California to Ban Sales of Gas-Powered Vehicles

California governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order banning the sale of gasoline-powered cars in the next fifteen years.

The state is the first in the US to try and implement a blanket ban.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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France tightens measures with restaurant closures in Marseille

Bars and restaurants in France's second city of Marseille will be closed from Monday onwards for a period of at least two weeks, as the country struggles under a second wave of the coronavirus.

France's health secretary announced the new measures, which included naming Paris as one of the regions most at risk from the surge in new infections and hospitalisations.

Our correspondent in Paris, Ross Cullen, has more.

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Justice Department Seeks to Limit Legal Protection for Social Media Companies

The US Justice Department has introduced a proposal to limit legal protections for social media platforms over the content that appears on their sites.

The move comes amid complaints from the Trump administration about alleged anti-conservative bias from tech firms like Twitter and Google.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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One ex-police officer charged in relation to fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor

One former police officer has been charged with "wanton endangerment" in relation to the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor.

The 26-year-old died in a police shooting inside her own home in the US state of Kentucky in March.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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New York's Metropolitan Opera cancels entire season, will remain shuttered for another year

The Metropolitan Opera in New York has announced that it's cancelling its entire season and will not resume performances until September of next year at the earliest.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Johnson and Johnson starts phase 3 of Covid-19 vaccine trial

A Covid-19 vaccine created by Johnson & Johnson has entered the third
and final phase of clinical trials.

Three other vaccines are already in the final stage of trials but the
Johnson & Johnson version is different.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Breonna Taylor: Louisville under state of emergency ahead of charges announcement

Prosecutors are due to announce whether any police officers will be
charged in connection with the shooting of Breonna Taylor.

The city of Louisville in Kentucky is under a state of emergency ahead
of the announcement.

Sarah Walton reports

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US mourners gather to honor Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Mourners have gathered to honor Justice Ruth Bader
Ginsburg as she lies in repose at the US Supreme Court.

Justice Ginsburg died on Friday sparking a bitter political fight to
replace her.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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ISIS 'BEATLES' COULD STAND TRIAL IN U.S.

Two members of  Islamic State, known as the 'Beatles', could now stand in trial in the U.S. following a legal ruling that allows the UK to share evidence with US prosecutors.

Holly Hudson has more. 

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EU unveils long-awaited migration pact

The EU has unveiled a long-awaited migration pact, which aims to streamline the asylum process among member states. 

Lucy Hough is our correspondent in Brussels. 

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UK transfers US evidence on Islamic State 'Beatles' militants

The UK has sent evidence to the United States about two British men who are alleged Islamic State militants. 

Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh are accused of belonging to an 'IS' cell dubbed "The Beatles," responsible for the killings of Western hostages.

The evidence could clear a way for a trial.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Lukashenko inaugurated as president of Belarus

Alexander Lukashenko has been inaugurated for his sixth term as president of Belarus. The ceremony took place on Wednesday with no prior announcement and follows weeks of protests against his rule. Julia Chapman has more.

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UK HAULIERS FACE SEVERE DISRUPTION AFTER BREXIT IF FAIL TO PREPARE

The UK government is warning exporters that severe disruption is likely if they don't properly prepare for new customs rules at UK borders.

Although the UK has left the EU, for now trade rules have remained the same.

But that's all set to change at the end of the year, when the UK signs a deal with the EU or leaves the bloc without one.

Either way, the Government says change is coming, and hauliers need to be ready.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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Navalny released from hospital

INTRO: Aleksey Navalny has been released from the Charite hospital in Berlin. Doctors say that a complete recovery is possible after Germany found evidence that Navalny was poisoned with Novichok. Galina Polonskaya has more on this. 

 

 

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14 teens hit by lightening during soccer match near Zurich

Over a dozen teenagers have been hospitalised after being struck by lightning in a small village near Zurich. The teens were playing football when the bad weather arrived.

 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin.

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Alexei Navalny discharged from Berlin Hospital

Russian Opposition activist Alexei Navalny has been discharged from hospital after being poisened with a chemical nerve agent.

 

With the latest, Trent Murray reports from Berlin.

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India and China agree not to send more troops to Ladakh border

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China and India have agreed not to send more troops to a disputed Himalayan border where tensions have escalated in recent months, the two countries said.

This follows military talks that took place between India and China on Monday.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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UK GOVT URGED TO EXTEND SUPPORT TO AVOID UNEMPLOYMENT

The UK government's under pressure to extend further support to the economy after announcing new coronavirus restrictions which could last six months.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's furlough scheme - which has paid the wages of millions of workers - is due to finish at the end of next month.

But several sectors of the economy have still not been able to reopen fully, or in some cases, at all.

Clare McNeill from the Institute for Public Policy Research is recommending a wages subsidy scheme, which is reportedly under consideration by the government.

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Death toll rises in India building collapse

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The death toll has risen to at least 35 following a building collapse on the outskirts of Mumbai.

The residential property collapsed on Monday, but rescue teams are still searching for possible survivors.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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Uganda Prison Escapees Turn Positive for COVID-19

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The Uganda Prisons Service says samples that were taken from inmates that escaped from a prison have turned positive for COVID-19.

A group of 219 inmates escaped from Singila Prison in the northeastern town of Moroto on September 16.

Isabel Nakirya reports.

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