UK TO OUTLINE IRAN RESPONSE

The UK is due to outline a response later (Monday) to the seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker by Iran.

Tehran insists 'prudence and foresight' are necessary to de-escalate tensions.

The Stena Impero oil tanker was seized on Friday in the Strait of Hormuz, accused by Iran of violating international maritime rules.

It follows the seizure of an Iranian vessel off Gibraltar two weeks ago.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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US Rapper ASAP Rocky to remain in Stockholm Jail

US Rapper ASAP Rocky is to spend 6 more days in jail in Stockholm after a court authorized a request from prosecutors.

The 30 year old has been accused of assault, but he says he acted in self-defense.

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports…

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Trump calls lawmaker Ilhan Omar 'foul mouthed', day after disavowing racist chants against her

President Trump has once again attacked Democrat Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, describing her on twitter Friday as "Foul Mouthed"

It comes just a day after he was forced to defend crowd chants of 'send her back', aimed at the minority lawmaker during his latest campaign rally

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington

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BRITISH MPS CALL ON EU TO PROTECT CITIZENS' RIGHTS IN NO-DEAL

A cross-party group of British MPs have met with the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier to call for UK citizens' rights to be protected in the event of a no-deal Brexit. 

Outside the EU Commission the emergency task force said the 5 million EU and UK nationals living abroad should not be "collateral damage" for "our failure in Britain to agree a deal."  

Holly Hudson reports. 

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UK HOME SECRETARY WANTS PUBLIC FIGURES TO MODERATE EXTREMIST LANGUAGE

Concerns over extremism are being voiced by the UK's Home Secretary Sajid Javid, who is calling for better integration and for public figures to moderate their extremist language.

This, at a time following US President Donald Trump's twitter remarks, telling congresswomen to go back to the countries they originally came from.

UK correspondent Natalie Powell reports.

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French authorities on alert for AFCON football final match

Authorities in France are on alert for the Africa Cup of Nations final football match between Senegal and Algeria on Friday. 

Police have clashed with Algerian fans during the last two rounds of the competition. 

Now the team's coach is calling for calm. 

Oliver Whtifield-Miocic reports from Paris. 

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DUTCH SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS SREBRENICA LIABILITY RULING

The Dutch supreme court has upheld a ruling that the Netherlands was partially responsible for 350 deaths in Bosnia's Srebrenica massacre.

The court said the state had 10% liability, as this was the probability that its soldiers could have prevented the killings.

Bosnian Serb forces killed a total of 8,000 Muslim men in the town of Srebrenica in 1995.

Holly Hudson reports from Brussels. 

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India gears up for second attempt at launching moon mission

India's space agency is gearing up for its  second attempt to launch its latest moon mission to the lunar south pole on Monday.

Its attempted launch last week had to be aborted about an hour before lift-off because of a "technical snag".

Our India correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports.

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Three beaten to death over cattle theft allegations in India

Another case of cow vigilantism in India- this time three people have been beaten to death by a mob over allegations of cow theft.

According to Human Rights Watch, radical cow protection groups have killed at least 44 people since 2016 and these groups often receive support from law enforcement agencies and politicians. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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President Putin visits flood-hit region of Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has flown to Siberia to visit a region affected by flooding for more than a month. The unprecedented level of flooding has claimed the lives of 25 people. Julia Chapman reports.

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17 INJURED AT 'CAR CRUISE' EVENT

17 people have been injured in the UK at a gathering of modified car enthusiasts.

Two vehicles crashed in Stevenage and then careered into people spectating at the 'car cruise' event.

Police say some of the victims are seriously injured.

Witnesses are being asked to share any videos with officers as they investigate the incident in the town north of London.

James Goodison reports from Stevenage.

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Iran has "No Information" that U.S. Downed Drone

Donald Trump says the U.S. military brought down an Iranian drone flying close to a naval ship in the Straits of Hormuz.

At the United Nations, Iran's Foreign Minister said he had "no information" about losing a drone.

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U.S. outcry over Trump Rally chants 'send her back' aimed at minority congresswoman

There's been widespread outcry in the U.S. after a crowd at a Trump reelection rally on Wednesday aimed chants at Democratic congresswomen Ilhan Omar

The Minnesota representative was one of four minority women subjected to recent, racist remarks by President Trump

Kevin McAleese has this from Washington....  

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Trump administration defends migrant detention center conditions

Acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is being
grilled on Capitol Hill about conditions in immigration detention
centres.

This week, Amnesty International called on the Trump administration to
close a facility in Florida, calling conditions there "unlawful."

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson reports

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Epstein denied bail pending sex trafficking trial

American financier Jeffrey Epstein has been denied bail ahead of his
sex trafficking trial after authorities argued he could try to escape
the country.

The multi-millionaire businessman is accused of creating a network of
underage girls he sexually abused over several years.

Nick Harper reports from New York.

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UK MPs BACK ATTEMPT TO STOP 'NO DEAL' BREXIT

UK lawmakers have voted in favour of an attempt to stop Parliament being suspended to force through a so-called No Deal Brexit.

One minister has resigned from government to back the move ahead of an expected Boris Johnson premiership.

Olly Barratt reports from London.

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EU CHIEF: NO-DEAL BREXIT WOULD CAUSE "UNSPEAKABLE HARM"

The Vice-President of the EU Commission, Frans Timmermans, says he was "really surprised" that Britain had "no cunning plan" when it came to Brexit. 

Speaking following a meeting of the General Affairs Council Mr Timmermans reiterated his support for the current withdrawal agreement saying no-deal would cause "unspeakable harm." 

Holly Hudson reports from Brussels. 

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Netflix looks to India as US subscriptions dip

Online streaming giant Netflix says it plans to launch a lower-priced subscription plan in India in a bid to grow its user base.

This at a time when the company lost over 120,000 paid subscribers in the United States during the second quarter.

Neha Poonia reports from New Delhi.

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G7 finance ministers reach deal on digital tax

The G7's finance ministers have agreed, at a summit in Chantilly in norther France, to fix a minimum rate of corporate tax for digital giants like Facebook and Google, in order to fight tax evasion. 

But they haven't yet agreed on what that rate should be.

Elena Casas reports from Paris. 

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NO DEAL BREXIT COULD SPARK UK RECESSION

A new report suggests a no-deal Brexit is likely to plunge the UK into recession next year.

The chances of leaving the EU without a deal have risen significantly, since both candidates vying for the role of Prime Minister when Theresa May steps down next week have said they'd be willing to leave the bloc without a deal.

UK Correspondent Natalie Powell reports

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