Apple's online store goes live in India

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Apple's online retail store is now live in India.

Reports say the company was preparing for the past few years…

But local regulations delayed the launch.

Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi on how the tech giant is only beginning to penetrate one of the world's fastest-growing tech markets.

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Rebels Kill 12 in Eastern DR Congo

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At least 12 civilians have been killed in an attack by rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A Congolese soldier was also killed in the overnight attack that was carried out near the border of neighbouring Uganda.

Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Australia – Government announces billion dollar upgrade to National Broadband Network.

The Australian government has announced a $4.5 billion upgrade to the countries broadband network.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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China Pledges to Go Carbon Neutral by 2030

China has vowed to go carbon neutral by 2060 in what environmentalists have called a major step forward.

The goals were the most concrete yet announced by the world's largest greenhouse gas polluter.

Patrick Fok reports.

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Hong Kong schools reopen after months of COVID-19 closure

Hong Kong schools have officially reopened for the first time in months, following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. 

More than 300 thousand primary and secondary students are resuming classes, with the rest due to return next week.  

Richard Kimber reports.

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Cindy McCain Endorses Joe Biden for President

Cindy McCain, the widow of Republican Senator John McCain, has endorsed Joe Biden for President.

She made the announcement on twitter, writing that her late husband "lived by a code: country first."

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

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"It's a shame" - Trump on America's Covid-19 death toll topping 200,000

President Trump says "it's a shame" that the Covid-19 death toll in the United States has reached 200 thousand.

He was speaking at the White House where he again blamed China for the pandemic.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Tesla Says Will Cut Battery Cost in Half

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the electric carmaker's next generation of batteries will be more powerful and cost about half as much.

Electric cars are still more expensive than vehicles with combustion engines.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Facebook removes Chinese accounts targeting both Trump and Biden

Facebook has taken down a network of accounts originating in China that targeted US President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden.

The social media giant also disabled a separate network in the Philippines.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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US MARKETS: S&P snaps losing streak

The S&P recovered from a four day losing streak streak, while
increases for big tech shares saw the Nasdaq jump nearly two percent.

The gains came despite the US passing another significant milestone in
the coronavirus pandemic.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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Republicans secure support for Supreme Court confirmation vote

President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee will face a confirmation vote in the Senate after republicans secured enough support for the move.

It paves the way for voting to take place ahead of November's presidential election.

From Washington, Kate Fisher reports.

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France, Germany decline to participate in WHO COVAX scheme

The WHO says countries comprising more than 60% of the world's population have signed up to its COVAX initiative to buy coronavirus vaccines- but a number have declined or refused to participate. 

These include France, Germany, China and the US, who've chosen to strike their own deals with pharmaceutical firms. 

Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels. 

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OVER A MILLION OF ENGLAND'S PUPILS MISSING SCHOOL

England's schools are sending home increasingly more pupils, compared to last week, due to Covid-19 incidents.

A week ago, one percent of England's pupils were home due to confirmed or suspected cases of the virus.

This week, it's four percent, meaning over a million pupils are missing school.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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More than 200,000 Americans dead from Covid-19

More than 200 thousand Americans have now died of Covid-19.

The landmark was passed earlier today according to Johns Hopkins University which tabulates the figures.

President Trump marked the occasion by launching a blistering attack on China.

Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Deutsche Bank shuttering 20 percent of German branches

In Germany, Deutsche Bank said it will slash its presence on the High Street by 20 percent, pointing to a fall in foot traffic and changing customer habits. 

 

With the details, Trent Murray reports from Berlin.

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Eastern DRC Rebel Attack

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At least 12 civilians have been killed in an attack by rebels in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A Congolese soldier was also killed in the overnight attack that was carried out near the border of neighboring Uganda.

 Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Trump attacks China at UN General Assembly

President Donald Trump has used his speech at the UN General Assembly
to accuse China and the World Health Organization of covering up the
coronavirus pandemic.

He also said the UN should hold China to account

Sarah Walton reports from New York.

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Trump could face tax fraud investigation

A New York district attorney has suggested that Donald Trump and his
businesses could be investigated for tax fraud.

Prosecutors have been in a protracted battle to obtain President
Trump's tax returns but court filings reveal further details on the
investigation.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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NASA plans 2024 female Moon mission

NASA says it aims to put a woman on the Moon by 2024.

The mission would be the first human moon landing in over 50 years.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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TANZANIAN OPPOSITION LEADER TUNDU LISSU PROMISES TO DEFEND PEOPLE’S RIGHTS AHEAD OF OCTOBER ELECTIONS

Chadema's presidential candidate Tundu Lissu has pledged that he will bring a new constitution that will ensure citizens' powers and rights are respected.

Daniel Kijo reports.

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