New York State introduces new gun laws after Buffalo shooting

New York State has introduced a series of new gun laws following the
fatal shooting of ten people at a supermarket in Buffalo three weeks
ago.

It toughens rules that were already some of the tightest in the country.

Sarah Walton reports

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UK Liberal Democrat party leader urges conservative party to remove Boris Johnson from office

Opposition party leaders are calling on the Conservative party to remove Boris Johnson from his role as Prime Minister.

A confidence vote will take place later, after the threshold of 54 letters of no confidence were submitted to the 1922 committee.

Sir Graham Brady chairs that committee and says a result will be announced soon after the ballot closes at 8pm UK time.

Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Sir Ed Davey, claims that Boris Johnson has lied to Parliament over the partygate scandal - which Mr Johnson Denies.

He thinks it's now time for him to go.

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US warns Russia trying to sell stolen Ukrainian grain to countries facing severe hunger

The US is warning that Russia is trying to sell millions of dollars worth of stolen Ukrainian grain to countries facing dire food shortages.

American diplomats have alerted 14, mainly African, countries, some of which are already facing possible famine.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says voting against his leadership could be damaging for the conservative party

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Conservative Party Members of Parliament to back him in Monday's confidence vote.

54 letters have now been delivered to the 1922 committee, meaning Tory MPs will have the option to remove Mr Johnson from office.

Chris Jones has more from London

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TRIAL OF SINGAPORE NATIONAL ACCUSED OF WIFE'S MURDER POSTPONED

The trial of a Singaporean man charged with the murder of his wife while on vacation in the UK has been postponed. Fong Soong Hert had been scheduled to appear in court this week in Newcastle in the North East of England - the date has now been moved to August. Laura Makin-Isherwood is at Newcastle Crown Court.

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Uganda Registers Rise in COVID-19 Infections

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Uganda is registering a sharp rise in the number of new COVID-19 infections in the country.

 

Health officials say some people have been hospitalized… with both mild and severe symptoms.

 

The government says it is prepared to respond to the new infections and has ruled out the return to any travel or lockdowns restrictions.

 

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Opposition Labour Party leader, Sir Keir Starmer, encourages Conservative MPs to vote to remove the Prime Minister

The Opposition Labour party has demanded that Conservative Members of Parliament oust Prime Minister Boris Johnson from leadership.

A vote of no confidence will take place on Monday evening, in which Conservative MPs will vote in secret over whether MR Johnson should remain in office or not.

The PM needs a majority of 180 votes to win.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer claims it would be in the country's best interest to remove Boris Johnson from office.

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Vote of no confidence in Boris Johnson's leadership Will take place

A vote of no confidence in UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership has been triggered.

Prime Minister Johnson has come under heavy fire from the public over the partygate scandal in which he received a fixed penalty notice for breaking Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

Now, many of his own party feel he's not right to remain in office, with 54 letters given to the 1922 committee to enact the vote.

Sir Graham Brady Chairs that committee and says the vote will take place later this evening.

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JOHNSON 'TO FACE CONFIDENCE VOTE'

There could be a confidence vote in the UK Prime Minister as soon as this week.

Rebel Conservative MPs believe the required threshold of 54 letters to the 1922 Committee may have already been reached.

The Guardian's Political Correspondent, Aubrey Allegretti, says some may have been swayed by seeing Boris Johnson face booing by crowds at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

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India's ruling party suspends spokeswoman over Islam comments

A national spokeswoman has been suspended from India's ruling BJP following comments she is reported to have made against Islam.

Nupur Sharma reportedly insulted the prophet Mohammed in comments made during a TV debate. The incident has triggered a diplomatic row in some Gulf countries.

Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.

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India approves new booster shot as COVID-19 cases spike

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India has approved a new booster shot as COVID-19 cases are spiking up once again.

Metro cities, Delhi and Mumbai are quickly becoming new coronavirus hotspots.

Authorities say restrictions on movement are unlikely but the vaccination program may be boosted to limit the damage to public health.

Ishan Garg reports.

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Australia and China row over fighter jets in South China Sea

Australia is accusing the Chinese military of carrying out “dangerous maneuvers” in the South China Sea. China’s Global Times newspaper says Australia is being provocative, and is trying to take control of the region. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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South Korea and US fire missiles in response to North Korea missile launch

South Korea and the United States have launched eight missiles into the sea off the South Korean coast, in response to a barrage of North Korean missile tests in the area. 

Seoul and Washington have vowed to strengthen their military cooperation amid growing concerns over Pyongyang's weapons programme, and concerns it's preparing for a nuclear test

Phoebe Amoroso reports.

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Putin warns West against sending weapons to Ukraine

Ukraine's capital Kyiv has been struck with Russian missiles for the first time in 5 weeks.

Russian president Vladimir Putin has warned of additional attacks if countries like the United States continue to send military supplies to Ukraine.

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington.

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UNKNOWN GUNMEN KILL OVER 50 IN ONDO CATHOLIC CHURCH IN NIGERIA’S SOUTH

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Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed over 50 people in an attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, South West Nigeria.

 

Several others were also injured in the attack during a Pentecost day service on Sunday.

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.

 

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Kuwait summons U.S. diplomat over tweet marking the start of Pride month

The top U.S. diplomat in Kuwait has been summoned by their foreign ministry over tweets supporting LGBTQI rights.

U.S. officials posted a rainbow flag and message of solidarity for Pride month, linking to President Biden, in a number of Gulf nations.

FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington

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Former Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Indicted

Former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro has been indicted by a grand jury. 

The charges — contempt of Congress.  

US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has that story. 

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US, Japan, South Korea prepare for North Korea nuclear test

The US, South Korea and Japan say they are "preparing for all
contingencies" following warnings North Korea is preparing to test a
nuclear weapon.

It would be the first test of such a device by Pyongyang in over four years.

As Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Elon Musk has “super bad feeling” about the economy - report

Elon Musk isn't feeling too confident about the state of the economy.

In an email sent to Tesla's top executives, Musk said he has a "super bad feeling" and that the electric car company needs to slash jobs and freeze hiring - that according to a Reuters report.  

Toni Waterman has more.

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Sudan's June Anniversary

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Sudanese protesters are taking to the streets on Friday to mark the 3rd anniversary of June the 3rd crackdown that left dozens of people killed and injured.

Some people have called it a massacre, meant to thwart the democratic movement in Sudan.

Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum

 

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