Thursday, November 6, 2025

Elon Musk's Starlink receives first approval for operations in India

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Elon Musk's satellite internet company Starlink has finally received its first approval in India with the country's richest state Maharashtra signing a letter of intent with the company.

The state government says it wants to bring satellite-based internet to remote and underserved regions.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Taiwan must be allowed equal participation when China hosts APEC, US says

INTRO: The US state department says that Taiwan must be allowed "full and equal participation" when China hosts the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum next year.

Taipei complained that Beijing had "added a lot of conditions" to its attendance. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Supreme Court skeptical of Trump tariffs

The US Supreme Court appeared skeptical of President Donald Trump's
power to unilaterally impose tariffs during a three-hour hearing.

It comes after Trump used a law designed for national emergencies to
justify his sweeping economic agenda

Nick Harper reports from the Supreme Court in Washington DC.

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Two people seriously injured in car ramming attack in western France

Two people have been seriously injured in a car ramming attack in western France.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene by police, who said that he shouted "Allah Akbar" while he was being detained.

Ross Cullen reports.

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India, Israel Sign Advanced Defence Tech Pact Amid Saar’s Visit

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As Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar visits New Delhi, India and Israel have signed a major defence-technology agreement to deepen cooperation across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and weapons production. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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The body of an additional Israeli hostage was returned

The body of an additional Israeli hostage was returned on Tuesday as
Hamas and international teams expand their search to areas under
Israeli military control.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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South Africa unveils G20 report warning of global inequality crisis

A G20 report commissioned under South Africa's presidency has sounded the alarm over an escalating global inequality crisis, calling for the creation of a new international panel to guide policymaking at both national and global levels.


Isaac Lukando reports. 


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Drone sightings force Belgian airports to close

Several airports in Belgium have been forced to close after drones
were reported to be operating in the vicinity.

The government has called an emergency meeting after dozens of flights
were grounded disrupting travel plans for hundreds of passengers.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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MAMDANI ELECTED NYC MAYOR

34 year-old left-leaning Democrat Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York City's next mayor.

He's described himself as "Donald Trump's worst nightmare" and will be the youngest person to hold the job in a century.

The Democrats have also won races for governors in Virginia and New Jersey.

Mamdani beat Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former governor Andrew Cuomo - to become the city's first Muslim mayor.

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Train crash in central India kills at least 8

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At least eight people have died and several others injured after a freight train collided with a passenger train in central India.

Rescue teams have been deployed to the site as more people are feared stuck in the wreckage.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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China to ‘embrace free markets and free trade’, Premier Li Qiang says at CIIE opening

INTRO: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has pledged to further open the country's vast consumer market to international businesses after Beijing and Washington reached a trade deal that was expected to help restore normalcy to global supply chains.

He was speaking at the opening of a major import expo in Shanghai, the China International Import Expo (CIIE), as Laura Westbrook reports.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Mamdani the favourite as New York votes for Mayor

America's biggest city could soon have its first Muslim mayor, as voters head to the polls in a race that has gained international attention.

Zohran Mamdani is the favourite to beat former Governor Andrew Cuomo, after captivating a younger generation as a self-described "democratic socialist."

Mitch McCann reports from New York.

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Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84.

He was widely seen as the architect of George W Bush's War of Terror
following the 9/11 attacks.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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EU ministers last ditch effort to reach climate deal before COP

European environment ministers are convening in a last ditch effort to
reach a deal to cut greenhouse gas emissions ahead of the COP 30
summit later this week.

The European Union aims to slash emissions by 90 percent compared to
1990 levels but some nations are concerned about the economic impact
of such a plan.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US government shutdown ties longest in history

The US government shutdown has now tied the longest in the country's history.

Democrats and Republicans remain divided over extending health care subsidies, even as funding lapses for things like food assistance and paying air traffic controllers.

Ira Spitzer reports from Washington.


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India Sends Urgent Aid to Afghanistan After Deadly Earthquake

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India has dispatched emergency relief to Afghanistan after a powerful earthquake struck the country's western region, killing hundreds and injuring many more. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Taliban acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, assuring New Delhi's full support. Kshitij Nagar reports from New Delhi.

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RADIO: DRC-RWANDA FEUD

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The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused his Rwandan counterpart of seeking to divide and annex his country's mineral-rich eastern territories.
President Felix Tshisekedi made the accusation at a meeting with Congolese citizens in Egypt. The Congolese leader has been at loggerheads with Rwanda's Paul Kagame over the armed conflict in the east of the DRC Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Chinese fast fashion giant says will collaborate with inquiry into 'childlike sex dolls'

The Chinese fast fashion giant Shein says it will collaborate with a French inquiry into the selling of childlike sex dolls on its website.

It comes just a day before Shein opens a new flagship store in Paris.

Ross Cullen reports.

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Former Israeli military lawyer in prison for leaking footage of detainee abuse

The Israeli military's former top lawyer is now behind bars after
admitting to leaking footage of the severe abuse of a Palestinian
detainee from Gaza in a scandal that has gripped Israel

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv

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ICC WARNS OF WAR CRIMES IN SUDAN

The International Criminal Court's warning of possible war crimes in Sudan.

Evidence is being collected after paramilitary group the RSF seized al-Fasher - the last military stronghold in the Darfur region.

Sudan's two year-long civil war has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

The Norwegian Refugee Council's Sudan director Shashwat Saraf says people who fled al-Fasher for nearby Tawila have horrifying stories.

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