German investigators arrive at site of chemical plant blast

Special investigators have arrived at the scene of a deadly chemical plant explosion in northwest Germany. 

The facility, which is is used to process chemical waste, was rocked by a major explosion earlier this week, leading to emergency warnings to be issued to nearby residents. Several people remain missing, and a criminal negligence investigation has been opened. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin. 

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South African port operations restored after cyberattack

Four South African ports, including the busiest in sub-Saharan Africa, are returning to normal operations after being forced to switch to manual systems on 22 June. State-owned Transnet declared force majeure after their IT systems were disrupted by a cyberattack, which led to disruptions and delays to import and export operations. Mark Roughton has details.

 

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U.S Considering Halting Sale of Arms to Nigeria

The U.S parliament is considering a stop to the proposed sale of arms to Nigeria, worth 875 million dollars.

 

The arms are to support Nigeria's fight against security challenges such as terrorism, cattle rustling and kidnapping for ransom.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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CHINESE SENTENCED TO PRISON

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A military court in the Democractic Republic of Congo has sentenced three Chinese nationals to four months in prison for ordering Congolese soldiers to whip artisanal miners who were illegally excavating cobalt on their land in the southeast.

A video of the soldiers beating the miners was shared on social media sparking an uproar among Congolese citizens. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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Sero surveys shows two-thirds population exposed to COVID-19 in 11 Indian states

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A Sero Survey in India shows that COVID-19 infections in the country is more prevalent than previously believed.

In 11 states, three in five have anti-bodies for the virus.

And in one state, 70% of the population has been exposed to it, as Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

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Australia - Lockdowns tightened as daily infections peak

With 239 new infections detected in the past 24 hrs, covid restrictions in areas of the state of New South Wales have been tightened further.

Movement for people in eight local government areas is now restricted to just a five kilometer radius, and the wearing of masks is now mandatory outside homes.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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Simone Biles to sit out individual all-round event at Tokyo Olympics

U.S. star gymnast Simone Biles will not participate in the individual all-round competition at the Tokyo Olympics after withdrawing from the team event earlier this week. 

Her teammate Jade Carey will take her place on Thursday. 

Phoebe Amoroso has more. 

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Mixed close on Wall Street after Fed meeting

It was a mixed close for the U.S. markets Wednesday as the Federal
Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged.

But some strong quarterly earnings helped give Boeing and Alphabet a
boost during trading hours.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Tanzania begins Covid-19 vaccine roll out

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan and other government officials received their  Covid-19 vaccine jab at the launch of the country's inoculation campaign. President Hassan, who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last weekend expressed confidence in the safety of vaccines and said the country will pursue more doses.

 

Daniel Kijo has more

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U.S. expected to require federal workers to get vaccine or face regular testing

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to announce Thursday that federal
employees will need to get a Covid-19 vaccine or be subject to regular
testing.

This comes as the U.S. is seeing a rise in coronavirus cases and
sluggish vaccination rates.

U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.

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UK Quarantine Rules To Change

Fully vaccinated travellers from the US and EU will be allowed to enter England without the need to quarantine on arrival.

The changes were announced by the UK transport secretary, and come into force next week.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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Looting damage hurts South Africa's economic recovery

South Africa’s economic recovery is taking another blow, after a week of widespread looting and destruction of businesses earlier in July. Government now expects that the country will only return to pre-COVID-19 growth levels in 2023. Treasury is tasked with finding the necessary budget to reinstate several relief measures for the country’s poorest citizens. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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DRC SOLDIERS KILLED

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Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say they have lost 7 soldiers in three days of fighting with rebels in the northeastern province of Ituri.

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Nigeria government to prosecute passengers who abscond from quarantine

Nigerian authorities have vowed to sanction returning passengers who abscond from quarantine facilities, including possible prosecution of such individuals.

Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja

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UK Quarantine Rules Under Review

Some fully vaccinated travellers might be allowed to enter the UK without the need to quarantine on arrival.

Cabinet ministers are discussing the plans, which would only apply to those from the US and EU.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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US & RUSSIA MEET IN GENEVA TO DISCUSS NUCLEAR WEAPONS & 'STRATEGIC STABILITY'

Delegates from the United States and Russia are meeting in Geneva to discuss how nuclear weapons should be managed and deployed by the world's two greatest nuclear powers.

The US is keen any new agreement includes Russia's large supply of tactical nuclear weapons, which are designed for battlefield situations and not covered by existing treaties.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Indian counterpart S Jaishankar

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting his Indian counterpart and other officials on a two-day visit.

This is Blinken's first official visit to India since he took charge under President Joe Biden.

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50% of German population fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Germany has hit a major vaccine milestone, as the country races to provide second doses to people to help protect against the Delta variant. 

The news comes as Angela Merkel said she would meet with state leaders to ensure the country was prepared for any big surges of coronavirus cases. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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France becomes fifth country to pass mark of six million Covid-19 cases

France has become the fifth country in the world to pass the mark of six million confirmed Covid-19 cases, after the United States, India, Brazil and Russia.

It comes as France deals with its fourth waves of coronavirus infections

Ross Cullen reports from Paris.

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Frances 'owes a debt' to Polynesia over nuclear tests

The French president has admitted responsibility for the atomic weapons tests that France carried out in French Polynesia between 1966 and 1996.

Emmanuel Macron made the comments during the final day of a trip to the French territory in the South Pacific.

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