France using ecological resources faster than they can be replaced

France's President is days out from an inauguration that is likely to include big promises to combat climate change. 

But France has struggled to meet all its commitments so far … and is still using the earth's ecological resources faster than they can be replenished.

Ryan Thompson has more from Paris.

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Emmanuel Macron is promising to double down on climate goals when his second term begins this weekend.

But the President will already be "over budget" when it comes to using natural resources,  according to the World Wildlife Fund. 

Thursday marks the so-called "day of overshoot" in France … meaning that the country has used MORE resources than the ecosystem can produce. 

This date varies by country as you move around the globe, with some nations like Qatar using up resources in just over a month's time … while Jamaica doesn't exceed earth's regeneration abilities until mid-December. 

Ryan Thompson, Paris.

Bank of England raises rates, warns of 10% inflation and economic contraction

The Bank of England has raised interest rates to 1 percent, the highest level in more than a decade.

The UK's central bank also warned the British economy is facing a double whammy: inflation rising to 10 percent and an economic contraction in 2023.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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U.N PLEDGES 351 MILLION DOLLARS TO SUPPORT NIGERIA’S HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS

The United Nations says it will mobilise 351 million dollars to support Nigeria's humanitarian response efforts in its northeast region which has been suffering from terrorist activities.

 

U.N Secretary General Antonio Guterres made the pledge after a meeting with the country's President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja.

 

Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.

 

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Guinea charges deposed leader Alpha Conde for alleged crimes.

Guinea has charged its former President, Alpha Conde for alleged crimes while in office. 26 other ministers during his rule are also expected to be prosecuted for other alleged crimes including assassinations and kidnapping.  

Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.



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THIRD EBOLA CASE

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Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed a third case of Ebola in the city of Mbandaka in the northwest of the country. The first two patients who tested positive for the highly infectious disease have since died. Congolese health workers are working with experts from the World Health Organisation to curb the spread of the disease. Chris Ocamringa has that report from Kinshasa....

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Uganda Vaccinates DRC Refugees Against Cholera

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Uganda has embarked on a mass cholera vaccination drive for refugees fleeing violence in Eastern DR Congo.

 

Recently, the DR Congo declared an outbreak of cholera, and the ongoing influx of refugees escaping violence into Uganda has forced health authorities to inoculate all asylum seekers against the disease.

 

Michael Baleke reports from Kampala;

 

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Energy giant Shell announces record first quarter profits

Energy giant Shell has announced record first quarter profits of $9.1bn.

The firm, however, said pulling out of Russian oil and gas partnerships due to the war in Ukraine had cost it almost $4bn.

Sally Patterson has more.

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UGANDA ACCIDENTS KILL 28 PEOPLE

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Police in Uganda have confirmed that 28 people died in four separate traffic accidents on Wednesday.

The country has one of the highest road accident death rates in the world.

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LUFTHANSA SAYS EUROPE TOURIST DEMAND BOUNCING BACK

Lufthansa says its seeing record demand for tourist destinations, as passengers look to book vacations after 2 years of Covid restrictions. 

The German flag carrier however has warned that rising fuel costs are hitting the industry hard. 

From Berlin, Trent Murray reports

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India is seeing an uptick in COVID infections

India is seeing another jump in the number of COVID cases. From recording around 2000 cases a day over the past week, the country is now reporting over 3000 fresh daily cases this week.

New Delhi accounted for at least 40% of the new infections logged in the past day, and health experts are concerned about another wave looming around the corner.

Sreoshi Mukherjee reports from the Indian capital.

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Hong Kong eases COVID-19 rules in bid to save economy

Local businesses in Hong Kong are celebrating the relaxation of a range of COVID-19 rules.
The government says the city is recovering well enough from its most serious virus outbreak to ease the restrictions. But there are concerns the economy may take a while to recover. 
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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Russia promises Azovstal plant ceasefire

Russia has announced it will implement a three days ceasefire to allow
civilians to leave the besieged Azovstal plant in Mariupol.

Several hundred civilians are believed to be still trapped in the
steelworks that has been bombarded by Russian forces for weeks.

William Denselow reports from the Latvian capital, Riga.

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RED CROSS: 300 EVACUATED FROM MARIUPOL

The Red Cross says more than 300 civilians have been evacuated from the devastated city of Mariupol.

Ukraine's military says Russian soldiers have now pushed into the territory of a massive steelworks - the last Ukrainian stronghold there.

Moscow's still insisting it never targets residential areas, despite British intelligence suggesting otherwise.

Ukraine's foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba has condemned the Kremlin's behaviour.

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Solomon Islands Prime Minster accuses Australia of a lack of respect.

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister says Australia has insulted his nation over its security pact with China.

The Australian government says while it doesn't support the deal, it respects the Solomon Islands as an independent country.

Shaun Bindley reports.

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US markets rally as Fed increases interest rate in bid to slow inflation

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US Stocks jumped sharply on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve raised rates by a widely anticipated half percentage point - and Chairman Jerome Powell ruled out getting even more aggressive in the central bank's inflation-fighting campaign.

US correspondent Kate Fisher reports

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US Federal Reserve announces biggest interest rate hike in decades

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The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by a half a percent, the biggest increase in more than twenty years.

The central bank also announced it would shrink its massive bond holdings in a bid to combat spiraling inflation.

US correspondent Ira Spitzer has more.

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Dave Chappelle assaulted during Los Angeles performance

Police in Los Angeles have arrested a man who attacked comedian Dave Chappelle on stage while holding a replica handgun.

The 48 year old performer was unharmed in the incident.

Ira Spitzer has more from California.

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Protests rally for abortion rights after leaked Supreme Court document

Thousands of people have protested across the United States for a women's right to choose, after a leaked Supreme Court draft showed justices are getting ready to overturn abortion rights.
Chief Justice Roberts Jr said the leak was a betrayal, and the Supreme Court will investigate.
US correspondent Caroline Malone reports.

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UK bans Russian companies from using British professional services firms

The UK government has banned Russian companies from using British management consultancy, accounting and PR firms.

In its latest round of sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine, the UK has also targeted high-profile journalists from Russian state media.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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Less than a fifth of US parents will let under-fives get Covid vaccine right away

Just 18% of parents in the US say they would be willing to vaccinate
their children under 5-years-old against Covid-19 as soon as they become eligible according to a new poll.

Two pharmaceutical companies are currently developing shots for under fives.

Sarah Walton reports

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