India crosses 6.9 million COVID 19 cases

India added over 78,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload to over 6.9 million.

India recorded 964 deaths in the past day, pushing the death toll above 106,000 fatalities.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...

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Russia registers record daily COVID-19 cases

Russia has recorded 12,126 new COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours, its highest daily figure since the start of the pandemic. But as the virus spreads across the country, officials are resisting repeating the tough measures introduced in the Spring. Julia Chapman reports from Moscow.

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Azerbaijani and Armenian diplomats to attend talks in Moscow

The Russian Foreign Ministry says representatives from Armenia and Azerbaijan have confirmed their attendance in consultations in Moscow on Friday. The two countries are engaged in fierce fighting over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Julia Chapman has more.

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UK ECONOMY GROWS, BUT SLOWER THAN EXPECTED

The UK economy grew 2.1% in August according to the latest figures.

That's weaker growth than expected, and a significant slowing compared to June and July.

It comes as the UK government considers tightening restrictions on swathes of the country with confirmed coronavirus cases increasing rapidly.

It could see pubs and restaurants closed in some areas.

Business minister Nadhim Zahawi says it's a difficult decision.

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Last French hostage is released in Mali

The last known French hostage has been released in Mali.

Sophie Petronin will arrive back in France on Friday after being held for nearly four years in the West African country by an armed group with ties to al-Qaeda.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.
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Australia – Pressure over border re-openings continues

The Premiers of the Australian States of Queensland and New South Wales continue to snipe at each other over border re-openings.

Shaun Bindley reports

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S. Korean man receives six-month sentence for lying during coronavirus tracking

A South Korean court has sentenced a man to six months in jail for lying to health authorities about his job and whereabouts during a coronavirus tracking probe.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Controversy mounts over de-registration of Hong Kong teacher

Hong Kong's Education Bureau is facing increased public criticism of its decision to deregister a teacher accused of spreading pro-independence messages in class.

Meanwhile Chinese state media is praising the move, and says the city's education sector is "seriously ill". 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Pelosi to announce legislation on "Presidential Capacity" Commission

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is to announce legislation to set up "a commission on presidential capacity."

It comes as President Trump continues to recover from the coronavirus at the White House.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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U.S. markets rise despite stimulus uncertainty

The major U.S. indexes closed the day in positive territory with
stimulus talks again dominating investor sentiment.

President Trump has signaled support for a raft of coronavirus
spending packages while rejecting the Democrats 2.2 trillion dollar
proposal.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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FBI: plot to kidnap Michigan Governor foiled

13 people have been charged with plotting against the government of the US state of Michigan, including a plan to kidnap its Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer.

Our US correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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France fears a "wave" of new coronavirus cases in Paris capital region

Four more French cities will be placed on maximum coronavirus alert from Saturday and several others have been put on warning as the country's Covid-19 infection rate continues to increase.

The health minister said the situation in France was deteriorating as he announced new restrictions for major cities including Lyon and Lille.

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Orthodox jews protest against NYC coronavirus restrictions

Members of New York City's Orthodox Jewish community have held two
nights of protests against coronavirus restrictions.

It follows a public health crackdown in their neighbourhoods.

Sarah Walton reports.

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HUGE RISE IN COVID-19 CASES IN UK

The UK has recorded another huge jump in coronavirus cases with 17,540 more people testing positive in the last 24 hours. 

It comes as Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the UK has reached "perilous moment" in the pandemic. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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Trump pulls out of virtual debate, Biden nonplussed

There's more chaos on America's Presidential election campaign trail after President Trump said he won't agree to participate in a "virtual" Presidential debate next Thursday.

The President's intervention came AFTER the debate organizers announced the change.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

 

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Jobless claims data suggests cooling labour market

840,000 Americans filed for first time unemployment benefits last week
in a sign that the rate of job hiring may be starting to slow.

The labor market has strengthened significantly since the height of
the pandemic but millions in the U.S. remain on unemployment benefits.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Pussy Riot members detained for LGBT protest

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Several members of anti-Kremlin group Pussy Riot were detained in Moscow on Thursday. It happened the day after members staged a protest against homophobia in Russia. Galina Polonskaya has more. 

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NORTHERN ENGLAND MAYORS PUSH BACK AGAINST NEW LOCAL LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS

Mayors and politicians of cities in northern England are pushing back against government plans for further local restrictions, without "genuine dialgoue" and consultation.

Many want more say as to the kinds of restrictions imposed, and want more financial support from central government for businesses.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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[Wrap] Trump pulls out of second debate after it goes virtual

US President Donald Trump says he will not take part in a second
debate with rival Joe Biden after it was announced it would be held
virtually.

The two men were scheduled to meet next Thursday.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Germany's coronavirus cases surge

Germany's public health authority has warned that the country's Covid-19 infection rate is at risk of spiraling out of control. While Germany has so far managed to keep infections lower than many of its European neighbours, the government says the situation is now changing, as infections surge.

Trent Murray reports from Berlin.

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