Security guarantees for Ukraine will be high on the agenda at a
virtual meeting of NATO chief of defense later on Wednesday.
President Donald Trump has suggested the U.S. could contribute to this
but has ruled out sending American forces to join any potential
reassurance force.
William Denselow reports from Brussels where NATO headquarters is based.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025
HIGH COURT RULES ASYLUM SEEKERS MUST LEAVE ESSEX HOTEL
Asylum seekers being housed in a hotel in England must be moved out after the local authority won a temporary court injunction.
Thousands of protesters have gathered outside the hotel in Essex over the past few weeks after an asylum seeker living there was charged with sexually assaulting a local 14-year-old girl.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Thousands of protesters have gathered outside the hotel in Essex over the past few weeks after an asylum seeker living there was charged with sexually assaulting a local 14-year-old girl.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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WHITE HOUSES SAYS PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR PUTIN-ZELENSKYY SUMMIT
The White House has confirmed discussions are underway to find a venue to host talks between President Putin of Russia and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine.
Several European countries are reportedly being considered, with hopes a summit could be organized in the coming weeks as part of efforts to end the war.
Trent Murray has more from Berlin.
Several European countries are reportedly being considered, with hopes a summit could be organized in the coming weeks as part of efforts to end the war.
Trent Murray has more from Berlin.
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France condemns Israeli PM's claim that it fuels antisemitism
The French government has slammed the Israeli prime minister's claim that the decision to recognise Palestinian statehood "fuels the fire of antisemitism".
France said Benjamin Netanyahu's comment was 'abject' and 'erroneous'.
France said Benjamin Netanyahu's comment was 'abject' and 'erroneous'.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Luxury tourism in Africa often fails to benefit locals, new research shows
Efforts by some African nations to attract luxury tourism have yielded limited benefits for local communities, with new research by the University of Manchester saying that it often causes more harm than good.
Isaac Lukando reports
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60,000 Israeli reservists to be called up for Gaza City offensive
Tens of thousands of Israeli reservists are expected to be called up for an offensive to take Gaza City despite reports that Israeli officials are studying a ceasefire proposal that Hamas has agreed to
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Heavy rains wreak havoc on India's financial capital
Heavy rain is continuing to disrupt life in India's financial capital of Mumbai, with flights delayed and schools closed due to the extreme weather conditions.
In the past five days, the city has recorded 875 millimetres of rain and reports suggest that more than 20 people have lost their lives in the wider state.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Jaishankar in Moscow as India Bolsters Ties with Russia
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India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has arrived in Moscow for a three-day visit, amid strained U.S.–India trade ties and shifting global alignments.
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US criticizes India's Russian oil purchase again as Indian FSM visits Moscow
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US officials are once again ramping up pressure on India - criticising New Delhi of profiteering from Russian oil purchases.
India is facing a total of 50% tariffs from the US - half of which are due to its energy trade with Moscow.
It's a subject that could be on the agenda as India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar (Jay-Shun-Kerr) is meeting Russian officials in Moscow this week.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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India-China agree to early settlement of border dispute
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India and China say they will explore options to settle their border dispute early through military and diplomatic level talks.
It's the biggest breakthrough in border talks in years - especially considering both nations were involved in a deadly battle over their border dispute five years ago.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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North Korea slams Seoul's leadership as two-faced
INTRO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister accused Seoul on Wednesday of having a "double character", and slammed it for holding military drills with the US while attempting diplomatic overtures towards Pyongyang.
Earlier this week, Kim Jong Un called for the "rapid expansion" of the North's nuclear weapons capability, pointing to the ongoing US-South Korean military exercises that he claimed could "ignite a war". Laura Westbrook reports.
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Air Canada flights resume following major strike action
Air Canada is restarting operations after a major strike involving ten thousand flight attendants, which led to chaos for travelers.
The breakthrough came after nine hours of mediation between the union representing workers and the airline.
Mitch McCann reports.
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US favors Budapest for Russia-Ukraine meeting
The Trump administration is considering the Hungarian capital Budapest
as the location for a summit between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and
Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
It comes as the White House weighs offering US air support as part of
security guarantees for Ukraine to help end the conflict.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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as the location for a summit between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and
Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
It comes as the White House weighs offering US air support as part of
security guarantees for Ukraine to help end the conflict.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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European countries commit to continued Ukrainian support
Dozens of EU and Commonwealth countries have committed to continued
support for Ukraine at a virtual meeting.
It follows Monday's White House summit, at which Donald Trump and
European leaders discussed security guarantees for the country.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Ross Cullen in Paris has more details on whether the leaders of Russia
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support for Ukraine at a virtual meeting.
It follows Monday's White House summit, at which Donald Trump and
European leaders discussed security guarantees for the country.
Ross Cullen reports from Paris.
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Ross Cullen in Paris has more details on whether the leaders of Russia
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Trump rules out US troops in Ukraine
Donald Trump says US troops will not be deployed to Ukraine as part of
any future security guarantees.
He also told Fox News Tuesday morning it's possible Russian President
Vladimir Putin "doesn't want to make a deal".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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any future security guarantees.
He also told Fox News Tuesday morning it's possible Russian President
Vladimir Putin "doesn't want to make a deal".
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US Department of Justice set to hand over Epstein documents to Congress
The U.S. Department of Justice is set to begin handing over documents related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
The request for the documents came after enough Republicans were convinced to join Democrats in a move to subpoena the information.
Mitch McCann reports:
The request for the documents came after enough Republicans were convinced to join Democrats in a move to subpoena the information.
Mitch McCann reports:
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UK WITHDRAWS APPLE ENCRYPTION BACKDOOR REQUEST
The UK has withdrawn its request for Apple to provide a "backdoor" to its encryption services, which would have allowed British authorities to access sensitive user data.
US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made the announcement: claiming it would have "encroached" on Americans' civil liberties.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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US director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made the announcement: claiming it would have "encroached" on Americans' civil liberties.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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Virtual EU leaders' summit in response to White House Ukraine meetings
A virtual EU leaders' summit will take place on Tuesday in response to White House Ukraine meetings.
Seven European leaders held talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump on Monday in Washington, to discuss security guarantees and a possible bilateral summit between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents.
Ross Cullen reports.
RADIO: UN CONDEMNS MASSACRE
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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has condemned the killing of 52 civilians by rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces group in eastern Congo. Eight women and two children were among the victims of that attack which occurred between the 9 and the 16 of this month Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Authorities in Pakistan scramble to move people to safety from the flood hit areas
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Torrential rains continue to batter Pakistan, with the north of the country the hardest hit.
So far, 340 people have died as authorities scramble to get residents to safety.
The south asian country ranks among the world's top 10 most climate-vulnerable nations.
Torrential rains continue to batter Pakistan, with the north of the country the hardest hit.
So far, 340 people have died as authorities scramble to get residents to safety.
The south asian country ranks among the world's top 10 most climate-vulnerable nations.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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