as part of budget savings

The French prime minister has controversially suggested getting rid of two of France's bank holidays as part of dramatic budget savings worth more than $40 billion dollars.

On Wednesday, the government defended the proposal but opposition parties are united in their disapproval and there is a real chance that PM François Bayrou might be brought down by MPs when they vote on the proposals in the autumn.

Ross Cullen reports.

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UK INFLATION JUMPS IN JUNE

UK inflation has hit its highest rate since January 2024, according to new data.

The headline rate reached 3.6% in the year to June, up from 3.4% in May, and higher than expectations.

Food prices surged for the third month running.

But Business commentator Declan Curry says the Bank of England could still cut interest rates in August.

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Air India To Resumes International Flights Following Reduction After Fatal Crash

Indian carrier Air India will begin restoring its flight schedule starting August. 

This comes after the airline reduced flights following the fatal crash in the Indian city of Ahmedabad in early June that killed 260 people. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.


Indonesia to Face 19% Tariff and Buy 50 Boeing Jets, Trump Says

INTRO: President Donald Trump said he reached a deal with Indonesia that will tariff its goods at 19%.

Trump said he had agreed to lower tariffs he had threatened on goods entering the US from Indonesia in exchange for what he called "full access" for American firms. Laura Westbrook has more.

US close to securing entry into India via a trade deal says Prez Donald Trump

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President Donald Trump says the US is now closer to securing access into the Indian market even as a trade deal with New Delhi remains elusive.

His comments come as Indian officials are in Washington negotiating a bilateral pact that they hope will be finalised by the end this month.

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Nvidia's resumption of AI chips to China is part of rare earths talks, says US

INTRO:  Nvidia's planned resumption of sales of its H20 AI chips to China is part of US negotiations on rare earths, according to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and comes days after its CEO, Jensen Huang, met President Donald Trump.

It's a reversal of an export restriction imposed in April that was designed to keep the most advanced AI chips out of Chinese hands over national security concerns, as Laura Westbrook reports.


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Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Severance racks up 27 Emmy nominations

The Apple TV drama Severance has received twenty-seven Emmy nominations, the most of any series.


HBO Max's The Penguin and The White Lotus also garnered strong support in the buildup to television's biggest awards show.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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US inflation ticked higher in June

US inflation ticked higher in June in what could be the first sign that President Donald Trump's trade war will drive prices higher for Americans. The Consumer Price Index  jumped 2.7% on year, in line with expectations but also the fastest increase in four months. 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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​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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