UGANDAN EBOLA VICTIM DIES

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One person has died of ebola in Uganda. Two new cases have also been confirmed in the country's Western District of Kasese.  Leon Ssenyange reports from Kampala

 

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UK government commits to net-zero emissions by 2050

The UK will become the first country to commit to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.

Outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May said the goal was ambitious but essential for protecting Earth's future.

From London, Harry Horton reports.

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BORIS: NOT AIMING FOR 'NO DEAL'

Former UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson says he hopes to avoid a 'no deal' Brexit.

Mr Johnson has launched his bid to be leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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India unveils moon mission plans

India's space agency has announced plans for its next moon mission to be launched on 15th July.

India would become the fourth country to achieve a soft landing on the moon's surface if the mission is a success.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Kim Jong-un wishes Vladimir Putin a happy Russia Day

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has written to Russian President Vladimir Putin to wish him a happy Russia Day. His warm wishes to Russia come as talks between North Korea and the U.S. are faltering. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.

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Russian protesters defiant in face of arrests

Protesters continue to gather in the streets of Moscow after nearly 100 people were detained. Journalists and opposition figures are among those who have been dragged away by police. Dan Ashby was at the protest. 

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World Health Organization Confirms One Death from Ebola in Uganda

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The World Health Organization has confirmed that one person has died from Ebola virus in Kasese district in Western Uganda.

The five-year-old boy's death is the first case in the country since the outbreak of the disease in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo in April 2018.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Press freedom inquiry inevitable

In Australia, a parliamentary inquiry into press freedom appears inevitable in response to recent federal police raids on a newspaper journalist and the ABC's Sydney headquarters.
Arthur Stevens has more

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COURTESY AIR NEWS MELBOURNE

AUSTRALIA: Melbourne to trial Uber Air ride sharing

A 10-minute flight from a Melbourne CBD rooftop to Tullamarine airport 19 kilometres away for less than $90 could be a reality sooner than a long-awaited train line.
Arthur Stevens looks at the latest plans for the city from Uber.

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Protesters detained at march in Moscow

At least 94 people have been detained at an unsanctioned gathering in Moscow, according to a monitoring website. After charges were dropped against an independent journalist, protesters are calling for those who targeted him to be punished. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow. 

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French government to set out legislative agenda for the rest of Macron's term

French prime minister Edouard Philippe is to set out (HAS set out, if using after 13G) his government's priorities for the three years remaining of Emmanuel Macron's term in a major speech in Wednesday.

Pension reform - a hugely controversial subject - is top of the agenda.

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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UK TO CUT EMISSIONS TO 'ZERO' BY 2050

The UK will commit to cutting greenhouse gas emissions to close to zero by 2050, according to new plans.

Britain would be the first G7 nation to adopt such a target to attempt to slow climate change.

Emissions from industry, transport, homes and farming will either have to be cut completely - or offset where that's not possible.

The plans have received praise from some environmentalists - others say it's too late.

Dave Timms from Friends of the Earth says the target must be hit.

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N. Korean media confirm swine fever outbreak

North Korean state media has confirmed the country is dealing with an outbreak of African swine fever.

 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

 

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Comedian Jon Stewart excoriates Congress over 9/11 victim funding

Comedian Jon Stewart has issued a blistering attack on the US congress during a hearing on healthcare funding for 9/11 first responders.

Many lawmakers on the panel did not attend, which the former late night TV host described as "shameful".

He said their failure to follow public statements through with real legislative action showed "callous indifference' and rank hypocrisy".

Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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US Team - Biggest Ever World Cup Win

The US women's team has started the World Cup with a record setting rout.  

The US team is defending its 2015 World Cup title in France.  

Rachel Silverman has more. 

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U.S. Engages with Worsening Crisis in Sudan

The Trump administration is sending its top diplomat on African affairs to the crisis-hit country of Sudan.

Experts fear a massive crackdown on the protest movement which ousted longtime President Omar al-Bashir. 

From Washington, Daniel Ryntjes reports...

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Report criticises Oxfam over handling of Haiti sexual misconduct claims

The charity Oxfam has been issued with an official warning over its mismanagement of claims of sexual misconduct by its staff in Haiti during the 2010 earthquake.

An official investigation was launched into the charity's handling of allegations its staff sexually exploited victims. 

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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Iran releases US resident after 4 years

A US resident imprisoned in Iran since 2015 has been released.

Nizar Zakka's release comes during a period of heightened tensions
between Washington and Tehran.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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ALTAF HUSSAIN ARRESTED IN LONDON

The founder of one of Pakistan's biggest political parties has been arrested in London.

Altaf Hussain is a UK citizen after initially requesting asylum in the 1990s.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US Secretary of State Pompeo announces India visit

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has announced plans to visit New Delhi at the end of this month.

This comes after President Trump recently ended certain trade benefits for India.

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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