Tesla's CEO has sold roughly five billion dollars worth of the
electric car maker's stock.
It comes days after he conducted a social media poll asking whether he
should sell a 10% stake in the company.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
Texas’ ban on mask mandates in schools overturned
A federal judge has blocked a ban on mask mandates in Texas schools, saying it violates the rights of students with disabilities.
In May, Republican Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning masks in state-funded institutions - including schools and universities - kicking off a firestorm of disputes over mask-wearing policies, not just in Texas but across the U.S.
Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.
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In May, Republican Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning masks in state-funded institutions - including schools and universities - kicking off a firestorm of disputes over mask-wearing policies, not just in Texas but across the U.S.
Toni Waterman has more from Austin, Texas.
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Covid cases rise 10% in Europe in first week of November
Coronavirus deaths in Europe rose 10 percent in the first week of this month, according to new figures from the World Health Organisation.
Deaths in the region rose by up over half of the near 50,000 deaths reported globally in that time.
Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.
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President of Belarus threatens EU with cutting off gas supplies
The President of Belarus has threatened to cut gas supplies to the European Union if the bloc places further sanctions on his country.
The EU has accused Belarus of encouraging thousands of migrants to try to cross into Poland.
Giles Gibson reports from Brussels.
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Tributes pour in for FW de Klerk
The FW de Klerk Foundation has announced that former South African President FW de Klerk passed away peacefully at his Cape Town home on Thursday. He was 85 and had been struggling with an incurable form of cancer. Mark Roughton reports.
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KREMLIN SAYS SANCTIONING RUSSIAN AIRLINE "CRAZY"
The Russian President's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says the idea of sanctioning Russian carrier, Aeroflot, is "crazy".
The EU says any country or airline that facilitates the transfer of migrants from the Middle East to Belarus, is complicit in 'human-trafficking' and must stop.
It comes as Poland reports thousands of migrants at its border with Belarus, which is being accused of waging a "hybrid war" against the EU.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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The EU says any country or airline that facilitates the transfer of migrants from the Middle East to Belarus, is complicit in 'human-trafficking' and must stop.
It comes as Poland reports thousands of migrants at its border with Belarus, which is being accused of waging a "hybrid war" against the EU.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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UK Economic Growth Slows
Economic growth in the UK slowed in the third quarter of the year, according to new figures.
Britain's bounceback from the Coronavirus pandemic is slower than many expected, and lagging behind other major European economies.
John Bevir reports.
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COVID-19 SURGES IN GERMANY WITH RECORD 50,000 NEW CASES
Coronavirus cases continue to climb in Germany, as lawmakers prepare to consider whether new restrictions are needed to slow the spread.
Health officials are increasingly sounding the alarm at the virus' resurgence as they work to prepare the hospital system for what is expected to be a difficult winter.
Health officials are increasingly sounding the alarm at the virus' resurgence as they work to prepare the hospital system for what is expected to be a difficult winter.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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India promises to work towards zero emissions cars by 2040
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India has promised to work towards selling only zero-emission cars by 2040.
The country stopped short of fully committing to end vehicular pollution by 2035, a pledge more than 20 other nations have signed.
Experts say low EV adoption could be a roadblock for New Delhi.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Japan’s new foreign minister - stable ties with China “important”
Japan's new foreign minister, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said Thursday that it was important to build constructive and stable ties with China.
His appointment to the top post has reportedly caused friction in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party among conservative lawmakers, who see him as being too pro-Beijing.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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US, CHINA STRIKE CLIMATE DEAL TO TIP COP26 TOWARDS SUCCESS
China and the United States have unveiled a surprise deal to ramp up cooperation on tackling climate change.
Announced at the UN climate conference in Scotland, it was billed by both sides as a way to tip the summit towards success.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Announced at the UN climate conference in Scotland, it was billed by both sides as a way to tip the summit towards success.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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US, CHINA STRIKE CLIMATE DEAL TO TIP COP26 TOWARDS SUCCESS
China and the United States have unveiled a surprise deal to ramp up cooperation on tackling climate change.
Announced at the UN climate conference in Scotland, it was billed by both sides as a way to tip the summit towards success.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Announced at the UN climate conference in Scotland, it was billed by both sides as a way to tip the summit towards success.
Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Hong Kong mulls tightening aircrew COVID-19 quarantine rules
Airlines in Hong Kong are urging the government to resist further tightening the city's COVID-19 quarantine rules, after two cargo pilots tested positive for the virus.
Local flight crew are currently exempt from quarantine, but health officials say that may have to change.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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Rittenhouse trial: US gunman testifies in his defense
The American teenager accused of fatally shooting two people during a
night of protests has told a court he "didn't do anything wrong".
Kyle Rittenhouse cried as he testified in his double murder trial,
arguing he acted to protect himself.
Rittenhouse went armed to a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin last summer,
following the shooting of African-American Jacob Blake.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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night of protests has told a court he "didn't do anything wrong".
Kyle Rittenhouse cried as he testified in his double murder trial,
arguing he acted to protect himself.
Rittenhouse went armed to a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin last summer,
following the shooting of African-American Jacob Blake.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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Wall St hurt as inflation hits 30-yr high
US markets dropped in Wednesday's trading following data that showed
inflation hitting a 30-year high.
Tech stocks took the biggest hit as investors instead turned their
attention to gold and cryptocurrency.
Nick Harper reports.
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inflation hitting a 30-year high.
Tech stocks took the biggest hit as investors instead turned their
attention to gold and cryptocurrency.
Nick Harper reports.
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Justice Department Sues Uber Over Wait Fees for Disabled Passengers
The US Department of Justice is suing Uber for charging waiting time fees to disabled passengers.
The lawsuit is the latest in a long line of legal battles for the ride sharing firm.
Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.
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NASA delays first human mission to moon in more than 50 years
NASA says it's first mission to put humans on the moon in more than 50 years has been pushed back by a year to 2025.
The program would see the first woman and person of colour on the lunar surface.
Our US correspondent Kate fisher reports
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Judge rules Trump must hand over Capitol riot documents
A U.S. judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump will not be
able to keep documents relating to the January 6th Capitol Hill attack
secret.
An inquiry is looking at whether Trump knew about the riot, before it happened.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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able to keep documents relating to the January 6th Capitol Hill attack
secret.
An inquiry is looking at whether Trump knew about the riot, before it happened.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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President Biden visits Baltimore Port during supply chain, inflation issues
U.S. President Biden is visiting Baltimore port on a trip to promote the recently passed Infrastructure Bill.
He'll detail what his Administration is going to tackle to supply chain challenges that are affecting retailers and most sectors of the economy.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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DUR: 0:41At Cop26, British Prime Minister challenges world leaders to do more
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is challenging world leaders to go further at the Cop 26 climate summit than they are currently planning.
A draft urges nations to strengthen their carbon cutting targets.
The Prime Minister returned to the summit site in Scotland…and said it was "very frustrating" to see some nations backing away from earlier commitments they made on climate.
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Outside the conference site a vigil by activists also critical of the draft agreement.
Gary Jack is one of them.
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