US President Donald Trump says he will meet the Russia leader Vladimir
Putin in Hungary after the two men spoke by phone for two hours on
Thursday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the call lasted more
than 2 hours, with Trump declaring it was a "very productive" call.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, October 16, 2025
Madagascar coup leader to be sworn in as president as African Union suspends the country
Military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina will be sworn in as Madagascar's transitional president on Friday, the new leadership has announced.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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UK NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR WITNESS STATEMENTS SHOW THREAT FROM CHINA ALWAYS CLEAR
The British government has published new evidence related to the collapse of a criminal trial of suspected Chinese spies.
Three witness statements from a UK national security advisor reveal China was known to be conducting "large scale espionage operations" in Britain — raising more questions about why the country's prosecutor dropped the case against the two suspects, who deny the allegations.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Three witness statements from a UK national security advisor reveal China was known to be conducting "large scale espionage operations" in Britain — raising more questions about why the country's prosecutor dropped the case against the two suspects, who deny the allegations.
Stuart Smith has more.
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Hamas Accused Of Delaying The Return Of Bodies
The Israeli government has accused Hamas of purposely delaying the return of deceased hostages.
The return of bodies is part of the recent ceasefire agreement.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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EU to unveil European defense plan
The European Commission is set to unveil a major new defense plan
today aimed at bolstering its military capacity and security
architecture.
Counter drone programs will feature prominently following a slew of
high profile aerial incursions impacting several European nations over
recent weeks.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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today aimed at bolstering its military capacity and security
architecture.
Counter drone programs will feature prominently following a slew of
high profile aerial incursions impacting several European nations over
recent weeks.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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UK ECONOMY GROWS 0.1% IN AUGUST
The UK economy grew just 0.1% in August, according to new data.
The Office for National Statistics has also downgraded the figure for July from a reading of zero growth to -0.1%.
The government says it knows the economy "feels stuck" for many people, but says it's "determined to turn this around".
Conservative shadow chancellor Mel Stride says finance minister Rachel Reeves shouldn't turn to tax rises to balance the books while growth is slow.
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The Office for National Statistics has also downgraded the figure for July from a reading of zero growth to -0.1%.
The government says it knows the economy "feels stuck" for many people, but says it's "determined to turn this around".
Conservative shadow chancellor Mel Stride says finance minister Rachel Reeves shouldn't turn to tax rises to balance the books while growth is slow.
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Air India in Talks to Add Up to 300 New Aircraft
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Air India is in advanced talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy as many as 300 new planes, part of its biggest fleet overhaul since being taken over by the Tata Group. The deal, reported by Reuters, marks a key step in the airline's turnaround effort as it seeks to modernize its fleet and restore global competitiveness.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
Trump says India has agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil
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President Donald Trump says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop purchasing Russian oil.
The US has blamed India for fuelling Moscow's war machinery - and slapped 25% additional tariffs on New Delhi in an effort to stop Russia's war in Ukraine.
Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.
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President Trump says Indian Prime Minister Modi commits to stopping Russian oil purchases
US President Donald Trump says that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given assurances that India will stop buying oil from Russia.
India has not publicly confirmed this yet and in recent weeks had been indicating that it had no plans to stop importing Russian oil at discounted rates, as it strives to meet its energy needs.
President Trump said he planned to get China to stop its oil imports from Moscow too.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The US Supreme Court is hearing a case that could upend the midterms
The US supreme court will hear arguments in a case that could gut the Voting Rights Act, the landmark civil rights law designed to prevent discrimination in voting.
The outcome of the case could change the course of next year's midterm elections.
Charlotte North reports from Washington
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US Senate voting again as shutdown enters third week
The US Senate is once again voting on a spending bill to try and end
the government shutdown.
The shutdown has now entered its third week, with the effects being
felt by millions of Americas.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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the government shutdown.
The shutdown has now entered its third week, with the effects being
felt by millions of Americas.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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NATO powers meet amid drone threats
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says more firepower for the NATO
military alliance is in the works.
Back in June members agreed to boost defense spending to five percent
of annual GDP.
Defense ministers are gathering on Wednesday with an aim of
translating financial commitments into capabilities.
William Denselow reports from NATO headquarters in Brussels.
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military alliance is in the works.
Back in June members agreed to boost defense spending to five percent
of annual GDP.
Defense ministers are gathering on Wednesday with an aim of
translating financial commitments into capabilities.
William Denselow reports from NATO headquarters in Brussels.
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Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies aged 80
Raila Odinga, a frontline figure in Kenyan politics and a former Prime Minister, has died in India at the age of 80.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Madagascar military declares takeover following President’s impeachment
In a dramatic escalation of Madagascar's political crisis, Colonel Michael Randrianirina of an elite military unit has announced that the armed forces are taking control of the country.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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India Rushes U.S. Trade Talks, Eyes Deal by November
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India is fast-tracking bilateral trade talks with the United States, aiming to clinch an agreement by November. The push comes as New Delhi faces mounting pressure over its export tariffs and energy ties with Russia.
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ISRAEL URGES HOSTAGE QUICKER HOSTAGE RETURN AS TRUMP WARNS HAMAS
Israel has warned it will restrict aid convoys into Gaza because of delays in the return of deceased hostages.
The bodies of a further four captives have been released by Hamas - but the remains of another twenty are yet to be transferred.
Their repatriation was agreed as part of the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan.
President Trump has issued a fresh warning to Hamas that it will have to disarm.
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The bodies of a further four captives have been released by Hamas - but the remains of another twenty are yet to be transferred.
Their repatriation was agreed as part of the first phase of Donald Trump's peace plan.
President Trump has issued a fresh warning to Hamas that it will have to disarm.
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India readying aid for Gaza
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India is reportedly preparing aid for Gaza as the Palestinian enclave takes its first steps towards peace.
India's foreign ministry says it welcomes the US's 20-point peace plan for the region...
India is reportedly preparing aid for Gaza as the Palestinian enclave takes its first steps towards peace.
India's foreign ministry says it welcomes the US's 20-point peace plan for the region...
Adding that it aligns with New Delhi's long-standing position of supporting a negotiated two-state solution for Israel and Palestine.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Milei at the White House
Just hours after returning from his victorious trip to the Middle East, US President Donald Trump is shifting his focus to the other side of the world - hosting the Argentinian leader Javier Milei at the White House.
It comes after the US agreed to a 20 billion dollar currency swap in a major bailout of the Latin American nation.
Kate Fisher reports
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Next steps for Gaza unclear after hostage and prisoner release
While President Donald Trump has declared the Israel-Hamas war over, some Middle East experts say the process to end the two-year conflict is just beginning.
Monday's historic release of the remaining living Israeli hostages and more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners that had been held by Israel is just the first step of President Trump's 20-point plan to bring peace to the region.
Charlotte North reports from Washington.
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US and China impose new port fees in trade war escalation
The US and China are imposing new port fees on each other's vessels in
a further escalation of the trade war between the world's two largest
economies.
The fees are expected to hurt global supply chains and raise costs for
consumers.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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a further escalation of the trade war between the world's two largest
economies.
The fees are expected to hurt global supply chains and raise costs for
consumers.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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