BORIS JOHNSON ATTEMPTS GOVT 'RESET'

Boris Johnson's attempting his latest re-set of his government with a pledge to boost home ownership.

He says he wants people who receive housing benefits from the state to be able to put that towards a mortgage.

It comes after he narrowly survived a confidence vote from his own MPs earlier this week.

Housing Secretary Michael Gove says home ownership needs to rise again.

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Sudan Mediation Talks

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Sudan's ruling military and civilian parties started direct talks on Wednesday to discuss  solutions to the eight months-long political crisis in the country.

 

Naba Mohiedeen reports from Khartoum;

 

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Indian security on high alert after Al Qaeda issues suicide bombing threat

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India authorities are on high alter after the terrorist outfit Al Qaeda issued a threat to carry out suicide bombings in four locations – including the capital New Delhi.

It comes after a ruling party official allegedly made derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad.

Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.

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Japan's cabinet faces no-confidence motions ahead of election

The Japanese government is facing mounting pressure over inflation and allegations of sexual harassment.

The ruling coalition is facing two motions of no-confidence from the country's main opposition party.

Nora Weinek reports from Tokyo.

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Pressure mounts on United Nations over Xinjiang human rights concerns

Pressure is mounting on the United Nations to deepen its investigation into allegations of human rights abuses in China’s north-western region of Xinjiang. Lawmakers in the US and Europe are calling for more action, after a UN delegation to the region faced accusations of whitewashing the situation. 

Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.

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US markets fall ahead of new inflation figures

US markets closed down on Wednesday amid fears of an impending
economic slowdown.

Investors are bracing for new inflation figures and next week's
Federal Reserve policy meeting.

Sarah Walton reports

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US police arrest man threatening to kill Supreme Court Justice

US police have arrested an armed suspect outside the house of Supreme
Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

He told authorities he wanted to kill the justice, in relation to the
Court's plan to strike down a key abortion law.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Victims of gun violence describe horror to US lawmakers as the Senate tries to find common ground on gun control

An 11 year-old survivor of the elementary school shooting in Texas has described the attack which killed 19 children and two teachers, in a video played before US lawmakers.

 

Miah Cerillo smeared herself in her friend's blood to appear dead before calling the police from her teacher's phone.

 

Bipartisan talks continue in the US Senate on a relatively modest response to gun violence.

 

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Uvalde teacher calls police ‘cowards’

A Uvalde school teacher who was injured in last month's mass shooting has called police "cowards" for waiting to storm a classroom while his students were being murdered inside.

Arnulfo Reyes says as the gunman approached, he told the children to hide under their desks and pretend that they were sleeping.

Toni Waterman has more.

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China and Russia defend UN veto on North Korean sanctions

China and Russia have defended their veto of a UN Security Council
resolution that would have sanctioned North Korea for recent missile
tests.

The United States said they had emboldened Pyongyang to further their
military capabilities.

Sarah Walton reports

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U.S. plans for economic cooperation at Summit of the Americas challenged by lack of attendance

U.S. President Joe Biden is attending the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles on Wednesday, as part of a push for better economic partnership with Latin America.

But his presence is being overshadowed by a gap in other nations' attending, with representatives from a number of regional countries either not invited or opting out.

FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington.

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San Francisco voters oust progressive prosecutor

San Franciscans have voted to recall the city's district attorney who came to power promising to focus on rehabilitating criminals instead of incarcerating them.

The unusual recall comes amid increasing concerns about crime and public safety ahead of November's midterm elections.

Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.

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Nassar victims suing FBI for roughly $1bn.

Victims of the sports doctor Larry Nassar are suing the FBI for
roughly one billion dollars.

A group of gymnasts and other victims allege that the FBI was aware he
was sexually abusing minors but failed to act.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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UK authorities to charge Harvey Weinstein with two counts of indecent assault

Harvey Weinstein will be charged with two counts of indecent assault by U.K. authorities.

The former Hollywood producer is currently serving a prison sentence in the U.S. after being found guilty of rape two years ago.

Giles Gibson reports from London.

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Uvalde parents, witnesses demand action on guns in emotional Congressional testimony

There's been emotional testimony in Washington at a Congressional committee hearing on proposed gun laws in light of a spate of recent mass shootings across the United States.

The House of Representatives is expected to vote on proposals that include raising the legal age for the purchase of assault rifles from 18 to 21.

But there are still questions about whether the measures can win sufficient support in the Senate to become law.

Dr. Roy Guerrero was on duty at Uvalde Memorial Hospital last month on the day 19 children and 2 teachers were killed in the attack on Robb Elementary School.

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Kimberly Rubio is the mother of 10 year old Lexi Rubio who was among the victims in the Uvalde attack.

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Eleven year old Miah Cerillo testified that she smeared one of her dead friend’s blood on her own face in a bid to pretend that she was dead while the gunman in Uvalde continued his attack.

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Becky Pringle heads the National Education Association which has 3 million members across America.

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Ghana records 5 cases of Monkey Pox Disease

Ghana has recorded five cases of the Monkey Pox Disease. The country's health service says one of the cases was recorded in a Ghanaian who travelled to the United States of America from Ghana.
Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.


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Inflation in many Eastern Europe countries hits double digits

Prices continue to rise across Europe, as inflation rates are skyrocketing.

The problem is most severe in Eastern nations, where consumers are likely to suffer in the next few months, even as central banks there try to get things under control.

Ryan Thompson has more from Budapest.

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CAR DRIVEN INTO CROWD IN BERLIN

One person's been killed and at least a dozen injured in Berlin after a car crashed into a crowd.

Police say a 29 year-old driver was arrested at the scene.

The incident happened close to where a truck was driven into a crowd at a Christmas market in a 2016 terror attack.

Berlin correspondent Trent Murray is at the scene.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked why the public should trust him in PMQs

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced members of Parliament for the first time since he won a vote of confidence, despite 148 members of his own party voting against him.

Labour MP Angela Eagle asked if those 148 no longer trust him, why should the British Public.

In his response, the Prime Minister said he now wants to get on with his job.

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Divided EU lawmakers vote down key parts of climate legislation

European Union lawmakers have voted down key parts of the bloc's climate legislation package, with a majority deeming compromise plans to reform the EU's carbon market as insufficiently ambitious.

The divisions among the bloc's parliamentarians present a surprise setback to the EU's Green Deal climate plans, aimed at achieving a 55% cut in the EU's emissions by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. 

Rosie Birchard reports from Brussels.

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