Friday, June 24, 2022

U.S. sends $450 million in additional security aid to Ukraine

The United States is sending additional security aid to Ukraine.

The latest package from Washington, which includes more long-range
rocket systems, is worth 450 million dollars.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.


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ROE V WADE DECISION 'BIG STEP BACKWARDS' SAYS UK PRIME MINISTER


UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called the decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn the Roe V Wade judgement on abortion rights 'a big step backwards'. Mr Johnson made the comments at the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Rwanda. Laura Makin-Isherwood reports.


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US markets preview for week beginning June 26th

[NOTE: Not for broadcast until Sunday June 26th]


US investors are hoping last week's relatively calm period for the US
markets will continue into the new month.

But new economic data is expected to confirm the country's economy
shrank at the beginning of the year and that factory orders are
falling.

Sarah Walton reports

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Belgian Prime Minister "very concerned" about implications of Roe v. Wade ruling

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo says he's very concerned about the implications of the US Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade. 


Rosie Birchard reports from the sidelines of a European Union summit in Brussels.


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SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS ROE V WADE -- LEGAL RIGHT TO ABORTION

The United States Supreme Court has struck down the constitutional right to get an abortion, which has existed for almost 50 years. 


The decision paves the way for states to severely restrict or completely ban the practice. 


From Washington, Benji Hyer reports. 


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Largest ever python found in Florida

The largest ever recorded python has been found in Florida.

I was caught by researchers in the Everglades.

Sarah Walton report

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UN finds Al Jazeera reporter was shot dead by Israeli forces in West Bank

A Palestinian-American journalist shot dead in the West Bank was
killed by Israeli forces, according to finding from the UN Human
Rights Office.

Shireen Abu Akleh died while covering an Israeli military raid in May.

Sarah Walton reports

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Nigerian Senator Appears In UK Court on Organ Harvesting Charges

A Nigerian senator and his wife have appeared in a UK court charged with conspiracy to transport a child into the UK with the intention of harvesting organs.  

Olivia Lynch-Kelly reports from London.  

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Two defeats for UK Conservative Party in by-elections

The UK's ruling Conservative Party have lost two key by-elections, sparking further calls for Prime Minister Johnson to resign.


The Liberal Democrats overturned a large Conservative majority in the south west seat of Tiverton and Honiton, while the opposition Labour Party won the Wakefield seat in the north of England.


Sally Patterson has more.


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UK Police Arrest Nigeria’s Former Deputy Senate President For Organ Harvesting

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The London Metropolitan Police says it arrested a Nigerian national, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka Ekweremadu, for conspiring to bring a child to the UK for organ harvesting.

 

The couple were remanded in custody on Thursday before an appearance in Uxbridge Magistrates' Court. 

 

Ajeck Mangut reports from Abuja.

 

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UK Households Buy Less Food As Prices Spiral

Households in the UK are reducing the amount of food they buy, as prices continue to rise.


Leading supermarket chains have also said that many shoppers are switching to budget brands in a bid to save money.


John Bevir (Beaver) reports.


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JOHNSON UNDER PRESSURE AFTER BY-ELECTION DEFEATS

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership is under renewed pressure after his Conservative Party lost two by-elections.

The Liberal Democrats took the Westminster seat in Tiverton and Honiton, while Labour won Wakefield.

It's led to the resignation of Conservative Party co-chairman Oliver Dowden.

Boris Johnson says his government will 'keep going'.

And Home Secretary Priti Patel says the government remains focused.

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India's daily Covid infections surge to four-month high

India's Covid-19 infections hit a four-month high on Friday, as the country reported 17,336 new cases in the past 24 hours.


The country is growing increasingly worried about a new wave of infections.


Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.


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Australia – PM heads to Europe to meet leaders

The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will head overseas this weekend, where he'll attend meetings with leaders in France, Spain and potentially Ukraine.


Repairing relations with France is high on Anthony Albanese's agenda, after the previous Australian government scrapped a 90-billion-dollar submarine deal.

Shaun Bindley reports from Brisbane.

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North Korea calls for army to 'go all out'

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wrapped up a key military summit in Pyongyang this week by calling for a strengthening of the country's defence capabilities against so-called "hostile forces."

This comes amid concerns about a potential nuclear test that the country may be planning.

Dave Yin reports.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

[Wrap] Panel hears Trump wanted Justice Department to call election into question

The committee investigating former US president Donald Trump has heard
how he pressured the Justice Department to help overturn the election
result.

The panel argues Mr Trump wanted the department to "lend its
credibility" to his allegations of voter fraud.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Stocks surge despite recession fears

U.S. stocks surged Thursday despite growing concerns that the economy
will slip into recession.

And addressing lawmakers the Chair of the Federal Reserve says he's
committed to tackling inflation.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Leaders grant official EU candidate status for Ukraine, Moldova

Ukraine is one step closer to joining the European Union. All 27 EU leaders have given their backing to Kyiv's bid to become a candidate for membership of the bloc at a summit in Brussels.

It's been hailed as an important and historic moment for the war-torn country, but the road from Kyiv to Brussels may still be long and winding. EU leaders also offered candidate status to Moldova.

Ira Spitzer is at those talks in the Belgian capital and brings us this update.


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No agreement between Biden administration officials and oil refineries

A meeting between major oil executives and senior Biden administration officials has ended at an impasse.

President Biden is trying to work out ways to reduce energy prices, amid record inflation.

FSN's Caroline Malone reports from Washington.


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Ghislaine Maxwell should spend at least 30 years in prison, prosecutors say

Federal prosecutors in the U.S. say Ghislaine Maxwell should spend a
minimum of 30 years behind bars.

She was convicted for her role in helping former boyfriend Jeffrey
Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.

Gabrielle Fahmy reports.

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