Oil prices have hit their highest level for several years.
It comes as the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions drives up demand for fuel.
Sarah Walton reports
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
French president puts innovation and clean energy at heart of ‘France 2030’ economic plan
The French president has announced 35 billion dollars of investment in innovation and new industries as part of his so-called France 2030 plan.
Emmanuel Macron says more than a billion dollars will be set aside for smaller and more efficient nuclear reactors and he wants to see two million French-built electric cars on the roads by 2030.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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Emmanuel Macron says more than a billion dollars will be set aside for smaller and more efficient nuclear reactors and he wants to see two million French-built electric cars on the roads by 2030.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
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Job vacancy number hits record-high in the UK
The number of jobs available in the UK hit a record high between July and September according to new data.
Around 1.1 million vacancies were available at that time according to the Office for National Statistics.
Chris Jones has more in London.
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Russia reports record daily COVID-19 deaths
Russia has reported a record 973 deaths from COVID-19 in the past day as the country approaches its highest ever daily caseload. Officials say they are concerned about the situation, but there are minimal restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the virus. Julia Chapman has more from Moscow.
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EU and US officials hold talks with Taliban in Doha
The Taliban is holding talks with European Union officials in the Qatari capital of Doha on Tuesday.
Representatives from the United States will also take part.
The EU says the two sides will discuss humanitarian aid and women's rights amongst other issues.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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President Buhari approves funds for take-off of Community Policing in Nigeria
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has approved funds for the take off of the much anticipated community policing initiative across the country.
The growing security concerns which have seen more than one thousand people kidnapped and several others killed since late last year have necessitated this move.
Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja
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Damning Covid-19 report published in UK
The UK's handling of Covid-19 in the early stages of the pandemic was one of the worst ever public health failures.
That's according to a newly published report by MPs, which says the government's initial approach to achieve herd immunity by infection led to a delay in imposing the first lockdown, which cost thousands of lives.
Benji Hyer has more details from London.
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REPORT: UK COVID RESPONSE A PUBLIC HEALTH FAILURE
The UK's early handling of Covid-19 was one of the worst public health failures in history, according to a report by MPs.
The report acknowledges the UK government followed scientific advice, but says a delay in the first coronavirus lockdown cost thousands of lives.
The cross-party report did point to successes in the country's covid response, including the vaccination rollout.
Cabinet minister Steve Barclay says there will be a public inquiry to fully explore what could have been done differently.
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The report acknowledges the UK government followed scientific advice, but says a delay in the first coronavirus lockdown cost thousands of lives.
The cross-party report did point to successes in the country's covid response, including the vaccination rollout.
Cabinet minister Steve Barclay says there will be a public inquiry to fully explore what could have been done differently.
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COALITION NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE IN GERMANY FOLLOWING ELECTION
Over a fortnight since German voters went to polls in national elections, the final result remains unclear, as coalition negotiations continue.
No party won an outright majority, meaning the country is on course for a three way coalition government. The leaders of each of those three parties will meet in Berlin Tuesday in an effort to negotiate a new post-Angela Merkel government.
No party won an outright majority, meaning the country is on course for a three way coalition government. The leaders of each of those three parties will meet in Berlin Tuesday in an effort to negotiate a new post-Angela Merkel government.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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G20 leaders' special meeting on Afghanistan today
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G20 member nations are meeting for a special summit on Afghanistan.
The Extraordinary leaders' summit will focus on the need for humanitarian aid.
The meeting is especially important for Afghanistan's neighbour India which is hoping to protect its multi-billion-dollar investments in the war-torn nation.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Tourism-hit Thailand to reopen to fully vaccinated from low-risk countries
Thailand- which attracted 40 million visitors a year before the pandemic- plans to fully reopen to vaccinated travelers from countries deemed low risk from November 1st.
Tourism used to account for 20 per cent of the country’s national income, but COVID-19 has pounded its economy.
Thailand is still recording about 10,000 new cases a day, as Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Japan wholesale inflation hits a 13-year high
Japan's wholesale inflation hit a 13-year high in September, putting pressure on corporate profits… and squeezing manufacturers already hit with supply constraints.
Phoebe Amoroso has more from Tokyo.
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Monday, October 11, 2021
Interpreter Who Helped Biden Escapes Afghanistan
An Afghan interpreter who helped rescue then-Senator Joe Biden in Afghanistan in 2008 has escaped from the country.
There are still tens of thousands of Afghans looking to leave Afghanistan after working with the U.S. in some capacity over the past two decades.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more on that story.
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Dow starts the week with 250 point drop
US stocks started the week with a slide.
It comes amid rising oil prices and the upcoming third quarter
earnings results season.
Sarah Walton reports
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It comes amid rising oil prices and the upcoming third quarter
earnings results season.
Sarah Walton reports
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Merck seeks approval for Covid-19 drug
US pharmaceutical company Merck is seeking emergency use authorization
for an antiviral Covid-19 treatment.
It would be the first oral drug approved for use against the virus.
Sarah Walton reports
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for an antiviral Covid-19 treatment.
It would be the first oral drug approved for use against the virus.
Sarah Walton reports
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RUSSIA: ROCKET TESTING SUSPENDED TO SAVE O2 AS DAILY COVID INFECTIONS NEARS RECORD
A rocket engine design facility in the Russian city of Voronezh (Vor-ON-edj) has suspended testing, to save critical oxygen for Covid-19 patients.
The head of Russia's space agency tweeted that demand for medical oxygen was on the rise, so they will pause test-firing until the end of the month.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
The head of Russia's space agency tweeted that demand for medical oxygen was on the rise, so they will pause test-firing until the end of the month.
Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.
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Germany stops offering free Covid-19 tests
Germany has stopped offering free Covid-19 tests, with state leaders saying the availability of vaccines means it's unnecessary for taxpayers to continue to fund the free testing programme.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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DRC REBEL ATTACK
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At least eight people have been killed and several others abducted in a raid carried out by armed men in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Ugandan Court Sentences Headteacher to Life in Prison For Sexually Abusing Pupils
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A court in Uganda has sentenced a headteacher to life in prison after he was found guilty of abusing six pupils.
The judge of the International Crimes Division of the High Court found Didas Mpagi guilty in all six counts of aggravated defilement and trafficking in children.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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The judge of the International Crimes Division of the High Court found Didas Mpagi guilty in all six counts of aggravated defilement and trafficking in children.
Isabel Nakirya reports
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Covid-19 vaccine reduces risk of hospital admission by 90%, study finds
A French study has found that for the 50+ age group, being vaccinated against Covid-19 reduces the chance of being hospitalised with the disease by 90%.
The study was the biggest in the world, involving 22 million people.
From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.
The study was the biggest in the world, involving 22 million people.
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