Tuesday, September 30, 2025

US sends planeload of migrants back to Iran

The US has deported about one hundred Iranians on a chartered flight to Tehran, the first mass transfer of its kind. 

It comes amid President Trump's sweeping immigration crackdown, although Iran says some of the deportees had valid papers.


Ira Spitzer reports.


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Trump says US cities should be military training grounds

President Trump has defended the use of U.S. troops in American cities and told top U.S. commanders that the military will be used against the "enemy within."


In an unusual address to hundreds of military leaders assembled from across the world, the US President indicated that he would continue his policy of using the armed forces for law enforcement.


Charlotte North reports from Washington


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Pfizer announces deal with White House to reduce drug prices

The Trump administration has struck a deal with Pfizer to cut the price of all its Medicaid prescription drugs. The President also announced a new website where consumers can buy their medications directly from pharmaceuticals at a discounted rate  - called TrumpRx.  Toni Waterman has more.

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US heads towards govt shutdown

The US is barreling towards a government shutdown with little hope of
a last-minute agreement to beat the midnight deadline.

No deal was reached after congressional leaders met with President
Trump on Monday - and a Senate vote on Tuesday is expected to fail to
win enough support from Democrats.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Hungary Blocks Ukrainian News Sites in Retaliation


Tensions are rising between Hungary and Ukraine. Budapest has announced it is blocking access to a dozen Ukrainian news websites. The move comes after Kyiv restricted Hungarian-language portals earlier this month. Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.


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Gold prices hit new record high

Gold prices have risen to a fresh record high on Tuesday.

The rate reached more than $3,870 per ounce, amid worries about a potential US government shutdown and expectations of more US interest rate cuts to come.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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BLAIR ASKED TO JOIN TRUMP PEACE PLAN

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's been asked to join the international body that would oversee Gaza as part of an American peace plan.

Tony Blair is the first person named on a so-called 'Board of Peace, which would be chaired by US President Donald Trump.

The UK government has welcomed President Trump's 'leadership' in trying to bring peace to Gaza.

But environment minister Emma Reynolds says they'll look at the plan with caution.

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Madagascar president dissolves government after 'Gen Z' protests

Madagascar's president has said he will dissolve his government, following days of youth-led protests over longstanding water and power cuts.


Isaac Lukando reports


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Monday, September 29, 2025

​Israel agrees to Trump’s peace plan in Gaza, warns of complete elimination if Hamas doesn’t agree

The US and Israel have agreed to a plan to end the war in Gaza - warning Hamas that if it doesn't accept it - Israel has the blessing of the US to completely destroy the terrorist organization.
The announcement came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhu visited President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday.

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Air France and Airbus back in court over deadly 2009 Rio-Paris flight

Air France and Airbus are facing an appeal against their acquittal over the 2009 crash of a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris which killed all 228 people on board.

Ross Cullen reports.

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US President to push for a new peace plan to end the Israel-Gaza war

The US President will push a new peace plan to end the Israel-Gaza war during White House talks with the Israeli Prime Minister on Monday.


Blake Sifton has the latest from Tel Aviv.


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Police search Michigan church for more bodies

Authorities are continuing to search for more victims after a gunman
attacked a Mormon church in Michigan, shooting worshippers, setting
fire to the building, and killing four people.

There are reports up to seven people are still missing as officials
comb the burnt ruins.

Nick Harper sends this report.

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UK home secretary to demand migrants earn right to settled status

INTRO: The British home secretary is set to announce that migrants will have to prove they are contributing to society to earn the right to remain in the UK.

Currently, migrants can apply for indefinite leave to remain after five years, giving them the right to live, study and work in the UK permanently. Labour plans to double the period it takes to gain the status from five years to 10. Laura Westbrook reports from London.

Uganda Airlines Partners with Air India

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Uganda Airlines has launched a new partnership with Air India, creating direct links from Entebbe to over 25 Indian cities.

The deal opens a gateway to Asia and Southern Africa, positioning Uganda as a rising travel hub.

Michael Baleke reports. 

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RADIO: M23-WAZALENDO CLASH

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Fighting has erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo between M23 rebels and a pro-government militia known as Wazalendo after days of a lull in fighting. Local sources say the fighting happened in the village of Kasopo in Masisi territory forcing civilians to flee their homes. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa..

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Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election after no outright winner

The Seychelles electoral authority says with no outright winner in the presidential election, the country will hold a rerun vote between the two main contenders.


Isaac Lukando reports


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Security forces deployed in Pakistan administered Kashmir amid escalating demonstrations

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Security has been significantly hiked in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid demonstrations and calls from a civil society alliance for a lockdown to press their demands.

Experts warn that any escalation could complicate Islamabad's efforts to manage the region's security.

Hira Mustafa has more. 

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Investigation continues into deadly stampede at political rally in India

The state government has appointed a new investigating officer to lead the probe into a stampede at a political rally in south India which left more than 40 people dead.

Police in the state of Tamil Nadu have also registered a case against leaders of the political party, fronted by an actor-turned-politician, which held the rally.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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EUROPE WINS AWAY RYDER CUP

Europe's golfers have won their first away Ryder Cup since 2012.

They held off a dramatic fightback from the US on the final day but won 15 points to 13 in New York.

Captain Luke Donald says it was a big effort from all his players.

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Investigation continues into deadly stampede at political rally in India

The state government has appointed a new investigating officer to lead the probe into a stampede at a political rally in south India which left more than 40 people dead.

Police in the state of Tamil Nadu have also registered a case against leaders of the political party, fronted by an actor, which held the rally.

Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Maharashtra Floods Kill Dozens, Force Evacuation of Thousands

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Heavy monsoon showers have left at least ten people dead across Maharashtra, while more than 11,000 residents were evacuated from flood-prone areas. The state has issued red alerts across several districts with more heavy rainfall expected in the coming days.

Kshitij Nagar has more details.


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Political controversy overshadows India-Pakistan cricket cup final

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India has clinched their record ninth Asia Cup title beating Pakistan by five wickets - but the celebration was overshadowed by unprecedented drama.

The Indian cricket team refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan's interior minister who is also the Asian Cricket Council's president , leading to chaotic scenes at the presentation ceremony on Sunday night.

Ishan Garg tells us more

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Sunday, September 28, 2025

Gunman kills two during US church service in Michigan

A gunman has killed at least two people, and injured eight others,
during a Mormon church service in the US state of Michigan.

He also set fire to the church, with authorities saying they expect to
find more victims inside the burnt out church.

Nick Harper reports.

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Trump pushes for peace ahead of Netanyahu meeting

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Israeli Prime Minister
Benjamin Netayahu at the White House on Monday as he pushes for a
peace deal in Gaza.

On Friday the Israeli leader told delegates at the United Nations
General Assembly that he planned to keep fighting until Hamas was
completely destroyed.

Toni Waterman reports from the UN in New York.

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Friday, September 26, 2025

Netayahu vows to continue fighting in fiery UN speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netayahu has angrily hit out at
countries recognizing a Palestinian state during his address to the
United Nations General Assembly.

Dozens of delegates walked out of the chamber during the speech in
protest to Israel's continued offensive on Gaza City.

Toni Waterman reports from the UN in New York.

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US lawmakers call for TikTok transparency following deal

Lawmakers are calling for transparency on the TikTok deal that would
see a group of US companies taking the majority control of the
Chinese-owned app.

It comes after President Donald Trump signed an agreement paving the
way for the popular social media app to remain operational in the US.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Health officials battling an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo have urged neighbouring countries to be vigilant and strengthen measures to stop the disease from spreading across borders. The DR Congo shares borders with nine countries. More than 50 people have been infected with Ebola and 35 others have died since last month. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.....

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EU member states hold drone wall meeting

Roughly one third of the European Union's member states are meeting
Friday to discuss the creation of an anti-drone defense system.

Russia has been accused of violating European airspace on several
occasions in recent weeks, something the Kremlin denies.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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STARMER ON TRUMP SHARIA LAW CLAIMS: 'RIDICULOUS NONSENSE'

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hit back against claims made by Donald Trump that London is heading towards 'Sharia Law'.

It follows a speech by the US President to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which was highly critical of London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK Government Seeks Digital ID Card To Fight Illegal Immigration

The UK Government wants to introduce compulsory digital ID cards to try and tackle illegal immigration.


Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer admitted that Labour has 'shied away' from addressing concerns over immigration in the past.


He says plans for a new digital ID that will be stored on people's phones will be an "enormous opportunity" for the UK and make it tougher to work illegally.


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India Presses U.S. on Iran Oil Amid Scrutiny of Russian Imports

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India's oil purchases are under growing scrutiny as Washington maintains high tariffs and sanctions on energy trade. New Delhi is now reportedly urging the United States to allow limited imports of Iranian oil to offset its heavy reliance on Russian supplies. Kshitij Nagar has more from New Delhi.

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