Pelosi gives details of Asia trip but no mention of Taiwan

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is " leading a Congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific region, including visits to Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan."

That's according to a press release from the Speaker's office which did not mention a visit to Taiwan.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Actress Nichelle Nichols, Lt Uhura on Star Trek, dead at 89

The actress Nichelle Nichols who played the iconic role of Lieutenant Uhura on the original "Star Trek" series has died at the age of 89.

The news was announced by her son, with whom she had been living in New Mexico while she battled ill health.

The creator of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, cast her as Lieutenant Uhura at a time when black actresses were usually relegated to playing the roles of servants, not characters in positions of authority.

She planned to leave the series after the first season, but was talked out of it by civil rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King during a chance meeting, as Nichols recalled during a 2011 appearance at the "92nd Street Y" in New York.

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UN warns that civilian deaths in Ukraine continue unabated

The United Nations warns that there's been no let up in attacks on
Ukrainian civilians.

But there's hope that grain shipments will soon begin after a recent
UN-brokered deal was struck.

William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.

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US Supreme Court judge jokes about abortion ruling criticism from foreign leaders

A conservative member of the US Supreme Court has mocked world leaders who condemned a controversial ruling last month overturning abortion rights in America.

Speaking at a conference in Rome, Justice Samuel Alito brushed off criticism from several prominent figures, including outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who Mr Alito claims "paid the price" for his opposition to the verdict.

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Xi Jinping warns U.S. not to 'play with fire' over Taiwan

The leaders of the U.S. and China have warned each other over Taiwan
during a phone call that lasted more than two hours.

It comes amid reports House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could soon become the
most senior government official to visit the island in 25 years.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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Job market takes center stage in week ahead [PREVIEW]

Investors on Wall Street this week will be focusing on the health of
the U.S. labor market.

Data last week suggested the U.S. may have entered a recession but
officials say robust jobs data may prove otherwise.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Monkeypox spreads to 26 states in Nigeria

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Nigeria's Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has confirmed 133 cases of monkeypox in 26 states of the country.

The agency also says from January to July 24, 2022, three deaths were recorded in three states.

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja

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Eurozone inflation surges to new record of 8.9%

Eurozone inflation soared again to 8.9% in July, according to flash estimates from the European Union's statistics agency. 

That's a new record for the 19 countries which use the euro currency.

Rosie Birchard has more from Brussels.

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UK Government makes £400 available to all households across England, Scotland and Wales to help with rising bills

The UK government has announced some of the details of its Energy Support Scheme.

Rising bills are heavily impacting millions of people across the nations and the scheme is aimed at helping all households across England, Scotland and Wales keep up with the costs this Autumn.

Chris Jones has more in London

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India watches closely as reports emerge of Chinese "research" ship heading towards Sri Lanka

Amid reports of a Chinese vessel headed towards Sri Lanka's Hambantota port – India has said it will take necessary measures to safeguard its interest.

Data from private firms says the Chinese ship will dock in August.

According to a Sri Lankan consulting firm – it could be on a surveillance and reconnaissance mission.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi

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Xi Jinping Warns US to be Clear-Eyed About Taiwan

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned the US to be clear-eyed about Taiwan,

and said that China remains staunchly committed to resisting interference by external forces.

Tensions over the self-ruled island were front and centre as Xi spoke with US President Joe Biden in a closely watched call.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Police investigate accident at Hong Kong's top boyband concert

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee has ordered an immediate investigation after two dancers performing with the city’s most famous pop band were struck by a giant video screen falling onto the stage during a show on Thursday night.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US stocks surge despite recession signal

U.S. stocks climbed Thursday despite data suggesting the U.S. may have
slipped into a recession.

The economy contracted for a second straight quarter but the White
House rejects that the nation is in a recession.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Biden holds call with Xi amid US-China tensions

President Joe Biden has held his fifth call with Chinese counterpart Xi Jingping, their first in four months, and one that comes at a time of increasing friction between the United States and China.

The leaders of the two superpowers spoke for more than two hours, during which the US President "underscored" its opposition to efforts to "undermine peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait."

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Majority of Americans won’t neither Biden or Trump in 2024

A new poll suggested that the majority of Americans don't want
President Biden to run for reelection in 2024.

But the same survey also suggests that they don't want former
President Donald Trump to run against him either.

William Denselow reports from New York

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U.S. and Russia in talks over prisoner swap to free detained WNBA star

The White House has offered a prisoner swap with Russia, to bring home
an American basketball star.

Brittney Griner has been detained in Moscow since February on drug charges.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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EU official concedes the bloc might need deeper cuts to gas consumption

The European Union has conceded it might need deeper cuts to gas consumption this winter.

This week, EU member states agreed a voluntary reduction of 15 percent, as fears grow over Russia further restricting - or even completely cutting off - gas supplies.

Giles Gibson reports from Brussels.

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US growth figures spark recession fears

The US economy shrank last quarter in the strongest sign yet that the
country is in a recession.

Analysts say growth is stalling because of rising inflation and higher
interest rates.

Sarah Walton reports

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Baltics call on US to step up troop presence

The presidents of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia have called on the United States to increase its military presence in the Baltics. 

The three European countries, which are all members of the NATO defensive alliance, say they face additional security threats due to their geographic proximity to Russia. 

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels, where NATO is headquartered.

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Militants kill at least 15 soldiers, several civilians in coordinated Mali attacks

At least 15 government soldiers in Mali have been killed in a coordinated attack linked to terrorists in the south-west of the country.

It's the latest deadly attack following a decade-long insurgency in the Sahel region of West Africa.

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UK Commonwealth Games opening ceremony to take place later today

The Commonwealth Game's opening ceremony takes place later today (Thursday).

For the first time in the game's history, there will be more medals for female events than men's.

Chris Jones has the details.

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Nigerian army rescues two more Chibok girls

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Nigerian military officials say they have rescued Another 2 of the kidnapped Chibok school girls in Borno State eight years after their capture.

 

The army says the girls were found with children and have been taken to a medical facility in the State

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

 

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Saudi crown prince on first trip to Europe since 2018 Khashoggi murder

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince is due in France later on Thursday (arrives 1830G) as he continues his first European trip since the 2018 killing of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey.

Mohammed bin Salman will hold talks with French president Emmanuel Macron in Paris and from there, Ross Cullen has more.

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Australia set for more inflationary pressure

Australians are being told to expect much higher cost of living for some time to come, with inflation peaking above 7 per cent by the end of this year. 

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the news during his first economic update to Parliament

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Shaun Bindley report. 

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Foreign Ministers of India, China, Russia and Central Asian nations to review cooperation

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Foreign Ministers of India, Russia, China, Pakistan, and five Central Asian nations are meeting on Wednesday to review regional cooperation.

The grouping known as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or the SCO is seen by some analysts as an up-and-coming power to challenge Western influence in Asia.

Delhi correspondent Ishan Garg explains why the SCO is crucial for India.

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North Korea threatens South with annihilation

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un says the South Korean government and its military will face annihilation if they start a confrontation.

The remarks follow the 69th anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War and Seoul's new hard-line stance on the North's missile tests.

Nora Weinek reports.

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China warns against potential Pelosi visit to Taiwan

China is warning of “strong countermeasures” if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi goes ahead with a potential visit to Taiwan in the coming weeks. Her travel plans are set to dominate a virtual meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday.

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US makes "substantial offer" to Russian over prisoner swap

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has revealed that the United States has proposed a prisoner swap with Russia in an effort to secure the release of two American detained in Moscow.

Businessman Paul Whelan and women's basketball star Britney Griner may be traded for a Russian arms dealer serving a 25 year sentence in the US.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Big gains on Wall Street following Fed rate hike

US stocks soared Wednesday after the Federal Reserve announced another
steep interest rate hike.

The move was expected but investors were encouraged by suggestions
that the Fed may adjust its strategy in the future.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Federal Reserve raise interest rates

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 75 basis points in a
bid to curb price pressures.

But the Central Bank warned that certain drivers of the U.S. economy
have softened.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Iran to Cultivate Land in Venezuela

Iranian officials say Venezuela has allowed Iran to cultivate one million hectares of its farmland. It's part of a 20-year partnership agreement between the two countries, signed when Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro visited Tehran in June. 

Latin American Correspondent Mary Triny Mena has details. 

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Multi Day Heat Wave Hits Pacific Northwest

Records are falling as the temperature rises in the US Pacific Northwest.

The region is sweltering under a multi day heat wave. 

Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco. 

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Pair of peer-reviewed studies agree animals from Wuhan market started COVID-19 pandemic

A pair of peer-reviewed studies published in the journal Science
Tuesday agree that animals sold at the Wuhan market almost certainly
started the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some of the authors say they hope the findings will put the lab origin
stories to rest.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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The mastermind behind Texas’ abortion ban now targeting HIV meds

The Texas lawyer who was the mastermind behind the state's abortion ban is now targeting HIV preventative medications.

In oral arguments being heard in a Fort Worth court, Jonathan Mitchell claims that forcing insurers to cover such meds goes against his clients' religious beliefs.

Toni Waterman has more from Texas

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President Biden poised to hold Xi call

US President Joe Biden, now out of Covid isolation, is planning to speak with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time in four months on Thursday -- but a potential visit to Taiwan by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi remains one of the major themes looming over the conversation.

From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Wall Street braces for Fed announcement

The U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates
again on Wednesday in a bid to curb inflation.

Analysts on Wall Street expect the Central Bank to raise rates by
three quarters of a percent.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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President Biden to leave isolation after negative Covid test

US President Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 and will leave
isolation.

The White House says his symptoms have almost completely gone.

Sarah Walton reports

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Nigeria's Military Says Boko Haram, ISWAP Planning Attacks on Nation's Capital, Five Other States

Nigeria's Military says members of terror group, Boko Haram & it's splinter faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province ISWAP have scaled up plots to attack Nigeria's capital & five other states in the country.

 

This comes after Sunday's attack on troops of the nation's armed forces which led to the death of at least two soldiers.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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UK faces drought in August due to prolonged dry spells and hot weather

The UK is facing possible droughts in August with record temperature levels and prolonged dry spells across the nation.

A meeting was held on Tuesday between water authorities and from that, they have urged people not to use hosepipes and to be careful with their water usage through hot periods.

Authorities also said that people will soon start to see evidence of low water levels in areas of open water.

Baronness Jennifer Jones says private water companies are partly to blame for the low supply and that water should be renationalised.

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Rail workers in UK strike over pay

Some 40,000 railway workers in the UK are on strike on Wednesday. Amid soaring prices, industrial action is becoming an increasingly frequent occurrence in the country, as Julia Chapman reports from London.

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A fourth student's death in two weeks in South India raises concerns about mental health

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A fourth student's death in just two weeks in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu has shocked the nation.

The high school student was found hanging in her home.

Her death, like the three before her – is suspected to be a case of suicide.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Japan hit by record-setting seventh Covid-19 wave

Japan has been hit by a massive seventh Covid-19 wave.

Record daily numbers have been reported in 14 prefectures.

Japan's most populated western prefecture of Osaka, is set to raise its coronavirus alert to the highest level.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Japan hit by record-setting seventh Covid-19 wave

Japan has been hit by a massive seventh Covid-19 wave.

Record daily numbers have been reported in 14 prefectures.

Japan's most populated western prefecture of Osaka, is set to raise its coronavirus alert to the highest level.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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S. Korea's SK Group announces $22 billion investment in US

South Korea's SK Group has announced an additional $22 billion in investments in the United States in a rare meeting with US President Joe Biden.

The company had previously outlined major funding plans in the country through the end of the decade.

Dave Yin reports.

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Powerful earthquake damages buildings in the Philippines

A powerful earthquake has struck the largest Philippine island of Luzon, badly damaging a hospital and buildings and sending strong tremors through the capital, Manila. So far there are no reports of casualties. 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Trump, in Washington for first time since Presidency ended, hints he'll seek return to Oval Office

Donald Trump has offered the clearest indication yet that he's planning to declare his candidacy in the 2024 race for the American Presidency.

Appearing in Washington for the first time since he departed the city shortly before President Biden's inauguration, he addressed a right-wing conference hosted by the "American Policy Institute".

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Walmart earnings sink markets

U.S. stocks lost ground on Tuesday following a disappointing forecast
from retail giant Walmart.

This sparked fresh fears that the U.S. could be sliding into a recession.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Former President Trump focuses on his new agenda at America First summit

For the first time since January 2021, President Trump addressed an audience in the U.S. capital.

When he left Washington DC last year, it was in the aftermath of the January 6th Capitol attack - when his supporters tried to stop Vice President Pence and lawmakers from certifying election results.

Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

 

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Uvalde school principal put on paid leave despite security lapses

The principal of the Robb Elementary School - where 19 children and two teachers were killed in May - has been placed on PAID administrative leave, despite failing to fix known security flaws at the school ahead of the massacre.

Parents are calling for her to be fired as anger and frustration mount amid what they view as a lack of accountability.

Toni Waterman has more from Texas

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GOMA ANTI-UN PROTESTS

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Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Goma for a second day of protests demanding the departure of UN peacekeepers from the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Protesters blocked roads and chanted anti-UN slogans as police officers fired teargas to disperse them. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa...

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