It was a mixed day for the U.S. markets at the start of the new
trading week as inflation continues to dominate sentiment.
And so-called meme stocks were in focus once again as AMC's rally continues.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Monday, June 7, 2021
US Justice Department recovers most of the ransom paid to pipeline hackers
America's Justice Department says it's recovered most of the ransom paid to Russian hackers by the owners of a US petroleum pipeline.
Last month, the Colonial Pipeline was shut down for nearly a week after a ransomware attack, causing petrol shortages up-and-down America's east coast.
Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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VP Harris warns migrants not to travel to US border
US Vice President Kamala Harris has warned would-be migrants from
Central America not to try to reach the United States.
It came as she met the President of Guatemala for talks.
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Central America not to try to reach the United States.
It came as she met the President of Guatemala for talks.
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Bid to reverse UK's foreign aid spending cut rejected by House of Commons Speaker
Proposals from rebel Conservative MPs to reverse cuts to foreign aid have been rejected in the House of Commons.
The House Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, said the rebel's amendments to the cuts were outside the scope of the bill they were hoping to change and therefore could not be allowed.
Chris Jones has more in London
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EU & RUSSIA PRESIDENTS ADMIT RELATIONS ARE BAD -- BUT IT'S THE OTHER'S FAULT
The President of the European Council says EU-Russia relations will only get better if Russia stops its disruptive behaviour.
In a telephone call, Russia's President Putin and the EU's Charles Michel discussed a host of global issues — but each accused the other of poor decisions.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
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In a telephone call, Russia's President Putin and the EU's Charles Michel discussed a host of global issues — but each accused the other of poor decisions.
Stuart Smith reports from Brussels.
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FDA approves first Alzheimer’s treatment in 18 years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first new
Alzheimer's treatment in 18 years.
The drug addresses the disease process instead of its symptoms but
many in the scientific community question its effectiveness.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Alzheimer's treatment in 18 years.
The drug addresses the disease process instead of its symptoms but
many in the scientific community question its effectiveness.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Jeff Bezos announces he'll be on his own rocket's first crewed space flight
Amazon billionaire, Jeff Bezos, has announced he’s heading into space with his brother on July 20th, some two weeks after stepping down from Amazon as CEO.
The Amazon founder will be blasting off on one of his own rocket ships, the New Shepard, which was developed by Blue Origin- the spaceship company founded by Mr. Bezos in 2000.
Nina-Maria Potts has more:
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MH17 trial starts hearing evidence as it reaches 'crucial' phase
The trial over the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 has begun hearing evidence as the proceedings enter a crucial phase.
Four suspects are accused of involvement in the attack and the murder of all 298 passengers and crew on board MH117.
Lucy Hough has more.
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UK gvt minister questions decision to ban England cricketer for 'racist' comments
The UK's Culture and Sport Secretary, Oliver Dowden, says English cricket's ruling body has gone "over the top" in suspending cricketer Ollie Robinson for racist and sexist remarks he tweeted almost a decade ago.
Mr Dowden tweeted himself that whilst the posts were "offensive and wrong," the England and Wales Cricket Board should "think again" about the decision.
Our correspondent Benji Hyer reports from London.
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French foreign minister to visit Burkina Faso after attack
The French foreign minister is going to visit Burkina Faso to show 'solidarity' after at least 160 people were killed in the worst terror attack the west African country has seen.
Ross Cullen reports.
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UK: JUNE 21ST LOCKDOWN EASING IN THE BALANCE
The UK government says it's still too early to say whether it will be able to ease all covid-19 restrictions in England as planned on June 21st.
Ministers say they are 'open' to a delay if necessary.
Coronavirus cases have been rising in recent weeks as lockdown measures have eased and the India-discovered Delta variant has spread.
But hospitalisations and fatalities have remained low.
Solicitor General Lucy Frazer says it's still possible the June 21st easing might go ahead.
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Putin signs Russia's withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a denunciation of the Open Skies Treaty, signalling Russia's intention to officially withdraw. The agreement allows nations to carry out surveillance flights over the territory of other signatories. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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UGANDA IMPOSES NEW COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS, SCHOOLS CLOSED
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has re-imposed a strict lockdown that includes the closure of schools and the suspension of inter-district travel to curb a surge in COVID-19 cases in the country. Non-Ugandans travelling from India have also been stopped from entering the country. Leon Solomon reports form Kampala
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Delhi eases restrictions as cases of COVID-19 fall to two week low in India
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India's capital New Delhi is opening up as cases of COVID-19 continue to fall around the nation.
More businesses can reopen and public transport will start once again…
But with some restrictions still in place.
Ishan Garg tells us more.
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Filipino-Japanese teen Yuka Saso wins U.S. Women's Open
Filipino-Japanese golfer Yuka Saso has won the US Women's Open.
At age 19, she is the second teenager ever to win the tournament after South Korea's Park Inbee in 2008.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Blinken says US will hold China accountable over COVID-19
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the Biden administration is determined to "get to the bottom" of COVID-19's origins, and will hold China accountable. The US is carrying out its own investigation into the source of the pandemic, after saying a report from the World Health Organisation left many questions unanswered
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Global tax plan criticized for not going far enough
The charity Oxfam has criticized the agreement to create a minimum
global corporate tax rate - saying the 15% rate doesn't go far enough.
The agreement came at the G7 finance ministers' meeting in the UK.
The US government had championed the plan, with President Joe Biden
pushing the proposal.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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global corporate tax rate - saying the 15% rate doesn't go far enough.
The agreement came at the G7 finance ministers' meeting in the UK.
The US government had championed the plan, with President Joe Biden
pushing the proposal.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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VP Harris travels to LatAm for root causes of migration
US Vice President Kamala Harris has started her first overseas trip,
visiting Guatemala and Mexico to look at the root causes of mass
migration to America.
The trip is also a chance to reset relations with the Latin American
countries after four years of President Donald Trump's
anti-immigration policies.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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visiting Guatemala and Mexico to look at the root causes of mass
migration to America.
The trip is also a chance to reset relations with the Latin American
countries after four years of President Donald Trump's
anti-immigration policies.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Sunday, June 6, 2021
Harry and Meghan announce birth of second child
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex - or Harry and Meghan - have announced the arrival of their second child.
Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on Friday in a hospital in California, where the couple now live.
Our U.S. correspondent Giles Gibson reports.
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Friday, June 4, 2021
Trump slams Facebook after announcement of 2-year ban
President Trump will remain banned from Facebook and Instagram until January 2023, meaning that he will no have access to those social media platforms during next year's mid-term elections in America.
But he could be back online in time for the next Presidential election, as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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