France has summoned the US ambassador after he made what Paris says are "unacceptable" claims the government is not doing enough to combat antisemitism.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Monday, August 25, 2025
Uganda Pest Surge Poses Global Food Security Threat
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Uganda is facing a new agricultural threat that could have global consequences.
Scientists have discovered thousands of pest species in the country, some of which could devastate crops like coffee and bananas that are consumed around the world.
Our reporter Michael Baleke has the details.
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Israel steps up bombardment in Gaza ahead of planned offensive to take city
Residents are reporting intense bombardment of several neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Gaza City as Israeli forces prepare for the main offensive to capture all of the area.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Indian Envoy Says Oil Purchases Based on Best Deals, Defends Russian Imports
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India's ambassador to Moscow, Vinay Kumar, has reaffirmed that Indian companies will source oil from whatever offers the most favourable price, underlining New Delhi's focus on energy security over external pressure.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
India's ambassador to Moscow, Vinay Kumar, has reaffirmed that Indian companies will source oil from whatever offers the most favourable price, underlining New Delhi's focus on energy security over external pressure.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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Zelensky could visit India this year: officials
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India could soon host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky - a visit that could carry significant diplomatic weight as the Russia-Ukraine war drags on.
Talks are expected to cover peace initiatives, defence, and India's growing role as a mediator.
Our correspondent Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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India could soon host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky - a visit that could carry significant diplomatic weight as the Russia-Ukraine war drags on.
Talks are expected to cover peace initiatives, defence, and India's growing role as a mediator.
Our correspondent Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Vietnam starts mass evacuations, shuts airports as Typhoon Kajiki approaches
INTRO: Vietnam has shut down airports, closed schools, and evacuated tens of thousands of people, as it prepares for the most powerful storm so far this year.
Typhoon Kajiki was packing winds of up to 166 kilometers per hour as it approached Vietnam and was forecast to grow stronger before making landfall on Monday afternoon. East Asia Correspondent Laura Westbrook reports.
Typhoon Kajiki was packing winds of up to 166 kilometers per hour as it approached Vietnam and was forecast to grow stronger before making landfall on Monday afternoon. East Asia Correspondent Laura Westbrook reports.
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Saturday, August 23, 2025
Zelensky says Ukraine ready to work for peace as talks with Russia stall
Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is ready to work productively for peace. The Ukrainian leader made the comments after meeting with US special envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv on Saturday as peace talks with Russia stall. Local media is reporting that Zelensky and President Trump will speak on Monday. Trent Murray has more.
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Europe and India halting shipments to the US over unclear tariff rules
Postal services in India and Europe say they are halting shipments to the United States effectively almost immediately. Germany, Denmark, France and the UK - among others - say there's just not enough clarity around new import duties on low-value packages. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.
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Friday, August 22, 2025
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair hints at interest rate cut
The Chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve has hinted that a central bank rate cut could be coming as soon as next month, and said the effects of the President's trade war are now clearly visible.
The speech was billed as perhaps the most important of Jerome Powell's career, following months of attacks by Donald Trump for not cutting interest rates.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The speech was billed as perhaps the most important of Jerome Powell's career, following months of attacks by Donald Trump for not cutting interest rates.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Famine in Gaza says UN-backed report
Famine has been confirmed in parts of Gaza for the first time
according to a United Nations backed agency.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification analysis says more
than half a million people are facing famine.
Aid agencies fear a military offensive in Gaza City will worsen the
humanitarian situation and members of the international community are
calling for a deescalation.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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according to a United Nations backed agency.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification analysis says more
than half a million people are facing famine.
Aid agencies fear a military offensive in Gaza City will worsen the
humanitarian situation and members of the international community are
calling for a deescalation.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Famine declared in northern Gaza, UN official highlights urgency
The world's leading authority on food security says there is now a famine in northern Gaza, and half a million people are at risk of dying from starvation.
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FBI raids home of former Trump advisor-turned-adversary John Bolton
The FBI has raided the home of President Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton - with whom the president has a contentious relationship. The search is reportedly part of a "national security investigation". Toni Waterman has more from DC.
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Pakistan's FM to visit Bangladesh over the weekend
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After decades of strained relations, Pakistan's Foreign Minister is set to visit Bangladesh this weekend.
It comes amid a thaw in bilateral ties following the ousting of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina last year.
Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan after a war in 1971 and had previously been closely aligned with Islamabad's neighbour and rival, India.
Hira Mustafa has more.
After decades of strained relations, Pakistan's Foreign Minister is set to visit Bangladesh this weekend.
It comes amid a thaw in bilateral ties following the ousting of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Hasina last year.
Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan after a war in 1971 and had previously been closely aligned with Islamabad's neighbour and rival, India.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Irish rap trio continue with European tour despite Hungary ban and cancelled gigs
The controversial Irish rap trio Kneecap will continue with a European tour despite Hungary imposing a ban on the group and some concerts being cancelled.
The group, which has been a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights, is likely to face intense scrutiny from French authorities when they play a festival in Paris on Sunday.
Ross Cullen reports.
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RADIO: "DRC STATE OF SIEGE"
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Seventy-six Catholic priests in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo have called for the immediate lifting of the state of siege that the government imposed in 2021 to curb violence by armed groups. The prelates say the security measure has failed to stop the killings of civilians in their region. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Netanyahu says he has instructed negotiations to be held for the release of all hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has instructed negotiations to begin for the release of all hostages held in Gaza while simultaneously approving plans for the military takeover of Gaza City.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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European and US military chiefs present Ukraine security options
Military chiefs from the U.S. and a number of European nations have
presented plans for potential security guarantees to Ukraine.
According to the Reuters news agency these options were passed along
to their national security advisors.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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presented plans for potential security guarantees to Ukraine.
According to the Reuters news agency these options were passed along
to their national security advisors.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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India, France Align Positions on Ukraine
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron, with both leaders agreeing to coordinate on the Ukraine crisis. The call reflects India's growing diplomatic weight as it balances old ties with Moscow and deeper engagement with the West.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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India passes bill banning online betting
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India's parliament has passed a bill banning online betting saying millions in the country are facing financial ruin because of it.
Betting is illegal in India - but many online firms had been operating in a legal gray area for years.
Ishan Garg tells about what this means for the country's multi-billion dollar industry.
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Hong Kong mogul Jimmy Lai's lawer says his "armchair punditry" was not criminal
INTRO: Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai's lawyer clashed with judges over whether the pro-democracy newspaper founder's "armchair punditry" on social media breached the city's national security law.
The 77-year-old founder of the now-closed Apple Daily stands accused of colluding with foreign forces and conspiring to publish seditious content in his role as founder of the tabloid newspaper. Laura Westbrook reports.
The 77-year-old founder of the now-closed Apple Daily stands accused of colluding with foreign forces and conspiring to publish seditious content in his role as founder of the tabloid newspaper. Laura Westbrook reports.
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