Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Longtime Trump target and former FBI Director Jim Comey pleads not guilty

Longtime Trump target and former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to allegations of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional hearing related to the Trump-Russia probe. Comey was indicted last month, days before the statute of limitations ran out in the case.  And after President Trump publicly called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action against Comey and other perceived political enemies - saying, "They're all guilty as hell." Toni Waterman has more.

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RADIO: EASTERN DRC HEALTH CRISIS

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The International Committee of the Red Cross says more than 200 health facilities in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have a shortage of critical medical supplies due to supply chain disruptions and looting caused by the ongoing conflict.
Government forces and the M23 rebels have been fighting for control of territories in the mineral-rich region since late 2021. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Gaza peace talks continue with US officials joining

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner are
joining expanded Gaza peace talks in Egypt.

It comes after Hamas submitted a list of prisoners it wants Israel to release.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Massive landslide in India's Himachal Pradesh leaves at least 15 dead

At least 15 people have died and many others trapped after a private bus was hit by a massive landslide in a mountainous region of northern India.

Authorities say the number of casualties from this accident could rise as rescue operations continue.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Crucial day for French politics as Macron ultimatum nears

France's outgoing prime minister must present solutions to the president on Wednesday about how to form an administration to pass a budget.

If not, Emmanuel Macron may consider calling snap elections as a way out of the country's current political paralysis.

Ross Cullen reports.





Thousands flee amid renewed fighting in northern Mozambique, UN warns

Nearly 22,000 people fled their homes in northern Mozambique in a single week last month due to a resurgence in fighting across Cabo Delgado, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has warned.


Isaac Lukando reports. 



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STARMER IN INDIA FOR TRADE VISIT

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's arrived in Mumbai for a major trade visit.

He's traveled with a delegation of business leaders from firms such as British Airways, Roll-Royce and the Premier League.

It follows a trade deal agreed between London and Delhi earlier this year.

But the Prime Minister is rejecting calls from some businesses to open more visa routes to Indian workers and students.

He says there are other ways of boosting trade between the two countries.

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UK PM Keir Starmer arrives in Mumbai for two-day visit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has arrived in India for a two-day visit.

His trip to Mumbai follows a recently-signed trade deal between the two countries.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Supreme Court Questions ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban

The US Supreme Court has signaled support for a Christian therapist challenging the state of Colorado's ban on the practice of "conversion therapy" for minors.

The ruling could have sweeping implications for similar laws across more than 20 states.

Ira Spitzer reports 



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Gold prices hit record high on economic unease

Gold prices hit a record high on Tuesday, climbing to over $4,000 an ounce as unease intensifies in financial markets. The precious metal is often considered a safe haven during economic turmoil. Toni Waterman has more.

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Trump to impose 25% tariff on trucks

The Trump administration is ramping up tariffs, this time targeting
foreign truck makers.

President Donlad Trump has announced a 25% tariff on medium and
heavy-duty trucks imported into the US from November 1st.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US government shutdown continues as competing bills fail in Senate

Day seven of the US government shutdown and there's still no deal in sight.

The blame game is continuing after competing proposals were voted down
by the Senate.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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India's defence minister to visit Australia this week, making it the first visit in over a decade

India's Defence Minister - Rajnath Singh will be travelling to Australia this week on a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart - Richard Marles.

This will be the first visit of an Indian defence minister from Prime Minister Modi's government to Australia, since he came into power in 2014.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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RADIO: REBELS CAPTURE TERRITORY

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The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured two towns in the country's east after fierce clashes with Congolese forces and their Wazalendo allies. Authorities say the rebels are now in control of the towns of Luke and Mulema. The clashes have forced hundreds of people to flee their homes. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Talks continue as Oct 7 anniversary marked

Talks aimed at bringing an end to the conflict in Gaza continue
Tuesday on the second anniversary of the October 7th attacks and the
beginning of the war

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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Orban Rejects Zelenskiy’s Appeal on Ukraine’s EU Bid


Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's appeal for support on Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, calling the Ukrainian leader's remarks "moral blackmail." Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.


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Eswatini accepts 10 US deportees despite legal challenge

The US has deported 10 people to Eswatini despite rights groups in the southern African state mounting legal action to block the plan.


Isaac Lukando reports. 


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France on political knife-edge after day of high drama

The French president Emmanuel Macron has tasked the outgoing prime minister Sebastien Lecornu with trying to reach a compromise over the composition of his government - after originally accepting Lecornu's resignation on Monday.

Lecornu has two days to try to form a government that can pass a budget. If he fails, Emmanuel Macron will likely have to call snap elections.

Ross Cullen reports.



UK POLICE BREAK UP PHONE SMUGGLING NETWORK

British police say they've broken up an international gang stealing thousands of phones in the UK and sending them to China.

46 arrests have been made, with officers saying up to 40 000 phones had been smuggled to China for sale there.

Police think the gang might be behind the export of half of all phones stolen in London.

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says young people are being used by the gangs to make the thefts.

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Monday, October 6, 2025

US Supreme Court begins new term

The US Supreme Court began its new nine-month term today - and it promises to be consequential — with major cases focused on how much power the constitution gives the President.  


Charlotte North reports from Washington


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