Thursday, June 9, 2022

Most Americans think inflation will get worse

A study has shown most Americans expect inflation to get worse in the next year.

The Federal Reserve has begun raising interest rates to try to address
increasing prices.

Sarah Walton reports

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Ryanair refuses to back down in dispute over test for South African passengers


Ryanair is refusing to back down in a dispute over a controversial questionnaire in Afrikaans for South African citizens.

The budget airline says the test - which has been labelled "insensitive" due to echoes of the Apartheid era - helps to stop the use of fraudulent South African passports.

Giles Gibson has more.

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REVIEW RECOMMENDS UK TOBACCO TAX HIKE

A review into smoking practices in the UK has recommended imposing an immediate 30% hike in duties on tobacco products and banning their sale at duty free in airports. The paper was ordered by the UK Health Secretary as the government attempts to make the UK smoke-free by 2030. Laura Makin-Isherwood has more.


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Boris Johnson expected to announce major social housing reforms

British prime minister Boris Johnson is expected to introduce several new policies focusing on social housing, potentially helping millions onto the property ladder.

 

This comes after he narrowly survived a vote of confidence on Monday, with over 40% of his Members of Parliament voting to remove him as leader.

 

Sally Patterson has more in London.

 

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Women groups give Nigeria’s government one-month ultimatum to find Owo church attackers

 

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A coalition of about 300 Women groups in Nigeria have given the government an Ultimatum to ensure justice for the victims of the attack on St Francis Catholic Church in the country's South West, within the next one month.

 

They promised to take every step necessary to stand for the preservation of the lives of citizens if the government fails to do so by July 5th."


Unknown gunmen attacked the church on the 5th of June, killing dozens of worshippers and injuring several Others

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Nigeria's capital Abuja.

 

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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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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

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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