US President Joe Biden says Israel has offered Hamas a "roadmap"
proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the reconstruction of the
enclave.
The President outlined the three-part plan in a speech at the White
House, just hours after the Israeli military said they had entered the
center of Rafah.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Friday, May 31, 2024
President Biden slams "reckless" and "dangerous" attempts to paint Trump trial as "rigged"
US President Joe Biden has criticised what he calls "reckless" and "dangerous" efforts to paint Donald Trump's trial as "rigged," saying the historic criminal conviction reaffirms "the American principle that no one is above the law."
Mr Biden's predecessor was found guilty of attempting to influence the 2016 Presidential vote by falsifying business records to cover up payments to a porn star in return for her silence about an affair.
It's the first time a former or serving US President has been found guilty of a crime, and it's one of four criminal trials Trump faces as he runs for office.
From Washington, Benji Hyer reports.
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WFP warns children are starving in Gaza
The World Food Programme warns that children are starving in Gaza as
they are not able to get sufficient aid into Gaza.
Briefing correspondents in New York on Friday, the organisation's
director in Palestine painted a grim picture of the situation
describing it as "apocalyptic".
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
IN: Matthew Hollingworth...
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they are not able to get sufficient aid into Gaza.
Briefing correspondents in New York on Friday, the organisation's
director in Palestine painted a grim picture of the situation
describing it as "apocalyptic".
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York...
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Washington DC reacts to Trump conviction
Senior Republican lawmakers in the United States have reacted with fury and defiance to Donald Trump's historic criminal conviction, the first ever handed down to a former or current US President.
A New York jury found the party's presumptive Presidential nominee — now a felon — guilty of attempting to influence the 2016 election by falsifying business records to cover up payments to a porn star in return for her silence about an affair.
But Trump allies on Capitol Hill, often vocal proponents of so-called "law-and-order," have slammed the verdict. Even his sceptics are weighing in with their support, as Benji Hyer reports from Washington.
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Trump gives press conference post-conviction: “If they can do this to me they can do it to anyone.”
Donald Trump is unleashing on the legal proceedings that resulted in his conviction.
The former President is now a convicted felon as he makes another bid for the White House.
Mitch McCann reports:
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The former President is now a convicted felon as he makes another bid for the White House.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Texas Supreme Court rejects abortion challenge
The Texas Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to the state's near-total ban on abortion. More than 20 women had signed on to the case - claiming that the Lone Star State's extreme ban put their lives in danger. Toni Waterman has more.
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Trump brands conviction “unfair”, “rigged”
Donald Trump has spoken at Trump Tower to publicly attack his criminal
conviction, calling the trial "very unfair" and "rigged".
On Thursday the former US president was found guilty on 34 charges of
falsifying business records for trying to cover up an affair with a
porn star ahead of the 2016 election.
He once again accused the Democrats of prosecuting him as a way to
stop his re-election bid for the White House.
Trump spoke at Trump Tower.
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conviction, calling the trial "very unfair" and "rigged".
On Thursday the former US president was found guilty on 34 charges of
falsifying business records for trying to cover up an affair with a
porn star ahead of the 2016 election.
He once again accused the Democrats of prosecuting him as a way to
stop his re-election bid for the White House.
Trump spoke at Trump Tower.
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OUT: "...things."
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US inflation continues rising, up 0.2% in April
Inflation rose once again in the US last month, undermining Federal
Reserve efforts to get it under control.
Costs for consumers in April increased by 0.2% compared to the month
before, taking the annual rate to 2.8%.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Reserve efforts to get it under control.
Costs for consumers in April increased by 0.2% compared to the month
before, taking the annual rate to 2.8%.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Prime Minister Sharif's visit to China
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Experts say Sharif will be hoping to win more Chinese investment for his debt-hit country.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Mexico likely to elect first female president
Mexicans head to the polls this weekend where they are expected to elect the country's first-ever female president.
Across the country, thousands of seats are up for grabs at the end of a campaign season marred by political violence.
Ira Spitzer rep
Across the country, thousands of seats are up for grabs at the end of a campaign season marred by political violence.
Ira Spitzer rep
orts.
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Report: Pope Francis said "gossip is women's stuff" in private meeting
There's a fresh scandal brewing over the Pope's comments during private meetings in the Vatican.
Just days after Francis apologised for using a homophobic slur, an Italian website is reporting that he told a group of young priests that "gossip is women's stuff."
Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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Nigeria’s Government condemns Israeli Airstrike on Rafah
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The Nigerian government has strongly condemned Israel's recent airstrike on a civilian camp in Rafah, Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of around 45 people, predominantly women and children.
The deadly assault on Rafah is one of several recent incidents that have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports.
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Monsoon rains arrive in south India, as heatwave continues to claim lives
Monsoon rains have reached the southern Indian state of Kerala, earlier than expected.
The rains are critical to India's agriculture sector and are bringing some much needed relief during a heatwave.
This comes as authorities say that 15 people died of suspected heatstroke in eastern India over the past 24 hours.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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China and US defence chiefs meet for first time in 18 months
INTRO: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese counterpart Dong Jun met in Singapore on Friday, as the region's biggest security forum kicked off.
It comes amid tensions between the world's two largest economies over Taiwan and in the South China Sea.
Laura Westbrook reports.
It comes amid tensions between the world's two largest economies over Taiwan and in the South China Sea.
Laura Westbrook reports.
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Opposition cries foul as Modi goes on 45 hour meditation retreat
India's Prime Minister is on a much publicised meditation retreat in South India as campaigning for the two month long election ends and the countdown for counting begins.
Millions will vote in the final phase of polling on Saturday and the opposition is accusing Modi of making a final push to sway voters ahead of that.
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Millions will vote in the final phase of polling on Saturday and the opposition is accusing Modi of making a final push to sway voters ahead of that.
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Rape accused Indian MP arrested
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Rape accused Indian MP allied with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party has been arrested.
Prajwal Revanna (Pruh-jva-luh Ray-one-na) was detained by the local police after arriving in India from Germany - where he'd allegedly fled after a complaint was filed against him.
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LABOUR FOCUSES ON GREEN ENERGY PLEDGE
On the UK election campaign trail, opposition Labour is promising to "turn the page" on the cost of living crisis by investing in clean power across the UK.
Keir Starmer's launching his Great British Energy plan with pledges of financial support for wind and solar projects.
Rosie Downes from Friends of the Earth says it's only a step in the right direction.
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OUT: ...our homes.'
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B/A:
The Conservatives have announced plans to punish fly tippers with points on their driving licences.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is promising a boost to free school meals.
The SNP are calling for an immediate emergency budget, while Reform has outlined a so-called 'migration tax' for employers of foreign workers.
Keir Starmer's launching his Great British Energy plan with pledges of financial support for wind and solar projects.
Rosie Downes from Friends of the Earth says it's only a step in the right direction.
IN: 'It will...
OUT: ...our homes.'
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B/A:
The Conservatives have announced plans to punish fly tippers with points on their driving licences.
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is promising a boost to free school meals.
The SNP are calling for an immediate emergency budget, while Reform has outlined a so-called 'migration tax' for employers of foreign workers.
North Korea launch overseen by Kim Jong-Un
North Korean state media says Thursday’s ‘super-large’ missile launch was overseen by leader Kim Jong-Un.
Pyongyang fired 10 short range missiles into the Sea of Japan on Thursday.
Chris Gilbert reports.
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OUT: Japanese authorities.
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Manhattan DA: Prosecution followed "the facts and the law" in Trump trial
The Manhattan District Attorney who brought the hush money case against former US president Donald Trump says his office - and the jury - treated the case like any other, by "following the facts and the law".
Alvin Bragg spoke after Trump was found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, related to a payment made to an adult film actress ahead of the 2016 election.
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Bragg also noted that prosecuting white-collar crime is part of a long tradition in his office.
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Thursday, May 30, 2024
Donald Trump guilty on all 34 counts - first former president to be a convicted criminal
Former US President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon after being found guilty in his New York hush-money trial.
It's a deep blow for Trump, who has spent considerable time attacking the case he calls a witch-hunt.
From outside the court in New York, Mitch McCann reports:
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US sues Hyundai over allegations of child labor at Alabama plant (UPDATED with response from Hyundai)
The US Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Motor- claiming the South Korean auto giant illegally used child labor in Alabama. An autoparts company and a recruiting firm were also named in the suit. Toni Waterman has more.
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Ukraine gets permission to strike targets within Russia using US-provided weapons
Ukraine can now strike targets in Russia using US-provided arms after President Joe Biden gave the go-ahead on Thursday, a marked policy shift that comes at a critical time in the conflict.
Administration officials say the permission is granted but limited to the area of Kharkiv in the north-east of the country, the scene of intense fighting amid a Russian advance across the border.
The decision sees the United States follow the stance taken by some European allies, that Ukraine should have the right to attack within Russia with Western weapons.
Benji Hyer reports.
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OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington
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US Supreme Court backs NRA free speech case
The US Supreme Court has sided with the National Rifle Association in
a case surrounding free speech.
The NRA had accused a New York official of violating its
constitutional rights by encouraging companies to avoid doing business
with the group.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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a case surrounding free speech.
The NRA had accused a New York official of violating its
constitutional rights by encouraging companies to avoid doing business
with the group.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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OUT: "...speech."
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Waiting game continues as Manhattan jury considers Donald Trump trial verdict
Donald Trump is being forced to sit and wait patiently as a Manhattan jury decides his fate.
The first criminal trial of a former President is drawing to a close in New York.
Mitch McCann has the latest:
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The first criminal trial of a former President is drawing to a close in New York.
Mitch McCann has the latest:
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UN pays tribute to Iran's president Raisi
The UN General Assembly paid tribute to Iran's president at a special
ceremony on Thursday.
Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister were killed in a helicopter
crash earlier this month.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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ceremony on Thursday.
Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister were killed in a helicopter
crash earlier this month.
Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.
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Hackers allegedly stole details of 560m Ticketmaster customers
Hackers have allegedly stolen personal details of more than half a billion Ticketmaster customers - demanding a $500,000 ransom payment.
The US ticket sales website is yet to confirm whether it has experienced a security breach.
Our US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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DOJ urged to investigate pardon of TX man convicted of killing BLM protester
A group of Democratic attorneys generals is urging the Department of Justice to launch a probe into the pardon of a Texas man convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protester. The state's governor Greg Abbott issued the pardon earlier this month - saying the verdict conflicted with the state's stand your ground law.. Toni Waterman has more.
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US may allow weapons to strike inside Russia
The Biden administration is coming under increasing pressure from
western allies to allow Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia.
Some European leaders, including the French President Emmanuel Macron,
are urging the US to remove its restrictions and allow Ukraine greater
freedom in its use of American-supplied weaponry.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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OUT: "...Russia."
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western allies to allow Ukraine to use US weapons to strike Russia.
Some European leaders, including the French President Emmanuel Macron,
are urging the US to remove its restrictions and allow Ukraine greater
freedom in its use of American-supplied weaponry.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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US Q1 GDP revised down
The US economy didn't grow as fast in the first quarter of this year as initially believed, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
A revision of the numbers, based on more complete data, show that gross domestic product — or GDP — increased 1.3 percent. But that's lower than the 1.6 percent forecast issued last month, not the best news for the sitting President during an election year, as Benji Hyer reports.
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OUT: Benji Hyer, Washington
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Trump jury begins second day of deliberations
The jury in Donald Trump's hush money trial has begun its second day
of deliberations.
The jurors have asked to re-hear some of the testimony, as they decide
if the former president is innocent or guilty.
Mitch McCann reports from outside the courthouse in New York City.
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OUT: "...instructions."
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Mitch McCann - outside the courthouse in New York City - says Trump
could still become president again, even if he is found guilty.
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OUT: "...all together."
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of deliberations.
The jurors have asked to re-hear some of the testimony, as they decide
if the former president is innocent or guilty.
Mitch McCann reports from outside the courthouse in New York City.
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OUT: "...instructions."
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Mitch McCann - outside the courthouse in New York City - says Trump
could still become president again, even if he is found guilty.
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The US Sanctions Uganda's Speaker & Four other Government Officials
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The United States has announced new sanctions against the Uganda Speaker of Parliament Anita Among and three other lawmakers, and a former deputy of the Ugandan army for their involvement in corruption and gross violations of human rights.
The visa restrictions come weeks after the UK imposed similar sanctions on the Speaker and the two former ministers for Karamoja.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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BAGHDAD SEES 2nd NIGHT OF ATTACKS AGAINST AMERICAN BUSINESSES
The American Ambassador to Iraq has condemned attacks against US and British businesses in Baghdad - and has called on the government there to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Three American brands have been bombed in the past week, and one linked to the UK.
Three American brands have been bombed in the past week, and one linked to the UK.
The Ambassador says if that continues, Iraq's ability to attract foreign investment could be on the line.
Stuart Smith has more from Baghdad.
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Stuart Smith has more from Baghdad.
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Pharmacists go on strike across France
Most drug stores in France closed on Thursday for a day of industrial action.
Pharmacists are demonstrating against online sales and the closures of many of their stores.
Ross Cullen reports.
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RADIO: Eastern DRC FIGHTING
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Fierce clashes between government forces and the M23 rebels have left several civilians dead and destroyed homes in the town of Sake in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fighting which started earlier this week, involved the use of heavy weapons by both sides. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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