U.S. stocks have ticked up for five straight months as inflation
concerns continue to subside.
But members of the Federal Reserve warn the fight against price
pressures isn't over yet.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Monday, July 31, 2023
Pro-Trump PAC spends $40m on legal fees
The main political action committee supporting former US president
Donald Trump has spent more than $40 million on legal fees so far this
year.
It comes as Trump prepares to face his third criminal indictment.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Donald Trump has spent more than $40 million on legal fees so far this
year.
It comes as Trump prepares to face his third criminal indictment.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Pee Wee Herman Creator Paul Reubens Dies Aged 70
Comedian Paul Reubens, who created the popular children's character Pee Wee Herman, has died at the age of 70.
Reubens rose to fame in the 1980s when Pee Wee Herman was a huge success in both film and television.
Ira Spitzer has more
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NEU Teaching Union Accepts Pay Offer, Avoiding Autumn Term Strikes In England
The UK's largest Teaching Union has called off further strikes in England for the Autumn term, having accepted the government's pay offer.
Strikes by teachers of the National Education Union (NEU) in England have forced many schools to close on eight days since February, and had passed a ballot in favour of more strikes before accepting the offer.
Simon Gaitán reports…
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Fan hits rapper Cardi B with water during show
US rapper Cardi B has become the latest celebrity to be hit by an object during a performance.
Fan footage shows an audience member throwing water over the musician in Las Vegas.
In response, Cardi B threw her microphone at the suspected perpetrator.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Trump aide in court, charged in classified docs case
An aide to Donald Trump is making his first appearance in federal court on Monday where he faces charges of helping the former US President hide classified documents.
Carlos De Oliveira, the property manager of Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, is accused by prosecutors of trying to delete security camera footage and lying to investigators.
Benji Hyer has more.
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WHO issues fresh smoking warning
The World Health Organization has urged nations around the world to
toughen up tobacco-control measures.
The United Nations agency warns that nearly nine million people a year
die of tobacco-related causes.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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toughen up tobacco-control measures.
The United Nations agency warns that nearly nine million people a year
die of tobacco-related causes.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Over 2,000 Nigerian Girls Stranded in Mali
The Nigerian government says over 2,000 girls trafficked from the country are currently stranded in Mali.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
Take Radio
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Flashing 'X' light has neighbors up in arms in San Fransisco
X, formerly known as Twitter, is facing a city violation that could
result in a hefty fine.
Its installation also has neighbours quite irate.
The company removed its Twitter branding and replaced it with a
flashing 'X' atop its headquarters in San Francisco.
Elon Musk last week rebranded Twitter and its iconic bird logo to X.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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result in a hefty fine.
Its installation also has neighbours quite irate.
The company removed its Twitter branding and replaced it with a
flashing 'X' atop its headquarters in San Francisco.
Elon Musk last week rebranded Twitter and its iconic bird logo to X.
Jody Jacobs reports...
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UK To Increase North Sea Oil And Gas Extraction
There's set to be a major expansion of oil and gas extraction from the North Sea.
The UK government will issue at least 100 new licences for drilling to take place off the coast of Scotland.
Funding has also been announced for a massive new carbon capture project. The idea is to capture carbon dioxide emissions and then pump them into empty old oil and gas reservoirs in the North Sea.
The news has been greeted with anger by environmental groups, who have accused the UK government of greenwashing - and want more money to be spent on renewable energy generation.
Malcolm Grimston, an energy policy research fellow at Imperial College London, has said the plan raises "a real dilemma":
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France concern for citizens in Niger as security situation worsens
France is closely monitoring the security situation in Niger following the overthrow of the president by the army.
Over the weekend there were protests outside the French embassy in the capital, Niamey, and President Emmanuel Macron says France will respond 'immediately and decisively' if any of its citizens are attacked.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Italian Defence Minister: decision to join China's BRI was "atrocious"
The Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has described the country's decision to join China's Belt & Road Initiative in 2019 as "improvised and atrocious."
Italy, the only G7 nation that's part of the BRI, has until December to decide whether to renew its agreement with China.
Giles Gibson has more from Rome.
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India's Supreme Court to hear petition of Manipur sexual assault victims
India's Supreme Court is hearing a petition filed by two women from the north-eastern state of Manipur, who were paraded naked and sexually assaulted by a mob in May. The crime was caught on camera and sparked nationwide protests. The Indian government has also urged the court to transfer the probe into the case out of Manipur on the grounds that it could lead to more ethnic clashes. More than 120 have died and over 60,000 have been displaced in Manipur since the clashes first began in May this year.
Shalu Yadav reports from Delhi.
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Barbie film is feminist hit in China
The film Barbie is the number one ticket-seller at movie theatres across America for the second weekend in a row.
The data company Comscore reckons it’s taken more more three-quarters of a billion dollars at box offices worldwide … and it’s proving particularly popular with feminists in China.
Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong
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44 dead, 200 injured in Pakistan bomb blast
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Investigations are continuing after 44 people died and nearly 200 were injured in a bomb blast in Pakistan.
The explosion took place during a political rally in the north-western part of the country – close to the Afghan-Pakistan border.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Japan PM numbers improve despite wastewater controversy
Japan’s Prime Minister has received a much needed bump in the polls, after months of plummeting numbers.
However, his disapprovals remain high amid ongoing controversy over a plan to discharge contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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Friday, July 28, 2023
Data suggests inflation is cooling in U.S.
Fresh economic data suggests that price pressures in the United States
are starting to ease.
It's an indication that the Federal Reserve's campaign of interest
rate hikes may be having the desired effect.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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are starting to ease.
It's an indication that the Federal Reserve's campaign of interest
rate hikes may be having the desired effect.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Jobs in focus in week ahead [PREVIEW]
The U.S. labor market will be in firm focus for analysts on Wall
Street this week.
Earnings season also rattles on with several major tech firms slated
to post quarterly figures.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Street this week.
Earnings season also rattles on with several major tech firms slated
to post quarterly figures.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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UN says its humanitarian operations are continuing in Niger, despite coup
The United Nations says it still has not had any contact with the
military following the coup in Niger.
Speaking to the media from the capital on Friday, the UNDP
Representative in Niger, Nicole Kouassi said its operations are still
continuing on the ground.
More than 3.3 million people in the country receive food aid from the
United Nations.
Kouassi said she is concerned about the border and airspace closures
as this could affect their humanitarian operations.
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military following the coup in Niger.
Speaking to the media from the capital on Friday, the UNDP
Representative in Niger, Nicole Kouassi said its operations are still
continuing on the ground.
More than 3.3 million people in the country receive food aid from the
United Nations.
Kouassi said she is concerned about the border and airspace closures
as this could affect their humanitarian operations.
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Australia confident over US nuclear subs
Australia is optimistic that U.S. lawmakers will sign off on a plan to
deliver nuclear submarines.
The U.S. Secretary of State and Defense Secretary are in Australia to
discuss details of the AUKUS deal.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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deliver nuclear submarines.
The U.S. Secretary of State and Defense Secretary are in Australia to
discuss details of the AUKUS deal.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Emmy Awards postponed amid Hollywood strikes
The Emmy Awards are expected to be postponed due to ongoing strikes by Hollywood writers and actors.
US media reported the television awards ceremony, originally slated for September 18th, has been pushed back following wide speculation.
Organisers are yet to make an official announcement.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Eagles bassist dies
US bassist and co-founder of the rock band Eagles, Randy Meisner has died.
His death was confirmed on the Eagles' official website.
They've described him as integral and instrumental in their early success.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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His death was confirmed on the Eagles' official website.
They've described him as integral and instrumental in their early success.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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Trump awakens to multiple legal woes -- hit with fresh charges, awaits another indictment
Former US President Donald Trump is facing compounding legal troubles on Friday after being charged again as part of a case regarding his alleged mishandling of classified documents.
He also remains poised to face another federal indictment in connection with a separate investigation into his efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
Mr Trump insists he will not be ending his bid for the White House, even if convicted and sentenced.
Benji Hyer has the latest.
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UK FINANCIAL WATCHDOG POISED TO INVESTIGATE BANK ACCOUNT CLOSURES
The UK's financial watchdog is poised to launch an investigation into NatWest bank for potential discrimination against its customers on political grounds.
That's according to UK newspaper, The Telegraph, citing an insider source.
It comes after a prominent, former British politician had his bank account closed under dubious circumstances.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
That's according to UK newspaper, The Telegraph, citing an insider source.
It comes after a prominent, former British politician had his bank account closed under dubious circumstances.
Stuart Smith reports from London.
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons Top Group B at Fifa Women’s World Cup After Australia Defeat
Nigeria's female football team, the Super Falcons have emerged top of Group B at the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup after forcing Australia's Matildas to a 3-2 defeat.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports from Jos.
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Judge rejects ban on Hong Kong protest song
A judge in Hong Kong has rejected the government’s attempt to ban the promotion of a protest song made popular during anti-government unrest in 2019.
As Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong, it’s a rare setback for a government that has been tightening restrictions on free speech in the city on Beijing’s orders.
Andrew Wood reports from Hong Kong
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India's federal investigative agency to probe Manipur sexual assault
India's government says the case of a viral video from Manipur showing two women being assaulted and paraded naked will be probed by its federal investigative agency. Meanwhile, seven people have been arrested in the north-eastern state for sexually harassing and attacking the women.
Shalu Yadav reports from Delhi.
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Delhi calls China issuing stapled visa to Indians "unacceptable"
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India has lodged a "strong protest" against China for issuing stapled visas to athletes from the disputed area of Arunachal Pradesh (Uh-Roo-Na-Chull Pruh-day-sh) as opposed to stamped visas.
The athletes were hoping to participate in the World University Games that are beginning on Friday.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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China Braced For Super Typhoon Doksuri
Typhoon Doksuri is bringing gales and heavy rain to China's southeast after leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines and Taiwan.
Authorities are warning of serious impact and have shut down some businesses, schools and factories.
Patrick Fok reports.
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China Braced For Super Typhoon Doksuri
Typhoon Doksuri is bringing gales and heavy rain to China's southeast after leaving a trail of destruction in the Philippines and Taiwan.
Authorities are warning of serious impact and have shut down some businesses, schools and factories.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Thursday, July 27, 2023
White House: Joe Biden wouldn't pardon son Hunter Biden
The White House says there is no possibility that President Biden will pardon his son Hunter.
Hunter Biden's legal troubles are set to become a bigger campaign issue ahead of next year's presidential election after a federal judge refused to sign off on a plea deal.
US Correspondent Ira Spitzer reports
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US GDP grew faster than expected
The US economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the second quarter of 2023.
New government data released on Thursday helped bolster confidence the country is not about to slide into recession.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Speculation grows of third Trump indictment as his lawyers meet prosecutors
Speculation is growing that Donald Trump is about to be charged over efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, after his lawyers met federal prosecutors.
It would be the third criminal indictment facing the former president.
Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher has the details.
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US GDP up in second quarter
US GDP grew faster than expected earlier this year, according to Department of Commerce figures released on Thursday.
The world's largest economy was up 2.4 per cent in the second quarter — that's higher than the first, and well above the rate predicted by economists.
It's a sign, the White House claims, that President Biden's economic plan is working.
From Washington DC, Benji Hyer reports.
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UN calls for peace in the Middle East
The United Nations says the deterioration of the security situation in
the occupied West Bank once again undermines a possible two-State
solution.
Security Council members on Thursday heard from the Assistant
Secretary General, Khaled Khiari who said the situation is becoming
untenable.
The occupied West Bank is currently experiencing a period of
increasing violence and several members have once again raised
concern.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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the occupied West Bank once again undermines a possible two-State
solution.
Security Council members on Thursday heard from the Assistant
Secretary General, Khaled Khiari who said the situation is becoming
untenable.
The occupied West Bank is currently experiencing a period of
increasing violence and several members have once again raised
concern.
Jody Jacobs reports from New York...
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July set to be hottest month on record
July is set to be the hottest month on record, according to climate scientists.
Data from the World Meteorological Organization and Copernicus Climate Change Service shows global heatwaves have contributed to the soaring average temperature.
This comes as US President Joe Biden prepares to announce steps to help Americans cope with the extreme heat much of the population is experiencing.
Sally Patterson reports.
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Guterres warns G20 countries on carbon emissions
UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has called on G20 countries to
drastically begin reducing their carbon emissions.
Guterres says he hopes that climate change will be taken seriously at
the upcoming G20 summit in India in September.
Speaking in New York, the Secretary General said, the accelerating
temperatures demand accelerated action and world leaders have several
critical opportunities ahead.
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drastically begin reducing their carbon emissions.
Guterres says he hopes that climate change will be taken seriously at
the upcoming G20 summit in India in September.
Speaking in New York, the Secretary General said, the accelerating
temperatures demand accelerated action and world leaders have several
critical opportunities ahead.
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UN Secretary General concerned about increasing temperatures
United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has warned of the
catastrophic consequences of climate change.
Speaking at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, Guterres
called for immediate climate action.
He was responding to the World Meteorological Organization
announcement confirming that July is set to be the hottest month ever
recorded.
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catastrophic consequences of climate change.
Speaking at the UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday, Guterres
called for immediate climate action.
He was responding to the World Meteorological Organization
announcement confirming that July is set to be the hottest month ever
recorded.
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Mitch McConnell says he's fine after freezing during press remarks
The top republican lawmaker in the US senate has repeatedly said he is fine after he froze during a press conference and had to leave the podium for a few minutes.
An aide to 81-year-old Mitch McConnell said he had felt light-headed.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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CEOs pledge to assist government
South African CEOs are committing to help drive economic recovery in the country. The decision to offer technical and financial assistance to the government follows on the success of a similar initiative during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mark Roughton reports.
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UN condemns Niger coup
The United Nations has condemned a coup in Niger and urged all parties
to refrain from violence.
Military officials say the takeover was triggered by poor economic and
social governance as well as a deteriorating security situation in the
West African nation.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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to refrain from violence.
Military officials say the takeover was triggered by poor economic and
social governance as well as a deteriorating security situation in the
West African nation.
William Denselow reports from UN headquarters in New York.
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Major New Battery Plant Planned For Hungary
The ninth largest battery manufacturer in the world has announced plans to open a new factory in Hungary.
Sunwoda Electronics is the latest Chinese company aiming to make vehicle batteries in Europe.
It should break ground next year and plans to run the plant entirely with renewable energy.
Pablo Gutierrez in Budapest reports.
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Sunwoda Electronics is the latest Chinese company aiming to make vehicle batteries in Europe.
It should break ground next year and plans to run the plant entirely with renewable energy.
Pablo Gutierrez in Budapest reports.
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Angry Reaction To Record British Gas Profits
British Gas has announced record half year profits of almost one billion pounds (1.25 billion US dollars).
It follows changes to the energy price cap, which let them charge households more for their energy bills.
The news has been met with anger by many anti-poverty groups, as John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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