The soon-to-be CEO of Twitter, Elon Musk, has said he will reverse the
platform's ban of Donald Trump.
Musk called the ban on the former US president a "morally bad decision".
Nick Harper reports.
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The latest short-form news audio from FSN Bureaus worldwide
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Musk indicates Trump will be welcomed back to Twitter
Elon Musk says once his purchase of Twitter is complete he plans to allow former US President Donald Trump to return to the social media platform.
He called Twitter's decision to ban the former President a mistake.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Mr. Musk was speaking at an automotive conference hosted by the Financial Times.
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Biden defends his handling of inflation, calls Republicans "extremists".
US President Joe Biden has accused Republicans of planning to hold America's social safety net "hostage" in an effort to advance what he called an extremist political agenda.
He was speaking at the White House, defending his stewardship of the economy as opinion polls show most American voters souring on his handling of inflation.
The President said Americans would face tax rises and ballooning deficits under Republican leadership, and urged voters to stand by Democrat candidates in this November's mid-term elections.
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WHO's European group passes resolution against Russia
European members of the World Health Organization have passed a
resolution that could see Russia's regional office shutdown.
Meanwhile a new country has been elected to replace Russia on the UN
Human Rights Council
Sarah Walton reports
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resolution that could see Russia's regional office shutdown.
Meanwhile a new country has been elected to replace Russia on the UN
Human Rights Council
Sarah Walton reports
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Republican candidates, some Trump-backed, are up for election in primaries in W. Virginia & Nebraska
Voters in Republican leaning states of Nebraska and West Virginia are voting in primaries on Tuesday, for their pick for U.S. Congress, and other elections.
Some candidates are backed by former President Trump, including a candidate for governor in Nebraska who has been accused of sexual harassment.
Caroline Malone reports from Washington.
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US Senate approves extra security for justices amid abortion protests
US lawmakers have voted to increase security for the families of
Supreme Court justices amid ongoing protests over abortion rights.
Conservative justices' homes have been targeted with demonstrations
after a leaked report suggested they are preparing to overturn a law
that legalized abortion nationwide.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Supreme Court justices amid ongoing protests over abortion rights.
Conservative justices' homes have been targeted with demonstrations
after a leaked report suggested they are preparing to overturn a law
that legalized abortion nationwide.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Queen's Speech promises to grow British economy and cut debt
The British government has pledged to grow the economy, reduce debt and cut taxes at the state opening of Parliament.
The Queen's Speech set out the government's agenda for the coming year.
The Prince of Wales delivered the speech in the House of Lords after mobility issues prevented the Queen from attending.
Prince Charles outlined policies addressing the cost of living crisis and post-Brexit regulation, saying Britain will 'continue to seize' opportunities gained from leaving the European Union.
The government also promised to tackle the backlog of patients waiting for treatment through the National Health Service, and pledged its continued support for Ukraine.
Addressing Lords and members of Parliament, Prince Charles said the Queen looked forward to marking 70 years on the throne.
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UN CHIEF CONDEMNS MASSACRE
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The UN Secretary General has urged officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate an attack on a gold mine in the northeast of the country that left more than 50 people dead on Sunday. Antonio Guterres expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. Chris Ocamringa has that report from the DRC capital Kinshasa..
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Fuel Queues Emerge In Nigeria's Capital, Abuja
Filling stations in Nigeria's capital Abuja are witnessing long queues with car owners and desperate drivers jostling for petrol.
They groan that several of their productive hours are now spent at the stations.
Correspondent Tesem Akende reports.
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GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER MAKES SURPRISE VISIT TO UKRAINE
Germany's Foreign Minister has arrived in Ukraine, as part of a surprise visit to the war torn country.
The visit by Annalena Baerbock comes as western intelligence suggests Russia's military offensive remains stalled in several parts of Eastern Ukraine.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
The visit by Annalena Baerbock comes as western intelligence suggests Russia's military offensive remains stalled in several parts of Eastern Ukraine.
From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.
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Interim Health Regulations face legal challenge
South African civil rights organisation Afriforum is bringing an urgent legal application against the Department of Health. This is because regulations relating to notifiable diseases have now been amended, raising concerns that citizens’ rights could be infringed upon. Mark Roughton reports.
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Brussels hosts major Syria pledging event as humanitarian needs reach all-time high
The European Union's foreign affairs chief is chairing a major pledging event for Syria, with ministers from across Europe and the Middle East expected to attend the conference in Brussels.
Humanitarian organizations warn that millions of people in Syria need assistance to meet their basic needs.
Rosie Birchard reports from the EU capital.
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India and China face-off after Indian officials seize $750 million worth of assets from Chinese phone maker Xiaomi
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India and China are once again at loggerheads after Indian officials froze Chinese phone maker Xiaomi's assets worth more than $750 million.
Delhi says the company was in violation of India's foreign remittance laws.
Beijing argues that Chinese companies are being treated unfairly in India.
Ishan Garg reports.
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Yoon Suk-yeol inaugurated as South Korea's President
Yoon Suk-yeol has been inaugurated as South Korea's president… bringing a conservative party to power for the first time in five years.
He now faces the challenge of an increasingly belligerent North Korea… but says the door is open for dialogue.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
He now faces the challenge of an increasingly belligerent North Korea… but says the door is open for dialogue.
Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo.
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Xi Tells Scholz All Efforts Must Be Made To Avoid Ukraine Escalation
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has urged European nations to make every effort to prevent the war in Ukraine from escalating and reaching a point of no return.
In a video call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz he also invited Germany to join in on what's been coined the Global Security Initiative.
Patrick Fok reports.
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In a video call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz he also invited Germany to join in on what's been coined the Global Security Initiative.
Patrick Fok reports.
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Monday, May 9, 2022
S&P hits lowest level for more than a year
Wall Street saw another sell-off on Thursday as investors reacted to
signs of a prolonged market downturn.
The S&P fell to its lowest level in more than a year.
Sarah Walton reports
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signs of a prolonged market downturn.
The S&P fell to its lowest level in more than a year.
Sarah Walton reports
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QUEEN ELIZABETH TO MISS STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
Queen Elizabeth II has pulled out of attending this year's State Opening of Parliament in the UK - for the first time since 1963.
In a statement Buckingham Palace said The Queen had reluctantly decided not to attend after consultation with her doctors. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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White House condemns attack on anti-abortion office
The White House has condemned an attack on an anti-abortion office.
President Biden has said "political violence" is never justified.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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President Biden has said "political violence" is never justified.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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KEIR STARMER TO RESIGN IF FINED BY POLICE
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said he will step down if he is issued with a penalty from police as an investigation into whether he broke Covid social distancing rules gets underway. Mr Starmer had been in the North East of England in April 2021 as part of an election campaign where he has been accused of breaching guidance by having a takeaway curry and beer with staff. Mr Starmer denies any wrongdoing. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.
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Britain's opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer vows to resign of police charge him with lockdown breach
Britain's leader of the opposition Sir Keir Starmer says he will resign if police find that he broke Covid-19 lockdown rules.
He was speaking today in light of the news that he's being investigated after pictures showed him having a beer with colleagues last year.
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