Koch brothers launch multi-million dollar anti-tariff campaign

The billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch are launching a massive campaign against President Trump's trade tariffs.

This comes as Trump has extended steel and aluminum tariffs to also include the EU, Canada, and Mexico.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy has more:

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Kate Spade found dead in NYC

Fashion designer Kate Spade has been found dead at her apartment in New York.

The 55-year-old apparently committed suicide.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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Miss America Pageant says "bye bye" to the bikini, and more

Miss America is saying "bye bye" to the bikini.

The organizer of the Miss America Competition has announced that it is eliminating the swimsuit category from its competitions, as part of sweeping changes to move the focus away from looks.

Here's New York correspondent Liling Tan, with the details. 

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HEATHROW EXPANSION WINS UK CABINET APPROVAL

The UK cabinet has approved plans to build a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport.

It will now be put to a vote by MPs in the coming weeks.

Even with the go-ahead, the runway won't be operational until between 2025 and 2030.

Environmentalists oppose the plans because of concerns over noise, air pollution and the construction work required.

It's an issue that's been bitterly debated in the UK for nearly two decades.

UK correspondent Olly Barratt says many in the business community are welcoming the news.

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Weinstein enters plea of not guilty

Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has pleaded not guilty to rape and
committing a criminal sex act.

Dozens of women have accused him of sexual assault but Weinstein
denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex.

His legal team has questioned the credibility of those that have
spoken out against him.

William Denselow reports from New York.


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Ethiopia lifts its state of emergency

Ethiopia has lifted its state of emergency that was declared in February. 

The martial law period has been ended 2 months ahead of its scheduled time.

 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa:

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Grenfell fire inquiry lawyer: building rendered a ‘death trap’ by refurbishment

Lawyers representing survivors of the Grenfell fire in London have been telling a public inquiry how a refurbishment of the tower had rendered it extremely dangerous despite residents warnings. 

As Paul Barber reports from outside the inquiry in central London, victims' families and the bereaved are described by their lawyers as being in a 'calm rage'. 

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EU Commission President says Italy deserves respect

The president of the European Union Commission says Italy deserves respect and is at the heart of Europe.

The remarks come after a public back and forth between the newly formed far-right Italian government and some senior EU Commissioners in Brussels. 

Our Europe correspondent Jack Parrock reports.

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Amnesty International says US-led coalition airstrikes in Syria could be "potential war crimes"

International human rights group Amnesty International says it has evidence that air strikes carried out by a US-led coalition in the Syrian city of Raqqa are potential war crimes.    

It has called on the British government to come clean about its role in the attacks which killed hundreds of civilians.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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China pressuring Australian companies over Taiwan references

Australian companies have been warned they could soon find themselves joining Qantas in coming under pressure to cave into demands from China.
The airline has joined several of its rivals in bowing to pressure from Beijing to change their websites so they refer to Taiwan as a Chinese territory rather than an independent state.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne

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MICHAEL MCINTYRE 'MUGGED' IN LONDON

British comedian Michael Mcintyre's been mugged in London.

He was parked outside his children's school in north west London.

Amelia Cox reports from the British capital.

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1 YR OLD CRITICAL AFTER LONDON STABBING

A man-hunt's underway in London after a stabbing incident which has left a one year-old boy critically ill.

Police were called out to Feltham in west London to find a woman and the child had been stabbed.

It comes amid a rise in gun and knife crime in the British capital.

Reportert Rachel Venables is in Feltham.

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India plays global host on World Environment Day

India is the global host of World Environment Day celebrations this year.

To mark the theme of 'beat plastic pollution', the government of India is holding events through the day- from pan-Indian plastic clean-up drives in public areas to exhibitions. 

This year's theme has great implications for India.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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Putin visits Austria to press EU for lifting of sanctions

President Putin is visiting Austria to press the case for the lifting of EU sanctions against Russia. The president has already said that Russia does not want to see a divided EU, but as Dan Ashby reports, that will do little to convince the EU's top leaders. 

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Former US intelligence officer charged with spying for China

A former American intelligence officer has appeared in court charged with attempting to spy on the US for China.

58 year-old Ron Rockwell Hansen was arrested by the FBI on Saturday on his way to the airport for a flight to china.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

 

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Starbucks Executive Chair Howard Schultz steps down

The Executive Chairman of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, has stepped down.

His resignation adds to speculation that he may be considering a run for president in 2020, as a Democrat.

US correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:

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North Korea reshuffles military command ahead of summit

Three top North Korean military officials have been dismissed from
their posts ahead of a planned summit with the United States.

The reshuffle is seen by some as an attempt to open the country up to
the world and promote economic growth.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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US Supreme Court rules in favor of baker who wouldn’t make cake for gay wedding

The US Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a homosexual couple.

The Supreme Court said that an earlier decision had not adequately taken into account the baker's religious beliefs.

Denver correspondent Mary MacCarthy reports:

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Kenya begins oil production

Kenya has launched a pilot plan to export crude oil as part of efforts to capitalize on the country's reserves.

Under the arrangement, some 2,000 barrels of oil will be transported daily by road from the oil fields in the Lokichar Basin in northwest Kenya to the port of Mombasa.

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala.

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US-China Trade Standoff Continues

The standoff between the United States and China over trade negotiations is continuing.

Talks in Beijing over the weekend have not led to any breakthroughs.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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