US GDP slows in 2nd quarter

The U.S. economy grew at an annualized pace of two percent in the
third quarter- its slowest rate in over a year.

Analysts blame supply chain bottlenecks and the spread of the Covid-19
delta variant for the sluggish growth.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Russia COVID-19 cases soar, Moscow enters partial lockdown

Russia has announced a surge in COVID-19 cases to 40,096 infections in the past day. Some 1,159 people have died of the virus in the past 24 hours. Both figures are the highest since the start of the pandmeic. It comes as Moscow and the surrounding region have begun a partial lockdown on Thursday. Julia Chapman reports.

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FRANCE SEIZES BRITISH TRAWLER

One British trawler's been seized and another warned by France, in a row over fishing rights.

France says the vessels were cautioned after checks off Le Havre.

Meanwhile, Downing Street says it'll retaliate if France goes ahead with a threat to impose sanctions on the UK in the escalating dispute.

Simon Conway reports from London.

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India rejects calls for a net zero carbon emission target

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Just days before the COP26 summit, India has rejected calls to set a zero-carbon-emission target.

The world's third-biggest carbon emitter says the path to reach net-zero emissions is more important.

And that setting unrealistic deadlines may do more harm than good. Ishan Garg reports.

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Australia – Taskforce adapting to pandemic inspired drug importation tactics

A multi-agency operation is intercepting hundreds of parcels of week, bringing drugs into Australia.

The Australian Federal Police-led Taskforce Vanguard has made 30 arrests since its inception in July.

Shaun Bindley reports

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U.N. committee adopts Japan's anti-nuke resolution

A UN committee has adopted a Japan-sponsored draft resolution calling for the total elimination of nuclear weapons. The proposal, however, has divided the five permanent members of the UN Security Council.

Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong experts call for BioNTech booster jabs for Sinovac recipients

Hong Kong health experts say people who have received China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine should be given booster shots of the BioNTech vaccine instead. 

A panel advising the government says the Chinese vaccine offers less protection, and boosters are needed to reduce the risk of a future virus outbreak. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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UN Security Council president calls for united condemnation of Sudan coup

The President of the United Nations Security Council has called for
the organisation to unite in its condemnation of the coup in Sudan.

The member states are yet to release a joint statement on the situation.

Sarah Walton reports

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Losses on Wall Street as earnings season rally losses steam

A recent rally on Wall Street came to an end Wednesday with the S&P
500 coming off a record close.

This comes despite the release of strong earnings reports from some
major tech firs.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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500 rounds of ammo found on ‘Rust’ movie set, some live rounds suspected

Law enforcement in New Mexico have confirmed that a lead projectile is what killed Halyna Hutchins on the movie set 'Rust'.

In a news conference, the Santa Fe County Sheriff said investigators believed there were other live rounds of ammunition on set, but that it is too early to know if there's enough evidence to press criminal charges.

Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.

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Police: "Rust" set had "500 rounds of ammunition" on it

Prosecutors in New Mexico say they have not ruled out the possibility of criminal charges being filed in connection with the killing of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust" earlier this month.

The actor Alec Baldwin fired the fatal shot after being handed a gun that he believed did not pose a threat.

But police say they believe there were as many as 500 rounds of ammunition on the set, some of them live rounds.

Sheriff Adam Mendoza says the investigation continues into the projectile that killed the filmmaker.

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Poland subjected to daily fines of €1m over judicial ruling

Poland must pay daily fines of over €1million over controversial reforms to its judiciary. 

The sanctions have been ordered by the European Union's top court. 

The reforms had deepened a row between Poland and the EU over democratic values.

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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US likens China hypersonic weapons test to "Sputnik moment"

Top US military commander General Mark Milley says China's testing of
a hypersonic weapon is "very concerning".

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff also said it was "very
close" to a Sputnik moment, a comparison to the start of the space
race in the 1950s.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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NYC mayoral candidates square off in fiery final debate

New York City's two mayoral candidates have squared off in a feisty
final debate.

Democratic nominee Eric Adams is the overwhelming favorite but his
Republican opponent has accused him of being out of touch with regular
New Yorkers.

William Denselow reports.

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UK CHANCELLOR DELIVERS AUTUMN BUDGET

The UK's Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out his Autumn budget - laying out spending plans for the next 12 months. Mr Sunak told parliament that the economy is recovering quicker than expected - and has pledged investment in a number of areas as a result. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.

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GERMANY'S COVID 'STATE OF EMERGENCY' TO END IN NOVEMBER

Germany has outlined new plans for how it manages the Covid-19 pandemic, with senior party leaders agreeing the official state of emergency should come to an end. 

It means several restrictions will now be put on hold, while some other measures will remain in place until early next year. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports. 

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Artworks taken by France in 19th century to be returned to Benin

Thrones, statues and masks are among the 26 pieces of art and cultural heritage that will be returned by France to Benin next month.

The furniture and sculptures were taken after fighting between France and the Kingdom of Dahomey (PRON: Da-oh-mey) in Benin in the late 1800s.

From FSN's bureau in Paris, here's Ross Cullen.

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India's Supreme Court orders probe into Pegasus snooping allegations

India's top court has ordered an independent probe into allegations that the government used Israeli spyware Pegasus to snoop on critics, journalists and opposition leaders.

The Indian government has denied the allegations, saying no illegal surveillance was carried out but has refused to confirm or deny if the spyware was used.

Neha Poonia has more.

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UK BUDGET DAY

UK finance minister Rishi Sunak will set out his budget later (1130G) describing it as preparation "for a new economy" post-Covid.

The Chancellor will promise rising wages, money for the National Health Service and investment in transport.

But he's under pressure to tackle the rising cost of living.

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Delta sub-lineage AY.4.2 found in six Indian states

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The AY 4 2 variant of the novel coronavirus is causing concern in India after potentially leading to surges in several European nations.

The sub-lineage of the highly transmissible Delta variant has been discovered in six states.

With millions still unvaccinated in the country, experts are worried about a surge in infections.

Ishan Garg reports.

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