US sets new daily coronavirus case record

The US has set a new record for daily coronavirus cases after seeing more than 88 thousand infections in a single day, according to the COVID Tracking Project.

The country remains the worst affected country in the world

Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Hackers steal more than $2 million from Trump campaign coffers

Republicans in the crucial swing states of Wisconsin say that computer hackers stole more than 2 million dollars in campaign funds that were earmarked to support President Trump's efforts to win the state in next week's Presidential election.

The President and his rival, Joe Biden, made dueling speeches on Thursday in Florida as the race for the White House heats up.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Joe Biden, the Democrats candidate for US President, has launched a blistering attack on President Trump’s foreign policy record.

He’s accused the President of cozying up to dictators, and tried to assure Hispanic voters in the crucial swing state of Florida that he will keep American pressure up on the government in Cuba and Venezuela.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Biden and Trump hold rival events in Florida battleground

US Presidential rivals Donald Trump and Joe Biden have held rival events in the crucial battleground state of Florida.

Donald Trump took the state in 2016 and he needs another victory there to stay in the running for the White House.

Our US Correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.

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Gains on Wall St. following record GDP figures

U.S. stocks saw solid gains Thursday following the release of record
breaking gross domestic product figures.

The rally on Wall Street comes a day after the biggest selloff for the
markets since June.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Moderna preparing global launch of its potential Covid-19 vaccine

American biotech company Moderna is preparing to distribute its potential Covid-19 vaccine, which could come as soon as the end of the year if proven safe.

The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company that's among front-runners in the race for a vaccine said it has already received more than a billion dollars in deposits from governments.

Here's Liling Tan with the details.

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U.S. GDP surges to record high in third quarter

The U.S. economy grew at its fastest ever rate in the third quarter as
the country continues to reopen after months of lockdowns.

The Trump administration has said the U.S. will see a V-shaped
recovery but the economic pain caused by the pandemic remains
prevalent.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Trump and Biden campaign today in Florida

President Trump and Joe Biden are both heading to the critical swing state of Florida today as the US election reaches a climax.

The sunshine state is considered must-win in the race for the White House.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports from Washington.

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President Trump President Trump and Joe Biden are both heading to the critical swing state of Florida today as the US election reaches a climax.

Fresh economic data in the United States shows the country’s economic output now growing at a record pace.

From Washington, Simon Marks reports.

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Supreme Court hurts Trump, ruling vote count extensions allowed

The US Supreme Court has dealt a blow to President Donald Trump ruling
that the states of Pennsylvania and North Carolina can extend the
deadline to count mail-in ballots.

The US Postal Service is warning votes posted now are unlikely to be
delivered by Tuesday's Election Day.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn suspended from party after anti-Semitism report

The UK’s main opposition Labour Party has suspended its former leader Jeremy Corbyn, pending investigation

It follows the publication of a damning report into allegations of anti-Semitism which found that Labour, under Mr Corbyn's tenure, was "responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination."

Benji Hyer has the details from London.

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At least three people killed in knife attack in French city of Nice

At least three people have died after a knife attack in the southern French city of Nice.

The incident took place inside a cathedral, with one person reportedly beheaded. The attacker is being treated in hospital.

Ross Cullen has more.

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Anti-Semitism investigation into UK's Labour Party published after 15 months

A report into allegations of anti-Semitism in the UK's main opposition Labour Party has found it was "responsible for unlawful acts of harassment and discrimination."

The Equality and Human Rights Commission, or EHRC, also unveiled "serious failings" in Labour's leadership in addressing anti-Semitism.

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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NEARLY 100,000 PEOPLE A DAY CATCHING CORONAVIRUS IN ENGLAND

The UK has reached a "critical stage" in the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic according to experts. 

A major new study claims nearly 100,000 people in England catching Covid-19 every day and existing measures to control it aren't working. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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Russia reports record COVID-19 cases and deaths

Russia has recorded a daily high of 17,717 new coronavirus cases as well as a record 366 related deaths in the past 24 hours. It comes as regional hospitals in the country are being overwhelmed by the virus and filling up to capacity. Julia Chapman has more.

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UK LAWMAKERS CHALLENGE GOVERNMENT OVER RUSSIAN INTERFERENCE

UK lawmakers are filing legal proceedings against the government, over claims it failed to prevent Russian interference in the 2016 EU referendum, and the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence.

The group of lawmakers from across multiple political parties wants an independent inquiry, after Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee found the Government never looked for evidence of Russian interference.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Europe hopes to provide 700million Covid vaccines from April 2021

The EU could vaccinate 700million people from April, according to the President of the European Commission. 

Speaking in Brussels, Ursula von Der Leyen called for harmonisation of country's vaccination plans.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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USA Supports Yoo Myung-hee instead of Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for WTO head

The United States government has thrown its support to South Korea's Yoo Myung-hee rather than Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a preferred candidate to lead the World Trade Organisation. This is despite overwhelming support from other member countries in the global body.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.

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UK GOVT RESISTS NATIONAL LOCKDOWN

The UK government says it still wants to avoid a national covid-19 lockdown.

This despite new data suggesting nearly 100 000 people are catching coronavirus every day in England, with the pace of the outbreak accelerating.

Scientists advising the government have been urging a national lockdown of some sort since September.

But cabinet minister Robert Jenrick says that's not the right course of action - yet.

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India brings in new law to tackle air pollution

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India is bringing in a new legislation to curb Air pollution.

As the winter season nears experts warn that Air quality in the country could worsen.

Which might burden India's healthcare system which is already struggling to cope with COVID 19.

Ishan Garg has more details from New Delhi.

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India's Covid-19 infections cross 8 million

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India's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has crossed 8 million infections.

Data from the country's health ministry on Thursday showed that India recorded 49,881 new cases in 24 hours. 517 deaths were reported, taking the death toll to more than 120,000.

India remains the second worst affected country in terms of the number of infections after the US.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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AUSTRALIA – PARALYSED GET MOVING USING IMPLANT

Two Australian men with upper body paralysis, have operated computers with their thoughts after receiving an implant the size of a paperclip.

Shaun Bindley reports

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