US SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP IN 6-3 RULING, STRIKING DOWN TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER

The United States Supreme Court has struck down US President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, ruling six to three that the Constitution guarantees automatic citizenship to virtually all children born on American soil.

Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, firmly rejecting the order President Trump signed on his first day back in office — marking the administration's third major defeat at the court in recent months.

Three conservative justices — Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch — dissented.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Reporter Kate Fisher in Washington says the president has not yet responded to the ruling, despite having previously made ending birthright citizenship a signature policy goal.

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CHINA REJECTS BLAME FOR EU'S ECONOMIC PROBLEMS AFTER MARATHON BRUSSELS TRADE TALKS

China's foreign ministry has rejected blame for the European Union's economic difficulties, saying Beijing is not the root cause of the bloc's problems and that the two sides are partners, not rivals.

The statement followed marathon trade talks in Brussels on Monday between EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, which ended with an October deadline for progress on their deepening trade disputes.

The EU's goods trade deficit with China reached around 360 billion euros — approximately 400 billion dollars — last year.

Will Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Will Denselow, reporting from Brussels, says there is hope that dialogue can prevent a further deterioration in trade relations with Beijing.

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QATAR SAYS NO DIRECT US-IRAN MEETING SCHEDULED AS WITKOFF AND KUSHNER ARRIVE IN DOHA

Qatar says US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Doha but that no direct meeting with Iranian officials is currently scheduled — contradicting US President Donald Trump, who said on Monday that Tehran had requested face-to-face talks.

The Qatari foreign ministry says the American envoys will instead hold indirect discussions mediated by Qatar's prime minister, with the aim of fleshing out the details of a ceasefire agreed almost two weeks ago.

Iran's foreign ministry has warned it will respond decisively to any violation of the memorandum of understanding.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says the current round of discussions is focused on the technical details of the ceasefire, before higher-level talks can resume.

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Jagruti Dave, our reporter in Washington, says multiple parallel diplomatic tracks are under way to try to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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UK Defence Spending Boost Announced

Sir Keir Starmer says the UK has to be prepared for war to be able to deter potential enemies.

The outgoing Prime Minister's set out a 15-billion pound boost for defence spending - but acknowledged some road and energy projects would have to be scrapped to pay for it.

The plan includes not replacing aging naval Destroyers, instead using cheaper controlling ships and a fleet of unmanned drone vessels.

Critics have said government investment in defence is too little, too late and more needs to be done to modernise the UKs armed forces.

But the Prime Minister is confident the plan will keep the country safe…

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MONACO AND FRANCE HUNT SUSPECTED PARCEL BOMBER AFTER BLAST WOUNDS UKRAINIAN OLIGARCH AND TWO OTHERS

Police in Monaco and neighbouring France are searching for a man suspected of detonating a parcel bomb in the wealthy Mediterranean principality on Monday evening, wounding three people including a Ukrainian oligarch.

The device, which reportedly contained bolts and buckshot, exploded at around nine o'clock local time in a residential building near the border with France. Two adults suffered life-threatening injuries while a teenager was less seriously hurt.

Surveillance footage showed the suspect fleeing on foot across the border into the French town of Beausoleil, and as of early on Tuesday no arrest had been announced.

Peter Allen, a reporter in Paris, has the details.

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Peter Allen, a reporter in Paris, says the wounded oligarch made his fortune after the collapse of the Soviet Union and has been living a high-profile life on the French Riviera despite falling foul of Kyiv.

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SCHUMER CALLS US-IRAN BRIEFING 'DEFICIENT' AS RUBIO AND WITKOFF UPDATE CONGRESS AHEAD OF DOHA TALKS

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff briefed members of Congress by phone on Monday evening on the state of US-Iran negotiations — drawing a sharp rebuke from Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, who called the session deficient and lacking in detail.

The briefing came as Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner headed to Doha for what the White House has described as high-level talks — though Tehran says no meeting with the Americans is planned.

Iran's Foreign Ministry says its own technical delegation will be in Qatar this week for separate discussions with no connection to the US visit.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Nick Harper, our reporter in Washington, says the two sides are offering starkly different accounts of what will happen in Doha this week.

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BURNHAM UNVEILS 'NUMBER 10 IN THE NORTH' PLAN BUT FACES SCRUTINY OVER LACK OF DETAIL AND REFUSAL TO TAKE QUESTIONS

Labour leadership frontrunner Andy Burnham has delivered his first major policy speech in Manchester, pledging what he called the biggest transfer of power out of Whitehall in modern times — but offered no detail on how his ambitious plans would be funded.

The Greater Manchester mayor, who could enter Number 10 Downing Street within three weeks, also drew criticism for refusing to take questions from journalists after the address.

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, dismissed the devolution agenda, saying it would not address the national debt or immigration.

Jennifer Williams, North of England correspondent for the Financial Times, says the absence of costings was no accident.

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Jennifer Williams, North of England correspondent for the Financial Times in Manchester, says Burnham has been largely shielded from the intensity of national politics for almost a decade.

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SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO HEAR TRUMP'S APPEAL AGAINST E. JEAN CARROLL SEXUAL ABUSE VERDICT

The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear US President Donald Trump's appeal against a jury finding that he sexually abused and defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving a five-million-dollar civil judgment intact.

None of the nine justices — including three appointed by President Trump himself — issued a written dissent, and Carroll's lawyer said the ruling ends the president's effort to avoid accountability.

President Trump responded on his Truth Social platform, calling the case fake and vowing to continue fighting what he described as lawfare.

David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian, says the ruling will shape how history regards the president.

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A separate jury award of more than eighty-three million dollars against President Trump in a second E. Jean Carroll defamation case is still making its way through the appeals process.

David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian, says the president now has little room to manoeuvre on the first verdict.

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David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian, says President Trump's support has been weakened by concerns over foreign policy and the cost of living, even among voters who backed him previously.

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US SUPREME COURT BLOCKS TRUMP FROM FIRING FED GOVERNOR BUT EXPANDS PRESIDENTIAL POWER OVER OTHER AGENCIES

The United States Supreme Court has blocked US President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, in a ruling that reinforces the central bank's independence from the White House.

The decision came on a day of sweeping rulings from the court, which in a separate case struck down a nearly century-old precedent limiting presidential power over independent agencies.

President Trump has described the ruling on the Fed as merely procedural and says he will take what he called appropriate action immediately.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says the court's next session on Tuesday could prove even more consequential, with rulings expected on birthright citizenship and the status of transgender athletes in schools.

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RUBIO AND WITKOFF BRIEF FULL CONGRESS ON US-IRAN DEAL AS WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS DOHA TALKS IRAN DENIES

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff are briefing the full House and Senate by phone on Monday afternoon — the first time most lawmakers will hear directly from the administration on efforts to end the war with Iran.

The briefing comes as the White House has confirmed Witkoff and Jared Kushner will fly to Doha for high-level meetings, but Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister has called reports of scheduled technical talks untrue.

US President Donald Trump said Tehran had requested the meeting, which he said would take place on Tuesday in the Qatari capital.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says any dialogue between the two sides is being viewed as a step forward, but cautions that past US-Iran negotiations have taken months of incremental progress to produce results.

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HUNGARY'S PAKS NUCLEAR PLANT GRANTED EMERGENCY EXEMPTION AS DANUBE OVERHEATS AMID RECORD-BREAKING HEATWAVE

Hungary's energy minister has granted the country's Paks nuclear power plant a temporary exemption from cooling water rules after the Danube's temperature exceeded safety thresholds — a move to prevent a further steep cut in electricity output.

The country remains under its highest-level heat alert, with temperatures in parts of Hungary surpassing 40 degrees Celsius over the weekend, smashing records that had stood for decades.

Emergency services say they are fielding hundreds of additional calls each day.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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Pablo Gutierrez, reporting from Budapest, says forecasters expect the extreme heat to ease significantly by midweek, with temperatures dropping to around 25 degrees Celsius.

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WHITE HOUSE CONFIRMS KUSHNER AND WITKOFF HEADING TO DOHA FOR US-IRAN TALKS AS TEHRAN DENIES ANY MEETING SCHEDULED

US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will meet Iranian negotiators in Doha on Tuesday, posting on Truth Social that Tehran had requested the talks.

Iran's chief negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi has denied any meetings are scheduled, telling state media that no technical talks had been arranged for the week.

The White House has now confirmed who will represent the United States at the table.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Reporter Kate Fisher in Washington says control of a vital shipping lane has emerged as the most contentious issue between the two sides.

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Kate Fisher, our reporter in Washington, says vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz are slowly recovering after both sides agreed to halt strikes.

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TRUMP SAYS US-IRAN TALKS SET FOR TUESDAY IN DOHA AS TEHRAN DENIES ANY MEETING IS PLANNED

US President Donald Trump says a meeting with Iran will take place in Qatar's capital Doha on Tuesday, though a senior Iranian official has denied any talks are planned with American counterparts.

The announcement comes after days of reciprocal military strikes that threatened an interim ceasefire deal, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard hitting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian targets.

Both sides agreed on Sunday to halt attacks and allow vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz.

From Washington, Jagruti Dave reports.

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Reporter Jagruti Dave in Washington says that despite the aggressive rhetoric from both capitals, there is a strong impetus to reach an agreement.

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Jagruti Dave in Washington says that while events are moving quickly, history suggests a final deal between the US and Iran could take months to negotiate.

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HUNGARY'S METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE ISSUES HIGHEST-LEVEL RED WARNING AS TEMPERATURES FORECAST TO CHALLENGE ALL-TIME NATIONAL RECORD

Hungary's meteorological service has issued its highest-level red warning, with daytime highs forecast to reach 41 degrees Celsius and temperatures on Tuesday potentially challenging the country's all-time national record of 41.9 degrees set in 2007.

The country remains under its highest-level heat alert, in force until midnight on Monday, with the World Health Organization saying more than thirteen hundred excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since the heatwave began on the twenty-first of June.

Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant has also been forced to cut output after Danube cooling-water temperatures exceeded safe thresholds.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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Pablo Gutierrez in Budapest says the city's public transport network has largely kept running, with authorities deploying newer air-conditioned buses on routes normally served by older vehicles.

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Reporter Pablo Gutierrez in Budapest says residents are expressing relief at the authorities' response, though he notes the lack of air conditioning in much of Europe's housing stock remains a long-term challenge.

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HUNGARY'S PAKS NUCLEAR PLANT CUTS OUTPUT AGAIN AS DANUBE OVERHEATS AMID RECORD-BREAKING HEATWAVE

Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant has been forced to cut output for a second day running because the Danube — which it uses as a coolant — has grown too warm, as the country remains under its highest-level heat alert.

Temperatures hit forty degrees Celsius on Saturday at a station just north of Budapest, smashing the previous national record for the date by more than two degrees.

The World Health Organization says more than thirteen hundred excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since the heatwave began on the twenty-first of June.

Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest.

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Reporter Pablo Gutierrez in Budapest says the city's transport network has largely kept running, with authorities rerouting passengers away from older vehicles that lack cooling.

He has more.

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Pablo Gutierrez, reporting from Budapest, says residents are looking forward to a sharp drop in temperatures expected by the middle of the week.

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EU AND CHINA LAUNCH NEW TRADE CONSULTATION PLATFORM AS SEFCOVIC HOSTS WANG WENTAO FOR MAKE-OR-BREAK BRUSSELS TALKS

The European Union's trade chief Maros Sefcovic is hosting Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Brussels for day-long discussions that EU officials have billed as a decisive moment for the bloc's commercial relationship with Beijing.

The EU's goods trade deficit with China hit around 360 billion euros (approximately 412 billion dollars) last year, and European leaders recently instructed the European Commission to draw up proposals to better protect the bloc's economic interests.

But member states are divided on how aggressively to confront Beijing.

William Denselow has more from Brussels.

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US AIR FORCE AIRMEN ARRIVE IN VENEZUELA TO REPAIR EARTHQUAKE-DAMAGED CARACAS AIRPORT AS DEATH TOLL REACHES 1,450

A contingent of a hundred United States Air Force personnel has arrived in Venezuela to help repair the earthquake-damaged Simon Bolivar International Airport serving Caracas, as the death toll from last week's twin quakes rose to one thousand four hundred and fifty.

Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has created a commission to assess damage to housing and infrastructure, while a hundred and thirty US Marines are expected to arrive at the coastal area of La Guaira to help reopen its port for aid deliveries.

But residents in the worst-hit areas say they have been left largely to fend for themselves.

Catherine Ellis is a reporter in Caracas and spent most of Sunday in La Guaira.

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Catherine Ellis, a reporter in Caracas, has been talking to Venezuelans who say they are bypassing official channels entirely, preferring to deliver donations directly to affected families rather than hand them to the authorities.

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Catherine Ellis, a reporter in Caracas, says rather than rallying behind the government, many Venezuelans are growing angrier as the days pass without adequate official support.

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PAKISTAN LAUNCHES OVERNIGHT AIRSTRIKES AND GROUND OPERATIONS INSIDE AFGHANISTAN, SAYING 29 MILITANTS KILLED

Pakistan has carried out overnight airstrikes and ground operations inside Afghanistan, saying it killed twenty-nine militants in the eastern provinces of Paktia, Paktika and Kunar.

Islamabad says the strikes were a direct response to a coordinated assault on a Pakistan Rangers headquarters in Karachi on Saturday that killed three soldiers. Afghan sources dispute the military's account, alleging more than thirty-five civilians were killed in the bombardment.

The escalation breaks roughly a month of relative calm and comes after multiple rounds of internationally mediated peace talks have failed to secure a lasting ceasefire.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Hira Mustafa, our reporter in Islamabad, says Pakistan's information minister confirmed the military operations were launched in retaliation for cross-border militant activity originating from Afghan territory.

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Hira Mustafa in Islamabad says the Afghan Taliban government has accused Pakistan of targeting civilian areas, a claim Islamabad rejects.

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US LAWYER CALLS JUDGE'S ORDER ON ADANI CASE DISMISSAL 'ROUTINE', EXPECTS RESOLUTION WITHIN WEEKS

A US legal expert has described a federal judge's order demanding the Justice Department justify dropping criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani as a routine procedural step, saying the matter should be resolved within weeks.

Judge Nicholas Garaufis has given prosecutors until the thirteenth of July to explain why they want to abandon the case, which centres on an alleged bribery scheme linked to energy contracts in India.

The Adani Group has denied all wrongdoing.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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US-IRAN TALKS STILL PLANNED DESPITE REVOLUTIONARY GUARD STRIKES ON KUWAIT AND BAHRAIN

A senior Trump administration official says the United States and Iran are still talking, with technical discussions on implementing the memorandum of understanding planned for the coming days — even as Iran's Revolutionary Guard launches missiles at American bases in the Gulf.

The Revolutionary Guard has warned that violating the ceasefire will lead to a complete halt of ongoing diplomatic processes.

Analysts say US President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure to keep negotiations on track ahead of November's midterm elections.

From Washington, Allister Dsouza reports.

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FOURTH STRAIGHT DAY OF HOSTILITIES BETWEEN US AND IRAN IMPERILS CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT

There's been a fourth consecutive day of tit-for-tat hostilities between the United States and Iran, as the ceasefire extension agreement signed earlier this month now hangs in the balance.

A US official says there have been no American casualties, and that technical talks regarding a future agreement with Iran will continue as planned this week. 

But control of the Strait of Hormuz — through which a fifth of the world's oil passes — remains a central flashpoint, with Tehran demanding all vessels register with Iranian authorities.

Chris Doyle, Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding, says Iran knows the power it holds.

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Chris Doyle, Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding, says the war is taking a political toll on US President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections.

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Despite US and Israeli air superiority, Iran has shown it can strike back — and Chris Doyle, Director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding, questions whether US President Donald Trump would follow through on threats to destroy the Iranian state.

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US-IRAN CEASEFIRE UNRAVELS AS TEHRAN FIRES MISSILES AT AMERICAN BASES IN KUWAIT AND BAHRAIN

Iran has launched ballistic missiles and drones at American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, retaliating for US strikes on Iranian coastal sites as the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran comes under intensifying pressure.

Ross Harrison, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, says the Israel-Lebanon agreement risks further destabilising the region.

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TRUMP'S 250TH BIRTHDAY "GREAT AMERICAN STATE FAIR" ATTRACTS THIN CROWDS IN WASHINGTON

The Great American State Fair, an event in Washington designed by President Trump to kick off America's 250th birthday celebrations, has been hit by power cuts, low turnout and controversy.

An image of the southern Confederate flag, deemed to be racist by many Americans, appeared at one state's booth. Meanwhile, nine American states declined to participate in the event citing its cost and the president's efforts to politicise it.

Dave Levinthal, New York editor of the website NOTUS, says the Washington festivities have felt underwhelming.

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Dave Levinthal of the website NOTUS says the Reflecting Pool renovation — which US President Donald Trump blamed on saboteurs — has been widely reported as a rushed and mismanaged project.

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VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 1,430 WITH NEARLY 69,000 STILL MISSING

Venezuela's official death toll from the earthquakes now stands at one thousand four hundred and thirty, with more than sixty-eight thousand nine hundred people reported missing.

The Venezuelan Red Cross has mobilised search and rescue teams and healthcare support, but the organisation's own headquarters has been damaged and its staff are among those affected by the disaster.

Hermione Elderton, a response officer at the British Red Cross, says the scale of the operation is immense.

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Hermione Elderton, a response officer at the British Red Cross, says the Red Cross network delivered seventeen tonnes of aid via Panama, including kitchen sets, hygiene kits and mosquito nets.

IN: “Yesterday, the network...”
OUT: “...just the beginning.”
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VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES TO 1,430 AS RESCUE TEAMS SEARCH FOR NEARLY 69,000 MISSING

The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to one thousand four hundred and thirty, with nearly sixty-nine thousand people still missing, according to the country's National Assembly leader Jorge Rodriguez.

More than thirty international search and rescue teams are working in the rubble, while the United States has committed a hundred and fifty million dollars in aid and is preparing a further package worth hundreds of millions more.

The earthquakes — the most powerful to hit the country in more than a century — were shallow, meaning their destructive force was concentrated near the surface.

Finlay Adams Brown is a global disaster management co-ordinator working in the humanitarian aid sector.

IN: “Already a country...”
OUT: “...etc., is substantial.”
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GERMAN CIVIL RIGHTS GROUP'S 1,500-PAGE REPORT SAYS AFD BAN WOULD LIKELY SUCCEED AT CONSTITUTIONAL COURT

A German civil rights organisation has published a 1,500-page legal analysis arguing that an application to ban the Alternative for Germany party would likely succeed at the country's constitutional court.

The report by the Society for Civil Rights says the AfD violates principles of democracy and human dignity enshrined in Germany's Basic Law — but German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his governing CDU have so far refused to back a ban, saying it would look like eliminating political competition.

The AfD currently leads national polls with around 27 per cent support, ahead of the CDU on 22 per cent.

Stan Aron is a journalist in Germany.

IN: “The reality is...”
OUT: “...to Germany's democracy.”
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(ALT)

Stan Aron, a journalist in Germany, outlines the report's specific findings on the groups whose constitutional rights would be threatened under AfD rule.

IN: “The AfD is...”
OUT: “...AFD has both.”
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US LAUNCHES SECOND ROUND OF STRIKES ON IRAN AS TEHRAN FIRES MISSILES AND DRONES AT AMERICAN BASES IN KUWAIT AND BAHRAIN

The United States has carried out a second consecutive day of military strikes against Iran, after Tehran hit another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz with an attack drone — in defiance of a ceasefire agreement between the two sides.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard then launched missiles and drones at American military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, though US officials say there have been no casualties or significant damage.

Both Washington and Tehran are accusing each other of violating the ceasefire, with the diplomatic process now in serious jeopardy.

Fiona Mee reports from Dubai.

IN: “Iran's Islamic Revolutionary...”
OUT: “...situation remains fluid.”
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(ALT)

Fiona Mee in Dubai says the ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran is under growing strain, with both sides presenting their military actions as defensive.

IN: “The latest escalation...”
OUT: “...a crushing response.”
DUR: 38 seconds
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IRAN LAUNCHES DRONE STRIKES ON BAHRAIN AS US-IRAN CEASEFIRE TEETERS AFTER EXCHANGE OF MILITARY BLOWS

Iran has launched drone strikes on Bahrain and hit a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, in a sharp escalation of hostilities that threatens to collapse the ceasefire agreement signed with the United States just last week.

The attacks come after the US struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites along Iran's southern coast on Friday, in retaliation for an Iranian drone attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship earlier in the week.

US Vice President J.D. Vance has warned that violence will be met with violence, but there has been no word yet on whether Washington will respond militarily to the latest Iranian strikes.

Allister Dsouza reports from Washington.

IN: “As for U.S...”
OUT: “...coast in retaliation.”
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(ALT)

Allister Dsouza in Washington says the next few hours will be critical in determining whether the ceasefire can survive, with observers warning the flare-up is the worst since the interim deal was signed.

IN: “For now, observers...”
OUT: “...open for traffic.”
DUR: 39 seconds
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(ALT)

Allister Dsouza in Washington says the Israel-Lebanon framework deal appeared to be a major step forward, but Hezbollah has rejected it outright, calling it null and void.

IN: “Now this is...”
OUT: “...invaded in March.”
DUR: 33 seconds
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IRAN LAUNCHES DRONE ATTACK ON BAHRAIN AS CEASEFIRE WITH US UNRAVELS OVER STRAIT OF HORMUZ SHIPPING STRIKES

Iran has launched a drone attack on Bahrain, with the Gulf state condemning what it called a blatant violation of its sovereignty, as the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran comes under severe strain.

The United States struck Iranian missile and drone storage sites on Friday in retaliation for an Iranian drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz — and a second merchant ship has now been hit in the waterway.

US Vice President JD Vance has warned that violence will be met with violence, while Iran says it has the right to control shipping through the strait.

Allister Dsouza reports from Washington.

IN: “Bahrain now saying...”
OUT: “...happened on Thursday.”
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(ALT)

Allister Dsouza in Washington says the key question now is whether the White House will order further strikes in response to the Iranian drone attack on Bahrain.

IN: “Soon after Trump's...”
OUT: “...met with violence.”
DUR: 19 seconds
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WALL STREET TECH SELL-OFF EASES AS INDEXES CLAW BACK INTO THE GREEN BUT NASDAQ STILL DOWN SHARPLY ON THE WEEK

Wall Street's major indexes have clawed back into positive territory on Friday afternoon after a bruising week for technology stocks, though the Nasdaq remains down roughly five per cent over the past five days.

Nvidia is on track for its worst weekly performance in more than a year, while Apple suffered its sharpest single-day fall in over a year on Thursday after announcing price rises on several products.

Reports that OpenAI has delayed its planned stock market listing have added to investor unease over artificial intelligence valuations.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

IN: “The Dow Jones...”
OUT: “...4.5% to 5%.”
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VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL NEARS 600 AS US MOBILISES 150 MILLION DOLLARS IN AID AND DEPLOYS MILITARY ASSETS

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen sharply to at least 589, with the United States pledging 150 million dollars in aid and deploying military assets to support the rescue effort.

The rapid American response comes after a period of diplomatic realignment between Washington and Caracas, following the removal of former President Nicolas Maduro earlier this year.

Before the quakes struck on Wednesday, the United Nations said nearly eight million people in Venezuela were already in need of humanitarian support.

Allister Dsouza has more from Washington.

IN: “Remember, we had...”
OUT: “...transactional under Rodriguez.”
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UN SHIPPING AGENCY PAUSES STRAIT OF HORMUZ OPERATIONS AS IRAN TURNS BACK THREE OIL TANKERS

The United Nations' International Maritime Organization has temporarily halted its vessel evacuation operation in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has turned back three foreign oil tankers in the waterway on Friday, deepening a row over who controls the vital shipping lane.

The escalation follows an Iranian drone strike on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship on Thursday, which US President Donald Trump condemned as a breach of the ceasefire. Gulf states had issued a joint statement with Washington demanding free and unrestricted passage through the strait, prompting a sharp response from Tehran.

Allister Dsouza has the story from Washington.

IN: “It's Iran's foreign...”
OUT: “...to tolerate them.”
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FRANCE BREAKS ALL-TIME HEAT RECORD FOR SECOND DAY RUNNING AS DROWNING TOLL REACHES 48

France continues to swelter under record-breaking temperatures leading French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to activate the country's highest public health emergency level to bolster hospital capacity.  

Forecasters say the most dangerous heat is now shifting eastward across the European continent.

Germany's national weather service has warned of severe heat hitting the entire country over the weekend, with red alerts also in place across Italy, Poland and the Balkans.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

IN: “The situation is...”
OUT: “...there on Sunday.”
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ISRAEL-LEBANON SIGNING CEREMONY IMMINENT IN WASHINGTON AS US SECRETARY OF STATE RUBIO JOINS EFFORT

A signing ceremony for an Israel-Lebanon agreement is expected imminently in Washington, but deep divisions remain over the scope of any Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has said the military will not pull back from its security zone, while Hezbollah's leader Naim Kassam has demanded a complete and unconditional Israeli departure from Lebanese territory.

The Lebanese Health Ministry says more than four thousand people have been killed since the Israeli military operation began in March.

From Tel Aviv, Blake Sifton has more.

IN: “Israeli officials, including...”
OUT: “...have been destroyed.”
DUR: 38 seconds
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BURNHAM ON COURSE TO BECOME BRITAIN'S NEXT PRIME MINISTER UNOPPOSED AS NOMINATIONS SET TO OPEN IN JULY

Andy Burnham is on course to become Britain's next prime minister — possibly without a contest — after securing the support of more than 200 Labour lawmakers, well above the threshold needed to get on the ballot.  Nominations are due to open on the ninth of July.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation last Monday but remains in office until a successor is chosen.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

IN: “If we get...”
OUT: “...UK Prime Minister.”
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(ALT)

Olly Barratt, reporting from London, says Burnham could be on the steps of Downing Street by mid-July if no challenger emerges to force a full leadership ballot.

IN: “Andy Burnham at...”
OUT: “...form a government.”
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(ALT)

Olly Barratt in London says opposition parties have accused Labour of running a lame-duck administration while the party waits for a new leader — and whoever wins will face immediate challenges on immigration, the economy, and several international crises.

IN: “He would have...”
OUT: “...to be appointed.”
DUR: 22 seconds
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BRITISH LAWMAKERS CHALLENGE MINISTER OVER ASYLUM SITE PLANS AS BACKLOG FALLS SEVENTY-THREE PER CENT FROM PEAK

Members of the British parliament have challenged Border Security and Asylum Minister Alex Norris over the government's plans to house asylum seekers on military sites, with local councils telling the Home Affairs Committee the locations are not suitable.

The scrutiny comes as fresh data shows the number of asylum cases awaiting an initial decision has fallen seventy-three per cent from its 2023 peak — but London remains a stark outlier, with nearly six in ten asylum seekers in the capital still living in hotels.

The government says its approach has saved taxpayers close to a billion pounds (approximately 1.3 billion dollars), while opposition parties say ministers have not proved the plans are viable.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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OUT: “...out this morning.”
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(ALT)

Reporter Olly Barratt in London says critics argue housing asylum seekers on military sites may actually cost the taxpayer more than using hotels.

IN: “One of the...”
OUT: “...caused in communities.”
DUR: 27 seconds
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VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL EXPECTED TO RISE AS HUNDREDS REMAIN TRAPPED UNDER RUBBLE

At least 188 people have been killed and more than 1,500 injured after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening — a magnitude 7.2 tremor followed just 40 seconds later by a 7.5 quake, the most powerful to hit the country in more than a century.

More than 200 people are still believed to be trapped under the rubble of some 250 collapsed or damaged buildings, and the death toll is expected to rise significantly.

Schools across the affected areas have been closed and turned into emergency shelters, while hospitals are overwhelmed with the injured.

Freelance reporter Catherine Ellis has been talking to people in Caracas from the Colombian border with Venezuela.

IN: “He slept in...”
OUT: “...aftershocks as well.”
DUR: 20 seconds
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(ALT)

Catherine Ellis, on the Colombian border, says Venezuelans had been feeling cautiously optimistic about their country's future before the disaster struck.

IN: “People are just...”
OUT: “...dark, black cloud.”
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(ALT)

Catherine Ellis, on the Colombian border, says the financial burden of rebuilding will compound the hardship already facing ordinary Venezuelans.

IN: “We don't know...”
OUT: “...all of them.”
DUR: 39 seconds
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UN MARITIME AGENCY PAUSES EVACUATION OF 11,000 STRANDED SAILORS AFTER IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD STRIKES CARGO SHIP IN STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The United Nations' maritime agency has halted its evacuation of eleven thousand stranded sailors from the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck a Singapore-flagged cargo ship near the Omani coast.

The attack has raised questions about how the White House will respond, with US crude for August delivery dropping more than one per cent on Thursday and Brent crude falling below seventy-two dollars and fifty-one cents a barrel.

Iran had warned it would deal with any vessel using a new route through the strait that Tehran called unacceptable.

Mitch Mccann has the story from New York.

IN: “Another consideration here...”
OUT: “...he strikes back.”
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DOW HITS ALL-TIME INTRADAY RECORD AS MICRON SURGES BUT NASDAQ FALLS ON TECH SELL-OFF

The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit an all-time intraday record on Thursday, touching 52,655, even as the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell amid a sell-off in major technology stocks including Apple.

The split came on a day when memory chip maker Micron Technology saw its shares surge after reporting quarterly revenue that quadrupled compared with a year ago, smashing analyst expectations.

The company's market capitalisation briefly surpassed that of Meta Platforms and Tesla.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

IN: “The memory chip...”
OUT: “...coming for Micron.”
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(ALT)

Mitch Mccann in New York says Micron is shifting its business model by signing longer-term agreements with customers, which could keep the company's profit margins high.

IN: “Micron's chief executive...”
OUT: “...lot more confidence.”
DUR: 35 seconds
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US DEPLOYS SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAMS TO VENEZUELA AS EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL RISES

The United States is deploying search and rescue teams to Venezuela after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 164 people and injured around a thousand on Wednesday night, with the US Geological Survey warning the final death toll could be far higher.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the deployment after speaking directly with Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez, saying collapsed buildings are the most immediate concern and that military assets will be used to get aid in because Caracas airport has been badly damaged.

The earthquakes struck about 100 miles (160 kilometres) west of Caracas, with the second and larger quake measuring magnitude 7.5.

Allister Dsouza reports from Washington.

IN: “Very quickly, U.S...”
OUT: “...go to Venezuela.”
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(ALT)

Allister Dsouza in Washington says the rapid American response reflects a diplomatic realignment between Washington and Caracas, but that ordinary Venezuelans are pressing for more to be done.

IN: “Help from the...”
OUT: “...these rescue efforts.”
DUR: 38 seconds
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UK CHARITY SERVE ON PREPARES TO FLY VOLUNTEER RESCUE TEAM TO EARTHQUAKE-HIT VENEZUELA

At least 164 people have been killed and nearly a thousand injured after two major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, with the United States Geological Survey warning the true death toll could run into the thousands.

International rescue teams are now racing to reach the country, with the first few days seen as critical for finding survivors trapped under rubble.

Jay McNeil is a volunteer with the British rapid-response charity Serve On, which is preparing to deploy to Venezuela.

IN: “I think that's...”
OUT: “...hundreds of thousands.”
DUR: 26 seconds
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(ALT)

Jay McNeil of the British charity Serve On says the scale of infrastructure damage means international teams must be entirely self-sufficient.

IN: “The logistical challenges...”
OUT: “...when we deploy.”
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RUBIO SAYS ISRAEL-LEBANON TALKS NEAR 'COMMITMENT OF INTENT' BUT BOTH SIDES DENY ANY IDF WITHDRAWAL

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that allowing any country to impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz could create chaos across global shipping lanes, as tensions over the key waterway escalate.

The warning came during a visit to Bahrain, where Rubio met Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to discuss the conflict with Iran.

Oman's top diplomat has separately declared that no transit fees will be imposed in the strait, though Tehran has pushed back against any alternative shipping arrangements.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

IN: “The IRGC said...”
OUT: “...by the war.”
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(ALT)

Blake Sifton in Tel Aviv says the current round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington is reported to be the least productive so far, with Israeli negotiators reluctant to agree to any troop withdrawals from southern Lebanon.

IN: “Israeli officials are...”
OUT: “...willing to accept.”
DUR: 36 seconds
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VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL EXPECTED TO RISE AS US DEPLOYS RESCUE TEAMS

At least 32 people have been killed and 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, with acting President Delcy Rodriguez warning the death toll is expected to rise significantly.

The twin quakes — magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 — struck within seconds of each other near the town of San Felipe, roughly 100 miles (160 kilometres) west of Caracas, toppling dozens of buildings in the capital and shutting the country's main international airport.

The United States says it is deploying search and rescue teams and humanitarian assistance, with teams from several other countries also heading to Venezuela.

Catherine Ellis reports from Bogota.

IN: “I don't know...”
OUT: “...on social media.”
DUR: 36 seconds
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(ALT)

Catherine Ellis in Bogota says she is trying to reach Venezuela by land because the country's main international airport has been destroyed.

IN: “It's a devastating...”
OUT: “...is completely damaged.”
DUR: 18 seconds
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UN WARNS SUDAN'S NEW CHOLERA OUTBREAK WORSENING AS DRONE STRIKES SHUT DOWN MEDICAL FACILITIES AND WATER STATIONS IN KORDOFAN

The United Nations says a new cholera outbreak in Sudan's Kordofan region is worsening, with drone strikes on the city of El Obeid forcing the closure of medical facilities and water stations.

The outbreak was officially declared last Tuesday, barely three months after the previous epidemic — which infected more than 124,000 people and killed over 3,500 — was declared over.

The disease has now spread beyond West Kordofan into neighbouring North Kordofan state.

Naba Mohiedeen reports from Port Sudan.

IN: “The authorities, local...”
OUT: “...deaths. since mid-May.”
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(ALT)

Naba Mohiedeen in Port Sudan says conditions in El Obeid are deteriorating rapidly, with civilians facing daily drone attacks targeting essential infrastructure.

IN: “The situation in...”
OUT: “...electricity, fuel depots.”
DUR: 25 seconds
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(ALT)

Naba Mohiedeen, reporting from Port Sudan, says the World Health Organization is working to bolster the cholera response by establishing treatment facilities and delivering medical supplies to the affected region.

IN: “The WHO said...”
OUT: “...rapid test supplies.”
DUR: 15 seconds
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RUBIO MEETS GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL IN BAHRAIN TO SELL US-IRAN DEAL TO WARY ALLIES

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Gulf Cooperation Council representatives in Bahrain on Thursday, the last leg of a three-nation tour to build support for the memorandum of understanding Washington signed with Tehran.

Before leaving Kuwait, Rubio defended the decision to lift sanctions on Iran, calling it a temporary sixty-day measure and warning that US President Donald Trump has options if Tehran fails to honour its commitments.

Fiona Mee has the story from Dubai.

IN: “There's been consistent...”
OUT: “...missiles intercepted here.”
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US DEPLOYS SEARCH AND RESCUE TEAMS TO VENEZUELA AS EARTHQUAKE DEATH TOLL EXPECTED TO RISE

The United States is deploying search-and-rescue teams, medical resources and humanitarian aid to Venezuela at the direction of US President Donald Trump, after two powerful earthquakes killed at least 32 people and injured 700 on Wednesday.

Teams from Mexico, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic and Qatar are also heading to the country, while China, Brazil and Caribbean nations have offered assistance.

The quakes struck within seconds of each other roughly 100 miles (160 kilometres) west of Caracas and are among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century.

Matthew Blackett, Associate Professor of Natural Hazards and Earthquakes at Coventry University, says the capital's ageing infrastructure leaves it especially vulnerable.

IN: “Caracas is a...”
OUT: “...that we're seeing.”
DUR: 20 seconds
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(ALT)

Matthew Blackett, Associate Professor of Natural Hazards and Earthquakes at Coventry University, says rescue crews may have only a day or two to reach survivors trapped in collapsed buildings while the threat of aftershocks persists.

IN: “This is the...”
OUT: “...lives at risk.”
DUR: 25 seconds
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VENEZUELA DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY AFTER BACK-TO-BACK EARTHQUAKES KILL AT LEAST 32

Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck the country's northern coast, killing at least 32 people and injuring hundreds more.

The quakes hit just 40 seconds apart while many Venezuelans were at home celebrating a public holiday — the strongest to strike the country in more than 125 years.

Simon Bolivar International Airport, which serves the capital Caracas, has been shut down, and a large waterfront hotel in the coastal city of Macuto has collapsed.

Jon Bonfiglio, a reporter based in Mexico City, describes the emerging picture.

IN: “We expect high...”
OUT: “...to serious damage.”
DUR: 26 seconds
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(ALT)

Jon Bonfiglio, a reporter based in Mexico City, says Caracas sits in a steep valley with a high water table, and decades of poor building practice have left it ill-prepared for a major earthquake.

IN: “One of the...”
OUT: “...an ongoing problem.”
DUR: 29 seconds
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AT LEAST 32 DEAD AND HUNDREDS INJURED AS TWIN EARTHQUAKES ROCK VENEZUELA

At least thirty-two people have been killed and seven hundred injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, with the death toll expected to rise.

The US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 7.2 quake followed just thirty-nine seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 tremor — the largest to hit the country in more than a century. Caracas's main international airport has been shut because of heavy damage.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences, while US President Donald Trump has said Washington stands ready to provide assistance.

From New Delhi, Neha Poonia reports.

IN: “The government in...”
OUT: “...in neighboring Colombia.”
DUR: 14 seconds
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(ALT)

Neha Poonia, reporting from New Delhi, says the White House has signalled it is preparing to deploy assistance to Venezuela.

IN: “US President Donald...”
OUT: “...and humanitarian supplies.”
DUR: 20 seconds
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WHITE HOUSE ASKS CONGRESS FOR 87.6 BILLION DOLLARS IN SUPPLEMENTAL SPENDING FOR IRAN WAR, FARM AID AND EBOLA RESPONSE

The White House has asked Congress for 87.6 billion dollars in emergency spending, with the bulk of the money earmarked for the war in Iran.

Democrats have dismissed the request, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it an attempt to paper over the damage of what he called a reckless war. Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy said the package appeared designed not to pass.

The request comes a day after both chambers of Congress voted to rebuke US President Donald Trump over the conflict.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

IN: “For Democrats and...”
OUT: “...elections, of course.”
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(ALT)

Mitch Mccann in New York says the housing bill had been hailed as one of the most significant housing policy packages considered by Congress in decades.

IN: “This was a...”
OUT: “...the last minute.”
DUR: 38 seconds
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WALL STREET REBOUNDS AS OIL PRICES PLUNGE TO LOWEST LEVELS SINCE START OF US-IRAN WAR

Wall Street has bounced back on Wednesday after a bruising start to the week for technology stocks, with the Dow Jones, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq all moving higher.

The recovery comes as oil prices have tumbled to their lowest levels since the start of the US-Iran war, with Brent crude falling around four per cent to roughly 73 dollars a barrel as tankers begin navigating the Strait of Hormuz once more.

The drop in crude is welcome news for consumers but has dragged down shares in major energy firms.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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Mitch Mccann in New York says investors are also watching for the results of the Federal Reserve's annual stress test of major American banks, due out on Wednesday afternoon.

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Mitch Mccann in New York says Nvidia shareholders meeting on Wednesday will be watching closely for any signs of supply chain trouble with the company's flagship Blackwell chip platform.

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FRANCE'S ALL-TIME HEAT RECORD EXPECTED TO BE SMASHED AGAIN AS PARIS HITS 40 DEGREES AND LANDMARKS SHUT

France is bracing for its all-time temperature record to be broken for the second day running, with forecasters predicting a national average of nearly 31 degrees Celsius — almost a full degree above the record set only on Tuesday.

The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are closing early for a second consecutive day, while three nuclear reactors have been forced to cut output as river temperatures climb too high for safe cooling.

More than 68-thousand homes in the northwest lost power on Tuesday evening after a heat-related transformer failure.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Ross Cullen, reporting from Paris, says the transport network is buckling under the strain, with train cancellations and few passengers willing to brave the underground metro system.

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NINETEEN EU STATES PUSH TO FAST-TRACK OFFSHORE DEPORTATION HUBS AS FRANCE LEADS OPPOSITION

Nineteen EU member states are pushing to accelerate plans for offshore deportation hubs in third countries, after the European Parliament backed the bloc's new Return Regulation last week.

Eight countries, including France and Germany, oppose the scheme, with French President Emmanuel Macron saying the concept is incompatible with European values.

The regulation still requires formal sign-off from the Council before it can take effect.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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William Denselow in Brussels says the plans have drawn sharp criticism from both within the bloc and from international bodies.

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ISRAEL'S FM SAAR SAYS HEZBOLLAH HAS FIRED MORE THAN 7,000 ROCKETS AT ISRAEL SINCE MARCH AS DAY TWO OF US-MEDIATED TALKS BEGINS

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Wednesday that Hezbollah has fired more than seven thousand rockets, missiles and drones at Israel since March, as the second day of US-mediated diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon got under way at the State Department in Washington.

The talks come as the fragile ceasefire in southern Lebanon is already under strain — Hezbollah has accused Israel of violating the truce after Israeli forces killed several people in the south, while the Israeli military says those targeted were armed militants.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said Beirut will accept nothing less than a full Israeli withdrawal from the south.

Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.

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Blake Sifton, reporting from Tel Aviv, says a pilot programme is being discussed that would see Israeli forces hand over some occupied areas to the Lebanese army — but Hezbollah is not at the negotiating table.

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Blake Sifton in Tel Aviv says a new monitoring body for the Lebanon ceasefire has drawn fierce criticism in Israel because it would not include Israeli representatives.

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RUBIO BEGINS ABU DHABI TALKS AS GULF STATES VOICE CONCERN OVER THREE-HUNDRED-BILLION-DOLLAR IRAN FUND

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the Gulf for talks with regional leaders, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz begins to recover following the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed in recent days.

The strait was effectively shut down during four months of conflict, leaving thousands of seafarers stranded on vessels across the waterway.

The United Nations maritime agency has now announced plans to evacuate more than eleven thousand crew members still trapped in the region.

Fiona Nicole Mee has the story from Dubai.

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RUBIO MEETS UAE PRESIDENT, NOW HEADING TO KUWAIT AS GULF ALLIES VOICE ALARM OVER IRAN DEAL

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is now heading to Kuwait, as he tries to calm Gulf allies deeply unsettled by the terms of Washington's interim deal with Iran.

Gulf states fear a proposed three-hundred-billion-dollar reconstruction fund included in the agreement could be diverted by Tehran to rebuild its military, while the accord's failure to address Iran's ballistic missile arsenal has deepened concern across the region.

All three countries on Rubio's itinerary — the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain — were hit by Iranian missiles and drones during the war.

Allister Dsouza reports from Washington.

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FRANCE'S ALL-TIME TEMPERATURE RECORD SET TO BE SMASHED AGAIN AS HEATWAVE DEATH TOLL REACHES AT LEAST 45

France is enduring its most extreme heatwave on record, with the national average temperature expected to reach nearly 31 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, and at least 45 people have died.

Around 1,800 schools have been closed across the country because most lack air conditioning, and the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre in Paris have both shortened their opening hours.

Ross Cullen has the story from Paris.

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IRAN'S PRESIDENT DECLARES MISSILE PROGRAMME WILL NEVER BE PART OF PEACE NEGOTIATIONS WITH WASHINGTON

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Tehran's missile programme will never be part of peace negotiations with the United States, saying it was not included in the memorandum of understanding and never will be — directly contradicting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's position that the memorandum covers all hostilities.

Rubio is in Abu Dhabi on the first leg of a three-nation Gulf tour, meeting leaders in the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain — all of which were directly hit by Iranian drones and missiles during the recent war.

Gulf leaders have expressed deep reservations about the deal agreed between Washington and Tehran.

Fiona Nicole Mee reports from Dubai.

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EUROPE'S FIVE BIGGEST MILITARY POWERS HOLD FIRST-EVER LEADERS' SUMMIT IN BERLIN ON UKRAINE WAR

The leaders of Europe's five biggest military powers are meeting in Berlin on Wednesday in the first summit-level gathering of the so-called E5 group, as the continent seeks a greater role in efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened the summit of leaders from Germany, France, Britain, Italy and Poland to forge a common European position ahead of the NATO summit in the Turkish capital Ankara next month.

The European Union's defence commissioner has also proposed turning the E5 into a permanent informal security council.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US SENATE PASSES WAR POWERS RESOLUTION ON IRAN FOR FIRST TIME IN BOTH CHAMBERS AS WHITE HOUSE DISMISSES VOTE

The United States Senate has voted to approve a war powers resolution directing US President Donald Trump to withdraw American forces from the conflict with Iran — the first time such a measure has passed both chambers of Congress.

The White House has dismissed the vote as having no legal significance, but four Republican senators broke ranks to support the resolution alongside Democrats.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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Mitch Mccann in New York says Gulf partners are also concerned about reports that Iran wants to impose a toll on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — though both the White House and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have dismissed the idea.

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WALL STREET TECH SELL-OFF DEEPENS AS S&P 500 FALLS AND NASDAQ SLIDES

A sell-off in technology shares has deepened on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 falling around one per cent and the Nasdaq Composite dropping more than one per cent as concerns over artificial intelligence spending and the prospect of higher interest rates weigh on markets.

The losses accelerated overnight after memory-chip stocks tumbled across Asian markets, though some of the major indices came off their worst levels as defensive shares moved higher.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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TALIBAN DELEGATION GIVEN ONE-DAY VISA FOR CONTROVERSIAL BRUSSELS TALKS ON DEPORTATION OF AFGHAN NATIONALS

A Taliban delegation has held talks with European Commission officials in Brussels — the first such visit since the group seized power in Afghanistan five years ago.

The trip has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups, with Amnesty International staging a protest outside the European Commission building displaying a banner reading "shame."

Germany remains the only European country to have accepted diplomatic appointments from the Taliban government.

William Denselow has more from Brussels.

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William Denselow in Brussels says the Taliban visit drew visible opposition from rights organisations outside the European Commission headquarters.

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William Denselow, our reporter in Brussels, says the European Commission has stressed the narrow scope of the talks — describing them as a technical discussion requested by twenty member states.

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IRANIAN PRESIDENT PEZESHKIAN VISITS PAKISTAN IN FIRST TRIP ABROAD SINCE US-ISRAELI STRIKES ON IRAN

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad for a state visit — his first trip abroad since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran in February.

The visit comes days after the signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Washington and Tehran, which Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif co-signed as mediator.

Analysts say the trip is a signal of gratitude for Pakistan's role in brokering the deal.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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Hira Mustafa in Islamabad says the Iranian president's talks with Pakistani leaders are expected to focus on the next phase of nuclear negotiations as well as bilateral economic ties.

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Hira Mustafa, reporting from Islamabad, says Pakistani officials are hopeful the temporary easing of sanctions on Iran could revive long-stalled energy cooperation between the two countries.

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US AND IRAN ISSUE CONFLICTING ACCOUNTS OF NUCLEAR INSPECTION DEAL AFTER SWITZERLAND TALKS

US President Donald Trump has said Iran has agreed to the highest level of nuclear inspections, but Tehran has made no such commitment — with Washington and Iranian state media issuing directly contradictory accounts of what was agreed at talks in Switzerland on Monday.

Vice President JD Vance said after the negotiations that Iran would allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country, calling it a major milestone — but Iranian officials have not confirmed any agreement on inspections.

President Trump echoed Vice President Vance's account on Truth Social, warning there would be no further negotiations without what he called nuclear honesty.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Kate Fisher in Washington says Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces a difficult diplomatic task as he tries to reassure Gulf allies while defending the agreement signed by his president.

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Reporter Kate Fisher in Washington says Secretary of State Rubio must address Gulf allies' concerns over Iran's ballistic missile programme, the reconstruction fund, and control of oil shipments through the region.

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IRAN ACCUSES UAE OF COMPLICITY IN MILITARY STRIKES AT BRICS SECURITY SUMMIT IN NEW DELHI

Iran has accused the United Arab Emirates of actively participating in military strikes against Iranian infrastructure during the recent US-Israeli operation, in a heated exchange at the BRICS security summit in New Delhi on Tuesday.

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval opened the two-day gathering of security chiefs from all eleven BRICS nations by welcoming the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane.

Doval said a lasting resolution to the conflict would have far-reaching benefits for the developing world.

Neha Poonia has more from New Delhi.

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INDIA'S DOVAL AND CHINA'S WANG YI HOLD TALKS ON SIDELINES OF BRICS SECURITY CHIEFS' MEETING IN NEW DELHI

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held what New Delhi described as constructive talks on Monday, on the sidelines of the BRICS national security advisers' meeting in the Indian capital.

India's foreign ministry said both sides noted progress towards a gradual normalisation of ties, while Beijing's readout urged both countries to respect each other's core interests.

The meeting is Wang Yi's first visit to India since August last year, and is seen as laying the groundwork for a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to India for the BRICS summit later this year.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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US-IRAN PEACE TALKS CONCLUDE FIRST SESSION IN SWITZERLAND WITH BOTH SIDES AGREEING TO ESTABLISH HIGH-LEVEL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

The first session of US-Iran peace talks at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland has concluded, with co-mediators Pakistan and Qatar announcing that discussions were conducted in a positive and constructive atmosphere — and both sides agreeing to establish a High-Level Committee to oversee future negotiations.

The talks are the first under the sixty-day window set out in the Islamabad Memorandum — the fourteen-point framework agreement signed last week to end the war — with Iran's nuclear programme and ballistic missile arsenal still unresolved.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is now visiting the Pakistani capital, where officials hope the easing of some sanctions on Iran could revive a long-stalled energy project between the two neighbours.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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IRAN PUSHES BACK ON US CLAIMS TEHRAN HAS AGREED TO READMIT NUCLEAR INSPECTORS

Iran has pushed back against claims by US Vice President JD Vance that Tehran agreed during talks in Switzerland to readmit international nuclear inspectors — with Iran's foreign ministry saying cooperation with the UN's atomic watchdog would continue under existing procedures.

Vance had described the opening round of negotiations at Bürgenstock as "very, very good," but Tehran says substantive discussions on the nuclear issue have not yet begun.

The two sides have agreed a road map to reach a final deal within sixty days, with Qatar and Pakistan acting as mediators.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Reporter Kate Fisher in Washington says the fact that Vance highlighted the inspectors issue as a breakthrough reveals how important access to Iran's nuclear sites is to the American side.

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Kate Fisher, our reporter in Washington, says the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil presents a challenge for the US — because Washington will have far less control over how Tehran spends the revenue it earns on the open market.

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TECH SELL-OFF DRAGS S&P 500 AND NASDAQ LOWER AS ALPHABET LOSES KEY AI ENGINEERS

A sharp sell-off in technology shares is dragging Wall Street's main indexes lower on Monday, with Alphabet down more than six per cent after reports that senior artificial intelligence engineers are leaving the company for rival firms.

The S&P 500 is down around 0.3 per cent while the tech-heavy Nasdaq has fallen more than one per cent, even as the Dow Jones Industrial Average bucks the trend, trading higher.

Shares in Amazon and Meta are also falling sharply.

Mitch Mccann reports from New York.

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Mitch Mccann in New York says former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan, who has died at the age of one hundred, is being remembered as a towering figure in American finance despite a contested legacy.

Mitch Mccann reports.

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FORMER FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN ALAN GREENSPAN DIES AT 100

Former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan has died at the age of one hundred from complications of Parkinson's disease, his wife, NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell, has confirmed.

Greenspan's tenure at the helm of the US central bank spanned more than eighteen years and four presidencies, making it the second longest in the institution's history.

His career in public life began long before he took charge of the Federal Reserve.

Nick Harper has the story from Washington.

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IRANIAN PRESIDENT'S VISIT TO PAKISTAN EXPECTED AS ISLAMABAD'S MEDIATION ROLE DEEPENS AFTER LUCERNE SUMMIT

The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran has concluded in Switzerland, with both sides agreeing to a roadmap for a final deal within sixty days and a communication line to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif co-mediated the negotiations alongside Qatar at the Bürgenstock resort, building on Islamabad's role brokering the original ceasefire in April and hosting the first direct US-Iran talks since 1979.

Diplomatic sources in the Pakistani capital now say Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to travel to Pakistan in the coming days.

Hira Mustafa has more from Islamabad.

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BRITISH PRIME MINISTER STARMER RESIGNS AS ANDY BURNHAM EMERGES AS FRONTRUNNER TO SUCCEED HIM

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has resigned on Monday, triggering a Labour leadership contest that could now be resolved in a matter of weeks.

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting — the only serious potential rival to Andy Burnham — has announced he will back Burnham instead of running, leaving the former Greater Manchester Mayor with a virtually uncontested path to Number 10 Downing Street.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has praised Starmer's contribution to European and Ukrainian security, while Ireland's Taoiseach Micheál Martin commended his efforts to reset London-Dublin relations.

From London, Stuart Smith reports.

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US AND IRAN AGREE 60-DAY ROADMAP AS TECHNICAL TALKS BEGIN IN SWITZERLAND

Technical talks between the United States and Iran have begun in Switzerland, a day after the two sides agreed a sixty-day roadmap towards a final deal on Tehran's nuclear programme, sanctions and other disputes.

US Vice President JD Vance, one of the lead American negotiators, has described the progress so far as a major milestone, while Iran's delegation — headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi — includes political, economic and legal experts.

But the talks face significant hurdles, with Tehran formally protesting what it calls serious violations of the agreement after US President Donald Trump issued threats against Iranian officials in a television interview on Sunday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Reporter Nick Harper in Washington says the ceasefire in Lebanon could prove a decisive factor in whether Iran stays at the negotiating table.

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Nick Harper, our reporter in Washington, says the American side is signalling that Iran has agreed to allow inspectors into the country to examine its nuclear facilities, with discussions on the timeline expected within days.

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CHINA'S WANG YI ARRIVES IN NEW DELHI FOR BRICS SECURITY TALKS AS BILATERAL MEETING WITH INDIA'S DOVAL EXPECTED ON BORDER ISSUES

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in New Delhi for a two-day meeting of BRICS national security advisers, chaired by India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, with Russia's Sergei Shoigu also attending.

The gathering of all eleven BRICS member states comes after the bloc's foreign ministers' meeting in May ended without a joint statement, amid sharp divisions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates over the war in West Asia.

Delegates are expected to tackle what organisers call non-traditional security challenges, from artificial intelligence to counter-terrorism.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Ishan Garg, reporting from New Delhi, says a bilateral meeting between Wang Yi and India's national security adviser could yield movement on the long-running boundary dispute between the two countries.

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Ishan Garg in New Delhi says the mood around the India-China relationship has shifted markedly since the 2020 border clashes, with both sides now emphasising partnership over rivalry.

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