Thursday, May 30, 2024

Catalan amnesty law gets final approval from Spanish parliament


The controversial Catalan amnesty law has received final approval from the Spanish parliament in Madrid.

Hundreds of Catalan nationalists involved in an illegal independence referendum in 2017 will now face no further legal action.

Our Southern Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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NATO FOREIGN MINISTERS MEET TO DISCUSS WESTERN SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE

NATO's top diplomats are meeting in Prague for a two-day summit where the situation in Ukraine is expected to dominate the agenda. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Russia building up more troops in Ukraine's Kharkiv region

Ukraine's top commander said on Thursday Russia is building up its forces in the Kharkiv region where Moscow launched a ground incursion more than two weeks ago. 

Megumi Lim has more from Kyiv

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UK PARTIES CLASH OVER TAX ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN

Both the Conservatives and Labour have ruled out increasing VAT sales tax if they win the general election.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made the commitment while accusing Labour of planning to put up the tax.

Labour's Rachel Reeves immediately rejected the claims saying her party wants taxes on working people to be "lower, not higher".

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insists the Conservatives are best placed to deliver economic prosperity.

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Campaigning drawing to close in India, political controversies continue

Campaigning for India's general election will draw to a close on Thursday, ahead of the final phase of polling on Saturday.

Voting in India has been spread over several weeks in seven phases, with the results due next week, as prime minister Narendra Modi – a controversial but popular leader - seeks a third term in power.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Indian capital swelters as temperatures cross 52C in Delhi

A weather station in India's capital New Delhi recorded an all-time high temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius as the country's north and western regions continue to grapple with severe heatwave conditions.

The Indian Meteorological Department says it is examining the data to confirm the record temperature.

Delhi has reported its first heat related death - that of a 40-year-old factory worker.

Priyata Brajabasi has more

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Hong Kong pro-democracy activists found guilty

A court in Hong Kong has convicted 14 democracy leaders on subversion charges.

The verdict in the long-running national security trial of a group of pro-democracy figures known as the 'Hong Kong 47' is the largest and most significant verdict following Beijing's national security crackdown.

Laura Westbrook is reporting from outside that court in Hong Kong.


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N Korea fires missiles into Sea of Japan

North Korea has fired about ten missiles into the Sea of Japan.


Japanese officials believe the projectiles landed short of Japan’s exclusive economic zone. 


Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. 


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Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Chinese giant pandas heading to Washington DC zoo

Now, brace yourself for plenty more 'bamboo-zling' wordplay 'panda-ing' to animal pun lovers the world over. 


That's because giant pandas will soon be returning to a major US zoo, a move that marks the latest chapter in China's history of bear-based diplomacy with the United States, despite tense political relations between the superpowers. 


The two-year-old pair -- branded as "envoys of friendship" by Chinese President Xi Jinping -- will be housed at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington DC by the end of this year. 


Benji Hyer reports.


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Donald Trump mulls advisory role for Elon Musk if he reclaims the White House: WSJ report

Donald Trump and Elon Musk appear to be back on good terms - so much in fact - that the former president is reportedly mulling a position for Musk if he is reelected. Toni Waterman has more from Texas - where Tesla is headquartered.  

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US says Rafah attack does not cross red line; media says Israel used US made weapons

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The US says it's not changing its policy towards Israel following a strike that killed 45 people in the Gazan city of Rafah.


It comes as US media is reporting that US made weapons were used in the attack.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington 


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Jury to begin deliberations in Trump trial

Jurors are set to begin deliberations in Donald Trump's hush money case - marking the beginning of the end in this historic trial.

On Wednesday Judge Juan Merchan gave jurors their instructions - which are the last thing they will hear before debating a verdict.

Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts - and calls the trial a 'political witch hunt'.

Sally Patterson reports from outside the court in New York City.
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Another round of deadly storms hit Texas

Another round of violent storms has hit Texas - killing at least one person… and leaving a trail of destruction. About half a million people are without power in the state with officials warning they could be in the dark for days. Toni Waterman has more.

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Algeria tables new resolution before UN Security Council

The United Nations Security Council may vote on another binding
resolution that calls for an end to the fighting in Rafah.
Algeria has presented the document to the 15-member council for
consideration following a closed door emergency meeting on Tuesday
that focused on the air strike on Rafah over the weekend.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

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Delhi hits record breaking temperatures of over 50 degrees celcius

On Wednesday, Delhi recorded its highest-ever temperature at 52 degrees Celsius.

Experts say this is India's hottest day ever, as the capital reels under a brutal heat wave.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports...

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Pope in first public appearance since apology over homophobic comments


The Pope has made his first public appearance since apologising for using homophobic language.

The Vatican issued the rare apology after reports that the Pope used an offensive term for gay people when discussing his opposition to gay men becoming priests.

Here's Giles Gibson in Rome.

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French MP suspended from Parliament after brandishing Palestinian flag

A French MP has been suspended from Parliament for two weeks after brandishing Palestinian flag in the chamber.

The French prime minister called the unveiling of the flag "dreadful and upsetting".

Ross Cullen reports.

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Nigeria Loses Over 16,000 Medical Personnel to U.K, Canada, Saudi Arabia

The Nigerian government says the country is losing its health professionals to developed countries.


It says the situation is leading to deprivation of access to affordable basic health care for people in the country.


Tesem Akende reports from Jos


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Ukraine should be allowed to strike inside Russia, French and German leaders say

French President Emmanual Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Ukraine should be allowed to use western-supplied weapons to strike military targets inside Russian territory responsible for launching missiles at Ukraine.

Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv  

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GLOAL EXECUTIONS AT HIGHEST RECORD SINCE 2015: AMNESTY

A new report by Amnesty International has revealed a sharp rise in the number of executions taking place around the world. The human rights organisation says much of the rise can be attributed to the Iranian Government, who it accused of showing a "complete disregard for human life". 

Trent Murray has more. 

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