Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered immediate
"forceful strikes" on the Gaza Strip.
The latest flare up threatens the 2-week-old ceasefire agreed between
Israel and Hamas.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Amazon slashes 14,000 jobs to focus on AI
Amazon is cutting 14,000 jobs from its corporate workforce as it
priorities investment in AI.
The company says it needs slimmer staffing levels to allow it to put
more money into its AI ambitions.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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priorities investment in AI.
The company says it needs slimmer staffing levels to allow it to put
more money into its AI ambitions.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica with winds of 185mph
Hurricane Melissa - one of the most intense hurricanes to ever form in the Atlantic Ocean - has slammed into Jamaica, packing winds of 185mph. Officials have warned of catastrophic storm surges, landslides and flash flooding. Toni Waterman has more.
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Trump does not rule out seeking third term - but says he will not use VP loophole
US President Donald Trump hasn't ruled out the possibility of seeking a third term for the White House, despite it being prevented by the constitution.
Charlotte North reports from Washington.
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Washington signs new rare earths supply deal with Tokyo
The United States and Japan have reached an agreement on rare earth minerals during President Trump's visit to Asia this week.
The agreement comes ahead of Mr. Trump's meeting with China's President, Xi Jinping, following months of turbulence in the relationship between Beijing and Washington.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The agreement comes ahead of Mr. Trump's meeting with China's President, Xi Jinping, following months of turbulence in the relationship between Beijing and Washington.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Israeli forces kill three people near Jenin
The Israeli military carried out an airstrike near Jenin in the Occupied West Bank on Tuesday in an operation that killed three Palestinians accused of plotting an attack.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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RADIO: HUMAN RIGHT PROBE
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The United Nations Human Rights Council has announced the appointment of three experts to head an investigation into alleged human rights violations committed in conflict-zones in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The probe comes after months of delays caused by budget cuts. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa...
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Kabul and Islamabad truce talks hit a stalemate
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Talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul aimed at curbing cross-border terrorism have reached a deadlock.
The two neighbours had agreed to a ceasefire earlier this month, following deadly border clashes
Experts warn that the breakdown in dialogue is alarming and that renewed tensions could escalate into a wider conflict.
Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.
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India Evacuates Tens of Thousands Ahead of Cyclone Montha
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India has launched large-scale evacuations on its east coast as Cyclone Montha strengthens over the Bay of Bengal, raising concerns of a major landfall in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
India has launched large-scale evacuations on its east coast as Cyclone Montha strengthens over the Bay of Bengal, raising concerns of a major landfall in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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JAMAICA BRACES FOR HURRICANE MELISSA
The world's strongest storm so far this year is heading towards Jamaica.
The Caribbean island could see winds of 175 miles per hour, and over 100 centimetres of rain.
Melissa is a category five hurricane, and the storm has already caused several deaths in Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says people must prepare for the worst.
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The Caribbean island could see winds of 175 miles per hour, and over 100 centimetres of rain.
Melissa is a category five hurricane, and the storm has already caused several deaths in Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness says people must prepare for the worst.
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Tanzania’s political parties hold final campaign rallies ahead of elections
Campaigns are set to conclude on Tuesday as Tanzanians prepare to vote in Wednesday's general elections, which President Samia Suluhu Hassan is widely expected to win, electing a president, lawmakers, and local leaders.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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India's US oil purchases climb to their highest since 2022
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India's crude oil imports from the US have jumped to their highest level since 2022 as Delhi and Washington negotiate a trade pact.
It comes after President Donald Trump claimed earlier this month that India has agreed to cut down its purchases of Russian Oil - a statement that's yet to be confirmed by New Delhi.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Monday, October 27, 2025
Amazon to begin 30,000 worker purge on Tuesday: Reuters
Amazon plans to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs starting on Tuesday - that's according to Reuters. The company has been trying to slash expenses which expanded during the pandemic and increase its use of artificial intelligence. Toni Waterman has more.
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EU and China hold talks over rare earths
Officials from the European Union and China are set to hold
face-to-face talks on Thursday to address tensions over rare earths.
Over the weekend the European Commission president warned that the
bloc was willing to retaliate in response to Beijing's restrictions on
these critical raw materials.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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face-to-face talks on Thursday to address tensions over rare earths.
Over the weekend the European Commission president warned that the
bloc was willing to retaliate in response to Beijing's restrictions on
these critical raw materials.
William Denselow reports from Brussels
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President Trump Willing to Meet North Korean Leader During Trip to Asia
U.S. President Donald Trump says he would extend his visit to Asia if the leader of North Korea is willing to meet him before returning to Washington.
Mr. Trump met with Kim Jong Un three times during his first term in office.
Mitch McCann reports.
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Mr. Trump met with Kim Jong Un three times during his first term in office.
Mitch McCann reports.
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Jamaica braces itself for the worst storm in the island's history
Hurricane Melissa has been upgraded to a Category 5 storm and is expected to reach Jamaica late on Monday night or early Tuesday morning.
Charlotte North reports from Washington.
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Federal workers union calls for government funding bill to be passed - putting pressure on Democrats to back down as shutdown enters day 27
As the US government shutdown enters its 27th day, the largest union representing federal government employees called for lawmakers to pass the funding bill, increasing pressure on Democrats to back down.
But a resolution doesn't seem close with President Trump on the other side of the world on a diplomatic trip to Asia.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington
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Trump visits Japan to build on trade and investment pledges
US President Donald Trump has landed in Japan, the next leg of his
six-day Asia tour.
He's been welcomed by the Japanese emperor ahead of meetings with new
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, when trade and investment
will be in focus.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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six-day Asia tour.
He's been welcomed by the Japanese emperor ahead of meetings with new
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, when trade and investment
will be in focus.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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REPORT SLAMS "SQUANDERED" BILLIONS ON HOTEL ASYLUM ACCOMMODATION
The UK Home Office, which is responsible for providing accommodation for asylum seekers, "squandered" billions of dollars on "flawed contracts" and "incompetent delivery."
That's according to a new report by the British Parliament's Home Affairs Committee which scrutinises how the country's interior ministry works.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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That's according to a new report by the British Parliament's Home Affairs Committee which scrutinises how the country's interior ministry works.
Stuart Smith has more from London.
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India and China Resume Direct Flights After Five Years
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After a five-year suspension, direct flights between India and China have officially resumed, marking a cautious step forward in relations between the two Asian neighbours.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
After a five-year suspension, direct flights between India and China have officially resumed, marking a cautious step forward in relations between the two Asian neighbours.
Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.
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