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The firing of James Comey prompted the U.S. Justice Department to bring Robert Mueller on as special prosecutor to investigate possible wrong doing by Trump insiders, with a focus on whether they colluded with the Russians.

Steve Bannon, the former Trump adviser, told CBS News' programme "60 minutes" that firing James Comey was the worst decision ever in political history.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders suggested that anyone suspected of criminal wrong-doing should be investigated to Hallie Jackson of NBC News.

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Pres. Trump to visit Florida

U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to travel down to Florida to see what damage was wreaked by Hurricane Irma, a massive cyclone which has devolved into a messy, rainy windstorm for the American east coast.

Restoring electricty is the priority for Florida officials, as temperatures and humidity levels rise after the storm.

The American president also has an estate and owns a club at Mar-A-Lago, Florida.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed the trip.

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BREXIT TALKS DELAYED

The next round of Brexit negotiations between Britain and the EU has been postponed.

They'll now take place in Brussels on the 25th September, instead of starting on the 18th as planned.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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Hope Hicks to be permanent Trump communications director

Hope Hicks has agreed to drop the "interim" from her title as communications director, taking on the role in the Trump administration permanently.

A former model for Ralph Lauren, she's considered to be one of the most loyal members of Trump's inner circle.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff has an update:

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UK PR FIRM COLLAPSES OVER CONTROVERSIAL SOUTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN

British PR firm Bell Pottinger has collapsed into administration.

It follows a controversial campaign in South Africa which led to it being expelled from the UK's PR industry body.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UN sanctions not a big deal - Pres. Trump on North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump is now saying the latest round of sanctions imposed by the U.N. Security Council against North Korea is just a small step, compared to "what needs to happen."

Pyongyang has threatened Washington with the greatest pain, with the North Korean envoy at the United Nations saying the U.S. has opted for "political, economic and military confrontation".

President Trump indicated more is come, as countries such as Malaysia, change their approach.

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OUT: ...have to happen."

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Myanmar crisis doesn't come up during US-Malaysia meeting

The fact that 370,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh did not come up during the public portion of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak.

The UN Security Council is set to discuss the expanding crisis as Myanmar's leader and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Aung San Suu Kyii faces increasing criticism for her lack of action.

Instead, as President Trump highlighted, the two men focused on the fight against the Islamic State.

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Relief and recovery efforts underway in Florida after Hurricane Irma

The priority for Florida officials is to get the power back on after Hurricane Irma turned out the lights for as many as 15 million citizens.

That said, damage is less than expected, with estimates of $20-40 billion in flooding and building damage.

Florida Governor Rick Scott says the power companies are working with out of town crews to get the electricity running again.

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Florida Governor Rick Scott said while the Keys have taken the worst hit, it's tough to get heavy equipment down to those islands.

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Russia and Turkey agree S400 deal

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Russia and Turkey have reached an agreement on deliveries of Russian S400 missile systems to Turkey. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Ankara had made the first payment for Russian S-400 systems. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.

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North Korea threatens U.S. after latest sanctions

Hillary Clinton convinced Trump associates colluded with Russians

Hillary Clinton, the Democrat's 2016 presidential candidate, believes that members Donald Trump's inner circle worked with Russians to defeat her.

Her memoir of the 2016 American election, "What Happened" hits store shelves and online retailers.

Our U.S. correspondent Priscilla Huff reports:

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THOUSANDS PROTEST AGAINST MACRON REFORMS

Thousands are on the streets of French cities protesting agains President Emmanuel Macron's labour law reforms.

Mr Macron is out of the country visiting the French Caribbean which was badly hit by Hurricane Irma.

Elena Casas reports from a demonstration in Paris.

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UN prepares Myanmar meeting as refugees rise

EU Moves Forward in Infringement Proceedings Against Poland

The European Commission is moving forward with infringement proceedings against member state Poland.

EU leaders say they are greatly concerned over rules impacting Poland's judicial system, and believe court reforms there aren't in line with EU law.

Our Europe Correspondent Kevin Ozebek has more from Brussels.

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13 million without power in Florida following storm

Across the state of Florida, 13 of the 20 million residents are without power as damage estimates begin to add up.

While 35 deaths from Hurricane Irma have been confirmed in the Caribbean, just six in Florida, three in Georgia and one in South Carolina.

Our correspondent in Fort Lauderdale, Mary MacCarthy says the the biggest problem is the lack of electricity.

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From Fort Lauderdale, our correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports Jacksonville has been hit hard by flooding, but damage is less than expected.

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Florida officials are reopening the road to the Florida Keys the popular chain of islands, but Mary MacCarthy reports the damage there is pretty severe.

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Challenge of rebuilding post Irma - Amb. from Antigua & Barbuda

The tiny Caribbean country of Antigua and Barbuda faces an immense rebuilding challenge after the island of Barbuda was utterly destroyed.

The relief and recovery efforts are continuing, as Hurricane Irma devolves into a large windy rain storm affecting much of the east of the United States.

Sir Ronald Sanders, the ambassador of Antiqua and Barbuda to the United States says Barbuda basically doesn't exist.

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The Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders says his nation is committed to rebuilding:

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Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders says everyone evacuated from Barbuda now needs income, jobs, schooling and shelter for months to come.

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Sir Ronald Sanders says Antigua and Barbuda are disappointed by the lack of offers of help from their large wealthy neighbors.

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MASSIVE 'FATBERG' DISCOVERED IN LONDON SEWER

A so-called 'fatberg' of fat, nappies, wet wipes, condoms and other waste has been found blocking a sewer in London.

The 130 tonne mass will take around three weeks to remove.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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UK Government reassures MPs over 'sweeping powers' in EU Withdrawal Bill

British Politicians are seeking reassurances from the UK Government that it will limit the 'sweeping powers' included in its EU Withdrawal Bill.

The Bill converts all EU law into UK law as the country prepares for Brexit, it was backed by 326 votes to 290 in Parliament, indicating concerns that it amounts to a 'power grab' by the Government

Our UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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