Spat Escalating Between China and UK over Hong Kong

A spat between the UK and China over Hong Kong is taking a serious turn.

Britain has summoned China's ambassador to the UK after Liu Xiaoming warned of damage to bilateral relations over comments about the unrest in the territory.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Alarm in France over lead pollution from Notre Dame

Levels of lead pollution 400 to 700 times higher than the limit considered safe in French law were measured around Notre Dame cathedral weeks after the fire, according to French media.

The government is coming under attack for failing to decontaminate the site properly, or warn locals sufficiently about the risk. 

Elena Casas reports from Paris.

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India economy expected to pick up this year, government says

India's economy is predicted to pick up to 7 per cent in the current financial year compared to 6.8 per cent the previous year, according to the government.

This comes ahead of India announcing its annual budget on Friday, which will be closely watched after the Narendra Modi led government was re-elected in May.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Von der Leyen pick criticized in Germany

European Commission president nominee Ursula von Der Leyen is facing criticism in her native Germany which could jeopardize her confirmation.

German politicians from across the political spectrum criticized her nomination as undemocratic.

Ira Spitzer has more from Berlin.

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Russia confirms submarine involved in accident was nuclear-powered

Russia has confirmed that the military submarine which caught fire on Monday and killed fourteen sailors was nuclear-powered. 

It comes after days of speculation that the government had been covering up the severity of the incident.

Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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CONSERVATIVE HOPEFULS VIE FOR VOTES

UK Prime Ministerial hopeful Boris Johnson says he'll recruit 20 000 police officers to combat a 'crime wave' in Britain.

His pledge on crime comes as both candidates to be next Conservative Party leader and therefore Prime Minister make spending promises.

Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says he's best positioned to deliver a Brexit deal and keep Labour's Jeremy Corbyn out of Downing Street.

The winner of the race will be announced on 23rd July.

Boris Johnson denies he's making spending pledges he can't keep.

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Boeing sets $100mln fund for families of 737 Max Jet air crash victims

American aircraft manufacturer, Boeing is pledging $100 million dollars to help families and communities affected by the two deadly crashes involving its 737 MAX airliner.  

The money will go to nonprofits and groups that will distribute the funds to relatives of the 346 people who died in the crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.

Our US correspondent Kevin McAleese reports...

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Women's World Cup Final - The Netherlands vs The USA

The Netherlands will face the United States in the Women's World Cup final.

The Dutch overcame Sweden in a tense semifinal match. Rachel Silverman has more. 

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China's UK Ambassador says Britain has 'interfered' in Hong Kong protests

China's ambassador to the UK has criticised the British government for interfering in the Hong Kong protests.

It comes after UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt gave as series of interviews expressing unwavering support to Hong Kong.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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AU condemns Libya attack on migrants

The African Union commission is calling for an independent
investigation into the bombing of a detention centre in Libya where
over 40 people are reported to have been killed.

Libya remains in internal conflict as the UN-backed Government of
National Accord and the Liberation National army have failed to find a
truce.

The latter is now using military means to try and take control of the
capital Tripoli.

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa.

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Squalid conditions at US border detention centres but Mexico says migration slowing

Squalid conditions at migrant detention centres on the US southern border are more widespread than initially revealed according to a US government watch dog.

But the Mexican government says the surge in Central America migrants is beginning to ease after their enforcement efforts.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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Rouhani says Iran will Increase Concentration of Uranium, Again Breaching Nuclear Deal

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says his country will increase the concentration of its enriched uranium in response to sanctions imposed by the United States.

This would constitute a second and more serious breach of the 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers.

From Washington Daniel Ryntjes reports.

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RUSSIA OFFICIALLY SUSPENDS INF TREATY

The Russian President has signed legislation that will suspend a 1987 nuclear missile treaty with the United States.

The Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty will officially come to an end on the second of August.

Ross Cullen has more from Moscow.

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UN: Libya migrant attack could be "war crime"

The United Nations says an apparent air strike on a migrant camp in
Libya that killed at least 44 people could constitute a "war crime".

The Libyan government has blamed militant leader General Khalifa
Haftar, who has in turn blamed the government.

Nick Harper reports from the UN in New York.

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Rahul Gandhi, chief of India's oldest political party, resigns

The head of India's chief opposition party, Rahul Gandhi has resigned taking responsibility for the Congress' massive defeat in May's general elections.

Mr. Gandhi was appointed head of the Congress party in 2017 and led the party's campaign in the 2019 general elections.

Rahul Gandhi belongs to the Nehru Gandhi family and is related to three former Indian Prime Ministers.

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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S. Korea to boost domestic component makers over fight with Japan

Amid a worsening feud with Japan, South Korea says it plans to invest heavily in domestic tech components to wean itself off key exports from its neighbor. 

 

Bruce Harrison reports Seoul.

 

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ENGLAND'S LIONESSES SUFFER WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL HEARTBREAK

England were knocked out of the Women's World Cup in a dramatic semi-final against holders U.S.A on Tuesday night. 

The Lionesses lost 1-2 after a penalty was saved in the 84th minute. 

Holly Hudson reports. 

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UK LEADERSHIP HOPEFUL BORIS JOHNSON PROMISES REVIEW OF SUGAR TAX

UK Leader hopeful Boris Johnson has pledged to review taxes on foods containing salt, fat and sugar, if he were to become the next British Conservative party leader.

The former UK Foreign Secretary says the so-called 'sin-taxes' should be looked at to see if they are unfairly targeting lower income families.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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The Netherlands face Sweden in Women's World Cup semi-final

The second semi-final of the Women's World Cup will take place in Lyon, France on Wednesday. 

The Netherlands will face Sweden to decide who will play in Sunday's final match against the USA. 

Paris Correspondent Oliver Whitfield-Miocic looks ahead to the game.

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EU TOP JOBS: CHARM OFFENSIVE

EU officials are beginning the process of trying to convince European lawmakers to back their choices for the bloc's top jobs.

Ursula von der Leyen has been nominated as President of the European Commission, which would make her the first woman in that post.

Christine Lagarde is the choice for President of the European Central Bank.

Correspondent Olly Barratt is in Brussels - he says it's not a done deal yet.

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